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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Skechers (NYSE:SKX) missed earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.26 EPS versus a cAnalysts are watching for Baidu.com (NasdaqGS:BIDU) to report late in the day on Wednesday afternoon. BIDU's Short Term PowerRating is 3.
Daimler AG (NYSE:DAI) reports earnings on Thursday before the market opens, with traders looking for $1.93 EPS. DAI does not have a Short Term PowerRating due to volume constraints.
When Comcast (NasdaqGS:CMCSA) announces results tomorrow morning before the bell, look for $0.17 EPS. CMCSA's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are looking for Goodyear Tire (NYSE:GT) to report $0.42 EPS tomorrow before the bell. GT's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Watch for Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE:IRto announce $0.97 EPS on Thursday morning. IR's Short Term PowerRating is 3.
Marriott (NYSE:MAR) is poised to announce $0.62 EPS on Thursday before the stock market opens. MAR's Short Term PowerRating is 4.onsensus of $0.29 EPS. SKX's Short Term PowerRating is 3.

Labels: BIDU, CMCSA, DAI, GT, Hot Stocks, IR, MAR, SKX

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Immuco (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News) beat earnings on Wednesday with $0.25 EPS over an expected $0.22 EPS. BLUD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
SMART Modular Technologies (NasdaqGS:SMOD - News) missed earnings on Wednesday, announcing $0.17 EPS versus expectations of $0.18 EPS. SMOD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning before the bell, with analysts looking for $1.18 EPS. AYI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
When Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ - News) announces earnings tomorrow morning, watch for $0.32 EPS. STZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Family Dollar (NYSE:FDO - News) should report $0.25 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. FDO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Analysts are watching for Marriott (NYSE:MAR - News) to announce $0.30 EPS tomorrow morning. MAR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Research In Motion (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News) is expected to report $0.49 EPS after the bell tomorrow. RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.

Labels: AYI, BLUD, FDO, Hot Stocks, MAR, RIMM, SMOD, STZ

The stock market rallied across the board today, with the Dow Jones surging almost 284 points, the Nasdaq gaining nearly 50, and the S&P 500 up about 29 points. The Dow and S&P hit all-time closing highs. Stocks were buoyed by retail sales numbers as well as strong deal flow. Upbeat economic data also sparked a rally for the bulls.

In economic news, economists raised U.S. growth estimates following a report that showed exports rose to a record in May. Economists predict that the export data will add at least 1% to second quarter GDP. U.S. foreclosures, meanwhile, jumped to a record amid rising rates and falling home prices. RealtyTrac reported that foreclosures reached 926,000 in the first half of the year.
Shares of the nation's second-largest discount retailer Target (NYSE: TGT - News) notched an all-time high after it reported a 3.3% rise in June same-store sales. Also helping the shares gain steam was the news that activist shareholder William Ackman of Pershing Square Capital has accumulated a 5% stake in the retailer. Target finished the day higher by 6.8%.
In other retailing news, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT - News) said June sales rose 2.4%, which easily beat consensus estimates of 0.9%. The world's largest retailer noted that the environment remained "challenging." Macy's (NYSE: M - News), meanwhile, sank -2.9% after the company said June same-store sales declined -2.7%, more than analysts had expected. The company previously forecasted a range of flat to negative -2% for same-store sales. Macy's also cut its earnings for the upcoming quarter to 20-30 cents a share from a previous forecast of 35-45 cents a share.
In merger news, Rio Tinto agreed to purchase rival Alcan (NYSE: AL - News) for $38.1 billion, smashing a hostile bid by Alcoa (NYSE: AA - News). The offer is 33% higher than Alcoa's recent bid. Rio Tinto's output in aluminum will expand fourfold once the merger is completed. In earnings news, Marriott International (NYSE: MAR - News) said earnings rose 11% to $207 million. Excluding certain items, EPS was 57 cents a share. The company said it benefited from its strong timeshare business. However, shares fell on reports that its REVPAR (revenue per average room) outlook will fall for the upcoming quarter. The company expects REVPAR growth of 5.6% in the Americas, below estimates of 6.4%. Shares fell -2.8%.

By the BullMarket.com Staff

Labels: AA, AL, M, MAR, TGT, WMT

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Marriott (NYSE:MAR - News) announced beating earnings during trading hours today, with $0.57 EPS over an expected $0.53 EPS. MAR's PowerRating is 5.
Commerce Bancshares (NasdaqGS:CBSH - News) also beat earnings during the day, with $0.79 EPS over a consensus of $0.77 EPS. CBSH's PowerRating is 4.
General Electric (NYSE:GE - News) announces earnings on Friday morning, with analysts expecting $0.52 EPS. GE's PowerRating is 5.
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RTP - News) announced on Thursday it has reached an agreement to buy aluminum producer Alcan (NYSE:AL - News) for $38.1 billion. RTP's bid bested rival Alcoa's (NYSE:AA - News) offer of $28 billion. RTP's PowerRating is 6, and AL's PowerRating is 3 and AA's PowerRating is 5.
Motorola (NYSE:MOT - News) warned that the company's Q2 results would be lower than expected, on slow sales in Europe and Asia. MOT's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AA, AL, CBSH, GE, Hot Stocks, MAR, MOT, RTP

