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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC - News) reports earnings on Tuesday morning, with traders looking for $0.18 EPS. BAC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
DuPont (NYSE:DD - News) is looking to report $0.49 EPS on Tuesday before the market opens. DD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analyst will be watching for Fastenal (NasdaqGS:FAST - News) to announce $0.36 EPS on Tuesday before the bell. FAST's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
When Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ - News) announces quarterly results on Tuesday morning, watch for $0.86 EPS. JNJ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU - News) is poised to announce $1.51 EPS early Tuesday morning. SU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH - News) should report $0.92 EPS on Tuesday morning. UNH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Wachovia (NYSE:WB - News) is expected to report $0.33 EPS early Tuesday. WB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.

Labels: BAC, DD, FAST, Hot Stocks, JNJ, SU, UNH, WB

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.
Mastercard (NYSE:MA - News) & Brasil Telecom (NYSE:BTM - News). MA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9, and BTM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU - News). SU's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Wellpoint (NYSE:WLP - News). WLP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
JA Solar Holdings (NasdaqGM:JASO - News). JASO'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.
Liberty Global (NasdaqGS:LBTYA - News). LBTYA's PowerRatings (for Traders) is 3.
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.
D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI - News). DHI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: BTM, DHI, JASO, LBTYA, MA, SU, Trading Ideas, WLP

On Tuesday's show, Cramer began by saying today is a perfect example of why you need to stay in the investing game. He said that Citigroup (C) went from a stock you must stay away from to a stock you must own after Abu Dhabi bought a large stake. It was also announced that they might buy into two more Dow stocks, so Cramer is looking for a way to profit from this trend. Cramer said focus on Halliburton (HAL) because it is trading at a large discount to other oil service stocks. He thinks that it could be worth $53 per share, and that these Arab states will invest in what they know, oil. One issue with the stock is that the company is hated by politicians in the U.S., but Cramer doesn't seem to think that Dubai or Abi Dhabi cares.
Then Cramer went to the phonelines. The first caller asked about opportunities in shale oil stocks, and Cramer recommended that people buy Suncor (SU) immediately. The next caller asked about the proposed takeover of BHP Billiton (BHP). Cramer is bullish on the stock and doesn't think it will be an issue.
Lighting Sector: One stock that Cramer likes is Acuity (AYI). It would be a good buyout target for Philips (PHG), and the stock didn't move up much on the news that Philips plans to buy several lighting companies to go with its buyout of Genlyte (GLYT). Also, this company will grow quickly with retro-fitting of old buildings that need to update their lighting. Another plus for AYI is it's a commerical building play, which is still going strong despite the problems in the residential housing market. Given the same valuation as Genlyte, it would be worth $57 per share.
Cramer came back fromt he lightning round and talked about a battle between two analysts over Starbucks (SBUX). FBR raised the stock to a buy, while CBIC lowered it to a sell on the same day. Cramer wanted to take a closer look at the stock, and after doing his homework, Cramer agreed with CBIC and is bearish on SBUX. He doesn't like the stock because the company has a lot of low priced quality competition, the stock has a contracting multiple, and growth is slowing. He thinks it would have to go well below 16 to be a buy.
The CEO of Aecom (ACM) was on the show, and announced quarterly earnings and guidance for 2008, and the stock dropped over 10% today. He said that the decreasing backlog is due to normal seasonal patterns in orders, and that they expect to continue their growth. He is bullish about the company and the stock. Cramer was disappointed and said that the company will have to show him that it is still on track next quarter before he will buy it again.

Labels: ACM, AYI, BHP, Citigroup Inc., CNBC, GLYT, HAL, Jim Cramer, Jim Cramer's Stop Trading, Lightning Round, Mad Money, Mad Money Lightning Round, Mad MOney Recap, SBUX, SU

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.
Superconductor Technologies (NasdaqCM:SCON - News). SCON's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Sunpower (NasdaqGM:SPWR - News) & Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU - News). SPWR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 10, and SU's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Diamond Offshore (NYSE:DO - News). DO's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
BP Prudhoe Bay (NYSE:BPT - News). BPT'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.
DryShips (NasdaqGS:DRYS - News). DRYS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Bearish
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.
Foot Locker (NYSE:FL - News). FL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: BPT, DO, DRYS, FL, SCON, SPWR, SU, Trading Ideas

