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Here are 7 options to watch for today.
Most Under-Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual calls.
Biogen Idec Jan 85 Calls (NasdaqGS:BIIB - News). BIIB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Most Under-Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual puts.
sina.com Dec 45 Puts (NYSE:SINA - News). SINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual calls.
Research in Motion Dec 135 Calls (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual puts.
MBIA Inc. Dec 185 Puts (NYSE:MBI - News). MBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
Borders Group (NYSE:BGP - News). BGP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD - News). KKD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: BGP, BIIB, KKD, MBI, RIMM, SINA, stock options, URI

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.
Hanesbrands (NYSE:HBI - News). HBI'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.
Endurance Specialty Holdings (NYSE:ENH - News). ENH'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.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News). CFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Progress Energy (NYSE:PGN - News). PGN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News). MS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: CFC, Countrywide Financial Corp., ENH, HBI, Hot Stocks, JBL, MS, PGN, URI

The start of the trading week got under way in the right direction, as the major market indices finished the session higher. The biggest gainer among the averages was the Dow, which rose 92 points. The Nasdaq rose 3 points on the session, while the S&P gained 7.5. Bulls were in the buying mood out of the gate as strong corporate earnings coupled with increased dealmaking led to bargain hunters picking up stocks after Friday's losses. In the energy sector, prices declined across the board, with crude finishing the day lower by -90 cents to close at $74.89 a barrel.
In earnings news, pharmaceutical giant Merck (NYSE: MRK - News) said net income rose to $1.68 billion, or 77 cents a share, compared to $1.5 billion, or 69 cents a share last year. Excluding restructuring charges, EPS would have been 82 cents. Sales rose 8% to $6.11 billion. The company also said it put away an additional $210 million into its reserve to help fight off Vioxx claims. In addition, it raised its full-year EPS guidance for 2007 to $2.80-2.95, or $3.00-3.10 excluding charges. Shares surged 6.9%
Elsewhere, oil services giant Halliburton (NYSE: HAL - News) rose 3.2% on the day after the company reported earnings from continuing operations of $595 million, or 63 cents a share. On a comparable basis, it earned $498 million, or 47 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose to $3.74 billion from $3.12 billion the same period a year ago. The company said its 19% rise in earnings from continuing operations was fueled by international contracts.
M&A is still alive and well on Wall Street as a plethora of deals were announced. Drilling giant Transocean (NYSE: RIG - News) agreed to buy rival GlobalSantaFe (NYSE: GSF - News) for nearly $18 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Transocean shareholders will receive $33.03 in cash and 0.6996 shares of the combined company. GlobalSantaFe shareholders will receive $22.46 in cash and 0.4757 shares of the new combined company. The cash and stock deal will create a behemoth with a combined $53 billion in enterprise value.
Also in the buyout space, Cerberus agreed to buy United Rentals (NYSE: URI - News) for $34.50 a share. The total deal amount, which includes $2.6 billion worth of debt, is $6.6 billion. In the tech space, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News) agreed to buy software firm Opsware (Nasdaq: OPSW - News) for $14.25 a share, in an all cash tender offer. The deal represents a 38% premium to where the shares closed on Friday.
By the BullMarket.com Staff

Labels: GSF, HAL, HPQ, MRK, OPSW, RIG, URI

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
SURG
SYNERGETICS USA INC
5.13 10:38AM ET
1.01 (24.51%)
187,387

ASTIW
ASCENT SOLAR TECH
2.88 10:37AM ET
0.48 (20.10%)
58,000

HAQ-WT
HEALTHCARE ACQ WTS
1.02 Apr 9
0.00 (0.00%)
0

MEMY
MEMORY PHARMACEUTICA
2.85 10:39AM ET
0.49 (20.76%)
4,254,551

ARCW
ARC WIRELESS SOLUTNS
5.75 10:37AM ET
0.77 (15.46%)
28,087

RNVS
RENOVIS INC
4.58 10:39AM ET
0.61 (15.37%)
5,792,951

DWCH
DATAWATCH CP
3.40 10:36AM ET
0.45 (15.25%)
40,236

URI
UNITED RENTALS INC
31.14 10:34AM ET
3.59 (13.03%)
5,355,700
DIVX
DIVX
22.73 10:38AM ET
2.63 (13.08%)
2,284,754
UXG
U S GOLD CORP
4.7099 10:33AM ET
0.4199 (9.79%)
341,300

ASTIZ
ASCENT SOLAR TECH
2.14 10:35AM ET
0.24 (12.63%)
39,351

JEN
JENNIFER CONV INC
5.19 9:57AM ET
0.57 (12.34%)
16,600

EGI
ENTREE GOLD INC
2.09 10:33AM ET
0.25 (13.59%)
330,500

AMRN
AMARIN CORP PLC AD
2.87 10:38AM ET
0.27 (10.38%)
337,308
AIXG
AIXTRON AKTIENGESELL
7.90 10:38AM ET
0.72 (10.03%)
104,782

MTMC
MTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
1.32 10:12AM ET
0.12 (10.00%)
5,000

FORG
FORGENT NETWORKS
1.22 10:38AM ET
0.11 (9.90%)
522,580

SLP
SIMULATIONS PLUS INC
14.65 10:33AM ET
1.45 (10.98%)
82,७००
CPST
CAPSTONE TURBINE C
1.13 10:38AM ET
0.10 (9.71%)
2,129,726

