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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
National Semiconductor (NYSE:NSM - News) beat earnings expectations, announcing $0.33 EPS over a consensus of $0.31 EPS. NSM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Cascade (NYSE:CAE - News) missed earnings on Thursday afternoon, reporting $1.00 EPS versus $1.08 EPS. CAE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Herley Industries (NasdaqGM:HRLY - News) also missed expectations, announcing $0.14 EPS versus $0.18 EPS. HRLY does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to volume constraints.
Kellwood (NYSE:KWD - News) reports earnings on Friday morning before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.14 EPS. KWD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
American International Group (NYSE:AIG - News) rallied over 4% on Thursday, after a Goldman Sachs announcement that potential housing market losses are "manageable." AIG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Analogic (NasdaqGS:ALOG - News) rallied 15% on Thursday, after announcing earnings of $0.53 EPS versus expectations of only $0.36 EPS. ALOG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Tribune (NYSE:TRB - News) rallied over 7% on Thursday after announcing the company will need to borrow $500 million less than earlier estimated, to help finance its going-private transaction. TRB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: AIG, ALOG, CAE, Hot Stocks, HRLY, KWD, NSM, TRB

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.

ImClone Systems (NasdaqGS:IMCL - News). IMCL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Verigy (NasdaqGS:VRGY - News). VRGY'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.
InterOil (NYSE:IOC - News). IOC'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.
Kellwood (NYSE:KWD - News). KWD'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.
Marvel Entertainment (NYSE:MVL - News). MVL'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.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT - News). HOT'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.
Bear Stearns (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

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Labels: BSC, HOT, Hot Stocks, IMCL, IOC, KWD, MVL, VRGY

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.
ImClone Systems (NasdaqGS:IMCL - News). IMCL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Verigy (NasdaqGS:VRGY - News). VRGY'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.
InterOil (NYSE:IOC - News). IOC'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.
Kellwood (NYSE:KWD - News). KWD'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.
Marvel Entertainment (NYSE:MVL - News). MVL'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.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT - News). HOT'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.
Bear Stearns (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: BSC, HOT, Hot Stocks, IMCL, Imclone Systems Inc., IOC, KWD, Marvell Technology Group Ltd., MVL, Verigy Ltd., VRGY

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) beat earnings Thursday, with $1.00 EPS over an expected $0.99 EPS. ARO's PowerRating is 5.
True Religion Apparel (NasdaqGM:TRLG - News) missed earnings expectations Thursday; analysts were looking for $0.22 EPS, but TRLG only announced $0.21 EPS. TRLG's PowerRating is 5.
Pacific Sunwear (NasdaqGS:PSUN - News) matched earnings expectations on Thursday afternoon with $0.37 EPS. PSUN's PowerRating is 5.
AnnTaylor (NYSE:ANN - News) reports earnings Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.29 EPS. ANN's PowerRating is 4.
Carnival (NYSE:CCL - News) is looking to report $0.34 EPS on Friday morning before trading begins. CCL's PowerRating is 6.
When Kellwood (NYSE:KWD - News) reports earnings Friday morning, look for $0.42 EPS. KWD's PowerRating is 5.
After the close Friday, Medifast (NYSE:MED - News) will report earnings, with analysts watching for $0.05 EPS. MED's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ANN, ARO, CCL, Hot Stocks, KWD, MED, PSUN, TRLG

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE - News) reported after the close Thursday beating with $0.30 EPS vs. an expected $0.28.
McData (NASDAQ:MCDTA - News) missed earnings posting a loss of -$0.03 EPS vs. an expected -$0.02.
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB - News) missed earnings after the bell Thursday, announcing $-0.49 EPS vs. an expected -$0.32 by analysts.
General Growth Properties Inc. (NYSE:GGP - News) target raised to $59 from $52 by A.G. Edwards.
Continue to watch General Motors (NYSE:GM - News) as Kirk Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp. continues to unload shares.
Kellwood (NYSE:KWD - News) reports earnings early Friday before the bell; look for $0.63 EPS.
Warner Music Group (NYSE:WMG - News) announces quarterly earnings Friday morning, with analysts expecting the co to break even ($0).
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CAKE, GGP, GM, HRB, KWD, MCDTA, WMG