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Shares of medical device maker Intuitive Surgical Inc. fell sharply Tuesday as an Oppenheimer & Co. analyst said the company's strong growth will slow in 2008 on fewer U.S. sales of the da Vinci surgical system, due to market saturation and a lack of adoption by gynecologists for hysterectomy procedures.
Analyst Amit Hazan said Intuitive Surgical is the most expensive stock in the medical technology sector, a value driven by both the company's robust growth rates and by results consistently beating Wall Street expectations by wide margins. Intuitive's da Vinci system allows doctors to perform robot-aided surgery through small openings in the patient's body from a remote console.

Labels: Intuitive Surgical Inc., ISRG

Today's show started with Cramer putting on a straitjacket because the market is driving him crazy with all the wild swings going on in the major indexes. Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS) was his first recommendation of the day. It is the largest mental health service provider in the US. Cramer thinks that this stock is safe from all the problems in the market, and that it has a solid base and potential for growth. He is bullish on the stock and thinks that it could be worth up to $60.
Cramer then took some phone calls. The first caller asked for some good diabetes plays, and Cramer gave her Nastech Pharmaceutical (NSTK) and Novo Nordisk (NVO). The next caller asked about Synta Pharmaceuticals (SNTA), and Cramer said he needs to do his homework on it.
Cramer's most recent pick from "Microtrends" was Gamestop (GME) because the book says that the average video game player is now 33 years old, meaning that gamers have more money to spend on games and consoles since they are adults. Cramer also likes that the company has expanded outside the US. The stock has pulled back recently, so Cramer thinks the stock is a buy now, and that it could go up to $57.
"Sell Block." Cramer started by stating that Align Technology (ALGN) was one of his worst calls of the year since they guided earnings lower after this quarter. The next stock is Hansen Medical (HNSN), and recommends you sell so you can lock in a quick $11 gain since he recommended it, plus Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is selling its share of the company. He also asked people to sell Lululemon (LULU) and Research in Motion (RIMM).
Cramer's final trade was Celgene (CELG), and he had the COO of the company on the show to talk about the upcoming prospects for the company's products. It is down, but Cramer still likes it.
he then talked about Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) and had CEO Lonnie Smith on the phone. They talked about the company's main product, the da Vinci surgical machine. Cramer thinks the stock is going much higher.
Sudden Death. Denbury Resources (DNR), which Cramer is bullish on. The next stock was Charming Shoppes (CHRS), which Cramer is bearish on. The next stock was LifeCell (LIFC), which Cramer likes. The next stock was Quintana Maritime (QMAR), which Cramer likes, along with Diana Shipping (DSX). The last stock was Delta Air (DAL), and Cramer said that he likes United (UAUA) better.

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Cramer started off Monday's show by recommending a stock that he thinks is inexpensive relative to its earnings and growth. The stock is Google (GOOG), which reported huge earnings on Thursday, and Cramer thinks it is cheap because the drop in the market on Friday kept investors from pricing the growth into the stock.
Cramer then went to the phonelines. The first caller asked about Celgene (CELG), and Cramer said to back up the truck since it's down 6 points. The next caller asked about SINA (SINA), and Cramer said that Baidu.com (BIDU) and Focus Media (FMCN) were better China plays.
Apple (AAPL): Next Cramer said Apple is cheap after the earnings they reported today, but the cheap stock that he really likes is Intuitive Surgical (ISRG). Cramer thinks that this stock is even cheaper than Google, and it also did well on Friday due to strong earnings. He thinks they will continue to grow, and that earnings will stay strong as they sell replacement parts for their surgical instruments.
After the lightning round, Cramer went over another stock that he thinks will benefit from another trend he found in the book "Microtrends." Also skin cancer has been increasing rapidly, and Schering-Plough (SGP) owns Coppertone, making it the best play on this trend. SGP's CEO was on the show to talk about the most recent earnings report and the future prospects of the company.
Cramer then did a segment on Seaspan (SSW), a container shipper. He discussed the company with the CEO, and then said that he thinks the dry bulk shipping stocks are best, but this is a good container shipper.
Sudden Death. The first caller asked about Unit (UNT), which Cramer doesn't like because it's a domestic oil driller. The next caller asked about Cypress Semiconductor (CY), which Cramer likes because it has SunPower (SPWR) as a subsidiary. The last caller asked about MedcoHealth (MHS), which Cramer gives two thumbs up.

