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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.
Arthrocare (NasdaqGS:ARTC - News). ARTC'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.
Sohu.com (NasdaqGS:SOHU - News). SOHU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Learning Tree International (NasdaqGM:LTRE - News). LTRE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
US Shipping Partners (NYSE:USS - News). USS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q - News). Q'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.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA - News). AA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Jones Soda (NasdaqCM:JSDA - News). JSDA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: AA, ARTC, Hot Stocks, JSDA, LTRE, Q, SOHU, USS

Stocks rallied after two-consecutive down days, fueled by strong economic data and anticipation that the Fed will again cut rates when it meets next week. The Dow ended the day up 196 points to close at 13,445. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq was up 1.8% at the bell to end at 2,666, and the S&P posted a 1.5% gain to close at 1,485. Oil prices finished lower in trading with light, sweet crude settling at $87.49 for January delivery. Treasury prices eased, and gold prices fell to $803.70 an ounce. The dollar was up against the euro and the yen.
On the economic front, a report by ADP Employer Services showed that the private sector added 189,000 jobs in November. Forecasts were calling for a gain of 50,000 jobs. A separate report from the Labor Department showed worker productivity grew at an annual rate of 6.3% in the third quarter, far better than anticipated and representing the fastest growth in four years. A third report showed a reading of the ISM services index fell to 54.1 in November, down from 55.8 in October. Any reading over 50 represents expansion in the sector. Economists were expecting a drop to 55.0.
In earnings news, shares of Guess? (NYSE: GES - News) were up 5.3% in trading after the company reported a surge in third-quarter profits after Tuesday's close. For the quarter, the jeans maker posted net income of $58.3 million, or 62 cents per share, up 32% from $44 million, or 48 cents per share, last year. Quarterly revenue rose to $469.1 million, up 43% from $328.8 million a year earlier. On average, analysts were looking for earnings of 57 cents per share on $424.5 million in revenue.
Meanwhile, late yesterday Chico's (NYSE: CHS - News) posted a drop in third-quarter profit to $23.5 million, or 13 cents per share, down -44% from $42.1 million, or 24 cents per share, a year ago. Results included a 2-cent gain stemming from an asset sale. Revenue for the quarter grew to $416 million, up from $402 million last year. Analysts were expecting a profit of 11 cents per share on revenue of $421 million. Chico's stock tumbled -12.5% on the day.
In corporate news, shares of Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA - News) were off -12.3% at the bell after the conglomerate said revenue from its cable arm would grow slower than expected this year, as the company battles increased competition and a lagging economy.
Elsewhere, Jones Soda (Nasdaq: JSDA - News) announced today that its founder and CEO, Peter van Stolk, will step down as the head of the company by year-end. The move comes amid a string of disappointing results for the company including a November announcement that it swung to a third-quarter loss. Jones Soda stock was up 7.2% at the bell.
By the BullMarket.com Staff

Labels: CHS, CMCSA, GES, JSDA

Bullish:
Global Industries (GLBL) – Cramer will not walk away from.
Transocean (RIG) – Is really behind.
Trico Marine (TRMA) – Is not bad.
Core Labs (CLB) – Nothing is better.
FMC (FMC) – Likes as well.
Compellent Tech (CML) – Reminds Cramer of a “mini- VMware.
VMWare (VMW)
Oilsands Quest (BQI) – With the right tax regime in Alberta, there would be some pin action up there.
Novagold (NG) – Could become the depositor of an incredible amount of cheap gold.

Bearish:
Jones Soda (JSDA)- Says no. Sell Jones.
Jamba (JMBA) - Sell
Hansen (HANS) - Sell
Radian Group (RDN) – Does not believe they can raise the capital they need.
Fannie Mae (FNM) – Cramer can not get behind.
Rediff.com (REDF) – Another Baidu.
Countrywide (CFC) – Does not like. Would buy Wells Fargo.
AIG (AIG) – Sell sell sell.
Home Depot (HD) – Rather be in Lowes.
Level 3 (LVLT) – Can’t get CEO on the show.
Old National Bank (ONB) – People are not buying these banks right now.
Superior Offshore (DEEP) – Sticking with Transocean.

