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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Kinder Morgan Partners (NYSE:KMP - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.50 EPS over an expected $0.45 EPS. KMP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Blockbuster (NYSE:BBI - News) rallied 22%, after JP Morgan said that Apple competition worries could be overblown. BBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT - News) reports earnings on Thursday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.78 EPS. BBT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL - News) announces quarterly results on Thursday morning; watch for $0.03 EPS. CAL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT - News) is expected to post $0.36 EPS on Tuesday morning before the bell. IGT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for Merrill Lynch (NYSE:MER - News) to report -$4.57 EPS before the market opens tomorrow. MER's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Novartis (NYSE:NVS - News) should report $0.73 EPS tomorrow morning. NVS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.

Labels: BBI, BBT, CAL, Hot Stocks, IGT, KMP, MER, NVS

Bullish calls:
Total System (NYSE: TSS - News): 'I think Total System is worth much more than $27.'Crocs (NasdaqGS: CROX - News): 'will always keep some Crocs on hand ... I like the stock. It's had a nice pullback. It's having a nice quarter. ... I want to reiterate that Crocs is still in the growth phase. I'm not abandoning the story.'Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: NSTK - News): 'That's the one you want to be in.'Eagle Bulk Shipping (NasdaqGS: EGLE - News)General Maritime (NYSE: GMR - News): ' ... you know I like Gen-Mar.'Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL - News): 'I think Apple's come back enough. I like it. It's one of my four horsemen. I know it's been crushed.'Terex (NYSE: TEX - News): 'Terex is an inexpensive company that over the next few months is going to go up big.'BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: BMRN - News): 'That company is smoking. All the tests are good.'International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT - News): 'The way to play the big casinos. ... Great buybacks ... smart management. ... I think I'm gonna be right. I'm buying IGT. I'm sticking with IGT.'
Bearish calls:
QLogic (NasdaqGS: QLGC - News): 'They missed the quarter. We have so many tech stocks we like that are reporting great numbers. We do not need to go down the QLogic path.'Cepheid (NasdaqGM: CPHD - News): 'I still think the stock is too high. I want to ring the register.'Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM: ACAD - News)Knight Transportation (NYSE: KNX - News)WMS Industries (NYSE: WMS - News): 'I don't want you in that. It's not best of breed.'
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Labels: AAPL, ACAD, BMRN, CPHD, CROX, EGLE, GMR, IGT, Jim Cramer, KNX, Lightning Round, NSTK, QLGC, TEX, TSS, WMS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC - News) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the market opens; look for $1.20 EPS. BAC's PowerRating is 4.

Continental Air (NYSE:CAL - News) should report $1.79 EPS on Thursday morning before the bell. CAL's PowerRating is 4.
When Dow Jones (NYSE:DJ - News) releases earnings on Thursday morning, look for $0.45 EPS. DJ's PowerRating is 7.
Analysts are watching for International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT - News) to report $0.39 EPS on Thursday morning. IGT's PowerRating is 5.
Motorola (NYSE:MOT - News) looks set to announce flat earnings ($0.00) tomorrow morning. MOT's PowerRating is 4.
Nucor (NYSE:NUE - News) announces earnings on Thursday morning, with most analysts expecting $1.15 EPS. NUE's PowerRating is 6.
Reliance Steel (NYSE:RS - News) is hoping to report $1.57 EPS on Thursday morning. RS's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BAC, CAL, DJ, Hot Stocks, IGT, MOT, NUE, RS

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. These lists come directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and are based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
5+ Consecutive Down Days: These are stocks that have closed down for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that close down for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.

U.S. Xpress Enterprises (NasdaqGS:XPRSA) & Willis Group Holdings (NYSE:WSH). XPRSA's PowerRating is 5, and WSH's PowerRating is 6.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Red Hat (NYSE:RHT) & Take Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO). RHT's PowerRating is 6, and TTWO's PowerRating is 7.
2-Period RSI Below 2: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading below 2 and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving with a 2-period RSI reading below 2 have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Industrial Services of America (NasdaqCM:IDSA). IDSA's PowerRating is 8.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT). IGT's PowerRating is 4.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Sanofi Aventis (NYSE:SNY). SNY's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: Hot Stocks, IDSA, IGT, RHT, SNY, TTWO, WSH, XPRSA

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Oil Services HOLDRs July 190 Calls (AMEX:OIH - News). OIH's PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Intuitive Surgical June 135 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. July 550 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Research In Motion July 140 Puts (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT - News). HOT's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None Today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS - News). DIS' PowerRating is 6.
International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT - News). IGT's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: DIS, GOOG, HOT, IGT, ISRG, OIH, RIMM, stock options

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Bear Sterns Apr 165 Calls (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC's PowerRating is 5.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Public Storage March 95 Puts (NYSE:PSA - News). PSA's PowerRating is 7.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Accredited Home Lenders Apr 15 Calls (NasdaqGS:LEND - News). LEND's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. Apr 380 (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT - News). IGT's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HBC - News). HBC's PowerRating is 5.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
New Century Financial (NYSE:NEW - News). NEW's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BSC, GOOG, HBC, IGT, LEND, NEW, PSA, stock options