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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.
PalmOne (NasdaqGS:PALM - News). PALM's PowerRating 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.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:VNDA - News). VNDA'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.
Safeco (NYSE:SAF - News) & Northstar Realty Finance (NYSE:NRF - News). SAF's PowerRating is 7, and NRF'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.
LHC Group (NasdaqGM:LHCG - News). LHCG's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ - News). JNJ's PowerRating is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving 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.
NutriSystem (NasdaqGS:NTRI - News). NTRI's PowerRating is 1.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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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.
LSI Logic (NYSE:LSI - News). LSI'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.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:VNDA - News). VNDA's PowerRating is 8.
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 Industrial (NYSE:UIC - News) & Life Time Fitness (NYSE:LTM - News). UIC's PowerRating is 7, and LTM'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.
Radvision (NasdaqGS:RVSN - News). RVSN's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE - News). PFE's PowerRating is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving 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.
Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH - News). MOH's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: Hot Stocks, LSI, LTM, MOH, pfe, RVSN, UIC, VNDA

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.
Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW - News). DOW'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.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:VNDA - News) & Advance America (NYSE:AEA - News). VNDA's PowerRating is 8, and AEA'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.
Stride Rite (NYSE:SRR - News). SRR's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Allergan (NYSE:AGN - News). AGN's PowerRating is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving 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.
Quest Diagnostic (NYSE:DGX - News). DGX's PowerRating 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.
NutriSystem (NasdaqGS:NTRI - News). NTRI's PowerRating is 2.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AEA, AGN, DGX, DOW, Hot Stocks, NTRI, SRR, VNDA