Labels: BQI, CLB, CML, DEEP, FMC, GLBL, HANS, HD, Jim Cramer, JMBA, JSDA, Lightning Round, LVLT, Mad Money, NG, ONB, RDN, RIG, TRMA, VMW

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info

ASTIW
ASCENT SOLAR TECH
0.87 3:59PM ET
0.34 (28.10%)
267,759


CUP
PERU COPPER
5.18 4:01PM ET
1.27 (19.69%)
5,326,450
ASTIZ
ASCENT SOLAR TECH
1.67 3:59PM ET
0.27 (13.92%)
107,272

EYE
ADVANCED MED OPTICS
34.69 4:02PM ET
5.51 (13.71%)
16,196,447

TCHCZ
21ST CENTURY HLDG WT
2.51 3:59PM ET
0.36 (12.54%)
1,007
DSTIZ
DAYSTAR TECHNOLOGIES
0.90 3:13PM ET
0.13 (12.50%)
82,000

OSIR
OSIRIS THERAPEUTICS
11.75 4:00PM ET
1.54 (11.59%)
469,001

INBP
INTEGRATED BIOPHARMA
5.97 4:00PM ET
0.78 (11.56%)
45,720
CGM
CONGOLEUM CORP
1.10 3:38PM ET
0.14 (11.17%)
5,100

HOTJ
HOUSE OF TAYLR JEWLR
1.5300 3:59PM ET
0.1900 (11.05%)
71,640
GSIT
GSI TECHNOLOGY INC
4.20 3:59PM ET
0.46 (9.87%)
195,864

CYTR
CYTRX CP
3.51 4:00PM ET
0.38 (9.77%)
1,511,838

ETQ
CORRIENTE RES INC
3.32 3:53PM ET
0.35 (9.54%)
503,000

QPSA
QUEPASA CORPORATION
4.65 4:00PM ET
0.47 (9.18%)
91,653
MBLX
METABOLIX INC.
21.93 4:00PM ET
2.14 (8.89%)
1,071,451

JSDA
JONES SODA CO
19.38 4:00PM ET
1.86 (8.76%)
3,863,428
IOMI
IOMAI CORPORATION
2.32 3:59PM ET
0.22 (8.66%)
530,642

Labels: ASTIW, ASTIZ, CGM, CUP, CYTR, DSTIZ, ETQ, EYE, GSIT, HOTJ, INBP, IOMI, JSDA, MBLX, OSIR, QPSA, TCHCZ

All the talk of the S&P 500 setting a record for closing can be put behind us, not because the record was set, but because at the end of the day, the S&P dropped almost -15 points. The Dow and Nasdaq also both dropped after an early rise. This happened despite the news regarding new housing sales and a better-than-expected durable goods report, as investors feared a rate hike would not be forthcoming. In other markets, oil finished lower, as did the price of gold.
The new housing sales statistics for April were released today, surprising almost everyone. Sales were up 16.2% from last month, and housing inventory dropped as well, from an eight month supply to a six month one. However, it was not all good news. While housing sales were up, the average price paid for the units decreased -11%. The report also failed to consider cancelled orders or factor in the incentives that builders have been offering to entice purchasers.
Despite the good news for the housing industry, one builder is still showing trouble. Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL - News) released earnings today and showed a sharp decline. The earnings statement showed a -79% drop in revenues for the second quarter. Net income for the homebuilder was $36.7 million, or 22 cents per share, which dropped by $1.06 per share from last year.
The market continues to buzz with M&A activity, this time with the Upper Deck Company making a bid for Topps (Nasdaq: TOPP - News). The bid, which would unite two top baseball card printers, was valued at $10.75 a share, which tops a previous offer from a group that includes former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC. Topps traded 4.9% higher on the news of the competition for the trading card and gum maker.
Eye care company Bausch & Lomb (NYSE: BOL - News) was up today as Advanced Medical Optics (NYSE: EYE - News) announced that it had launched a takeover bid for the company. The company was solicited by Morgan Stanley as part of a "go shop" provision relating to a planned purchase by Warburg Pincus, LLC. Although Advanced Medical Optics is smaller than Bausch & Lomb, the latter company is currently down from an accounting debacle, which may make it ripe for the picking. Bausch & Lomb was up 5.7% on the news.
Dell (Nasdaq: DELL - News) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT - News) announced a new deal today, where Dell computers will be sold in Wal-Mart stores. Starting June 10th, Wal-Mart and its wholesale chain Sam's Club will sell two types of Dell Dimension desktops. With the exception of a limited quantity of computers that are sold through Costco wholesale clubs, this will be the first time that Dell computers are available through any source outside of the Internet. The move, which will put the computers in 3,500 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is meant to compete with Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News), which has vaulted to first place in home computer sales based in part on its retail connections.
Jones Soda (Nasdaq: JSDA - News) signed an agreement with Qwest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, to become the sole provider of non-alcoholic drinks at the stadium. The soda company, known for its unusual flavors (from blue bubble gum to stuffing) unseated Coca Cola (NYSE: KO - News) as the branded soda vendor at Qwest Field. The deal will run through the end of the 2011-2012 football season with Jones Soda having the first right to renew or extend.