Labels: AAPL, CELG, CY, GOOG, ISRG, Jim Cramer, Mad Money, Mad MOney Recap, MHS, SGP, SINA, SPWR, SSW

Here are 7 options to watch for today.
Most Under-Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual calls.
NYMEX Holdings Dec 155 Calls (NYSE:NMX - News). NMX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Most Under-Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual puts.
Intuitive Surgical Nov 220 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual calls.
United Therapeutics Nov 80 Calls (NYSE:UTHR - News). UTHR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual puts.
Goldman Sachs Nov 200 Puts (NYSE:GS - News). GS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
DENTSPLY International (NasdaqGS:XRAY - News). XRAY's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Medco Health Solutions (NYSE:MHS - News). MHS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
H.J. Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News). HNZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: GS, HNZ, ISRG, MHS, NMX, stock options, UTHR, XRAY

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Advanced Micro (NYSE:AMD - News) beat earnings expectations, announcing -$0.49 EPS over an expected -$0.61 EPS. AMD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Intuitive Surgical (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News) also beat earnings, with $0.95 EPS over an expected $0.79 EPS. ISRG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
3M (NYSE:MMM - News) should report $1.27 EPS on Friday before the market opens. MMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI - News) is expected to announce $0.27 EPS before the bell on Friday morning. ACI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Analysts are watching for Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT - News) to report $1.43 EPS on Friday morning. CAT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
When McDonald's (NYSE:MCD - News) announces quarterly results on Friday morning, watch for $0.83 EPS. MCD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Schlumerger (NYSE:SLB - News) is looking to announce $1.06 EPS tomorrow morning. SLB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: ACI, AMD, CAT, Hot Stocks, ISRG, MCD, MMM, SLB

Align Technology (ALGN): Cramer began his show with a review of a stock that fits into his opinion that vanity plays are good investments. Align makes Invisalign invisible braces. Cramer thinks that the stock will continue to grow, and that it could go up to $38 if his analysis is correct.
Jim then went to the phonelines. The first caller asked about Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), and Cramer said that he would "buy it with abandon" if the stock pulls back. The second caller asked about the laser group LCA Vision (LCAV), and Cramer said that he thinks they are too risky, and that he doesn't trust LCAV at all. Third caller asked about NutriSystem (NTRI), and Cramer said that Herbalife (HLF) is the best stock in that sector.
LKQ (LKQX). Cramer thinks that the stock is a buy because it is the number one supplier in the auto parts market, and he likes that it has a secondary offering, but the stock continued to go up over the offering price. Cramer said this is one of the best tells that he looks for when investing.
After the lightning round Cramer talked about the fact that there is a large market for people with hearing loss, and he thinks that Sonic Innovations (SNCI) is in a position to profit. Cramer thinks that there is some risk when investing in this small company, but he thinks that the stock could go up to $13.
Masimo (MASI) CEO Joe Kiani was on the show. Cramer likes the stock because he thinks it can't be hurt by a lagging economy. Cramer said that this is the type of stock that is not affected by a slowing economy.
Sudden Death: The first caller asked about Home Depot (HD), and Cramer said that he likes Lowe's (LOW) better. The next caller asked about Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (RIO), and Cramer said he likes the stock. The next caller asked about Steve Madden (SHOO), and Cramer said that Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH) is a better stock to own. The last caller asked about Nuance Communications (NUAN), and Cramer said no to the stock.

Labels: ALGN, HLF, ISRG, Jim Cramer, LCAV, LKQX, Mad Money, Mad MOney Recap

Cramer started the Lightning Round by recommending that holders of Baidu.com (BIDU) and Focus Media (FMCN) take some profits off the table. The holders of these stocks should sell half their holdings.

Bullish:
Cisco (CSCO) is a better choice than Arris Group
Procter & Gamble (PG)
AK Steel (AKS): Cramer recommended owning AKS on the potential for a takeover.
Go with Wynn (WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS) instead
Republic Services (RSG): Likes it but would go with Waste Management (WMI) is the best-of-breed stock in this space.
Altria (MO): Stick with it and buy more if it goes below $65.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG): "One of the great growers."
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX): Cramer expects FCX to go $120, but he wouldn't frown on investors taking profits.
Cramer likes Best Buy (BBY) or Lululemon (LULU) better.
Chipotle (CMG) instead of Buffalo Wild Wings
Garmin (GRMN): Cramer likes the stock, but it's up too much today.

Bearish:
Harman International (HAR): Wait until December to look at.
Arris Group (ARRS): Overpay
Global Payments (GPN): Cramer's not interested.
Melco (MPEL): Three boo's
E*Trade (ETFC): Cramer isn't bullish on the stock just yet. He said he doesn't think it goes below $9.
GigaMedia (GIGM): Cisco (CSCO) is the better play here also.
hhgregg Inc (HGG): No
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD): Cramer thinks you should get out of Buffalo Wild Wings

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Procter & Gamble (PG): Procter & Gamble is cheap to the mid-$70s. Stay in it.

Dominion (D): Cramer gives it the triple buy!

Omniture (OMTR): "Stock is going to $35. Do not sell."

Boeing (BA): Sotck goes to $120. Boeing "all aboard."

