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Fortress Investment Group (NYSE:FIG) reported a loss for the fourth quarter, missing estimates by a wide margin. FIG's Short Term PowerRating is 3.
Shares of Penn National Gaming (NasdaqGS:PENN) rose after Fortress Investment Group said it still plans to buyout the casino operator. PENN's Short Term PowerRating is 3.
Monsanto (NYSE:MON) jumped 9.9% after the company raised its 2008 full-year earnings guidance. MON's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
MGIC Investment (NYSE:MTG) fell 7.9% after the mortgage insurer needed to raise $745 million via a stock and debt sale. The company reported a record loss in Q4. MGIC's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
The Wall Street Journal reported the $19 billion deal to take Clear Channel (NYSE:CCU) private was near collapse, due to the credit crisis. CCU's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Yahoo! (NasdaqGS:YHOO) rose after Citigroup issued a "buy" note in expectation of a higher bid from Microsoft. YHOO's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
After the close, Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL) beat estimates by $0.02 but lowered guidance for the third quarter. JBL's Short Term PowerRating is 6.

Labels: CCU, FIG, Hot Stocks, JBL, MON, MTG, PENN, YHOO

Research In Motion (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News) reported Q3 net income more than doubled, and raised its Q4 guidance above estimates.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News) reported a 50% rise in Q1 profit, and provided guidance for Q2 and FY08.
Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO - News) announced that Chief Development Officer, Charles Giancarlo, is leaving the company to join Silver Lake Partners. Giancarlo was seen by many as a possible successor to John Chambers, the company's CEO.
Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM - News) sold its royalty assets and certain other non-core investments to Franco-Nevada Corporation in a transaction valued at $1.3.
Sun Bancorp (NYSE:SNBC - News) announced a $1.1 billion share buyback.
Tibco Software (NasdaqGS:TIBX - News) Q4 profit declined, but on a non-GAAP basis, earnings rose from the year-ago.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY - News) announced a Q4 charge, but increased its dividend for the 43rd consecutive year.

Labels: CSCO, Hot Stocks, JBL, KEY, NEM, RIMM, SNBC, TIBX

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Learning Tree International (NasdaqGM:LTRE - News). LTRE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
iShares Lehman 7-10 T-Bonds (AMEX:IEF - News). IEF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five 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.
Layne Christensen (NasdaqGS:LAYN - News). LAYN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Circuit City (NYSE:CC - News). CC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up 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 close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB - News). CPB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Leap Wireless (NasdaqGS:LEAP - News). LEAPs PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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Labels: CC, CPB, IEF, JBL, LAYN, LEAP, LTRE, Stocks to Watch

Stocks teetered between positive and negative territory for most of the day before finally finishing in the red. On the final trading day of the quarter, the Dow ended down -17 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P fell -0.3%. Oil hit an all-time high intra-day before dropping to close -$1.22 lower at $81.66 a barrel. Gold finished the day solidly higher.
In economic news, the Commerce Department reported that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August, the fastest growth rate in two years, helped by a 0.4% rise in after-tax income adjusted for inflation and lower consumer prices. Consumer prices fell -0.1% for August, while the core CPI, which excludes food and energy costs, rose 0.1%. Wages rose 0.2%. Former Fed chief Alan Greenspan, meanwhile, said the chances that the economy will see a recession are growing, but the odds are still less than 50/50.
On the earnings front, consulting firm Accenture (NYSE: ACN - News) reported a profit of $316.8 million, or 50 cents per share, after the bell last night, beating estimates by 2 cents. Revenue grew 29% to $5.11 billion, easily surpassing the $4.89 billion consensus. The firm also upped its dividend to 42 cents a share. The stock rose 5.9%.
Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuits (NYSE: JBL - News) beat earnings by a penny last night. The company reported net income of $11.7 million, or 6 cents per share, compared with a year-ago loss of -$45.6 million, or -22 cents per share. Excluding one-time items, EPS came in at 29 cents. Revenue climbed to $3.13 billion, a 6% increase. The stock fell -6.8%.
In M&A news, private equity firm Bain Capital Partners has agreed to buy ethernet inventor 3Com Corp. (Nasdaq: COMS - News) for $2.2 billion in cash. As part of the deal, Chinese networking behemoth Huawei Technologies will take a minority stake in 3Com. The acquisition price was a 44% premium to the stock's closing price on Thursday.
Shares of 3Com spin-off Palm (Nasdaq: PALM - News), meanwhile, initially climbed after the company introduced a new $99.99 smartphone last night. The model, called the Centro, is lighter, thinner, and cheaper than its previous offerings. Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S - News) will have exclusivity for the device for 90 days. Palm shares, however, finished the day down -0.8%.