Published by the BullMarket.com Staff

Labels: BOL, DELL, EYE, HPQ, JSDA, KO, TOL, TOPP, WMT

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.
Jones Soda (NasdaqCM:JSDA). JSDA's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Dril-Quip (NYSE:DRQ). DRQ's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Watts Water Tech (NYSE:WTS). WTS'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.
Enterprise Product Partners (NYSE:EPD) & Bruker Biosciences (NasdaqGS:BRKR). EPD's PowerRating is 6, and BRKR's PowerRating is 10.
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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR). PGR'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.
Trex Corporation (NYSE:TWP). TWP's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BRKR, DRQ, EPD, Hot Stocks, JSDA, PGR, TWP, WTS

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.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A). A's PowerRating 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.
Burlington North Santa Fe (NYSE:BNI). BNI'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.
OfficeMax (NYSE:OMX) & Jones Soda (NasdaqCM:JSDA). OMX's PowerRating is 7, and JSDA's PowerRating is 8.
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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Stamps.com (NasdaqGM:STMP). STMP's PowerRating 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.
M/I Homes (NYSE:MHO). MHO's PowerRating is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving 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.
Avocent Corporation (NasdaqGS:AVCT). AVCT's PowerRating is 2.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: A, AVCT, BNI, Hot Stocks, JSDA, MHO, OMX, STMP

Amgen (NasdaqGS: AMGN): 'Worst is over ... we've seen the stock go from 55 to 60 ... Let's buy some Amgen.'GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL - News): 'At 28, we got a gift here. ... Brazil is up 28% for the year. We had a little profit-taking. Pull the trigger. Make your move.'Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News): 'Feels real good to me here. ... at 51 with a 4.3% yield, you are going to make money.'Jones Soda (NasdaqCM: JSDA): 'We have seen the stock triple. ... 20 it goes to 30. Down 4, do we start buying it again? Yeah, I would buy Jones Soda down here.'American International Group (NYSE: AIG - News): 'I own AIG, up nicely but not enough. Every day I go home and curse Hank Greenberg ... because he's constantly selling the stock. ... if he would ever stop selling, the stock would go to 75.'Flowserve (NYSE: FLS - News)Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM: RIGL)Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: NSTK): 'I would rather do Nastech.'Cemex (NYSE: CX - News): 'Cemex is going to have a monopoly on cement by the time they're done.'Homex Development (NYSE: HXM - News)PDL BioPharma (NasdaqGS: PDLI)United Online (NasdaqGS: UNTD)Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS: VRTX)Lundin Mining (AMEX: LMC - News): 'When that stock got to 10, once again the hate mail so thick that I was just swimming in it. ... I am just one first-class masochist. I backed the truck up to that name. And that's why it's at a 52-week high.'
Bearish calls:
First Marblehead (NYSE: FMD - News): 'Up 2 bucks in reaction to the big selloff yesterday, but SellSellSell.'Optium (NasdaqGM: OPTM): 'Like the high bandwidth, optical networking, but Don'tBuy. This group is too hard for me.'Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU - News): 'Just went from 38 to 48. ... I think that BPU pulls back to 45, and that's where you do it .'
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Labels: AIG, BAC, BTU, CX, FLS, FMD, GOL, Hot Stocks, HXM, Jim Cramer, JSDA, Lightning Round, LMC, Mad Money, NSTK, OPTM, RIGL, UNTD

