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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
Our research shows that stocks exhibiting this price behavior, while trading above their 200-day moving average, have on average, shown positive returns 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
5+ Consecutive Down Days: To learn more about our research into stocks that fall for 5 or more consecutive days, and how to use this information, click here.
Metal Management (NYSE:MM - News)
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: To learn more about our research into stocks that make five or more consecutive lows, and how to use this information, click here.
Top Tankers (NYSE:TOPT - News)
2-Period RSI Below 2: To learn more about our research into stocks that have a 2-Period RSI below 2, and how to use this information, click here.
Daktronics (NasdaqGS:DAKT - News)
Stocks Down 10% or More: To learn more about stocks that have fallen 10% are more over the past 5 days, and how to use this information, click here.
Overstock.com (NasdaqGM:OSTK - News)
Bearish
Our research shows that stocks exhibiting this price behavior, while trading below their 200-day moving average, have on average, shown negative returns 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
5+ Consecutive Up Days: To learn more about our research into stocks that make five or more consecutive up days, and how to use this information, click here.
Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF - News)
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: To learn more about our research into stocks that make five or more consecutive highs, and how to use this information, click here.
HealthSouth (NYSE:HLS - News)
Stocks Up 10% or More: To learn more about stocks that have risen 10% are more over the past 5 days, and how to use this information, click here.
Steven Madden (NYSE:SHOO - News)
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Labels: DAKT, HLS, Hot Stocks, LGF, MM, OSTK, SHOO, TOPT

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.
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO - News). VLO's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
KLA-Tencor (NasdaqGS:KLAC - News). KLAC'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.
Liberty Global (NasdaqGS:LBTYA - News). LBTYA'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.
Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU - News). ALU'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.
IAC/InterActive (NasdaqGS:IACI - News). IACI'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.
Krispy Kreme (NYSE:KKD - News). KKD'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.
Lions Gate Films (NYSE:LGF - News). LGF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

Labels: Alcatel-Lucent, ALU, Hot Stocks, IACI, KKD, KLAC, LBTYA, LGF, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., VLO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Lions Gate Films (NYSE:LGF - News) missed earnings by a long-shot, announcing -$0.45 EPS versus expectations of -$0.23 EPS on Thursday afternoon. LGF's PowerRating is 6.
First Marblehead (NYSE:FMD - News) beat earnings on Thursday, announcing $0.83 EPS over an expected $0.81 EPS. FMD's PowerRating is 5.
Aircastle (NYSE:AYR - News) reports earnings before the open on Friday morning; look for $0.45 EPS. AYR's PowerRating is 4.
CryptoLogic (NasdaqGS:CRYP - News) should announce -$0.11 EPS when the company reports earnings on Friday morning before the bell. CRYP's PowerRating is 4.
When EchoStar (NasdaqGS:DISH - News) announces quarterly earnings tomorrow morning, watch for $0.50 EPS. DISH's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for United Industrial (NYSE:UIC - News) to announce $0.78 EPS on Friday before the market opens. UIC's PowerRating is 7.
Warner Chilcott (NasdaqGS:WCRX - News) should report $0.21 EPS before the bell Friday. WCRX's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AYR, CRYP, DISH, FMD, Hot Stocks, LGF, UIC, WCRX

Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF 11.34 +0.15), a leading producer and distributor of independent films, reported a higher third quarter profit, helped by the box office hits Saw III and Employee of the Month, and raised its revenue forecast for the year. Shares of the Santa Monica-based company gained as much as 5% on the news.
The stock is up about 30% since we first outlined our bullish view on the company in January 2006, and is up about 22% since our last report in late July. Given its industry-leading video catalogue, along with a strong slate of upcoming films, continued expansion of its television business, and Apple's (APPL) recent announcement that it will begin selling Lions Gate films in its iTunes store, we remain confident in the company's growth prospects and believe its stock is well positioned for further growth.
For the most recent quarter, net income jumped to $20.5 million, or $0.17 per share, from $3.1 million, or $0.03 per share, a year earlier. Analysts on average were expecting a slightly lower profit of $0.16 per share, according to Reuters Estimates. Revenue at the company rose 11% year/year to $254.5 million, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $258.9 million.
Lions Gate said overall motion picture revenue in the quarter grew 9% to $221.6 million, driven by box office sales for its horror film Saw III and Employee of the Month. International sales increased 90% to $27.6 million from Lions Gate UK and strong foreign sales of Crank, Saw II, Saw III, and The Lost City, while revenue from television production increased 27% to $32.9 million with the delivery of four series to networks. Lions Gate's home video revenue, however, slipped 2% to $115.9 million, with the company's DVD release slate heavily skewed toward the end of the fiscal year.
Meanwhile, the company raised its fiscal year revenue outlook to $950 million from a previous estimate of over $900 million.
--Richard Jahnke, Briefing.com

Labels: LGF, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.