News Corp. (NYSE:NWS - News) said fiscal second-quarter net income fell to $822 million, or 27 cents per class A share and 23 cents per class B share. In the year-ago period it earned $1.08 billion, or 35 cents per class A share and 29 cents a class B share. On a continuing operations basis, it earned 26 cents a share. Revenue rose to $7.84 billion from $6.67 billion. During the quarter, Liberty Media Corp. agreed to exchange its entire 16.3% position in News Corp. for the company's entire interest in DirecTV Group, three regional sports networks and $550 million of cash, subject to adjustment. If approved, the deal is expected to be completed in the second half of calendar 2007.
New York Mortgage Trust (NYSE:NTR - News) agreed to sell certain assets of its REIT unit's mortgage banking platform to IndyMac Bank (NYSE:NDE - News) for about $13.4 million.
Nortel Networks Corp. (NYSE:NT - News) outlined a restructuring plan that calls for the elimination of 2,900 jobs. It anticipates about 70% of the layoffs will take place this year. The Canadian communications equipment provider also said it expects to shift 1,000 jobs to what it termed "lower-cost locations." The company estimates these actions will result in annual savings of about $400 million with half of this figure expected to be realized in 2007. It sees the cost of the restructuring coming in as high as $390 million with $300 million of this figure related to the workforce reductions and $90 million stemming from plans to consolidate and reduce its global real-estate portfolio. Nortel expects to record about 75% of this cost as charges in 2007. The company said it expects revenue of about $3.26 billion for the fourth quarter, a performance that would represent an increase of about 8.8% from last year's equivalent total of $3 billion. The company, which also announced a restructuring plan that calls for the elimination of about 2,900 jobs, sees gross margin for the period at slightly above 40% of revenue. The current average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial is for revenue of $3.21 billion. The company said it expects to report its operating and financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year in the second half of February.
OYO Geospace (NasdaqGM:OYOG - News) shares advanced after the Houston-based maker of equipment for the oil and gas industry posted a fiscal first-quarter net profit of $7.85 million, or $1.30 a share, up from $1.28 million, or 22 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue more than doubled, rising to $44.8 million from $21.9 million.
Ralcorp Holdings (NYSE:RAH - News) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $7.6 million, or 28 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $9.7 million, or 32 cents a share. Sales rose in the latest three months to $522.7 million from $464 million a year earlier. The St. Louis-based branded food provider said its latest quarter includes a non-cash loss of $17.9 on forward sale contracts related to its shares of Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:MTN - News).
SCM Microsystems' (NasdaqGM:SCMM - News) shares leapt after the Fremont, Calif.-based developer of smart card technology forecast an operating profit on revenue of $8.5 million to $9.5 million and a gross margin of roughly 40%. Operating expenses in the fourth quarter are expected to be between $3.3 million and $3.6 million, the company said.
SWS Group (NYSE:SWS - News) shares jumped after the Dallas-based provider of investment and financial services reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $12.9 million, or 48 cents a share, on revenue of $74.3 million.
USANA Health Sciences' (NasdaqGS:USNA - News) shares rose after the Salt Lake City, Calif.-based maker of nutrition and personal care products late Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $11.1 million, or 61 cents a share, up from $10.5 million, or 54 cents a share, last year. Revenue rose 16.5% to $99.8 million from $85.6 million. The company forecast first-quarter net earnings of 61 cents to 63 cents a share on revenue of $103 million to $105 million. For 2007, the company now expects earnings per share to grow 17% to 20% and revenue to grow 15% to 17%.
Valassis Communications (NYSE:VCI - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings before items of $20.6 million, or 43 cents a share, compared to the average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial for a profit of 40 cents a share. For 2007, the Livonia, Mich., marketing services provider said it expects pro forma combined revenue of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NasdaqGM:VNDA - News) said its fourth-quarter net loss narrowed to $11.9 million from a year ago loss of $21.8 million. The year-ago loss also included a $15 million charge from dividend payments to preferred stockholders. Research and development costs rose 52% to $7.9 million. Research costs were around 21% lower than the third quarter due to the completion of two Phase 3 trials. Vanda also engaged an investment bank to provide strategic advisory services. "This engagement may lead to one or more possible transactions, including the acquisition, sale or licensing by the company of businesses or product candidates, the sale or licensing to a third party of one or more of the company's own product candidates, or the acquisition of the company," Vanda said.
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO - News) shares rose after the company said it's terminating its proposal to acquire Equity Office Properties Trust (NYSE:EQR - News). "Vornado concluded that the premium it would have to pay to top Blackstone's latest bid, protected by a twice-increased breakup fee, would not be in its shareholders' interest," the company said in a statement. A report Wednesday morning said Equity Office shareholders at a special shareholder meeting are expected to vote in favor of a bid from private-equity firm Blackstone Group, which had been in a bidding war with Vornado for the nation's largest office REIT.
Published By Michael Baron

Labels: EQR, MTN, NDE, NT, NTR, NWS, OYOG, RAH, SCMM, SWS, USNA, VCI, VNDA, VNO

Motorola Inc., (NYSE:MOT - News) the world's No.2 maker of mobile phones, reported fourth-quarter net income fell 48% to $624 million, or 25 cents a share, from the year-earlier period, when it registered an exceptional gain of $520 million. Earnings from continuing operations slipped to 21 cents from 46 cents. Sales rose 17% to $11.8 billion. Handset shipments surged 47% to 65.7 million units. The average forecast of analysts polled by Thomson First Call was for earnings of 25 cents a share on sales of $11.7 billion.
Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP - News) was upgraded to buy from neutral at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
Presstek Inc. (NASDAQ:PRST - News) said it expects fourth-quarter consolidated revenue to exceed $65 million, in line with the company's prior outlook excluding revenue from the Precision Analog operations, which was discontinued in the fourth quarter.
Schlumberger Ltd., (NYSE:SLB - News) the oil-services firm, reported fourth-quarter net income rose 71% to $1.13 billion, or 92 cents a share, as revenue grew 33% to $5.35 billion. Growth was driven by WesternGeco progress and its information solutions arm. It expects "significant" growth in 2007, particularly in the Eastern Hemisphere, the company said. Analysts polled by Thomson First Call expected earnings of 85 cents a share on revenue of $5.14 billion.
UnionBanCal Corp. (NYSE:UB - News) reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.61 a share, compared with $2.09 in the year-earlier period. Revenue rose to $672.7 million from $665.2 million.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, (NASDAQ:VNDA - News) the Rockville, Md., biopharmaceutical developer focused on candidates for central-nervous-system disorders, plans to offer 3.8 million shares at $27.29 apiece.
Whittier Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:WHIT - News) agreed to be acquired by Sterling Energy Plc for $11 a share, or $145 million. In a statement, Whittier, said that Sterling, a Harpenden, U.K., energy producer, will pay a total of $145 million and assume $43 million of Whittier's net liabilities. Whittier Energy shares closed Thursday at $8.73, indicating that Sterling Energy is paying a 26% premium for the shares. Whittier Ventures LLC, holder of 14.34% of Whittier Energy, has agreed to vote for the deal, Whittier said. Both companies' boards have approved the acquisition; conditioned on regulatory clearances and approval by Whittier's holders, the companies expect to close the transaction in the first quarter.
Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX - News) quarterly profit rose 8% from the year-earlier period. Per-share profit was 26 cents against 23 cents.

