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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
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.
C.R. Bard (NYSE:BCR - News) & Healthways (NasdaqGS:HWAY - News). BCR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and HWAY'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.
Henry Schein (NasdaqGS:HSIC - News). HSIC'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.
Royal Gold (NasdaqGS:RGLD - News). RGLD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK - News). MATK's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Coldwater Creek (NasdaqGS:CWTR - News). CWTR's PowerRatings (for Traders) is 1.
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.
Blockbuster (NYSE:BBI - News). BBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: BBI, BCR, CWTR, HSIC, HWAY, MATK, RGLD, Trading Ideas

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Cooper Cos (NYSE:COO - News) missed earnings estimates on Tuesday, announcing $0.54 EPS versus expectations of $0.68 EPS. COO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Learning Tree (NasdaqGM:LTRE - News) beat earnings expectations on Tuesday afternoon with $0.48 EPS over an estimated $0.22 EPS. LTRE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
PLATO Learning (NasdaqGM:TUTR - News) also missed earnings, with -$0.13 EPS versus -$0.09 EPS. TUTR does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to volume constraints.
AT&T (NYSE:T - News) rallied over 6% after announcing a 13% dividend increase and a $15.2 billion buy back program. T's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
On Wednesday afternoon, ADC Telecom (NasdaqGS:ADCT - News) is expected to report $0.22 EPS. ADCT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
CKE Restaurants (NYSE:CKR - News) reports earnings on Wednesday afternoon, with traders looking for $0.13 EPS. CKR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
When Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK - News) reports earnings tomorrow after the market closes, watch for $0.20 EPS. MATK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: ADCT, CKR, COO, Hot Stocks, LTRE, MATK, T, TUTR

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Guess (NYSE:GES - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, reporting $0.40 EPS over an expected $0.33 EPS. GES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
DSW (NYSE:DSW - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the market opens; watch for $0.30 EPS. DSW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
OSI Systems (NasdaqGM:OSIS - News) should announce $0.19 EPS before the bell rings on Wednesday morning. OSIS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM - News) to report $0.31 EPS after the close on Wednesday. ABM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
ADC Telecom (NasdaqGS:ADCT - News) announces earnings after the bell on Wednesday; be looking for $0.23 EPS. ADCT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
J. Crew (NYSE:JCG - News) and Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK - News) both report earnings after the close on Wednesday, so watch for heightened price action and volume ahead of the bell. JCG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5, and MATK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ABM, ADCT, DSW, GES, Hot Stocks, JCG, MATK, OSIS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) looks set to announce $0.35 EPS on Wednesday before the market opens. KFY's PowerRating is 5.

Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK) reports quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday afternoon, with analysts watching for $0.15 EPS. MATK's PowerRating is 3.
When SAIC (NYSE:SAI) reports earnings after the bell on Wednesday, analysts will be watching for $0.20 EPS. SAI's PowerRating is currently unavailable due to the stock meeting certain criteria.
Shuffle Master (NasdaqGS:SHFL) should report $0.13 EPS after the close on Wednesday. SHFL's PowerRating is 4.
It was reported that Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos said the company will begin to focus more extensively on its fastest growing market in the world, China. AMZN's PowerRating is 5.
Wild Oats Market Inc. (NasdaqGM:OATS) reported that regulators at the Federal Trade Commission will file a lawsuit looking to block its acquisition by Whole Foods Markets Inc. (NasdaqGS:WFMI). OATS' PowerRating is 7 and WFMI's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMZN, Hot Stocks, KFY, MATK, OATS, SAI, SHFL, WFMI

Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Baidu.com Mar 140 Calls (NasdaqGM:BIDU - News). BIDU's PowerRating is 7.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Mar 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:VRTX - News). VRTX's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Garmin Feb 50 Calls (NasdaqGS:GRMN - News). GRMN's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Diamond Offshore Feb 85 Puts (NYSE:DO - News). DO's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
None today.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
Ness Technologies (NasdaqGS:NSTC - News). NSTC's PowerRating is 6. Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK - News). MATK's PowerRating is 4.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD - News). AMD's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMD, BIDU, DO, GRMN, MATK, NSTC, options, VRTX

Here are 7 stocks to watch on Wednesday:
General Electric (NYSE:GE - News) said it expects to deliver double-digit growth in earnings per share for the fourth quarter and 2006. GE's PowerRating is 5.
NVE Corporation (NASDAQ:NVEC - News) said Tuesday that it has been notified by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of the expected grant today of a patent relating to Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory. NVEC's PowerRating is 6.
Martek Biosciences (NASDAQ:MATK - News) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.12 after the close Tuesday, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.10. MATK's PowerRating is 5.
ADC Telecommunications (NASDAQ:ADCT - News) reported fourth quarter GAAP EPS of $0.38 after the bell Tuesday, beating consensus estimates of $0.18. ADCT's PowerRating is 4.
Danaher (NYSE:DHR - News) holds its annual analyst and investor meeting on Wednesday afternoon. DHR's PowerRating is 6.
Indevus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IDEV - News) said it agreed to acquire and Valera Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VLRX - News) in a stock transaction for $7.75 per share. IDEV's PowerRating is 5, VLRX doesn't qualify for a PowerRating.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ADCT, DHR, GE, Hot Stocks, IDEV, MATK, NVEC, VLRX

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Source Interlink (NASDAQ:SORC - News) missed earnings on Monday after the close, announcing $0.16 EPS vs an estimated $0.20 EPS. SORC's PowerRating is 5.
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY - News) reports earnings on Tuesday morning before the bell; look for $0.35 EPS. BBY's PowerRating is 6.
Dollar General (NYSE:DG - News) announces quarterly earnings on Tuesday morning, with analysts expecting $0.15 EPS. DG's PowerRating is 7.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS - News) reports earnings Tuesday morning; expect $6.00 EPS. GS's PowerRating is 5.
ADC Telecom (NASDAQ:ADCT - News), CKE Restaurants (NYSE:CKR - News), and Martek Biosciences (NASDAQ:MATK - News) all report earnings on Tuesday after the close, so watch for increased price action and volume ahead of the bell. ADCT's PowerRating is 4, CKR's PowerRating is 5 and MATK's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ADCT, BBY, CKR, DG, GS, Hot Stocks, MATK, SORC

With the latest figures from the jobs report representing a sturdier than thought economy and a “just right” wage number, a March rate cut now appears less likely [fed funds futures @ 36%]. One place investors are sure not to get the coveted policy shift is in Tuesday’s FOMC meeting. It’s the last time in 2006 that economic watchdogs will be able to gather clues as how the Fed sees the economy. A statement that offers up the opinion of inflation remaining elevated or still a concern, but an expectation for lower prices as the manufactured slow down is proceeding as planned, is thought somewhat likely. If Tuesday’s FOMC doesn’t offer clarity, one way or the other, investors will have Friday’s CPI data to look forward too. That report will offer evidence as to whether inflation at the consumer level has afforded the spending public the opportunity to whip out the Capital One (COF), MasterCard (MA) or plunk down some cash worth less and less these days as evidenced by the deteriorating US Dollar. In general and sans the Fed offering a fresh message, the CPI report will have its work cut out for it. The last month has been full of mixed economic signals as to how strong or weak the manufactured slowdown is, so extra importance might be seen as being attached to that data. Black Gold (USO) pushed lower by -2.67% this past week, easing some concerns over pressure at the pump and heating up those McMansions. However, the commodity and its derivative contracts are just off two-month highs. As such, technical strength could quickly lead to fresh angst for investors. Potential catalysts and the focus of many traders include OPEC’s Thursday meeting [production cut expected], further escalations of civil unrest in Nigeria and any changes, for better or worse, for winter weather forecasts. This week offers up a light schedule of earnings names, but in the other ‘profit-engine’ of the financial sector, the Broker / Dealer ($XBD) group is well-represented. Goldie (GS), Lehman (LEH) and Bear (BSC) all report during the five day period. As a group that’s synonymous with being a market bellwether and those names all near All-Time-Highs, traders can expect those stocks to be in play this week. Monday Economic: Wholesale Inventories (.6%)Earnings: Analogic (ALOG), Verint (VRNT), Spartech (SEH), Source Interlink (SORC)TuesdayEconomic: Treasury Balance (-63.5B), FOMC Policy StatementEarnings: Goldman (GS), Best Buy (BBY), Martek (MATK), Cooper (COO), ADC Telco (ADCT)Wednesday Economic: Retail Sales / ex Auto (.2%, .3%), Business Inv (.5%), Weekly CrudeEarnings: Zoltek (ZOLT) ThursdayEconomic: Import / Export Prices, Weekly Claims (320K)Earnings: Beacon Roof (BECN), Bear Stearns (BSC), Lehman (LEH), Pier 1 (PIR), Winnebago (WGO) Adobe (ADBE), Quiksilver (ZQK), Tektronix (TEK), VistaCare (VSTA)Friday: Economic: CPI & Core (.2%, .2%), Empire State (20), Ind Prod & Cap Util (.2%, 82.2%)Earnings: N/A

Labels: ADBE, ALOG, BBY, BECN, BSC, COF, COO, GS, LEH, MA, MATK, PIR, SEH, TEK, USO, VRNT, VSTA, WGO, ZOLT, ZQK