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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT - News) beat earnings on Wednesday, announcing $0.32 EPS versus expectations of $0.29 EPS. AMAT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Longs Drug (NYSE:LDG - News) also beat expectations, with $0.51 EPS over a consensus of $0.44 EPS. LDG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Tetra Tech (NasdaqGS:TTEK - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon with $0.241 EPS over $0.22 EPS. TTEK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
JC Penney (NYSE:JCP - News) reports earnings on Thursday, with analysts looking for $1.01 EPS. JCP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Suntech Power (NYSE:STP - News) is looking to announce $0.28 EPS on Thursday morning before the market opens. STP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Analysts are watching for Tyco (NYSE:TYC - News) to report $0.55 EPS tomorrow morning. TYC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM - News) reports results on Thursday morning, with traders expecting $0.24 EPS. WSM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

Labels: AMAT, Hot Stocks, JCP, LDG, STP, TTEK, TYC, WSM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
When AES Corporation (NYSE:AES - News) announces quarterly earnings on Thursday morning, look for $0.21 EPS. AES's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are watching for Archstone-Smith (NYSE:ASN - News) to report $0.57 EPS before the market opens on Thursday morning. ASN's PowerRating is 4.
Brinker (NYSE:EAT - News) should announce $0.48 EPS when the company reports earnings on Thursday morning. EAT's PowerRating is 4.
When Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH - News) announces earnings on Thursday morning, watch for $0.86 EPS. CAH's PowerRating is 4.
Suntech Power (NYSE:STP - News) and Urban Outfitters (NasdaqGS:URBN - News) both report earnings on Thursday morning; STP should report $0.24 EPS while URBN is looking for $0.19 EPS. STP's PowerRating is 4, and URBN's PowerRating is 4.
99 Cents (NYSE:NDN - News) reports earnings on Thursday after the close; watch for $0.05 EPS. NDN's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AES, ASN, CAH, EAT, Hot Stocks, NDN, STP, URBN

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Columbus McKinnon (NasdaqGM:CMCO) reports earnings Tuesday morning, with analysts looking for $0.48 EPS. CMCO's PowerRating is 4.
HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ) is expected to announce $0.55 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday. HNZ's PowerRating is 5.
When Suntech Power (NYSE:STP) announces earnings before the bell on Tuesday, look for $0.20 EPS. STP's PowerRating is 6.
A number of large companies report on Tuesday after the market closes, so watch for heightened volatility and price action in these stocks. Stocks reporting Tuesday afternoon include: BMC Software (NYSE:BMC), Coldwater Creek (NasdaqGS:CWTR), Phillips-Van Heusen (NYSE:PVH) and Verifone (NYSE:PAY). BMC's PowerRating is 5, CWTR's PowerRating is 4, PVH's PowerRating is 5 and PAY's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BMC, CMCO, CWTR, HNZ, PAY, PVH, STP

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Columbus McKinnon (NasdaqGM:CMCO) reports earnings Tuesday morning, with analysts looking for $0.48 EPS. CMCO's PowerRating is 4.

HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ) is expected to announce $0.55 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday. HNZ's PowerRating is 5.
When Suntech Power (NYSE:STP) announces earnings before the bell on Tuesday, look for $0.20 EPS. STP's PowerRating is 6.
A number of large companies report on Tuesday after the market closes, so watch for heightened volatility and price action in these stocks. Stocks reporting Tuesday afternoon include: BMC Software (NYSE:BMC), Coldwater Creek (NasdaqGS:CWTR), Phillips-Van Heusen (NYSE:PVH) and Verifone (NYSE:PAY). BMC's PowerRating is 5, CWTR's PowerRating is 4, PVH's PowerRating is 5 and PAY's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BMC, CMCO, CWTR, Hot Stocks, PAY, PVH, STP

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.
Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE:STP). STP'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.
Advanced Magnetics (NasdaqGM:AMAG). AMAG'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.
Sina Corporation (NasdaqGS:SINA) & ACCO Brands (NYSE:ABD). SINA's PowerRating is 7, and ABD'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.
Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX). FIX'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.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN). LEN's PowerRating is 3.
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.
E.W. Scripps (NYSE:SSP). SSP's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ABD, AMAG, FIX, Hot Stocks, LEN, SINA, STP

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Yahoo (NasdaqGS:YHOO - News) and AT&T (NYSE:T - News) should remain in focus next week, after reports that AT&T wants to scale back contractual agreements, which would affect Yahoo's yearly revenue of around $200 million stemming from deals with the telecom giant. YHOO's PowerRating is 7, and T's PowerRating is 5.
Cogent Communications (NasdaqGM:CCOI - News) announces earnings on Monday morning before the bell, with analysts looking for -$0.24 EPS. CCOI's PowerRating is 3.
Suntech Power (NYSE:STP - News) announces earnings Monday before the open; watch for $0.19 EPS. STP's PowerRating is 3.
When Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - News) announces earnings on Monday morning, look for $1.11 EPS. MTN's PowerRating is 5.
Hertz Global (NYSE:HTZ - News) and Retail Ventures (NYSE:RVI - News) report quarterly earnings after the bell Monday, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the close. RVI's PowerRating is 4, and HTZ does not have PowerRating due to volume constraints.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CCOI, Hot Stocks, HTZ, MTN, RVI, STP, T, YHOO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB - News) announces earnings on Monday before the open; look for $0.61 EPS. CPB's PowerRating is 5.
Lowe's (NYSE:LOW - News) reports quarterly earnings Monday morning, with analysts expecting $0.43 EPS. LOW's PowerRating is 4.
Look for $0.19 EPS from Suntech Power (NYSE:STP - News) when they report earnings Monday morning before the bell. STP's PowerRating is 4.
Valspar (NYSE:VAL - News) is expected to announce $0.47 EPS on Monday morning when the co announces earnings. VAL's PowerRating is 5.
PacificNet (NASDAQ:PACT - News) reports earnings Monday before the bell; expect $0.06 EPS.
Dycom (NYSE:DY - News) and Medtronic (NYSE:MDT - News) both report on Monday afternoon, so watch for heavy volume ahead of earnings. DY's PowerRating is 5, and MDT's PowerRating is 4.

Labels: CPB, LOW, MDT, PACT, STP, VAL

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB - News) announces earnings on Monday before the open; look for $0.61 EPS. CPB's PowerRating is 5.
Lowe's (NYSE:LOW - News) reports quarterly earnings Monday morning, with analysts expecting $0.43 EPS. LOW's PowerRating is 4.
Look for $0.19 EPS from Suntech Power (NYSE:STP - News) when they report earnings Monday morning before the bell. STP's PowerRating is 4.
Valspar (NYSE:VAL - News) is expected to announce $0.47 EPS on Monday morning when the co announces earnings. VAL's PowerRating is 5.
PacificNet (NASDAQ:PACT - News) reports earnings Monday before the bell; expect $0.06 EPS.
Dycom (NYSE:DY - News) and Medtronic (NYSE:MDT - News) both report on Monday afternoon, so watch for heavy volume ahead of earnings. DY's PowerRating is 5, and MDT's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CPB, DY, LOW, PACT, STP, VAL