Ceragon Networks (CRNT): "Just go buy Cisco (CSCO)"

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG): Wait until you have $10,000 or more. Cramer endorses the stock.

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Buy Deere (DE), Monsanto (MON), and Bunge (BG) instead. "52 week high."

Seagate (STX): Cramer doesn't like the disk drive stocks, and thinks you should go with Intel (INTC) or Hewlett-Packard (HPQ).

Chevron (CVX): Cramer thinks you have to own the stock unless you own ExxonMobil (XOM) or ConocoPhillips (COP).

Labels: ADM, BG, COP, CRNT, CSCO, CVX, D, DE, HPQ, INTC, ISRG, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money, MON, OMTR, PG, STX, XOM

Here are 7 options to watch for Today.
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.
CME Group Oct 610 Calls (NYSE:CME - News). CME's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
Google Sep 520 Puts (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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 Oct 10 Calls (NasdaqGS:LEND - News). LEND's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Intuitive Surgical Oct 185 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
ImClone Systems (NasdaqGS:IMCL - News). IMCL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY - News). KEY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL - News). TOL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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Labels: Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co., CME, GOOG, IMCL, ISRG, KEY, LEND, stock options, TOL

HMS Holdings (NasdaqGS: HMSY - News): 'We've always liked this. This is one of those companies ... that do cost control for medical.'MedcoHealth Solutions (NYSE: MHS - News)Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH - News)AT&T (NYSE: T - News)EMC (NYSE: EMC - News): 'I think that EMC is a better way to play VMware right now.'Intuitive Surgical (NasdaqGS: ISRG - News): Freeport-McMoran (NYSE: FCX - News): 'This is a gold company and a copper company in a deflationary spiral mandated by the Federal Reserve. ... Am I backing away from it? No. ... I will say bull to Freeport.'First Solar (NasdaqGM: FSLR - News)Exelon (NYSE: EXC - News): 'Well-run ... can do well. ... I say two thumbs up to Excelon/'Hawaiian Electric (NYSE: HE - News): 'I like the utilities here. This one's got a very high yield. It's in a growth market. ... I stick with Hawaiian Electric.'
Bearish calls:
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP - News): 'I have been doing some work on J.C. Penney. 52-week low ... retail very hard to own ... I like to wait and see the quarter.'Posco (NYSE: PKX - News): 'It's not a House of Pain anymore. It's literally a Nation of Pain ... Don'tBuy, because it can go lower.'One National Banc (NYSE: ONB - News): 'Every bank is for sale here. ... I cannot recommend a bank on this show. I can't because I like other sectors so much more. Don'tBuy Don'tBuy Don'tBuy.'BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP - News): ' I am not going to walk away from these, but you have to understand, these stocks are in the crosshairs of the Fed, and they are going to go down.'Fuel-Tech (NasdaqGM: FTEK - News): ' ... is so speculative in this environment.'Downey Financial (NYSE: DSL - News): 'Downey is a stock that will fly up 20 points when the Fed decides to blink. ... I think Downey's book value is pretty clean. I am surprised it got down to $47. I can't back away here.'VMware (NYSE: VMW - News): '$60 is my target, and we're already up another $7 today.'Accuray (NasdaqGM: ARAY - News): 'Accuray, frankly, is not a stock that I can pull the trigger on.'Akamai (NasdaqGS: AKAM - News): 'We know that Akamai's the wrong thing.'
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Labels: ARAY, BHP, CAH, DSL, EMC, EXC, FCX, FSLR, FTEK, HE, HMSY, ISRG, JCP, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, MHS, ONB, PKX, T, VMW

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.
Interoil Corp. Sep 50.0 Calls (NYSE:IOC - News). IOC's PowerRating is 1.
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 Inc. Aug 200 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG'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.
Bear Stearns Companies Inc. Aug 120 Calls (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC'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.
Goldman Sachs Sep 160 Puts (NYSE:GS - News). GS' 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.
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (NYSE:RIO - News). RIO'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.
Pharmaceutical HOLDRs (AMEX:PPH - News). PPH's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ZMH - News). ZMH's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BSC, GS, IOC, ISRG, PPH, RIO, stock options, ZMH

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.
Mastercard Inc. Aug 150 Calls (NYSE:MA - News). MA's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Aug 95 Puts (NYSE:CMG - News). CMG'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.
Beazer Homes USA Inc. Sep 12.5 Calls (NYSE:BZH - News). BZH's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Intuitive Surgical Oct 175 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating is 4.
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.
CBS Corp. (NYSE:CBS - News). CBS' 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.
Centex Corp. (NYSE:CTX - News). CTX's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ENER - News). ENER's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BZH, CBS, CMG, CTX, ENER, ISRG, MA, stock options

