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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.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A). A's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Burlington North Santa Fe (NYSE:BNI). BNI's PowerRating is 7.
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.
OfficeMax (NYSE:OMX) & Jones Soda (NasdaqCM:JSDA). OMX's PowerRating is 7, and JSDA's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Stamps.com (NasdaqGM:STMP). STMP's PowerRating 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.
M/I Homes (NYSE:MHO). MHO's PowerRating is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving 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.
Avocent Corporation (NasdaqGS:AVCT). AVCT's PowerRating is 2.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: A, AVCT, BNI, Hot Stocks, JSDA, MHO, OMX, STMP

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
RNOW
RIGHTNOW TECHNOLOGIE
15.00 12:15PM ET
3.06 (16.94%)
3,285,749

CBC
CAPITOL BANCORP LTD
30.53 12:10PM ET
6.22 (16.93%)
604,800

STMP
STAMPS.COM INC
12.86 12:15PM ET
2.49 (16.22%)
1,821,857

MNT
MENTOR CP THE
40.59 12:10PM ET
7.66 (15.88%)
6,212,500

HAFC
HANMI FINANCIAL CO
16.45 12:13PM ET
2.64 (13.83%)
1,318,399

SHOE
SHOE PAVILION INC
5.48 12:07PM ET
0.66 (10.75%)
70,279

RHI
ROBERT HALF INTL INC
33.29 12:10PM ET
4.03 (10.80%)
5,753,292

ZHNE
ZHONE TECHNOLOGIES I
1.32 12:15PM ET
0.16 (10.81%)
1,788,194

SIRF
SIRF TECHNOLOGY
25.58 12:14PM ET
3.05 (10.65%)
7,214,872

ENA
ENOVA SYSTEMS INC
6.12 12:04PM ET
0.63 (9.33%)
37,800

ADK
ADCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
1.50 10:17AM ET
0.15 (9.09%)
6,600

IVAN
IVANHOE ENERGY INC
2.42 12:14PM ET
0.23 (8.68%)
3,801,002

CPBRW
CLEARPOINT BUS WTS
1.20 11:06AM ET
0.11 (8.40%)
6,200

AGEN
ANTIGENICS INC
3.35 12:15PM ET
0.30 (8.22%)
1,166,116

ACO
AMCOL INTL CP
27.11 12:10PM ET
2.22 (7.57%)
511,700
MDNU
MEDICAL NUTRITN USA
5.00 10:22AM ET
0.40 (7.41%)
1,401

QPSA
QUEPASA CORPORATION
5.31 12:14PM ET
0.39 (6.84%)
50,022
HNI
HNI CORP INC
42.91 12:10PM ET
3.30 (7.14%)
416,500

RGN
REGENERX BIOPHARM IN
2.4000 11:40AM ET
0.1900 (7.34%)
44,900
CBRX
COLUMBIA LABS INC
2.2600 12:15PM ET
0.1400 (5.83%)
456,718

Labels: ACO, ADK, AGEN, CBC, CBRX, CPBRW, ENA, HAFC, HNI, IVAN, MDNU, MNT, QPSA, RGN, RHI, RNOW, SHOE, SIRF, STMP, ZHNE

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:NABI - News) said Thomas McLain has resigned as chairman, chief executive and president, effective immediately. The company has appointed Leslie Hudson, a company director since 2005, as interim CEO and president for a six-month term.
Onyx Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ONXX - News) said its quarterly net loss narrowed to $20.7 million, or 47 cents a share, from $38.4 million, or $1 a share, in the same period during 2005, as expenses on research and development dropped considerably. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial had expected a per-share loss of 62 cents.
Perini Corp. (NYSE:PCR - News) shares advanced after the Framingham, Mass.-based construction services company reported fourth-quarter net earnings and earnings available to common shareholders of $19.3 million, or 72 cents a share. In the same quarter last year, Perini posted a net loss of $13.9 million, and a loss available to common shareholders of $11.7 million, or 45 cents a share. Revenue rose to $944.3 million from $603.2 million. Perini reaffirmed its 2007 earnings forecast of $2 to $2.20 a share on revenue of $3.8 billion to $4 billion.
Pogo Producing Co. (NYSE:PPP - News) swung to a fourth-quarter loss of $16.5 million, or 29 cents a share, from a profit of $114.7 million, or $1.96 a share, a year ago. The energy company said revenue fell 18% to $343.1 million from $419.6 million a year ago. The company also said it plans to explore its strategic options, including a possible sale or merger.
Radiant Systems' (NasdaqGM:RADS - News) shares leapt after the Atlanta-based technology services provider reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $3.59 million, or 11 cents a share, up from $2.43 million, or 8 cents a share, last year. Excluding items the company posted a per-share profit of $6.46 million, or 20 cents a share. Revenue rose to $60.8 million from $48.3 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting a per-share profit of 17 cents on revenue of $59.3 million. Radiant now expects first quarter adjusted earnings of 11 cents to 12 cents a share on revenue of $55 million to $56 million, and 2007 adjusted earnings of 64 cents to 67 cents a share on revenue of $245 million to $260 million.
Stamps.com (NasdaqGM:STMP - News) shares advanced after the Los Angeles-based company reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $4.68 million, or 20 cents a share, up from $4.1 million, or 17 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Excluding stock-based compensation expense, the quarterly profit in the 2006 fourth quarter came in at 22 cents a share. Revenue rose to $25 million from $20.6 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting a per-share profit of 20 cents on revenue of $24 million. Stamps.com forecast 2007 earnings of 70 to 80 cents a share, or 80 to 90 cents a share excluding items, on revenue of $90 million to $100 million.
Strayer Education (NasdaqGS:STRA - News) was upgraded to outperform at Robert Baird and to neutral at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
Terex (NYSE:TEX - News) was upgraded to buy from sell at Citigroup Investment Research. The firm also lifted its price target to $78 from $60.
United Stationers Inc. (NasdaqGS:USTR - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $33.6 million, or $1.10 per share, up from a year-ago profit of $23.5 million, or 72 cents a share. Sales rose 3.7% in the latest three months to $1.1 billion in the latest quarter. Looking ahead, the Deerfield, Ill., distributor of building products said sales year-to-date are trending up about 5.5% in 2006 versus last year.

Labels: NABI, ONXX, PCR, PPP, RADS, STMP, STRA, TEX, USTR