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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Late Thursday, Lattice Semiconductor (NasdaqGM:LSCC - News) revised its Q3 revenue outlook downward to reflect a one-time restructuring charge. LSCC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU - News) extended losses, falling an additional 8% after slashing revenue forecasts for 2007 earlier this week. ALU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Build-A-Bear (NYSE:BBW - News) rose about 8% on Thursday, on rumors that the company is on the market for a buyout acquisition. BBW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Cephalon (NasdaqGS:CEPH - News) announced that some patients have died after being given the company's painkiller Fentora. CEPH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Kohl's (NYSE:KSS - News) introduced its new Vera Wang collection of clothes and accessories, which the company feels will drive sales during the holiday. KSS rose over 6%. KSS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News) and NovaStar Financial (NYSE:NFI - News) both jumped today on news that CFC managed to acquire and additional $12 billion through existing credit lines. CFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and NFI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS - News) & Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO - News). GS's PowerRating is 6, and KO'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.
Time Warner (NYSE:TWX - News). TWX's PowerRating 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.
Merck (NYSE:MRK - News) & International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM - News). MRK's PowerRating is 7, and IBM's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Lattice Semiconductor (NasdaqGM:LSCC - News). LSCC'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.
Delta Petroleum (NasdaqGM:DPTR - News). DPTR's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) & Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO). GS's PowerRating is 6, and KO'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.
Time Warner (NYSE:TWX). TWX's PowerRating 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.
Merck (NYSE:MRK ) & International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM). MRK's PowerRating is 7, and IBM's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Lattice Semiconductor (NasdaqGM:LSCC). LSCC'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.
Delta Petroleum (NasdaqGM:DPTR). DPTR's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
Avon Products (NYSE:AVP - News). AVP's PowerRating is 6.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC - News). LSCC's PowerRating is 6.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Amrep (NYSE:AXR - News). AXR's PowerRating is 7.
Long Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong uptrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its high below the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term upside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, we must have a 10-period ADX reading of 30 or higher and a +DI reading above the -DI reading. Or we must have a 14-period +DI of 30 or higher (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its high of the day below the 4-period moving average.
Equifax (NYSE:EFX - News). EFX's PowerRating is 7.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL - News). APOL's PowerRating is 3.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 5.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX - News). FDX's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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Accredited Home Lenders Holding (NASDAQ:LEND - News) was upgraded to outperform from peer perform at Bear Stearns. The firm set a year-end 2007 price target of $32.
Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE - News) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 16%, as an investment gain and higher sales of its business and creative software offset charges related to its acquisition of smaller rival Macromedia.
Applica Inc. (NYSE:APN - News) said it's reached a merger agreement with affiliates of Harbinger Capital Partners. The deal calls for Harbinger to increase its bid to acquire the shares of Applica that it doesn't already own for $6.50 per share. Harbinger currently owns about 40% of Applica's common stock. The higher bid follows Applica's receipt of an unsolicited acquisition offer from NACCO Industries. Shares of Applica, a Miramar, Fla., maker of small household appliances, closed Thursday at $5.76, up 3 cents.
Bear Stearns Cos. (NYSE:BSC - News) said it has increased its share buyback program to $2 billion from $1.5 billion.
CalAmp (NASDAQ:CAMP - News) shares rose after the company said its Dataradio unit has received a contract worth about $1.3 million from Michigan's Genesee County E-911 Consortium. The deal calls for Dataradio to replace the Consortium's existing mobile data public safety network for first responders.
ChipMOS Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS - News) lifted its revenue outlook for the fourth quarter to $176 million to $181 million from a prior projection ranging from $168 million to $172 million. For November, the Taiwan provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services said its revenue totaled $61.5 million, an increase of 1.9% from October and 40% from a year ago. The company also raised its gross margin forecast to 29% to 32% for the fourth quarter from a prior view of 26% to 29%.
Christopher & Banks (NYSE:CBK - News) said it has pushed forward the effective date for Matthew Dillon to become president and chief executive to Jan. 1. Previously, Dillon, who is president and chief merchandising officer, was scheduled to become CEO on March 1.
Ciena Corp. (NASDAQ:CIEN - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Deutsche Bank.
Culp Inc. (NYSE:CFI - News) said it plans to consolidate its U.S. upholstery fabrics manufacturing facilities and outsource its specialty yarn production, resulting in the elimination of 185 jobs. Culp said it will close its weaving plant in Graham, N.C., and its yarn plant in Lincolnton, N.C.