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT - News) Terex (NYSE: TEX - News), Cummins (NYSE: CMI - News), Paccar (NasdaqGS: PCAR) and Manitowoc (NYSE: MTW - News)
Cramer declares it a “travesty of a mockery of a sham” that Caterpillar lingers at $63.16 while TEX, CMI, PCAR and MTW are up. On the other hand, he thinks the low price on his top stock of the quarter is a “sale on a best-of-breed stock” which is down 14% year over year. He believes the market is mistaken in grouping CAT with sluggish housing instead of with natural resources. Cramer would “ride” up Caterpillar, which should benefit from rising commodity prices and the end of the yen carry trade which will take the edge off the competition. With a $7.5 million buyback, Cramer thinks the company could bring up its own stock.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM: REGN), Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: NSTK)
Cramer told the story of REGN, which was sitting at $5 two years ago, hit $24 and has settked at $18. This gain was accomplished with revenue decline and without a “concrete” product. Cramer predicts NSTK will be the next REGN, and although it is considered a "a comedy of errors” and doesn’t have a new drug in the pipeline, NSTK has money in the bank and the advantage that biotech trades “on hope.” In addition, Cramer noted the company has an effective obesity and insulin drug and has the only “pure play” on autism. Cramer urged interested investors to do homework on NSTK and use limit orders when buying.
Related: H.S Ayoub reports on the phase one test of NSTK's insulin spray.
Game Plan for the coming week: National CineMedia (NasdaqGM: NCMI), Verizon (NYSE: VZ - News), AT&T (NYSE: T - News), Sprint (NYSE: S - News), and Qwest (NYSE: Q - News), AAR (NYSE: AIR - News), General Mills (NYSE: GIS - News), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News)
On Monday, Cramer would buy NCMI, a “fast growing” company that makes cinema ads, and he notes NCMI has not moved since it went public. Concerning a $20 billion government phone contract reported in The Washington Post, Cramer believes Q is the most likely candidate, since T and VZ are too big and S is high because of takeover news. He suggested investors buy GS “hand over fist” on Monday because of its aggressive buyback plan, GIS ahead of its earnings on Thursday, and AIR before Wednesday.
CEO Interview: Peter van Stolk, Jones Soda's (NasdaqCM: JSDA)
When Cramer asked Peter van Stolk to account for Jone's great quarter, van Stolk credited his team’s hard work, strong sales and the introduction of the 12 ounce can; "I think the conversion to pure cane sugar is what's really taken it by the storm." Van Stolk said another advantage is “I can put [a photo] of your loved ones on a bottle of Jones Soda.” Competitors Coca-Cola and Pepsi lack the patent. Cramer thinks JSDA has more room to rise.

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Labels: AIR, CAT, CMI, GIS, GS, Jim Cramer, JSDA, Mad Money, MTW, NSTK, PCAR, Q, REGN, TEX, VZ

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Jones Soda (NasdaqCM:JSDA - News) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, announcing $0.08 EPS over an expected $0.01 EPS. JSDA's PowerRating is 4.
NovAtel (NasdaqGS:NGPS - News) beat earnings Thursday after the bell, with $0.58 EPS over a consensus of $0.56 EPS. NGPS's PowerRating is 5.
Quiksilver (NYSE:ZQK - News) missed earnings Thursday afternoon; analysts were looking for $0.04 EPS, but the company only announced $0.02 EPS. ZQK's PowerRating is 5.
TurboChef Technologies (NasdaqGM:OVEN - News) missed earnings Thursday, announcing -$0.16 EPS when analysts were expecting -$0.08 EPS. OVEN's PowerRating is 5.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) reports quarterly earnings on Friday before the bell; watch for $0.70 EPS. BIG's PowerRating is 4.
Edge Petroleum (NasdaqGS:EPEX - News) is looking to report $0.25 EPS Friday before the open. EPEX's PowerRating is 5.
When Skillsoft (NasdaqGM:SKIL - News) announces earnings Friday before the open, look for $0.06 EPS. SKIL's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BIG, EPEX, Hot Stocks, JSDA, NGPS, OVEN, SKIL, ZQK

