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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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Labels: Hot Stocks, KMP, LLY, RS, SUNH, SWC, TGT, VC

The buyout binge continued to keep stock prices high today as a flurry of new deals drove the markets higher during the day. The tech-laden Nasdaq composite was the strongest of the indexes, while the Dow faded to close slightly lower. Intraday, all the averages were higher as the benchmark S&P broke an all-time intraday record of 1527 before closing below the record. Over in the energy pits, crude oil rose $1.33 to $66.27. Treasury prices ended slightly higher as the market awaits key economic data tomorrow. The benchmark 10-year note, ended the session trading at a yield of 4.79%.
The merger and acquisition boom continues as Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS ) and the TPG Group agreed to buy Alltel (NYSE: AT ) for $24.7 billion. This deal, when closed, will become one of the biggest leveraged buyouts (LBO) ever. Alltel is currently the fifth-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. The telecom industry continues to be a focus of consolidation and interest from both institutions and private equity. Shares of the telco giant rose more than 6.73% on the trading day.
The People's Republic of China is taking a $3 billion interest in privately held Blackstone Group. China, which is currently the largest holder of U.S. debt, has been looking for ways to invest in other areas, most notably private equity. This news comes off fresh rumors that the Blackstone Group is close to announcing an IPO in the not-so distant future. The private equity firm is expected to raise more than $7.75 billion by selling stock to the public.
Elsewhere in the M&A arena today, diagnostic and imaging systems maker Hologic (Nasdaq: HOLX ) agreed to buy diagnostic and surgical products maker Cytyc (Nasdaq: CYTC) for $6.2 billion, a premium of 32% over the closing price on Friday. On the international merger front, European bank Unicredit agreed to buy Italy based Capitalia for $29 billion. Unicredit will become the 6th largest bank, and the deal will give it a powerful footprint in Italy.
Over on the institutional side of the markets, Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) agreed to acquire a minority stake in Goldman Sach's GSO hedge fund for a undisclosed amount. The hedge fund manages over $8 billion. Merrill has been picking up more hedge fund assets in recent quarters as a way to boost earnings growth.
On the earnings front, the nation's second-largest home-improvement retailer missed Wall Street estimates. Lowe's Corp (NYSE: LOW) reported earnings of 48 cents per share versus analyst estimates of 49 cents per share. Total sales rose 2% to $12.2 billion, but fell shy of analyst estimates of $12.5 billion. Same-store sales fell -6.3%. Going forward, the company lowered its annual growth forecast and sales numbers. The retailer's shares lost -2.4% on the day.
In the drug sector, shares of GlaxoSmithKline PLC (NYSE: GSK) slid -7.9% after analysis on their diabetes drug "Avandia" appeared to have shown that the medication substantially increases the chances of a heart attack. Finally, Visteon (NYSE: VC ) surged more than 9.23% on news that Indian firm Tata Group may be eyeing the autoparts maker.

Labels: AT, CYTC, GS, GSK, HOLX, LOW, MER, VC

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Allied Waste (NYSE:AW - News) beat earnings on Thursday after the close, announcing $0.17 EPS over an expected $0.14 EPS. AW's PowerRating is 5.

Psychiatric Solutions (NasdaqGS:PSYS - News) beat earnings Thursday after the close, with $0.33 EPS over a consensus of $0.30 EPS. PSYS's PowerRating is 5.
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB - News) reports quarterly earnings on Friday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.63 EPS. CPB's PowerRating is 5.
Goodyear Tire (NYSE:GT - News) is looking to announce $0.36 EPS Friday morning. GT's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL - News) to report $0.55 EPS tomorrow when the company announces quarterly earnings. HRL's PowerRating is 5.
J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM - News) announces earnings on Friday morning before the bell; watch for $0.69 EPS. SJM's PowerRating is 5.
When Visteon (NYSE:VC - News) announces earnings tomorrow morning, watch for -$0.81 EPS. VC's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AW, CPB, GT, Hot Stocks, HRL, PSYS, SJM, VC

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.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE - News). PFE's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Visteon (NYSE:VC - News). VC'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.
Toyota (NYSE:TM - News). TM's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Citigroup (NYSE:C - News). C'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.
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE - News). CAKE'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.
Vertex (NASDAQ:VRTX - News). VRTX's PowerRating is 4.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
Raytheon (NYSE:RTN - News). RTN's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: C, CAKE, Hot Stocks, pfe, TM, TRN, VC, VRTX

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.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE - News). PFE's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Visteon (NYSE:VC - News). VC'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.
Toyota (NYSE:TM - News). TM's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Citigroup (NYSE:C - News). C'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.
Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE - News). CAKE'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.
Vertex (NASDAQ:VRTX - News). VRTX's PowerRating is 4.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
Raytheon (NYSE:RTN - News). RTN's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: C, CAKE, Hot Stocks, pfe, RTN, TM, VC, VRTX

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.
UST Inc (NYSE:UST - News). UST's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Visteon (NYSE:VC - News). VC's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Flamel Technologies (NASDAQ:FLML - News). FLML's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Biomet (NASDAQ:BMET - News). BMET's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:SLAB - News). SLAB's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Coldwater Creek (NASDAQ:CWTR - News). CWTR's PowerRating is 2.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
Genzyme Corp (NASDAQ:GENZ - News). GENZ's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BMET, CWTR, FLML, GENZ, Hot Stocks, SLAB, UST, VC

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.
UST Inc (NYSE:UST - News). UST's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Visteon (NYSE:VC - News). VC's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Flamel Technologies (NASDAQ:FLML - News). FLML's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Biomet (NASDAQ:BMET - News). BMET's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:SLAB - News). SLAB's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Coldwater Creek (NASDAQ:CWTR - News). CWTR's PowerRating is 2.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
Genzyme Corp (NASDAQ:GENZ - News). GENZ's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BMET, CWTR, FLML, GENZ, Hot Stocks, SLAB, UST, VC