LCA-Vision Inc. (NasdaqGS:LCAV - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $7.1 million, or 34 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $6.6 million, or 30 cents a share. Revenue jumped 26% in the latest three months to $58.8 million from $46.8 million a year ago. The Cincinnati-based provider of laser vision correction services also said it's increased its quarterly dividend by 50% to 18 cents a share from 12 cents. Looking ahead, LCA-Vision forecast earnings of $2.05 to $2.15 a share for 2007 on revenue growth of 20% to 25%.
Lions Gate (NYSE:LGF - News) reported third-quarter net earnings of $20.5 million, or 17 cents a share, compared with $3.14 million, or 3 cents a share, in the same period last year, driven by revenue from the company's "Saw III" and "Employee of the Month" films.
Loews Corp. (NYSE:LTR - News) reported consolidated net income of $746.5 million, or $1.11 a share, for the fourth quarter, up from a year-ago equivalent profit of $127.6 million, or 8 cents a share. This performance includes contributions from both Loews Group and Carolina Group, whose net income rose to $137.1 million, or $1.26 per Carolina Group share, in the quarter, from $81.6 million, or $1.11 a share, a year earlier. On a continuing operations basis, Loews earned $633.4 million, or $1.15 per share, in the latest quarter. Loews attributed its higher earnings to improved results at CNA Financial , its 89%-owned subsidiary, and Diamond Offshore Drilling , its 54%-owned subsidiary.
Municipal Mortgage & Equity LLC (NYSE:MMA - News) said it knows of no reason why recent trading in the stock has resulted in a decrease in price. Since Monday, shares of the real estate debt and equity financing concern have dropped almost 15%. MuniMae management noted that it is not engaged in sub-prime or any other single family mortgage lending activities, and that its outlook for the multifamily rental sector is positive.
Novelis was in focus after the company agreed to be acquired by Hindalco Industries Ltd. in a deal worth $6 billion, including debt assumption. The consideration values Novelis at $44.93 a share.
OmniVision (NasdaqGS:OVTI - News) unveiled a 5.17 megapixel auto-focus camera module for mobile handsets based on its OV5623 CameraChip sensor. The company also unveiled its TrueFocus camera with Wavefront Coding technology for the mobile handset market.
Onyx Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ONXX - News) soared after the company and Bayer (NYSE:BAY - News) said a Phase 3 trial of Nexavar to treat advanced liver cancer was closed early due to a positive outcome. Bayer and Onyx will stop the trial and allow all patients enrolled in this trial access to Nexavar. Given that there are limited approved systemic therapies for this disease, the companies will continue discussions with health authorities worldwide, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European health authorities regarding the next steps in filing for approval for the treatment in advanced liver cancer. Nexavar is currently approved in nearly 50 countries, including the United States and in the European Union, for the treatment of patients with advanced kidney cancer.
Shares of Panera Bread Co. (NasdaqGS:PNRA - News) edged higher after Raymond James upgraded the bakery-café chain to strong buy from outperform, citing valuation. The company reported Friday fourth-quarter earnings that rose over year-earlier levels but fell shy of expectations, according to Thomson Financial, and provided an outlook that was slightly below forecasts. Analyst Bryan Elliott noted that the stock traded up most of the day before turning lower at the close. "We believe that that this reflects intermediate and longer-term capital that has been on the sideline waiting for 2007 guidance to be released," Elliott said in a research note. "We believe there is sufficient interest from this class of investor to keep Panera Bread under accumulation for at least the next several months."
R.H. Donnelly (NYSE:RHD - News) was upgraded to overweight from neutral at J.P. Morgan.
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD - News) was upgraded to outperform from market perform at Wachovia Securities. The firm cited expectations about the benefits of recent acquisitions.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV - News) was upgraded to outperform at Bear Stearns.
Triple Crown Media Inc. (NasdaqGM:TCMI - News) said it swung to a fiscal second-quarter net profit of $418,000, or 8 cents a share. The company, which owns and operates local newspapers and runs a collegiate marketing business offering sports marketing services, reported a loss of $802,000 or 16 cents a share in the year-earlier quarter. Revenue for the quarter jumped to $48.1 million from $12.3 million, driven by the acquisition of the marketing business from Bull Run Corp.
Vodafone Group (NYSE:VOD - News) agreed to acquire Hutchison Telecom's (NYSE:HTX - News) 67% stake in Indian mobile operator Hutchison Essar for $11.1 billion and the assumption of $2 billion in debt.
WCI Communities (NYSE:WCI - News) said it's retained Goldman Sachs to assist it in identifying ways to increase shareholder value. The Bonita Springs, Fla. homebuilder said that it expects to generate $1 billion in free cash flow in 2007, and will look at asset sales to help reduce debt. Once the balance sheet is improved, the company will review strategic alternatives, including possible share repurchases are a sale of the company.
Witness Systems' (NasdaqGS:WITS - News) shares rallied after the company agreed to be acquired by Verint Systems (Other OTC:VRNT.PK - News), a unit of Comverse Technology (Other OTC:CMVT.PK - News), for $27.50 a share, or roughly $950 million.
Zoltek Cos. (NasdaqGM:ZOLT - News) shares rose after the St. Louis-based materials reported a fiscal first-quarter net loss of $5.66 million, or 23 cents a share. The quarter included a charge of $8.4 million related to convertible debt and warrant issuances. In the same quarter last year, the company posted net earnings of $6.29 million, or 3 cents a share. Revenue rose to $30.3 million from $15.6 million.
Published By Michael Baron of MarketWatch

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