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.
Cambrex Corporation (NYSE:CBM - News). CBM'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.
Liz Claiborne (NYSE:LIZ - News). LIZ's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Take-Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO - News). TTWO's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Brightpoint (NasdaqGS:CELL - News). CELL'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.
Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ - News). STZ's PowerRating 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.
Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU - News). SU's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Omnivision Technologies (NasdaqGS:OVTI - News). OVTI's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CBM, CELL, Hot Stocks, LIZ, OVTI, STZ, SU, TTWO

Bullish calls:
Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU - News): 'If you want to be tar sands, oil sands, you're going to have to go with SU or ECA.'EnCana (NYSE: ECA - News)Verizon (NYSE: VZ - News): ' You've got VZ selling cheap... You've got T selling cheap.'AT&T (NYSE: T - News)Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News): 'I know a lot of people are saying, 'Jim, shouldn't you run tail; shouldn't you just admit that HPQ wasn't a good quarter?...' No! HPQ was a good quarter. The guidance was good. Mark Hurd has done a great job ... I am telling you to back up the truck HPQ - right here at $40. I see good quarters out for the next 8 quarters ... triple buy!'Vasco Data (NasdaqCM: VDSI): 'This is a data security company that looks so much more like every other one that has been taken over, and it has good earnings ... I would buy it, but not with reckless abandon, because it's at its 52-week high.'Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN - News): ' ... if you want ... a takeover, and possibility of big numbers in the out year ... move into DVN. DVN has got that giant Gulf of Mexico find, and the stock is only up 4 points from when it was announced. Pull the trigger on DVN.'Arch Coal (NYSE: ACI - News): 'How about that buyback? It's gigantic. The stock is up 10% from when I recommended it... ACI is not done going up!'Peabody (NYSE: BTU - News): 'I also like BTU.'General Maritime (NYSE: GMR - News): 'I have been telling people that, if you have to own a tanker stock - if you just insist on owning one - own GMR. GMR had a really beautiful quarter. They've returned unbelivable amounts of money to their shareholders. That is one of the great companies. Buy, buy, buy!'Prudential (NYSE: PRU - News): ' Stick with it. It goes to $100.'Toyota (NYSE: TM - News): 'TM will be the largest hirer and major company in this country over the next five years. There will be no backlash. I remain a buyer of TM.'Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX - News): 'People think the margins are bad ... The quarter is going to be good! The margins are good! The stock is cheap! I would buy, buy, buy DGX!'
Bearish calls:
Oilsands Quest (AMEX: BQI - News): 'No, c'mon!... If you want to be tar sands, oil sands, you're going to have to go with SU or ECA.'Cellcom Israel (NYSE: CEL - News): ' Way too dicey ... Just pull the trigger to exit.'Sprint (NYSE: S - News): 'Stay away from Sprint.'Petrohawk Energy (NasdaqGS: HAWK): 'It's been a punching bag, because of that natural gas exposure ... I would swap out of the HAWK, and move into DVN.'Frontline (NYSE: FRO - News): 'I say ix-nay on the FRO.'Tronox (NYSE: TRX - News): '... I don't like TiO2. It's too commoditized.'
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Labels: ACI, BQI, BTU, CEL, DGX, DVN, ECA, FRO, GMR, HPQ, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money, PRU, S, SU, TM, TRX, VZ

Summary: Barron's interviews Art Smith, head of John S. Herold energy research firm. Some key points:
Big companies have essentially stopped exploration, using profits in stock-buybacks and dividends. Eventually large companies will start pursuing those companies that hold undeveloped reserves and require capital.
Natural gas prices are low in comparison to oil. Among the most undervalued companies: Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC - News), Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK - News), Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA - News), EnCana Corp. (NYSE: ECA - News) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (NYSE: CNQ - News).
He's 'crazy' about oil-sands reserves, and is 'absolutely convinced' big players Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU - News) and Nexen Inc. (NYSE: NXY - News) will be acquired by big companies. "Buy some and put it in your kids' or your grandkids' account and just forget about it."
He recommends writing covered calls on cheap stocks, specifically ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP - News) and Royal Dutch Shell .
There is a re-emergence of the master limited partnership [MLP}. Upstream companies that stand to benefit from the cost-depletion tax advantage: Linn Energy LLC (NasdaqGM: LINE), EV Energy Partners (NasdaqGS: EVEP), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE: KMP - News), Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD - News) and Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (NYSE: PAA - News).
Oil prices: I'm in the camp that says we could easily have $80 oil this year.
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Labels: APA, APC, CHK, CNQ, COP, ECA, EPD, EVEP, KMP, LINE, NXY, PAA, SU