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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.
Nice-Systems (NasdaqGS:NICE - News). NICE's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Western Refining (NYSE:WNR - News). WNR'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.
Silicom (NasdaqCM:SILC - News). SILC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN - News). DBRN's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S - News). S's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average with a 2-period RSI reading above 98 have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Imergent (NYSE:IIG - News). IIG'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.
Jo-Ann Stores (NYSE:JAS - News). JAS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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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.
Meyers Industries (NYSE:MYE - News). MYE's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Pilgrim's Pride (NYSE:PPC - News). PPC'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.
Silicom (NasdaqCM:SILC - News). SILC'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.
Starwood Hotels (NYSE:HOT - News). HOT's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Yahoo (NasdaqGS:YHOO - News). YHOO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average with a 2-period RSI reading above 98 have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
AES Corporation (NYSE:AES - News). AES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS - News). DDS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AES, DDS, HOT, Hot Stocks, MYE, PPC, SILC, YHOO

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
TWER
TOWERSTREAM CORP
3.88 12:40PM ET
1.99 (33.90%)
869,068

XTLB
XTL BIOPHARMACEUTICA
3.00 12:39PM ET
0.53 (14.89%)
PNRA
PANERA BREAD A
50.22 12:40PM ET
8.10 (13.89%)
7,420,849

ANGN
ANGEION CORP
9.30 12:39PM ET
1.54 (14.21%)
416,944
IMR
IMA EXPLORATION INC
0.94 12:24PM ET
0.15 (13.76%)
217,200
ICOPW
ICOP DIGITAL WARRANT
2.2399 11:55AM ET
0.3001 (11.81%)
24,829

HCTL
HEALTHCARE TECH LTD
0.93 9:30AM ET
0.10 (9.71%)
1,500
HAXS
HEALTHAXIS INC
1.72 10:39AM ET
0.14 (7.53%)
14,557

SIRT
SIRTRIS PHARMA INC.
10.81 12:40PM ET
1.14 (9.54%)
39,784

POLXF
POLYDEX PHARM LTD
1.80 11:06AM ET
0.18 (9.09%)
3,200
LEV
LEVITT CORP CL A
9.82 12:35PM ET
0.99 (9.16%)
76,200
CRVL
CORVEL CP
23.37 12:40PM ET
1.98 (7.81%)
60,124
PGEB
97% NOTES GEB
12.50 10:01AM ET
1.13 (8.29%)
4,000

