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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
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.
Ctrip.com (NasdaqGS:CTRP - News). CTRP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Skillsoft (NasdaqGM:SKIL - News). SKIL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Research In Motion (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Payless Shoe Sources (NYSE:PSS - News). PSS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ACAD - News). ACAD's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Finish Line (NasdaqGS:FINL - News). FINL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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.
Circuit City (NYSE:CC - News). CC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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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.
Payless ShoeSource (NYSE:PSS) & Integra Life Sciences (NasdaqGS:IART). PSS's PowerRating is 7, and IART'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.
Cogent Incorporated (NasdaqGS:COGT) & Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH). COGT's PowerRating is 7, and CAH'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.
United Fire & Casualty (NasdaqGS:UFCS). UFCS'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.
Amgen Corporation (NasdaqGS:AMGN). AMGN's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Cintas (NasdaqGS:CTAS). CTAS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, with $0.28 EPS over a consensus of $0.26 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Payless ShoesSource (NYSE:PSS) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.65 EPS over an expected $0.58 EPS. PSS's PowerRating is 5.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) announces earnings on Thursday before the market opens; watch for $0.20 EPS. BIG's PowerRating is 4.
Costco (NasdaqGS:COST) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.56 EPS. COST's PowerRating is 5.
When Genesco (NYSE:GCO) announces earnings before the market opens on Thursday, be looking for $0.26 EPS. GCO's PowerRating is 3.
HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ) should report $0.55 EPS on Thursday morning. HNZ's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX) to report $1.93 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. JTX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BIG, CHS, COST, GCO, HNZ, Hot Stocks, JTX, PSS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, with $0.28 EPS over a consensus of $0.26 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Payless ShoesSource (NYSE:PSS - News) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.65 EPS over an expected $0.58 EPS. PSS's PowerRating is 5.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) announces earnings on Thursday before the market opens; watch for $0.20 EPS. BIG's PowerRating is 4.
Costco (NasdaqGS:COST - News) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.56 EPS. COST's PowerRating is 5.
When Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) announces earnings before the market opens on Thursday, be looking for $0.26 EPS. GCO's PowerRating is 3.
HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News) should report $0.55 EPS on Thursday morning. HNZ's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) to report $1.93 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. JTX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BIG, CHS, COST, GCO, HNZ, Hot Stocks, JTX, PSS

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 continue to flirt with record closings, but today both ended further away than when trading opened. Both fell fractionally, and they were joined by the Nasdaq, which fell -0.47%. Today followed the same pattern of the past two sessions with all three indices climbing early before falling back. At 2:00PM, the downward decline for the day came about, and although there was a slight rebound, it was not enough to push the markets into positive territory for the day's end.
The Energy Information Association announced the weekly gas inventories this morning. The stockpiles rose higher than analyst estimates, almost doubling the prediction of 800,000 barrels. Crude oil stocks also rose by approximately 2 million barrels.
There were a number of retailers out with earnings today, with Target (NYSE: TGT), Men's Wearhouse (NYSE: MWH), and GameStop (NYSE: GME) all reporting results. Target saw first-quarter profits jump 18%, as same-store sales rose 4.3%. Earnings per share rose to 75 cents from 65 cents in 4Q06, an increase of 8%. Target's credit card was also a major profit center, adding $143 million in pretax earnings. Bull Market Report subscribers can read our report on Target's earnings in today's edition.
Men's Wearhouse saw an earnings increase of 49.1%, as sales rose 14.2%. Another growth indicator -- tuxedo rentals in its Men's Wearhouse stores, which accounts for 12% of its revenue stream -- jumped 34.2%. The company also saw benefits from its acquisition of After Hours Formalwear, which analysts expect to bring increased value and revenue to the company.
GameStop also released higher-than-expected earnings today, topping the charts at 111% net earnings growth. The company saw total sales grow 23%, with same-store sales increasing 15.3%, bolstered by the release of next generation hardware such as Sony's (NYSE: SNE) Playstation3 and Nintendo's Wii. A strong game market also helped. The stock fell -4.9%, though, as investors were disappointed with Q2 guidance.
In other news, Alcan (NYSE: AL) rejected a bid made by Alcoa (NYSE: AA). Both companies' stocks rose on the news. Meanwhile, Payless Shoe Source (NYSE: PSS) moved forward in its attempt to purchase Stride Rite shoes, and Boston-based women's health companies Hologic (Nasdaq: HOLX) and Cytyc (Nasdaq: CYTC) agreed to merge.
