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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.
Taser International (NasdaqGS:TASR - News). TASR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Inverness Medical Technology (NYSE:IMA - News). IMA'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.
Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN - News) & Illumina (NasdaqGM:ILMN - News). AMZN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, and ILMN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
Autozone (NYSE:AZO - News). AZO'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.
JM Smucker (NYSE:SJM - News). SJM'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.
Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH - News). BZH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: AMZN, AZO, BZH, Hot Stocks, ILMN, IMA, SJM, TASR

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
A.G. Edwards (NYSE:AGE) announces earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $1.12 EPS. AGE's PowerRating is 6.
AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is expected to report $0.30 EPS on Thursday before the market opens. AES's PowerRating is 5.
When American Greetings (NYSE:AM) reports earnings on Thursday morning, look for $0.34 EPS. AM's PowerRating is 5.
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) should announce $1.88 EPS tomorrow morning. HRB's PowerRating is 6.
J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) reports quarterly earnings Thursday before the bell; watch for $0.64 EPS. SJM's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR) to report -$0.33 EPS tomorrow morning. PIR's PowerRating is 7.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL) reports earnings Thursday after the close, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. JBL's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AES, AGE, AM, Hot Stocks, HRB, JBL, PIR, SJM

Allied Waste Industries Inc. (NYSE:AW - News) reported fourth-quarter net income of $9.8 million, or break-even measured in per-share results, down from $66.7 million, or 15 cents a share, a year ago.

Shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NasdaqGS:BFAM - News) gained ground after the Boston-based provider of child care and early education reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $11 million, or 41 cents a share, up from $9.8 million, or 35 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue rose to $181.3 million from $163.1 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting a per-share profit of 39 cents on revenue of $181.9 million.
Bsquare Corp. (NasdaqGM:BSQR - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $706,000, or 7 cents a share. During the same period a year ago, the company posted a net loss of $246,000, or 3 cents a share.
Buffalo Wild Wings (NasdaqGS:BWLD - News) said quarterly net income rose, as revenue gained, to $6.8 million, or 77 cents a share, from $2.62 million, or 30 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were looking for per-share earnings of 53 cents. The Minneapolis-based operator of restaurants said quarterly revenue rose to $83.3 million from $59 million in the prior year, while Wall Street was looking for $81 million.
Campbell Soup Co.'s (NYSE:CPB - News) fiscal second-quarter net income rose to $285 million, or 72 cents a share, from $254 million, or 61 cents a share, a year ago. Excluding items, earnings were 68 cents a share for the quarter. A Thomson Financial survey of analysts, on average, predicted earnings of 63 cents a share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates usually exclude items. The Camden, N.J., food company said sales for the quarter ended Jan. 28 rose 4.3% to $2.25 billion from $2.16 billion a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2007 forecast for EPS growth from continuing operations to 10% to 12% from 5% to 7%.
Cascade Corp. (NYSE:CAE - News) was tabbed to replace ElkCorp in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. ElkCorp is being acquired by Building Materials Corp. of America.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG - News) said more customers eating at its restaurants helped feed fourth-quarter results that were far better than Wall Street's expectations. Denver-based Chipotle -- ending its first fiscal year as a public company -- said it made $10.8 million, or 33 cents a share, for the quarter compared with last year's profit of $4.26 million, or 16 cents a share.
Compass Bancshares (NasdaqGS:CBSS - News) agreed to be acquired by BBVA (NYSE:BBV - News) for $9.6 billion. Compass holders will be able to get either 2.8 BBVA U.S.-listed shares or $71.82 in cash. BBVA said the deal is at a 16% premium to Compass' average price over the last ten days. BBVA said U.S. operations will represent about 10% of the group's operation.
DaimlerChrysler (NYSE:DCX - News) shares advanced following a report that the company is in talks to sell its Chrysler Group business to General Motors (NYSE:GM - News), according to industry trade publication Automotive News.
Ditech Networks (NasdaqGM:DITC - News) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $2 million, or 6 cents a share, up from a year-ago loss of $100,000, or breakeven on a per share basis. On a non-GAAP basis, the Mountain View, Calif., maker of voice processing equipment earned $3 million, or 9 cents a share, in the latest quarter. Looking ahead, Ditech said it expects revenue to rise 5% in the fourth quarter from its third-quarter total of $22.1 million.
Fieldstone Investment Corp. (NasdaqGS:FICC - News) has agreed to be purchased for $5.53 a share in cash, a premium of $2.93 a share, or 112% over its closing price of $2.60 a share on Thursday. The buyers are Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (C-BASS); an affiliate of MGIC and Radian Group. The purchase price values the Columbia, Md. real estate investment trust with a portfolio of non-conforming mortgage loans at about $260 million.
First BanCorp (NYSE:FBP - News) shares surged after the San Juan, P.R.-based company agreed to sell roughly 9.25 million shares of its common stock to Scotiabank for $94.8 million, valuing the shares at $10.25 each. After the sale, Scotiabank will hold 10% of First BanCorp's outstanding common stock. In addition, First BanCorp has agreed to notify Scotiabank if it makes any decision to begin a process to sell itself during the first 18 months after Scotiabank's investment is made, and to negotiate with Scotiabank exclusively for 30 days if Scotiabank so requests.
Gentiva Health Services (NasdaqGS:GTIV - News) was upgraded to outperform from market perform at Raymond James.
Hittite Microwave Corp. (NasdaqGS:HITT - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $12.1 million, or 39 cents a share, up from $7.11 million, or 23 cents a share, a year earlier.
Hurco Cos. (NasdaqGS:HURC - News) posted first-quarter earnings of $5.4 million, or 84 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $3 million, or 48 cents a share. Sales jumped 47% in the latest three months to $46.9 million from $31.9 million a year ago. The Indianapolis-based industrial technology company said its strong performance in the quarter reflects improved demand, specifically in European markets.
J. .M. Smucker Co.'s (NYSE:SJM - News) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 29% to $40.4 million, or 71 cents a share, from $31.3 million, or 54 cents a share, a year earlier, boosted by higher sales at its continuing operations, a lower tax rate, a decrease in merger expenses and fewer outstanding shares. Excluding restructuring and merger expenses, the company earned 72 cents a share, up from 68 cents a year earlier. The Orrville, Ohio, maker of branded fruit spreads, peanut butter and other food products said net sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31, fell 2.5% to $523.1 million from $536.5 million.
Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:MHK - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose, as revenue gained, to $129.5 million, or $1.90 a share, from $99.6 million, or $1.47 a share, during the same period in the prior year. The flooring supplier said quarterly revenue increased to $1.9 billion from $1.8 billion in the prior year.
Mosaic Co. (NYSE:MOS - News) said the salt saturated brine inflow at its Esterhazy, Saskatchewan mines has decline to an estimated rate of about 12,000 gallons per minute. The initial estimate was for a flow of 20,000 to 25,000 gallons per minute.