DRS Technologies (NYSE:DRS - News) was upgraded to equal-weight from undereweight at Morgan Stanley.
E-Trade Financial (NYSE:ET - News) said it will move its stock market listing to Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange to save money and more closely align the company with the activities of its trading customers. E-Trade's new listing will be effective on Dec. 27. The new ticker will be "ETFC."
Fibernet Telecom Group (NASDAQ:FTGX - News) was initiated with a buy rating at Merriman Curhan Ford.
GenVec (NASDAQ:GNVC - News) shares jumped after the company reported positive phase I human trials for an HIV vaccine that is based on its proprietary adenovirus vector technology.
ICON Plc (NASDAQ:ICLR - News) said it raised its 2006 earnings and revenue forecast to reflect a strong backlog and continued new business awards. The Dublin, Ireland provider of development services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries said it now expects earnings of $1.28 to $1.30 a share and revenue of $448 million to $452 million. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had been expecting earnings of $1.29 a share and revenue of $448.5 million, on average. For 2007, the company expects earnings, including stock compensation expenses, to rise to $1.63 to $1.71 a share, and revenue to grow to $530 million to $550 million.
Immunicon Corp. (NASDAQ:IMMC - News) shares soared after the company said Veridex LLC has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for the CellSearch circulating tumor cell kit as an aid in monitoring patients with metastatic breast cancer. Veridex, a unit of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ - News).
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU - News) agreed to acquire Electronic Clearing House Inc. (NASDAQ:ECHO - News) for $142 million. Intuit will pay $18.75 per Electronic Clearing share, including shares issuable upon exercise of options.
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:LSCC - News) lowered its view for fourth-quarter revenue, and now expects sequential sales to drop 2% to 4%. Previously, the company forecast sequential revenue to range from matching the prior quarter's results to growing 4%.
Monsanto (NYSE:MON - News) shares rose after the company was upgraded to buy at Goldman Sachs.
Natural Resource Partners (NYSE:NRP - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Citigroup Investment Research. The firm also lifted its price target on the stock to $60 from $55.
Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS - News) was upgraded to buy from neutral at Merrill Lynch. The firm cited strong global capital market returns in the fourth quarter for the move.
Quiksilver Inc. (NYSE:ZQK - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose, as revenue gained, to $65.3 million, or 51 cents a share, from $33.6 million, or 27 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year. The Huntington Beach, Calif.-based apparel company said quarterly revenue rose to $778.4 million from $637.4 million.
Safeguard Scientifics Inc. (NYSE:SFE - News) said Christopher Davis has resigned as chief financial officer to pursue other interests. The investment firm said it has named Stephen Zarrilli, co-founder of the Penn Valley Group, as acting CFO.
Servidyne (NASDAQ:SERV - News) shares rallied after the company posted earnings of $355,951, or 10 cents a share, for its fiscal second quarter, up from a year-ago loss of $22,914, or a penny per share. The company also said it's sold a shopping center in Morton, Ill., for $3.55 million. This transaction will result in a gain of $3.1 million to be recorded in the January quarter.
Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ:SCVL - News) approved the buyback of up to $50 million of its shares. The repurchase authorization is valid through Dec. 31, 2008, the Evansville, Ind.-based footwear and accessories retailer said.
Star Gas Partners (NYSE:SGU - News), a distributor of heating oil, said its fiscal fourth-quarter net loss narrowed to $21.6 million, or 28 cents per limited partner unit, from $46.5 million, or $1.30 cents per unit. Revenue for the quarter rose 0.5% to $151.5 million as the impact of higher selling prices more than offset an 11.9% reduction in home heating oil volume. The company also announced that it would delay filing its 10-K form for the year ended Sept. 30 as it is still assessing its accounting treatment of certain derivatives transactions. Star Gas said it may have to make material adjustments to its historical financial statements if it finds it does not meet the accounting requirements for those derivatives transactions. However, it added it does not expect any restatement to have an effect on its liquidity or business.
State Street (NYSE:STT - News) was upgraded to buy from neutral at Merrill Lynch.
Temple-Inland (NYSE:TIN - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Deutsche Bank. The firm also lifted its price target on the stock to $55 from $40.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Deutsche Bank with a price target boost to $80 from $65.
-MarketWatch

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