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Labels: AA, AL, CYTC, GME, HOLX, MWH, PSS, SNE, TGT

America's Car-Mart Inc. (NasdaqGS:CRMT - News) shares jumped Wednesday after the Bentonville, Ark., automotive retailer swung to a loss for the third quarter but said it still expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter. The company lost $50,000 for the three months ended Jan. 31 on revenue of $59.3 million. It added that it's seen a dramatic reduction in its accounts over 30 days due and that it's encouraged by the continuation of this trend into February.

Shares of American Axle Manufacturing (NYSE:AXL - News) surged after J.P. Morgan lifted its rating on the stock to overweight from neutral, citing the potential for the company's 2008 labor contract to include an agreement for "substantial, eventual UAW wage/benefit reductions." The firm said it believes the United Auto Workers union is likely to be sympathetic to American Axle this time around because the company will be the only UAW supplier with high cost OEM(original equipment manufacturer)-level compensation following restructurings at Delphi and Visteon. J.P. Morgan also said the company's management has leverage over the union with regard to future sourcing locations. It estimates a minimum of $1.10 per share in cost savings being secured by the company in the 2008 contract.
Avalon Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:AVRX - News) shares surged after the company formed a drug discovery, development and commercialization collaboration with Merck (NYSE:MRK - News) to identify and develop inhibitors for an undisclosed target that is important in the development of cancer. The deal's terms provide for Avalon to potentially receive payments of more than $200 million as well as royalties on potential future products.
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE:BJ - News) said fourth-quarter earnings fell 77% to $11.9 million, or 18 cents a share, from $51.6 million, or 76 cents, a year earlier, hurt by items. The company said the latest quarter's results included charges of 44 cents a share related to its ProFoods closing expense, asset impairment, pharmacy closing expense, severance payments and a credit-card claim reserve. Excluding one-time items and stock-based compensation expense, the company said non-GAAP earnings fell to 59 cents a share from 77 cents, a year earlier. The Natick, Mass., warehouse-club operator said net sales rose 13% to $2.38 billion from $2.1 billion in the year-ago period.
British Airways Plc (NYSE:BAB - News), Europe's third-largest airline, said it expects fiscal 2008 revenue to increase 5% to 6% on traffic up 2.4% and average fares up 3.4%. The company said it sees fuel costs up by 100 million pounds from a year earlier and total costs excluding fuel up by 50 million pounds. The company said it's on track to reach its target of a 10% operating margin in 2008.
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (NYSE:CNQ - News) said its fourth-quarter net profit fell 72% to C$313 million ($265 million), or C$0.58 a share, from C$1.1B, or C$2.06 a share. Revenue before royalties for the quarter fell 9.1% to C$2.83 billion. The company said it booked an after-tax expense of C$99 million related to the effects of risk management activities. In the fourth quarter of 2005 it booked an after-tax gain of C$503 million. The company added that, for the full year, higher commodity prices were accompanied by significant cost inflation. North American natural gas production rose 14% to a record high and crude oil production rose 1% from a year earlier.
The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (NasdaqGS:CAKE - News) said it'll buy back 10 million shares of stock worth about $266 million based on its closing price Tuesday of $26.63 a share. The Calabasas Hills, Calif. will ink an agreement to repurchase $200 million of its shares of common stock through a broker-dealer in an accelerated share repurchase transaction. The company plans to secure a revolving credit facility in the amount of $200 million to replace a temporary credit facility.
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $18.2 million, or 10 cents a share, down from $44.5 million, or 24 cents a share, during the year-ago period. The latest results include pretax impairment expenses of about $8.6 million, or 3 cents a share, related to the planned closure of the Fitigues brand operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The Fort Myers, Fla.-based retailer posted net revenue of $446.3 million, up 19% from $375.7 million. Chico's said it will no longer provide specific quarterly or annual sales and earnings outlooks. The company said it believes that if it achieves a low-single-digit same-store sales increase for fiscal 2007, the current consensus analyst estimates for the period "appear reasonable." Chico's said February sales at company-owned stores open at least one year fell 4.3%. Total sales for the four weeks ended March 3 rose 15% to $113.6 million from $98.7 million, Chico's said.
Deere & Co. (NYSE:DE - News) was upgraded to overweight from equal weight at Lehman Bros., which cited increased confidence about the durability of higher agricultural prices and the company's ability to leverage high end market demand. Analyst Joel Tiss also raised his stock price target to $135 from $95 and his 2008 earnings estimate to $8.20 a share from $7.25. Shares of the agricultural and construction equipment maker closed Tuesday up $2.84 at $107.04. They have lost 8.1% since reaching an all-time high of $116.50 on Feb. 22, but are still up 13% since the end of 2006.
First American (NYSE:FAF - News) was upgraded to overweight from equal-weight at Lehman Bros.
