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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
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.
China Finance Online (NasdaqGM:JRJC - News). JRJC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL - News) & Sun Healthcare (NasdaqGM:SUNH - News). COL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and SUNH'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.
Brightpoint (NasdaqGS:CELL - News). CELL'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.
Eaton Vance (NYSE:EV - News). EV'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.
Netflix (NasdaqGS:NFLX - News). NFLX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Medis Technologies (NasdaqGM:MDTL - News). MDTL'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.
Sun Healthcare (NasdaqGM:SUNH - News). SUNH'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.
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY - News). LLY'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.
Target (NYSE:TGT - News) & Reliance Steel (NYSE:RS - News). TGT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and RS'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.
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (NYSE:KMP - News). KMP'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.
Stillwater Mining (NYSE:SWC - News). SWC'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.
Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC - News). VC'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.
Imergent (NYSE:IIG - News). IIG'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.
Pharmaceutical HOLDRS (NYSE:PPH - News). PPH'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.
Sun Healthcare (NasdaqGM:SUNH - News). SUNH'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.
Unisys (NYSE:UIS - News). UIS'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.
Chemtura (NYSE:CEM - News). CEM'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.
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT - News). WMT's PowerRating (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.
Akamai Technologies (NasdaqGS:AKAM - News). AKAM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Disney (NYSE:DIS) & Ceridian (NYSE:CEN). DIS's PowerRating is 6, and CEN'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.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) & Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF). EAT's PowerRating is 6, and ANF's PowerRating 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.
Sun Healthcare (NasdaqGM:SUNH) & Alcon (NYSE:ACL). SUNH's PowerRating is 7, and ACL's PowerRating is 6.
Bearish
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.
Cymer Incorporated (NasdaqGS:CYMI). CYMI's PowerRating is 4.
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Longview Fibre Co. (NYSE:LFB - News) shares rose after Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM - News) agreed to acquire the company in a deal worth $2.15 billion, including assumed debt. The consideration values Longview shares at $24.75 each, compared to Friday's closing price of $21.01, up 21 cents. Brookfield noted that it currently owns about 3.04 million Longview shares, roughly 4.6% of the company's outstanding stock. Brookfield expects the deal for Longview, whose assets include 588,000 acres of timberlands in Washington and Oregon, to close in the second quarter.
Shares of The Mills Corp. (NYSE:MLS - News) surged after Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:SPG - News) and private equity firm Farrallon Capital Management LLC disclosed a joint proposal to acquire the company for $24 per share. At present, Mills has an agreement in place to be acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for $21 per share. Farralon manages funds that currently own roughly 10.9% of Mills' outstanding common stock.
NetRatings' (NasdaqGM:NTRT - News) shares jumped after Nielsen Co. said it plans to acquire the 40% of NetRatings Inc. it doesn't already own for $21 a share in cash, or $327 million. The price represents a 44.1% premium over NetRatings' closing price on Oct. 6, 2006. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
Novatel Wireless (NasdaqGM:NVTL - News) shares gained after the San Diego-based provider of wireless broadband access products said it expects fourth-quarter earnings to be in the range of or above its previous outlook of 2 cents to 4 cents a share, on revenue of $76 million. Excluding items, the company forecast a fourth-quarter profit of 13 cents to 14 cents a share. For 2007, Novatel forecast earnings excluding items of 55 cents to 65 cents a share on revenue of $330 million to $350 million.
Potlatch Corp. (NYSE:PCH - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $44.1 million, or $1.13 a share, up from a year-ago profit of $9.9 million, or 34 cents a share. The latest results included a gain of $24 million, or 62 cents a share, related to the company's share of the negotiated settlement of the softwood lumber trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, as well as an income tax adjustment of $3.9 million, or 10 cents a share, stemming from an asset transfer. Spokane, Wash.-based Potlatch attributed the higher profit in the latest quarter to improved results for its Resource and Pulp and Paperboard business segments. The average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call was for a profit of 24 cents a share in the December period on revenue of $395.6 million.
Rambus (NasdaqGS:RMBS - News) shares gained after the company was ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to license some of its computer memory-chip technology and set maximum royalty rates it can collect for licensing. Those memory chip technologies include so-called SDRAM and DDR SDRAM. DRAM chips are widely used in personal computers, servers, printers, and cameras. In addition, the FTC barred Rambus from making misrepresentations or omissions to technology standard-setting groups. In June 2002, the FTC had charged Rambus with violating U.S. antitrust laws. Rambus said it plans to appeal the order.
Sun Healthcare Group (NasdaqGM:SUNH - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Stifel Nicolaus.
Triad Hospitals Inc. (NYSE:TRI - News) agreed to go private in a buyout valued at $6.4 billion including debt. The company also said it expects to report a fourth-quarter profit from continuing operations of about 42 to 44 cents a share on revenue of approximately $1.4 billion. Analysts, on average, have been looking for the company to post a fourth-quarter profit of 55 cents a share on revenue of nearly $1.43 billion, according to estimates compiled by Thomson Financial. The company cited a higher allowance for doubtful accounts in the quarter, which reduced earnings by 24 cents a share, as well as a 21-cent hit due to a reduction of its estimate of collection rates on accounts receivable and a 3-cent hit related to increases in self-pay receivables. Triad said it also experienced a reduction in medical-malpractice reserves of about 18 cents a share, reflecting improved trends in its claims experience.
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT - News) reported a gain of 2.2% in comparable-store sales for the first month of the year, putting it on track to deliver the lowest annual same-store sales growth in more than 25 years. The results topped the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer's prediction that sales in U.S. stores open for at least one year would rise annually by 1% to 2% in the five-week period, ending Feb. 2.
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