IRN
REWARDS NETWORK
3.47 12:35PM ET
0.30 (7.96%)
70,400

HMB
HOMEBANC CORP
1.69 12:35PM ET
0.16 (8.65%)
163,200
HOTJ
HOUSE OF TAYLR JEWLR
1.27 12:35PM ET
0.11 (7.97%)
44,639

PSIT
PSI TECH HLDGS ADS
1.75 11:11AM ET
0.15 (7.89%)
1,938

SILC
SILICOM LIMITED
20.69 12:40PM ET
1.74 (7.76%)
176,822

GSX
GASCO ENERGY INC
2.27 12:35PM ET
0.16 (6.58%)
528,400

Labels: ANGN, CRVL, GSX, HAXS, HCTL, HMB, HOTJ, ICOPW, IMR, IRN, LEV, PGEB, PNRA, POLXF, PSIT, SILC, SIRT, TWER, XTLB

OccuLogix Inc. (NasdaqGM:OCCX - News) shares gained after the Toronto-based developer of ophthalmic devices said it has obtained investigational device exemption clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to begin its Phase III study of the Rheo procedure to treat the dry form of age-related macular degeneration. If successful, the company expects the study to support its application to the FDA for approval to market the Rheo system in the U.S.
Par Pharmaceutical (NYSE:PRX - News) shares advanced after the Woodcliff Lake, N.J.-based company said it has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration of its abbreviated new drug application for propranolol hydrochloride extended release capsules. Propranolol HCI, the generic equivalent of Wyeth's (NYSE:WYE - News) Inderal-LA, is used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis, migraine and hypertrophic subaortic stenosis. Annual U.S. sales of Inderal-LA are roughly $215 million, Par said.
Premier Community Bankshares' (NasdaqCM:PREM - News) shares soared after the Winchester, Va.-based bank said it has agreed to be acquired by United Bankshares Inc. (NasdaqGS:UBSI - News). Premier shareholders will be able to elect to receive either United Bakshares stock, cash, or a combination. The stock consideration will be at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.93 shares of United common stock for each share of Premier common stock, and the cash consideration will be $34 a share. Premier had $900.7 million in assets at Dec.31, 2006, and 26 offices through three banking subsidiaries.
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX - News) was upgraded to overweight from neutral at J.P. Morgan. The firm said it expects the company to become more active in the acquisitions market. "Based on our conversations with Quest's management, we now believe the company will become more aggressive to act upon its long-stated goal of expanding overseas," the broker said. "In addition, we believe current guidance for the impact of the recent contract losses is too conservative, and that results over the next few quarters will prove to be better than current expectations," it added.
Silicom Ltd. (NasdaqCM:SILC - News) shares surged after the Israel-based supplier of networking products reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.07 million, or 20 cents a share, up from $473,000, or 11 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue rose to $5.02 million from $3.13 million.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. (NYSE:RGR - News) shares gained after the Southport, Conn.-based maker of firearms and steel investment castings said it has authorized a repurchase program of up to $20 million of its common stock.
Synagro Technologies (NasdaqGM:SYGR - News) agreed to be acquired by The Carlyle Group for $462 million. The total enterprise value of the deal is $772 million, reflecting the assumption of $310 million in debt. The deal values Synagro shares at $5.76 each, a nearly 29% premium to Friday's closing price of $4.48. Synagro, a Houston-based provider of biosolid recycling services, and Carlyle expect the transaction to close in the second quarter. Synagro added that it plans to continue paying dividends on its common stock through the closing of the deal.
Tesoro Corp. (NYSE:TSO - News) said fourth-quarter earnings rose to $158 million, or $2.28 a share, from $69 million, or 97 cents a share, a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial had been expecting earnings of $1.91 a share, on average. Revenue for the quarter ending December fell to $4.02 billion from last year's $4.36 billion. The company also agreed to acquire certain California assets of Shell Oil Products, including a Los Angeles refinery and 250 branded retail sites, for $1.63 billion.
Trex Co. (NYSE:TWP - News) said it will restate its results for 2003 through 2005 and the first nine months of 2006 to correct errors related to the recording of certain expenses. The maker of composite decking and railing expects the cumulative effect of the restatements to increase reported net income for 2003 through 2005 by roughly $200,000, and to increase reported net income for the first nine months of 2006 by roughly $200,000, or 2 cents a share.
Tyson Foods' (NYSE:TSN - News) first-quarter earnings rose 46%, boosted by higher profits in its chicken, pork and prepared foods units, and cost-cutting efforts that lowered expenses. The Springdale, Ark., meat processor reported first-quarter earnings of $57 million, or 16 cents a share, up from $39 million, or 11 cents a share, a year earlier. Tyson said sales for the quarter ended Dec. 30 rose 1.6% to $6.56 billion from $6.45 billion a year ago. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial expected, on average, earnings of 6 cents a share on revenue of $6.38 billion. In addition, Tyson affirmed its earlier earnings outlook for its 2007 fiscal year, saying it expects earnings of 50 cents to 80 cents a share. The company also said it expects its second quarter to be profitable.
U.S. Airways Group (NYSE:LCC - News) is prepared to add a $1 billion cash sweetener to its offer to acquire Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ.PK - News), according to a Wall Street Journal report. The newspaper, citing people familiar with the matter, said Tempe, Ariz.-based U.S. Airways could lift its hostile takeover offer to $10.8 billion in cash and stock if Delta's official creditors committee demands that the bankrupt carrier allow due diligence by its suitor. The creditors would also have to request that the bankruptcy court overseeing Delta's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings postpone a February hearing on the Atlanta-based airline's restructuring proposal, and they'd have to agree to support the start of a formal antitrust review of the proposed merger as well.
Van der Moolen (NYSE:VDM - News) appointed Michiel Wolfswinkel as chief financial officer, effective March 1. Wolfswinkel will succeed interim-CFO Jan Van de Walter. Van der Moolen recently announced it was cutting 30% of the staff at its NYSE specialist unit as the exchange completed the transition to its hybrid trading system.

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