Jim Cramer Blog

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 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.
Silicon Laboratories (NasdaqGS:SLAB - News) & National Instruments (NasdaqGS:NATI - News). SLAB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, and NATI'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.
Titan-International (NYSE:TWI - News). TWI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Crocs (NasdaqGS:CROX - News). CROX'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.
United Stationers (NasdaqGS:USTR - News). USTR'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.
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT - News). ABT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Enbridge Energy Partners (NYSE:EEP - News). EEP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: ABT, CROX, EEP, Hot Stocks, NATI, SLAB, TWI, USTR

Buy Back Stock, Get Taken Over: Cigna (NYSE: CI), Sonic (NasdaqGS: SONC), United Stationers (NasdaqGS: USTR)
Cramer observed an interesting fact about takeovers; out of 14 companies which bought back a minimum of 17% of their stock last year, four were taken over. Although four out of 14 may not be an impressive figure at first glance, Cramer comments finding a takeover is like winning the lottery. Companies who buy back stock agressively are keen to increase their own value; "Any company buying back 17% or more of its shares doesn't need to be public." Cramer devoted the program to discussing potential takeover targets with generous buybacks. He gave a passing mention to CI, which is repurchasing stock, although he has covered the company already, and SONC, which he did not discuss because he is concerned about consumer spending. His first featured stock was office products wholesaler USTR, which has a buyback level of 20% and is a "primo" takeover target. He adds the company has a "good margin expansion story" and is currently covered by only three analysts.
On the Brinks (NYSE: BCO)
Brinks bought back 21% of its stock in 2006, and Cramer comments companies like BCO don't "just shrink the float -- they devour it." One segment of the company produces armored cars and the other manufactures security alarms, and BCO could split itself in two or could be bought. Cramer notes BCO is paying off its debts as aggressively as it is buying back stock.

The Skinny on Weight Watchers (NYSE: WTW)
Cramer's favorite stock on Monday was WTW, not only because obesity is a hot issue, but because it has among the most "voracious" buybacks he has ever seen along with a generous cash flow. He adds WTW is a "tremendous" brand, has a good business model, strong licensing and online businesses, and a satisfying quarterly report. Cramer predicts if WTW doesn't get bought, it could take itself private; "takeover or no takeover, Weight Watchers is a buy," Cramer said.
CEO Interview: Peter Georgiopoulos, CEO and Chairman of General Maritime (NYSE: GMR), Chairman of Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK), and Chairman of Aegean Marine Petroleum (NYSE: ANW)
When Cramer asked why Peter Georgiopoulos wears so many hats, he replied that while it would be simpler to consolidate the three companies, shareholders prefer to be invested in a specific market; "we think we'll get a better valuation for a pure play." Georgiopoulos notes GMR is up 40% since December and has a fixed $2 dividend in the works. Cramer said Georgiopoulos " is the guy I'm sticking with."
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Labels: ANW, BCO, CI, GMR, GNK, Jim Cramer, Mad Money, SONC, USTR, WTW

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