Labels: 3Com Corp., ACN, COMS, Jabil Circuit, JBL, PALM, Palm Inc., S

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Cintas (NasdaqGS:CTAS - News) missed earnings on Thursday afternoon, with $0.51 EPS versus estimates of $0.53 EPS. CTAS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, reporting $0.29 EPS over an expected $0.28 EPS. JBL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
AZZ Incorporated (NYSE:AZZ - News) reports on Friday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.48 EPS. AZZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Chattem (NasdaqGS:CHTT - News) rose over 7% to 20 year highs today, after beating analyst earnings report estimates. CHTT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Moody's (NYSE:MCO - News) rose more than 5%, and McGraw-Hill (NYSE:MHP - News) also rose, on widespread speculation that the companies will avoid lawsuits stemming from the recent sub-prime mortgage meltdown. MCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and MHP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Palm (NasdaqGS:PALM - News) jumped more than 5% on Thursday after the company unveiled its new $99 "smart phone." PALM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: AZZ, Chattem, CHTT, Cintas, CTAS, Hot Stocks, Jabil Circuit, JBL, MCO, PALM, Palm Inc.

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Bed Bath & Beyond (NasdaqGS:BBBY - News) beat earnings on Wednesday with $0.55 EPS over an expected $0.52 EPS. BBBY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
InterVoice (NasdaqGS:INTV - News) missed earnings on Wednesday with $0.04 EPS versus an expected $0.07 EPS. INTV's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Chattem (NasdaqGS:CHTT - News) is expected to announce earnings on Thursday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.74 EPS. CHTT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
KB Home (NYSE:KBH - News) reports earnings on Thursday before the market opens; watch for -$0.71 EPS. KBH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD - News) is looking to report -$0.06 EPS on Thursday morning before the bell. RAD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Analysts are watching for Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - News) to report -$0.86 EPS tomorrow morning. MTN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News) announces earnings on Thursday afternoon, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the close. JBL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.

Labels: BBBY, CHTT, Hot Stocks, INTV, JBL, KBH, MTN, RAD

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.
Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL - News). APOL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
Leap Wireless (NasdaqGS:LEAP - News). LEAP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Pride International (NYSE:PDE - News). PDE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up 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 close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
US Bancorp (NYSE:USB - News). USB's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average with a 2-period RSI reading above 98 have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY - News). BBY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Bebe Stores (NasdaqGS:BEBE - News). BEBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: APOL, BBY, BEBE, Hot Stocks, JBL, LEAP, PDE, USB

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.
Hanesbrands (NYSE:HBI - News). HBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
Endurance Specialty Holdings (NYSE:ENH - News). ENH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News). CFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up 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 close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Progress Energy (NYSE:PGN - News). PGN's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average with a 2-period RSI reading above 98 have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News). MS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: CFC, Countrywide Financial Corp., ENH, HBI, Hot Stocks, JBL, MS, PGN, URI