Friendly Ice Cream (AMEX:FRN - News) has hired Goldman Sachs as financial advisor, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges as legal advisor, to assist the board in exploring strategic options, including a possible sale of the company. The Wilbraham, Mass.-based company said that while it will review a wide range of options in consultation with its advisors, there can be no assurance of any particular outcome. Friendly, which operates restaurants and manufactures ice cream, said it does not expect to disclose further developments regarding the process until the review of strategic alternatives has been completed.
Joy Global (NasdaqGS:JOYG - News) was upgraded to overweight from equal-weight at Lehman Bros.
Shares of Movie Gallery (NasdaqGM:MOVI - News) rose after the company said it's acquired MovieBeam Inc., a private on-demand movie service. Financial terms of the transaction weren't disclosed but the company expects total incremental expenses related to MovieBeam, including the initial acquisition cost and any ongoing development expenses, to be less than $10 million in 2007. Dothan, Ala.-based Movie Gallery added that the deal includes substantially all of MovieBeam's assets, technology, network operations and customers. The company said MovieBeam content delivery network is available in 31 major metropolitan areas in the U.S.
Office Depot (NYSE:ODP - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Deutsche Bank.
Panera Bread Co. (NasdaqGS:PNRA - News) said its total system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales slipped 0.6% in February. For company-owned locations, same-store sales fell 1.3% for the five weeks ended Feb. 27. Panera said this performance reflects severe weather in the Midwest, where it has a high concentration of its bakery-cafes.
Payless ShoeSource Inc. (NYSE:PSS - News) said it plans to acquire privately held Collective International LP in a deal valued at roughly $91 million. Topeka, Kan.-based Payless sees the deal closing in the first half of fiscal 2007. The company expects the deal to be neutral to fiscal 2007 net earnings and to be accretive to fiscal 2008 net earnings. Payless also reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $24.6 million, or 37 cents a share. In the same quarter last year, the company posted a net loss of $5.6 million, or 8 cents a share. The Topeka, Kan.-based retailer said fourth quarter 2006 earnings benefited by the release of $14.3 million, or 22 cents a share, of income tax reserves related primarily to the closing of income tax audits in various jurisdictions. Revenue rose 13% to $692.7 million from $611 million, while comparable store sales in the quarter rose 6.8%.
Saks Inc. (NYSE:SKS - News) swung to a fourth-quarter profit, boosted by an additional week in the quarter and higher same-store sales. The Birmingham, Ala., retailer reported fourth-quarter earnings of $21.5 million, or 14 cents a share, compared with a loss of $2.24 million, or 2 cents a share, a year earlier. Saks said revenue for the quarter ended Feb. 3 rose 17% to $955 million from $817.8 million a year ago. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial expected, on average, earnings of 22 cents a share on revenue of $921 million. Analyst earnings forecasts typically exclude unusual items.
Take-Two Interactive (NasdaqGS:TTWO - News) shares jumped after Oppenheimer Funds and SAC Capital, a hedge fund, disclosed plans to nominate six new candidates to the company's board.
Talbots Inc.'s (NYSE:TLB - News) fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 99% to $17,000, with earnings of less than 1 cent a share, from $19.8 million, or 37 cents a share, a year earlier, hampered by higher costs and expenses and deeper post-Christmas discounts. The most recent quarter included 14 weeks while the year-earlier quarter had only 13. Excluding items such as acquisition costs and stock-option expense, the Hingham, Mass., women's clothing retailer said Wednesday that it would have earned 19 cents a share in the quarter ended Feb. 3. Net sales rose 31% to $638 million from $486.2 million.

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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
CEC Entertainment (NYSE:CEC - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.37 EPS over an expected $0.32 EPS. CEC's PowerRating is 6.
Payless Shoe Stores (NYSE:PSS - News) beat earnings Tuesday after the bell, with $0.15 EPS over a consensus of $0.07 EPS. PSS's PowerRating is 6.
American Eagle (NasdaqGS:AEOS - News) reports quarterly earnings Wednesday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.66 EPS. AEOS's PowerRating is 6.
BJ's Wholesale (NYSE:BJ - News) is also looking to report $0.66 EPS on Wednesday morning. BJ's PowerRating is 7.
When Saks (NYSE:SKS - News) announces earnings on Wednesday morning, look for $0.22 EPS. SKS's PowerRating is 6.
Analysts are watching for Talbots (NYSE:TLB - News) to report flat ($0.00) on Wednesday morning. TLB's PowerRating is 6.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) reports earnings Wednesday before the bell; look for $1.31 EPS. GCO's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AEOS, BJ, CEC, GCO, Hot Stocks, PSS, SKS, TLB