Bullish calls:
Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY - News): ' I have walked away from KRY and endorsed AUY.'Hydril (NasdaqGS: HYDL): 'As long as oil is north of $40, you are going to be safe there, because it just doesn't make any sense not to use hydro products. I am buying that stock.'DirecTV (NYSE: DTV - News): 'I happen to like DTV. I happen to like DISH. These are cash machines ... The government approves of the duopoly.'EchoStar Communications (NasdaqGS: DISH): 'I endorse DISH too.'Marvell Technology (NasdaqGS: MRVL): 'There is not a single semiconductor, save MRVL*, which I own for my charitable trust, because I think they've got good iPhone business.'Jones Soda (NasdaqCM: JSDA): 'I bank with JSDA. You know I like JSDA. That's an up stock. I still can't believe Pepsi still hasn't taken a run at them.'State Street (NYSE: STT - News): 'This is one those banks that does processing, therefore it gets a higher valuation. 52-week high today, and I'm not backing away. It goes still higher!'British Airways (NYSE: BAB - News)
Bearish calls:
Crystallex (AMEX: KRY - News): ' ... we do not invest with Chavez. He has proven to be a recalcitrant, pseudo-communist! We are not banking with him anymore.'TiVo (NasdaqGM: TIVO): ' I know TIVO's going to be in Comcast, and all that other nonsense... The bottom line is TIVO is 'don't buy, don't buy.' Having recommended a sale outright higher, I don't want to push my luck, but I don't want you in the stock. 'Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (NYSE: ASX - News): 'I don't like that. That's another also-ran semi play ... I do not want to own semis here.'Select Comfort (NasdaqGS: SCSS): 'I have stayed away from the bed business ... I am putting a pox on all beds! Stay away! Sell, sell, sell! 'Sealy (NYSE: ZZ - News): 'I think ZZ was a mistake by me. 'Tempur Pedic (NYSE: TPX - News)CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP - News): 'CNP is just okay. It's a 3.5% yield ... But basically, I like the utilities here, so I can't dis' it. Let me give it a 'don't buy, don't buy.'Nuance Communications (NasdaqGS: NUAN): 'No! No, no! Sell, sell, sell, sell, sell, sell, sell! ... I say no to speech recognition.'Western Union (NYSE: WU - News): 'I am still in 'don't buy, don't buy,' because I worry about the immigrants being told they can't do what they want, so they may be afraid to go to Western Union.'
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Labels: ASX, AUY, BAB, CNP, DISH, DTV, HYDL, Jim Cramer, JSDA, KRY, Lightning Round, Mad Money, MRVL, NUAN, SCSS, STT, Tivo, TPX, WU, ZZ