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
Gaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that gap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that gap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Devry (NYSE:DV - News). DV's PowerRating is 6.
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Methode Electronics (NasdaqGS:METH - News). METH's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Fortune Brands (NYSE:FO - News). FO'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.
Petmed Express (NasdaqGS:PETS - News). PETS'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.
Business Objects (NasdaqGS:BOBJ - News). BOBJ's PowerRating is 7.
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.
NovaStar Financial (NYSE:NFI - News). NFI's PowerRating is 1.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BOBJ, DV, FO, Hot Stocks, JBL, METH, NFI, PETS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL) beat earnings expectations on Thursday afternoon, announcing $0.23 EPS over an expected $0.20 EPS. JBL's PowerRating is 3.
Cognos (NasdaqGS:COGN) matched earnings expectations on Thursday with $0.32 EPS. COGN's PowerRating is 4.
General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Pearson (NYSE:PSO) each issued a separate statement, announcing intentions to drop their respective bids for Dow Jones (NYSE:DJ). GE's PowerRating is 5, PSO does not have a PowerRating due to volume constraints and DJ's PowerRating is 4.
Nvidia (NasdaqGS:NVDA) announced on Wednesday a new type of chip named "Tesla," designed for computation-intensive fields such as engineering and medicine. NVDA's PowerRating is 2.
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) announced on Thursday that the company recorded a net loss of $85.6 billion last quarter, or 26 cents a share. Subprime mortgage worries continue to affect all areas of the financial services market. HRB's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: COGN, DJ, GE, Hot Stocks, HRB, JBL, NVDA, PSO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
A.G. Edwards (NYSE:AGE) announces earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $1.12 EPS. AGE's PowerRating is 6.
AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is expected to report $0.30 EPS on Thursday before the market opens. AES's PowerRating is 5.
When American Greetings (NYSE:AM) reports earnings on Thursday morning, look for $0.34 EPS. AM's PowerRating is 5.
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) should announce $1.88 EPS tomorrow morning. HRB's PowerRating is 6.
J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) reports quarterly earnings Thursday before the bell; watch for $0.64 EPS. SJM's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR) to report -$0.33 EPS tomorrow morning. PIR's PowerRating is 7.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL) reports earnings Thursday after the close, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. JBL's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AES, AGE, AM, Hot Stocks, HRB, JBL, PIR, SJM

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.
Medtronic July 55 Calls (NYSE:MDT - News). MDT'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.
JA Solar Holdings June 22.5 Puts (NasdaqGM:JASO - News). JASO's PowerRating is currently unavailable due to short trading history.
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.
Research in Motion July 190 Calls (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM'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.
Google Inc. July 430 Puts (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG'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.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL's PowerRating is 3.
Biogen Idec (NasdaqGS:BIIB - News). BIIB'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.
Kraft Foods (NYSE:KFT - News). KFT's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BIIB, GOOG, JASO, JBL, KFT, MDT, RIMM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Gymboree (NasdaqGS:GYMB) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.67 EPS over an estimated $0.63 EPS. GYMB's PowerRating is 4.

Hot Topic (NasdaqGS:HOTT ) missed earning on Wednesday afternoon; analysts were looking for -$0.02 EPS, but HOTT reported -$0.03 EPS. HOTT's PowerRating is 4.
AnnTaylor (NYSE:ANN) reports earnings on Thursday before the stock market opens; watch for $0.45 EPS. ANN's PowerRating is 4.
Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) is expected to announce $0.01 EPS before the bell on Thursday. BKS's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL) to report $0.38 EPS in quarterly earnings on Thursday morning. JBL's PowerRating is 4.
When Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) reports earnings on Thursday morning before the market opens, look for $0.14 EPS. TOL's PowerRating is 4.
Mylan Labs (NYSE:MYL) should report $0.55 EPS tomorrow morning. MYL's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ANN, BKS, GYMB, Hot Stocks, HOTT, JBL, MYL, TOL