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.78 EPS over an expected $0.71 EPS. DNA's PowerRating is 5.
Resources Connect (NasdaqGS:RECN - News) also beat earnings on Wednesday, with $0.40 EPS over a consensus of $0.31 EPS. RECN's PowerRating is 6.
Fastenal (NasdaqGS:FAST - News) reports earnings before the bell on Thursday, with analysts looking for $0.39 EPS. FAST's PowerRating is 6.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB - News) is expected to report $1.85 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. MTB's PowerRating is 5.
When Marriott (NYSE:MAR - News) announces quarterly earnings on Thursday morning, be looking for $0.53 EPS. MAR's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are watching for Progressive (NYSE:PGR - News) to report $0.45 EPS when the company announces on Thursday morning. PGR's PowerRating is 4.
Texas Industries (NYSE:TXI - News) should report $1.14 EPS on Thursday morning. TXI's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: DNA, FAST, Hot Stocks, MAR, MTB, PGR, RECN, TXI

Bullish:
NovaStar Financial (NYSE: NFI): ' I never do this on the show, but this stock is a call option. ... It could either double or go to zero. ... I am unbelievably blessing this stock. 6 down, 6 up, you make the call.'Marriott International (NYSE: MAR): 'People did not like the quarter with Marriott. ... I think that's a mistake. I think this is the level you want to pull the trigger at. Marriott is way too cheap. ... Let's get some Marriott right down here.'Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q): ' ... is resting after a tremendous run ... 50 cents down, 2 bucks up, that is my kind of risk/reward. BuyBuyBuy.'General Maritime (NYSE: GMR): 'That's our favorite. ... 6% yield ... [CEO] Peter Georgiopoulos, who is our favorite guy in the industry. ... I want you in General Maritime.'Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: NSTK): 'It tells me that this stock could be at 15 in a month or two ... I want you in Nastech. ... BuyBuyBuy. That's 12 buys on Nastech.'Monsanto (NYSE: MON)Deere (NYSE: DE)
Bearish calls:
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG): 'I cannot in good conscience tell you to buy Harley-Davidson. It is too risky. ... I am going to give it a Don'tBuy.'DryShips (NasdaqGS: DRYS): 'We're not into DryShips.'Mosaic (NYSE: MOS): 'The stock had a major ramp today. ... At these prices, I'm not going to get behind Mosaic.'

Labels: DE, DRYS, GMR, HOG, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money, MAR, MON, MOS, NFI, NSTK, Q

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.
American Real Estate Partners (NYSE:ACP). ACP's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Affiliated Computer Services (NYSE:ACS). ACS'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.
Marriott (NYSE:MAR). MAR'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.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD) & Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL). BUD's PowerRating is 6, and RL's PowerRating is 7.
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.
American Home Mortgage Investment (NYSE:AHM). AHM's PowerRating is 2.
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.
Penwest Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:PPCO). PPCO's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACP, ACS, AHM, BUD, Hot Stocks, MAR, PPCO, RL

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.
American Real Estate Partners (NYSE:ACP - News). ACP's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Affiliated Computer Services (NYSE:ACS - News). ACS'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.
Marriott (NYSE:MAR - News). MAR'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.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD - News) & Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL - News). BUD's PowerRating is 6, and RL's PowerRating is 7.
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.
American Home Mortgage Investment (NYSE:AHM - News). AHM's PowerRating is 2.
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.
Penwest Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:PPCO - News). PPCO's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACP, ACS, AHM, BUD, Hot Stocks, MAR, PPCO, RL

Marvell (MRVL), Broadcom (BRCM), Seagate (STX), Level 3 (LVLT), Blockbuster (BBI), Goldman Sachs (GS): Cramer says that tech is okay for a trade until August, and he likes the wireless chip players because of the iPhone, Xbox and Playstation. Cramer adds that Marvell is 2 down because of its bad quarter, ten up, and mentions that he also likes BRCM and that STX is going higher. Cramer proclaims the death of the bears in speculative plays such as like LVLT, up 5% at $6.26, and Blockbuster, up 2% at $6.78. He predicts that GS, up 3% to $219 will make it to $300.
Marriott (MAR), Starwood (HOT), Hilton (HLT) and Trump (TRMP): Those who don't like hotel stocks "don't do their homework," said Cramer who is bullish on MAR, HOT and HLT, and says he is not afraid of buying TRMP, because it has dropped to $17.
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Labels: BBI, BRCM, GS, HLT, HOT, Jim Cramer, LVLT, MAR, MRVL, STX, TRMP