Labels: AIXG, AMRN, ARCW, ASTIW, ASTIZ, CPST, DIVX, DWCH, EGI, FORG, JEN, MEMY, MTMC, RNVS, SLP, SURG, URI, UXG

Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE:SAH - News) said Tuesday its fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations rose to $28.4 million, or 63 cents a share, from $26.7 million, or 61 cents, a year earlier. The average earnings estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial was 60 cents a share. The Charlotte, N.C., automotive retailer said revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 rose to $1.96 billion from $1.84 billion.
Sonic Corp. (NasdaqGS:SONC - News) said it expects fiscal second-quarter earnings to come in at the low end of its previous forecast of 9 cents to 10 cents a share. The Oklahoma City-based restaurant chain also said it expects systemwide same-store sale to be near or slightly below the low end of its target range of a 2% to 4% increase.
Symantec Corp. (NasdaqGS:SYMC - News) said that its security and data management group president, Jeremy Burton, left the company.
Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT - News) said its fourth-quarter profit jumped 19%, helped by robust holiday sales, new store expansion, and its credit card operations.
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE:THC - News) said Tuesday its fourth-quarter loss widened to $386 million, or 82 cents a share, from a loss of $286 million, or 61 cents, a year earlier. The average estimated loss of 18 analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial was 4 cents a share. The Dallas company said revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 rose 2.6% to $2.18 billion from $2.12 billion.
Threshold Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (NasdaqGM:THLD - News) Phase III trial of glufosfamide didn't show significant improvement in overall survival among metastatic pancreatic cancer patients.
United Rentals Inc.'s (NYSE:URI - News) fourth-quarter net income rose 8.2% as revenue rose 5.5% to $939 million.
USEC Inc.'s (NYSE:USU - News) shares slipped after the Bethesda, Md.-based energy company late Monday reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $40.1 million, or 46 cents a share, vs. $29.6 million, or 34 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue fell to $544.2 million from $549.7 million. USEC forecast a 2007 loss of $10 million to $20 million on revenue of $1.86 billion.
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO - News) said Tuesday its fourth-quarter funds from operations rose to $211.8 million, or $1.34 a share, from $194.1 million, or $1.26. a year earlier. The Paramus, N.J., real-estate investment trust said net income for the three months ended Dec. 31, fell to $105.4 million, or 69 cents a share, or $105.7 million, 71 cents, a year earlier.
Warnaco Group Inc.'s (NasdaqGS:WRNC - News) fourth-quarter net income nearly tripled to $18.9 million, or 41 cents a share, as the New York apparel company's revenue grew 36% to $480.6 million.
Washington Group International Inc. (NasdaqGS:WGII - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $28.9 million, or 95 cents a share, up 42%. Revenue at the Boise, Idaho, provider of design, engineering and construction services was $855.3 million vs. $899.4 million.
WebSideStory Inc.'s (NasdaqGM:WSSI - News) swung to a fourth-quarter loss of 7 cents a share, from profit of 28 cents a share, a year earlier. The San Diego provider of on-demand digital marketing and customer analysis applications said revenue increased 55% to $18.2 million.
Xerox Corp. (NYSE:XRX - News) cut its first-quarter earnings estimate to account for restructuring charges at its 25%-held Fuji Xerox.

Labels: SAH, SONC, SYMC, TGT, THC, THLD, URI, USU, VNO, WGII, WRNC, WSSI, XRX

Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI - News). DRI's PowerRating is 2.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT - News). HLIT's PowerRating is 7.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Centene (NYSE:CNC - News). CNC's PowerRating is 5.
Long Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong uptrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its high below the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term upside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, we must have a 10-period ADX reading of 30 or higher and a +DI reading above the -DI reading. Or we must have a 14-period +DI of 30 or higher (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its high of the day below the 4-period moving average.
Constellation Energy Group (NYSE:CEG - News). CEG's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating is 2.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG - News). WAG's PowerRating is 4.
Trading Where the Action Is: This list contains the most volatile stocks over the past 50 trading days. These stocks are only for the most aggressive traders who are willing to assume a high degree of risk in order to capture larger gains.
Jinpan International (NYSE:JST - News). JST's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CEG, CNC, DRI, HLIT, Hot Stocks, JST, URI, WAG

Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI - News). DRI's PowerRating is 2.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT - News). HLIT's PowerRating is 7.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Centene (NYSE:CNC - News). CNC's PowerRating is 5.
Long Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong uptrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its high below the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term upside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, we must have a 10-period ADX reading of 30 or higher and a +DI reading above the -DI reading. Or we must have a 14-period +DI of 30 or higher (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its high of the day below the 4-period moving average.
Constellation Energy Group (NYSE:CEG - News). CEG's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating is 2.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG - News). WAG's PowerRating is 4.
Trading Where the Action Is: This list contains the most volatile stocks over the past 50 trading days. These stocks are only for the most aggressive traders who are willing to assume a high degree of risk in order to capture larger gains.
Jinpan International (NYSE:JST - News). JST's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CEG, CNC, DRI, HLIT, Hot Stocks, JST, URI, WAG