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
HNAB
HANA BIOSCIENCES INC
2.42 3:38PM ET
1.30 (34.95%)
2,213,769
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VG
VONAGE HOLDINGS CORP
3.02 3:33PM ET
1.03 (25.43%)
8,897,100
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NEWT
NEWTEK BUS SVCS
2.14 3:37PM ET
0.46 (17.78%)
284,987
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CECE
CECO ENVIR
14.56 3:38PM ET
3.16 (17.83%)
837,040
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RADA
RADA ELECTR INDS LTD
2.46 3:15PM ET
0.46 (15.75%)
31,784
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TCHCZ
21ST CENTURY HLDG WT
6.23 1:54PM ET
1.01 (13.95%)
500
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VYYO
VYYO INC
7.25 3:37PM ET
0.87 (10.71%)
257,737
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CSLMF
CONS MERCANTILE
1.11 2:41PM ET
0.15 (12.10%)
600
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ASTT
ASAT HLDGS NEW ADS
1.43 3:05PM ET
0.15 (9.49%)
53,816
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JBL
JABIL CIRCUIT INC
22.23 3:33PM ET
2.70 (10.83%)
18,285,900
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GLGC
GENE LOGIC INC
2.22 3:36PM ET
0.22 (9.02%)
207,401
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TOA
TECHNICAL OLYMPIC
4.59 3:33PM ET
0.50 (9.82%)
2,404,000
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SPEX
SPHERIX INC
2.18 3:37PM ET
0.23 (9.54%)
221,358
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GLUU
GLU MOBILE INC.
11.15 3:38PM ET
1.14 (9.28%)
1,605,901
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NFI
NOVASTAR FINL INC
5.88 3:33PM ET
0.38 (6.07%)
2,491,400
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TRIS
TRI-S SECURITY CORP
2.20 2:49PM ET
0.22 (9.09%)
23,457
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UWN
NEVADA GOLD &CASINO
1.96 3:31PM ET
0.19 (8.84%)
109,000
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TRGL
TOREADOR RESOURCES
18.60 3:38PM ET
1.69 (8.33%)
660,706
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ADK
ADCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
1.88 2:56PM ET
0.17 (8.29%)
25,200
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PME
PREMD INC
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3Com Corp. (NASDAQ:COMS - News) said the second-quarter net loss narrowed to a penny a share from 3 cents in the year-earlier period.
ASV Inc. (NASDAQ:ASVI - News) estimated 2006 earnings at 80 cents to 84 cents a share on sales of $240 million to $250 million. A survey of analysts by Thomson First Call produced consensus estimates of 82 cents of profit on $245 million of revenue. The company also said that for 2007, earnings would range 68 cents to 87 cents a share, on revenue of $230 million to $260 million. Thomson First Call's estimates: 90 cents and $249 million.
Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY - News) posted a third-quarter profit rise of about 6%, bolstered by both same-store-sales growth and new-store openings.
Commercial Metals Co. (NYSE:CMC - News) said its first-quarter net income rose 23% to $85.4 million, or 71 cents a share, from $69.6 million, or 57 cents a share in the year-earlier period. Sales at the Irving, Texas, metal company climbed 21% in the three months ended Nov. 30 to $1.99 billion from $1.65 billion. International steel prices appear to be at or near the bottom and are likely to increase early in calendar 2007, according to the company's outlook.
First Data Corp. (NYSE:FDC - News) said it expects fourth quarter earnings to be 33 cents to 35 cents a share, excluding 5 cents of special items, or 28 cents to 30 cents a share from continuing operations on a GAAP basis. For the full year 2006, the company expects to earn $1.08 to $1.10 a share excluding items 2 cents, or $1.06 to $1.08 per share from continuing operations on a GAAP basis. According to analysts polled by Thomson First Call, the average estimate for the company's fourth quarter adjusted earnings is 34 cents a share.
Heico Corp. (NYSE:HEI - News) fourth-quarter net income rose to 35 cents a share from 25 cents in the year-earlier period. Analysts had expected 31 cents
Jabil Circuit Inc. (NYSE:JBL - News) posted fiscal first-quarter revenue of $3.2 billion, up 33% from the year-earlier period. The provider of electronic manufacturing services said it expects second-quarter revenue of $2.75 billion to $2.85 billion, and fiscal 2007 revenue growth of about 20%.
Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ:JOYG - News) named Michael Sutherlin president and chief executive. Sutherlin has served as president of Joy Mining Machinery since 2003.
Kyphon Inc. (NASDAQ:KYPH - News) said it would acquire the spine-related product assets and associated intellectual property rights of Disc-O-Tech Medical Technologies Ltd. of Israel for as much as $240 million. In a statement, Kyphon said it expects to report a pre-tax charge of $30 million to $40 million for in-process research and development in 2007. Excluding the charge, Kyphon expects the deal to cut 12 cents to 17 cents a share from adjusted 2007 earnings. The transaction should "slightly" dilute 2008 reported earnings and add to earnings beginning in 2009. Richard Mott, president and chief executive of Kyphon, said in the statement that Disc-O-Tech's systems will boost Kyphon's ability to serve a fast-growing industry segment, minimally invasive treatment of degenerative disc disease.
Manatron Inc. (NASDAQ:MANA - News) said it's rejecting at bid of $9 a share from Constellation Software. The Kalamazoo, Mich. Web application software firm said its board unanimously concluded that "pursuing the proposal would not be in the best interests of the company, its shareholders or other stakeholders."
Pier 1 Imports, (NYSE:PIR - News) said E. Mitchell Weatherly, executive vice president for stores, is retiring as of Dec. 30. In a Securities and Exchange Commission Form 8-K, Pier 1 said that while the company searches for a successor, David A. Walker, EVP for logistics and allocations, will add the responsibilities of head of store operations.
PMC-Sierra Inc. (NASDAQ:PMCS - News) cut its quarterly sales target due to slower demand for its chips used in high-speed Internet-networking gear and data-storage equipment. PMC-Sierra forecast fourth-quarter revenue in the range of $100 million to $105 million, down from its prior outlook of $105 million to $112 million.
Shiloh Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:SHLO - News) said it lost $6 million, or 38 cents a share in its fourth quarter. During the fourth quarter, the firm recorded special items that reduced net income by $7.1 million, or 44 cents a share. Net income, excluding special items was $1.1 million, or 6 cents a share for the fourth quarter, compared to net income of $8.1 million, or 49 cents a share a year ago. Sales for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2006 were $157.9 million compared to $176.9 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, a decrease of $19 million or 10.7%. The company also said its board declared a special dividend of $2.50 a share.
Sonic Foundry Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO - News) said it's priced an offering of 3 million shares at $3.75 each. It will use the proceeds for research and development and capital expenditures.
Stepan Co. (NYSE:SCL - News) said it expects a fourth-quarter loss of $5 million to $6 million, compared with a loss of $400,000 million a year earlier. The Northfield, Ill., chemicals company said it expects the loss for 2006 at $6 million to $7 million. Stepan said surfactant earnings will be lower due to employee severance costs in Europe and an unfavorable comparison with a year ago. The company also said polymer earnings will be lower due to declining profit margins for phthalic anhydride and polyurethane polyol.
Ultratech Inc. (NASDAQ:UTEK - News) revised its fourth-quarter outlook to a loss of 25 cents to 30 cents a share from its prior view of a loss of 10 cents to 15 cents a share.
Wet Seal Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSLA - News) said it now expects its December same-store sales to rise from 1% to 3%, compared with a previously estimated increase in the low- to mid-single digit range.
Worthington Industries Inc. (NYSE:WOR - News) said its second-quarter earnings for the three months ended Nov. 30 fell 31% to $26.9 million, or 31 cents a share, from $39 million, or 48 cents a share in the year-ago period. Revenue rose 4% to $729 million from $700 million. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call forecast earnings of 39 cents a share and revenue of $782.5 million, on average. The company said its steel processing and metal framing segments had lower volume as a result of weaker demand. Looking ahead, the company said its third quarter will be the weakest of the year.
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