Bullish calls:
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG - News): 'I want you to pull the trigger on PPG ... Buy one half the position. Hope the market brings it down if there's no takeover, and I think you will make money.'Millicom International Cellular (NasdaqGS: MICC - News): ' ... ahead of the quarter, maybe don't pull the trigger. If it comes in - that has fabulous growth, as does AMX. I endorse it.'America Movil (NYSE: AMX - News)Nova Chemicals (NYSE: NCX - News)Rhodia (NYSE: RHA - News): ' ... these companies are just in bull market mode... You are in a really smart company. They do a lot of things right.'Inverness Medical (AMEX: IMA - News): 'This is the fastest-growing diagnostic stock in the world... It's made a great acquisition of Biosite, which is another Cramer fave... I say you buy and stick with IMA!'Intuitive Surgical (NasdaqGS: ISRG - News): ' ISRG, is still going higher! That's how good the quarter was. There are too many people who want in. Why don't you wait until Wednesday before you do any schnitzelling (i.e., selling some).'General Cable (NYSE: BGC - News): ' ... I say, who needs to rebuild pipes? Who needs to rebuild electric lines? Who gets those orders? In most of America, it is BGC .... Now we've been up 30 points ... after the Chinese selloff ... It's still a buy!'
Bearish calls:
Gemstar (NasdaqGS: GMST - News): 'No, no. It's putting itself for sale... No. Sell, sell, sell. We had a very nice gain. Let's not overstay our welcome.'Starbucks (NasdaqGS: SBUX - News): ' I think that SBUX is trying to bottom ... If they can possibly just stabilize the same-store sales, you're talking about a company that finally is growing ... it's dead money. And I'm not going to encourage you to sell it anymore ... but, don't buy, don't buy... I don't know the rumors at all.'Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE - News): 'SLE is not that good of a company ... I want you to take off a quarter of that stock. It's just dead money.'GigaMedia (NasdaqGM: GIGM - News): 'I don't see anything that I want that I want to pull the trigger on GIGM. I'm not going to plant it though. I'm just going to say 'don't buy...'Rio Tinto (NYSE: RTP - News): 'It's had a big run. It's making a lot of acquisitions... It's been terrific, but let's let it come in a little.'
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Labels: AMX, BGC, GIGM, GMST, IMA, ISRG, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, MICC, NCX, PPG, RHA, RTP, SBUX, SLE

Intuitive Surgical Inc.'s stock soared to a 52-week high Friday, a day after the company posted an 84 percent increase in second quarter net income.
Sunnyvale-based Intuitive (NASDAQ:ISRG - News) closed the day at $198.59, up more than 32 percent. The stock hit a high of $199.84 during the day's trading.
The company, which makes the da Vinci robotic device that enables surgeons to operate more precisely, has seen its stock more than double over the past year.
On Thursday, Intuitive reported profit of $30.7 million or 79 cents a share, up from $16.7 million or 44 cents a year ago.
Revenue grew 61 percent to $140.2 million. The company said its device -- which is controlled by a doctor who watches a three-dimensional, high-definition monitor -- is now used by more than 500 hospitals for procedures that include repairing heart valves and removing cancerous tissue.
Published July 20, 2007 by the Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal

Labels: Intuitive Surgical Inc., ISRG

Shares of Intuitive Surgical Inc., which makes robotic surgical instruments, skyrocketed Friday after the company reported a 84 percent surge in second-quarter profit and raised its revenue outlook.
The stock jumped $42.76, or 28.5 percent, to $192.84 in afternoon trading, having reached an all-time high of $196.65 earlier in the trading session. Previously, the stock traded between $86.20 and $150.97 over the past year.
Late Thursday, the company said its second-quarter profit jumped 84 percent to $30.7 million, or 79 cents per share, on a 61 percent rise in revenue. The results beat analyst expectations and the company raised its full-year revenue growth outlook to between 45 percent and 50 percent growth, from an earlier forecast for 40 percent growth.
Bear Stearns analyst Rick Wise upgraded the stock to "Outperform" or "Buy," from "Peer Perform," or "Neutral," citing the results and outlook.

Labels: Intuitive Surgical Inc., ISRG

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.

Intuitive Surgical Aug 160 Calls (NasdaqGS:ISRG). ISRG's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Baidu.com July 140 Puts (NasdaqGM:BIDU). BIDU's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Mastercard Inc. Aug 195 Calls (NYSE:MA). MA's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Goldman Sachs Aug 195 Puts (NYSE:GS). GS' 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.
Heelys, Inc. (NasdaqGM:HLYS). HLYS's PowerRating is currently unavailable due to the stock not meeting certain parameters.
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.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC). CFC'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.
Wachovia Bank (NYSE:WB). WB's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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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.
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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

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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.

Sears Holdings July 195 Calls (NasdaqGS:SHLD). SHLD'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). 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: