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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
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.
Atheros Communications (NasdaqGS:ATHR - News). ATHR's PowerRating is 7.
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap 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 lap 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.
Terra Nitrogen (NYSE:TNH - News). TNH'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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Baidu.com (NasdaqGS:BIDU - News). BIDU's PowerRating is 10.
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.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE - News). ICE's PowerRating is 8.
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.
A.G. Edwards (NYSE:AGE - News) & Bank of New York (NYSE:BK - News). AGE's PowerRating is 7, and BK's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Neurochem (NasdaqGM:NRMX - News). NRMX's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AGE, ATHR, BIDU, BK, Hot Stocks, ICE, NRMX, TNH

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
LIPD
LIPID SCIENCES INC
1.75 3:59PM ET
0.45 (34.62%)
1,697,687

BYBI
BACK YARD BURGER I
6.26 3:57PM ET
1.21 (23.96%)
91,949

DRV
DEBT RESOLVE INC
3.7500 3:56PM ET
0.7000 (22.95%)
75,800
MDVN
MEDIVATION INC
19.80 4:00PM ET
3.62 (22.37%)
12,825,528
MSI
MOVIESTAR INC
2.58 3:57PM ET
0.46 (21.70%)
165,400

QPSA
QUEPASA CORPORATION
6.31 3:59PM ET
0.99 (18.61%)
241,337

NRMX
NEUROCHEM INC
6.81 4:00PM ET
1.06 (18.43%)
9,730,429
IACIW
IAC/INTERACTIVE WT
2.90 3:00PM ET
0.45 (18.37%)
6,000

ICGN
ICAGEN, INC.
2.02 3:59PM ET
0.30 (17.44%)
309,935

CALPW
CALIPER LIFE SCN WTS
1.42 10:05AM ET
0.20 (16.39%)
1,100
MNKD
MANNKIND CORPORATION
13.60 4:00PM ET
1.83 (15.55%)
2,814,789

POLXF
POLYDEX PHARM LTD
1.97 3:50PM ET
0.26 (15.07%)
7,100

INNO
INNOVO GROUP INC
1.58 3:59PM ET
0.19 (13.67%)
525,809

OCLS
OCULUS INNOVATIVE SC
7.3640 3:59PM ET
0.7875 (11.97%)
114,547

CPRX
CATALYST PHARMACEUTI
4.45 3:54PM ET
0.46 (11.53%)
35,242
GBR
CABELTEL INT CP NEW
4.50 3:26PM ET
0.45 (11.11%)
9,200

RNIN
WIRELESS RONIN TECHN
7.1300 4:00PM ET
0.7099 (11.06%)
266,373

UEIC
UNIVERSAL ELECT IN
35.60 4:00PM ET
3.45 (10.73%)
423,113

ALSE
ALSERES PHARMACEUTCL
3.25 3:59PM ET
0.31 (10.54%)
100

KMGB
KMG CHEMICALS INC
22.50 4:00PM ET
2.09 (10.24%)
431,774

Labels: ALSE, BYBI, CALPW, CPRX, DRV, GBR, IACIW, ICGN, INNO, KMGB, LIPD, MDVN, MNKD, MSI, NRMX, OCLS, POLXF, QPSA, RNIN, UEIC

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
LUNA
LUNA INNOVATIONS INC
5.06 4:00PM ET
2.06 (68.67%)
6,842,912
AGEN
ANTIGENICS INC
3.26 4:00PM ET
0.72 (28.35%)
10,805,175
ISON
ISONICS CORP
1.63 3:59PM ET
0.36 (28.35%)
1,261,721

NRMX
NEUROCHEM INC
7.59 4:00PM ET
1.58 (26.29%)
5,054,150
CYTC
CYTYC CP
43.00 4:00PM ET
7.95 (22.68%)
22,442,820

ANSW
ANSWERS CORPORATION
12.94 4:00PM ET
2.27 (21.27%)
614,374

OCR-PA
OMNICARE CAP TR 1
60.00 1:56PM ET
9.51 (18.84%)
300
AMSC
AMER SUPERCONDUCTO
17.76 4:00PM ET
2.76 (18.40%)
2,294,539
VIMC
VIMICRO INTL. CORP.
6.00 4:00PM ET
0.87 (16.96%)
519,393

ATLS
ATLAS AMERICA, INC.
70.79 4:00PM ET
9.99 (16.43%)
635,660

PONR
PIONEER CO
34.19 4:00PM ET
4.81 (16.37%)
2,668,007
FXEN
FX ENERGY INC
10.03 4:00PM ET
1.39 (16.09%)
674,844
TRR
T R C COS INC
11.97 3:59PM ET
1.60 (15.43%)
156,500

BHIP
NATURAL HEALTH TREND
2.96 3:56PM ET
0.39 (15.18%)
136,388
CTEL
CITY TELECOM(HK) L
5.32 4:00PM ET
0.70 (15.15%)
231,889

SCON
SUPERCONDUCTOR TECH
1.69 3:59PM ET
0.22 (14.97%)
181,394

AOG
AURORA OIL & GAS
2.02 4:00PM ET
0.26 (14.77%)
2,481,950

ATN
ATLAS ENERGY RESOURC
35.45 4:02PM ET
4.55 (14.72%)
1,296,900

LMZ
LMS MEDICAL SYS INC
2.0280 3:27PM ET
0.2560 (14.45%)
4,200

Labels: AGEN, AMSC, ANSW, AOG, ATLS, ATN, BHIP, CTEL, CYTC, FXEN, ISON, LMZ, LUNA, NRMX, PONR, SCON, TRR, VIMC

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced 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.
Goldman Sachs July 260 Calls (NYSE:GS). GS' PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced 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.
Altria Group Jun 70 Puts (NYSE:MO). MO'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.
Apple Inc. July 125 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL). AAPL's PowerRating is 4.
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.
USANA Health Sciences July 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Yahoo! Inc. (NasdaqGS:YHOO ). YHOO's PowerRating is 5.
Officemax (NYSE:OMX). OMX's PowerRating is 2.
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.
None today
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.
Neurochem Inc. (NasdaqGM:NRMX). NRMX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AAPL, GS, MO, NRMX, OMX, stock options, USNA, YHOO

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced 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.

Bear Sterns July 170 Calls (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC's PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced 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.
Altria Group Jun 70 Puts (NYSE:MO - News). MO'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.
Apple Inc. July 115 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Oil Services HOLDRs July 145 Puts (AMEX:OIH - News). OIH's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT - News). MDT's PowerRating is 6.
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.
None today
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.
Neurochem Inc. (NasdaqGM:NRMX - News). NRMX's PowerRating is 8.
SunPower Corp. (NasdaqGM:SPWR - News). SPWR's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AAPL, BSC, MDT, MO, NRMX, OIH, SPWR, stock options

Most Underpriced 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.
MGIC Investment Corp. June 60 Calls (NYSE:MTG - News). MTG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced 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.
Kraft Foods June 32.5 Puts (NYSE:KFT - News). KFT's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Merrill Lynch Apr 85 Calls (NYSE:MER - News). MER's PowerRating is 5.
Neurochem Inc. May 30 Calls (NasdaqGM:NRMX - News). NRMX'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.
Sears Holdings June 175 Puts (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News). SHLD's PowerRating is 5.
Las Vegas Sands June 75 Puts (NYSE:LVS - News). LVS' PowerRating is 6.
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.
None Today
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.
Lehman Brothers Holdings (NYSE:LEH - News). LEH's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: KFT, LEH, LVS, MER, MTG, NRMX, SHLD, stock options

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
BLTI
BIOLASE TECH INCS3
8.32 2:11PM ET
1.78 (17.62%)
1,188,311

NUVO
NUVELO INC NEW
4.48 2:11PM ET
0.92 (17.04%)
24,536,618

AMMD
AMER MED SYS HLDG
18.04 2:11PM ET
3.39 (15.82%)
8,496,599

SBN
SOFTBRANDS INC
1.81 2:01PM ET
0.37 (16.97%)
351,100

METH
METHODE ELECTR
13.51 2:11PM ET
2.38 (14.98%)
848,883

HAQ-WT
HEALTHCARE ACQ WTS
1.03 12:24PM ET
0.17 (14.17%)
6,300

CAW
C C A INDS INC
10.35 1:59PM ET
1.58 (13.24%)
181,100

DNDN
DENDREON CORP
18.9164 2:11PM ET
3.2336 (14.60%)
39,460,865

NTBK
NET.BANK INC
1.56 2:10PM ET
0.19 (10.86%)
658,562

KMA
KMG AMERICA CORP
5.07 2:04PM ET
0.07 (1.36%)
30,800

TSTF
TEAMSTAFF INC
1.01 2:11PM ET
0.14 (12.17%)
46,092

JOB
GEN EMPLOYMENT ENTER
2.8701 1:51PM ET
0.3599 (11.14%)
212,200
CEGE
CELL GENESYS INC
5.42 2:11PM ET
0.66 (10.86%)
11,438,332

MIND
MITCHAM INDS INC
14.22 2:11PM ET
1.72 (10.79%)
1,083,022

WRSP
WORLDSPACE INC
3.29 2:07PM ET
0.35 (9.62%)
79,941

NRMX
NEUROCHEM INC
13.40 2:10PM ET
1.60 (10.67%)
2,087,206

REX
VIREXX MEDICAL INC
0.95 2:03PM ET
0.06 (5.94%)
127,400

GPTX
GLOBAL PAYMENT TEC
1.12 11:35AM ET
0.12 (9.68%)
300

EZEM
EZ EM INC
15.03 2:08PM ET
1.57 (9.46%)
309,842

BTJ
BOLT TECHNOLOGY
36.34 2:06PM ET
3.05 (7.74%)
824,800

FREEZ
FREESEAS INC WT Z
1.01 9:49AM ET
0.10 (9.01%)
300

Labels: AMMD, BLTI, BTJ, CAW, CEGE, DNDN, EZEM, FREEZ, GPTX, JOB, KMA, METH, MIND, NRMX, NTBK, NUVO, REX, SBN, TSTF, WRSP

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
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.
Neurochem Inc. May 35 Calls (NasdaqGM:NRMX - News). NRMX's PowerRating is 5.
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.
United Therapeutics Apr 55 Puts (NasdaqGS:UTHR - News). UTHR's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Apple Inc. May 100 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 4.
Baidu.com May 110 Calls (NasdaqGM:BIDU - News). BIDU's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Oil Services HOLDRs May 135 Puts (AMEX:OIH - News). GOOG'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.
Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:BSX - News) . BSX's PowerRating is 5.
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.
None Today
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.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News). HAL's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AAPL, BIDU, BSX, HAL, NRMX, OIH, stock options, UTHR