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Labels: AW, BBV, BFAM, BSQR, BWLD, CAE, CBSS, CMG, CPB, DCX, DITC, FBP, FICC, GM, GTIV, HITT, HURC, MHK, MOS, SJM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Allied Waste (NYSE:AW - News) beat earnings on Thursday after the close, announcing $0.17 EPS over an expected $0.14 EPS. AW's PowerRating is 5.

Psychiatric Solutions (NasdaqGS:PSYS - News) beat earnings Thursday after the close, with $0.33 EPS over a consensus of $0.30 EPS. PSYS's PowerRating is 5.
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB - News) reports quarterly earnings on Friday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.63 EPS. CPB's PowerRating is 5.
Goodyear Tire (NYSE:GT - News) is looking to announce $0.36 EPS Friday morning. GT's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL - News) to report $0.55 EPS tomorrow when the company announces quarterly earnings. HRL's PowerRating is 5.
J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM - News) announces earnings on Friday morning before the bell; watch for $0.69 EPS. SJM's PowerRating is 5.
When Visteon (NYSE:VC - News) announces earnings tomorrow morning, watch for -$0.81 EPS. VC's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AW, CPB, GT, Hot Stocks, HRL, PSYS, SJM, VC

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ - News) beat earnings Thursday afternoon, announcing $0.68 EPS vs an expected $0.64 EPS. HPQ's PowerRating is 5.
Microsemi (NASDAQ:MSCC - News) missed earnings late Thursday, announcing $0.25 EPS vs a consensus of $0.26 EPS. MSCC's PowerRating is 3.
Hibbett Sporting Goods (NASDAQ:HIBB - News) beat earnings by $0.03, with $0.31 EPS over an expected $0.28 EPS. HIBB's PowerRating is 5.
Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU - News) matched earnings this quarter, with -$0.12 EPS. INTU's PowerRating is 5.
AnnTaylor (NYSE:ANN - News) is expected to report $0.52 EPS Friday before the bell. ANN's PowerRating is 5.
Citi Trends (NASDAQ:CTRN - News) reports Friday morning; look for $0.16 EPS. CTRN's PowerRating is 6.
J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM - News) also reports early Friday, with analysts expecting $0.86 EPS. SJM's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ANN, CTRN, HIBB, HPQ, INTU, MSCC, SJM