Bullish calls:
Yamana Gold (AUY): ' I have walked away from KRY and endorsed AUY.'Hydril (HYDL): 'As long as oil is north of $40, you are going to be safe there, because it just doesn't make any sense not to use hydro products. I am buying that stock.'DirecTV (DTV): 'I happen to like DTV. I happen to like DISH. These are cash machines ... The government approves of the duopoly.'EchoStar Communications (DISH): 'I endorse DISH too.'Marvell Technology (MRVL): 'There is not a single semiconductor, save MRVL*, which I own for my charitable trust, because I think they've got good iPhone business.'Jones Soda (JSDA): 'I bank with JSDA. You know I like JSDA. That's an up stock. I still can't believe Pepsi still hasn't taken a run at them.'State Street (STT): 'This is one those banks that does processing, therefore it gets a higher valuation. 52-week high today, and I'm not backing away. It goes still higher!'British Airways (BAB)
Bearish calls:
Crystallex (KRY): ' ... we do not invest with Chavez. He has proven to be a recalcitrant, pseudo-communist! We are not banking with him anymore.'TiVo (TIVO): ' I know TIVO's going to be in Comcast, and all that other nonsense... The bottom line is TIVO is 'don't buy, don't buy.' Having recommended a sale outright higher, I don't want to push my luck, but I don't want you in the stock. 'Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASX): 'I don't like that. That's another also-ran semi play ... I do not want to own semis here.'Select Comfort (SCSS): 'I have stayed away from the bed business ... I am putting a pox on all beds! Stay away! Sell, sell, sell! 'Sealy (ZZ): 'I think ZZ was a mistake by me. 'Tempur Pedic (TPX)CenterPoint Energy (CNP): 'CNP is just okay. It's a 3.5% yield ... But basically, I like the utilities here, so I can't dis' it. Let me give it a 'don't buy, don't buy.'Nuance Communications (NUAN): 'No! No, no! Sell, sell, sell, sell, sell, sell, sell! ... I say no to speech recognition.'Western Union (WU): 'I am still in 'don't buy, don't buy,' because I worry about the immigrants being told they can't do what they want, so they may be afraid to go to Western Union.'
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Labels: ASX, AUY, BAB, CNP, DISH, DTV, HYDL, Jim Cramer, JSDA, KRY, Lightning Round, Mad Money, NUAN, SCSS, STT, Tivo, TPX, WU, ZZ

Jones Soda (NASDAQ: JSDA - News), National Beverage (AMEX: FIZ - News) and Hansen Natural (NASDAQ: HANS - News)
Hansen Natural "ran out of fizz last summer," says Cramer, who now likes Jones Soda since it is "just beginning to run." Although the stock has been doing well, it is not too late to buy, and Cramer says he would pick some up on Monday afternoon after Thursday's buyers throw it back. Jones is a "relatively unknown stock" and the two analysts who cover Jones give it a "neutral" rating, but Cramer thinks that the company will have 100% earnings-per-share growth by next year thanks to the fact that retailers like Jones for its high premiums. Cramer thinks that Jones is a good regional to national story and has a "cultlike following" which is growing. Finally, Jones' winning deal with National Beverage will save Jones money. Cramer likes this company because it not only knows how to make a good soda, it also knows how to distribute its product.
Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD - News)
Since Riverbed has climbed 80% since Cramer's recommendation in October, he suggests investors ring the register a bit, but to hold their position. The company "has a product that saves businesses a lot of money on their bandwidth costs and infrastructure costs," and while it is not a "hot" stock, since of the nine analysts that cover it, there are six holds and three buys, Cramer believes "they will be pressured to change their view." He predicts Riverbed will earn 25 cents a share as its market grows and comments that it has a 90% win rate with its WAN contracts. In addition, the company has beaten its estimates every quarter since its IPO.
Sell Block: Federated Department Stores (NYSE: FD - News), Activision (NASDAQ: ATVI - News), Gmarket (NASDAQ: GMKT - News), Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN - News), HealthSouth (NYSE: HLS - News)
Cramer regrets having recommended FD and says that it is a sell. Since ATVI is up 7%, he would ring the register. Cramer would take a "schnitzel," or sell a portion of a stock while retaining a position, on Gmarket, since it is up 20%, but "under no circumstances" should anyone buy Nuance, since it is moving into speech recognition, and Cramer does not think this is a good business. HealthSouth which is selling off its divisions to fund its core business is "selling off its winners to fund its loser," and Cramer would get rid of the stock.

CEO Interview: Douglas Brooks of Brinker International (NYSE: EAT - News)
When asked if people should be worried about his company, Douglas Brooks replied, "It has been a tough macroeconomic environment," Brooks responded. "But what we've tried to emphasize is innovation ... and we've been trying to work on value." He went on to discuss the company's share buyback program, its dividend increase, and new restaurants opening nationally and internationally. Cramer says that Brinker has a "limited" downside and would buy the stock.

Labels: ATVI, EAT, FD, FIZ, GMKT, HANS, HLS, Jim Cramer, JSDA, Mad Money, NUAN, RVBD