Labels: MOT, PNFP, PRST, SLB, UB, VNDA, WHIT, XLNX

By the BullMarket.com Staff
Stocks recorded another solid advance today, with the Dow Jones index hitting another record closing high, the S&P 500 briefly topping the 1,400 mark for the first time in six years, and the Nasdaq composite also at its best levels in years. All three indexes backed off higher intraday levels as the market reacted to the release of last month's FOMC meeting minutes, which showed Federal Reserve governors remain more concerned with inflation than the pace of economic growth. The bond market declined on the news, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note climbing 5 basis points to 4.62%. Crude oil prices advanced today as well on an Energy Department report of a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. petroleum stocks last week.
The airline industry dominated today's headlines. US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC - News), making an end-run around the management of bankrupt Delta Airlines (Other OTC: DALRQ.PK - News), offered $8 billion to Delta's creditors for the carrier before it emerges from bankruptcy court protection next year. US Airways, also not a stranger to bankruptcy, approached Delta with a merger proposal this summer, but was rebuffed. US Airways' stock jumped 17% on the news. The airline said that if the deal were made after Delta emerges from bankruptcy, it would miss out on more than half of the projected cost savings of the merger.
The news roiled the airline sector, sending the stocks of larger air carriers higher today. Among the gainers were UAL (Nasdaq: UAUA - News), parent of United Airlines; AMR (NYSE: AMR - News), parent of American; Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV - News); and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL - News). Continental added 12%, while UAL gained 9%. Smaller airlines also attracted buyers. JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU - News) rose 7%, while AirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI - News), which competes head-to-head with Delta on many routes out of Atlanta, jumped 16% after Bear Stearns upgraded the stock to "outperform." We published a detailed report on airline stocks for subscribers this past Friday.
The Dow's advance was aided by Altria (NYSE: MO - News), which gained 1% after an upgrade from Goldman Sachs to "buy" from "neutral." Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA - News) was another solid gainer for the Dow, adding 2% on reports that strong demand from carriers for its planes could bring the company another $10 billion in orders in the coming weeks.
In the technology sector, Google (Nasdaq: GOOG - News) came within pennies of $500 in intraday trading before closing up just moderately higher. Semiconductor makers Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD - News) and Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - News) helped pace the chip sector, with each rising 2%. Motorola (NYSE: MOT - News), which has been on an acquisition binge of late, tacked on another 3% today.
Sharp gainers on the Nasdaq today included Vanda Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VNDA - News), which rocketed 53% on news of favorable Phase III clinical trial results for its insomnia drug known as VEC-162. Elsewhere, agricultural biotech company Embrex (Nasdaq: EMBX - News) leapt 40% after the animal health division of Pfizer (NYSE: PFE - News) said it agreed to buy Embrex for $17 a share.

Labels: Airlines, AMD, AMR, BA, CAL, DALRQ.PK, EMBX, GOOG, LCC, LUV, MO, MOT, pfe, TXN, UAUA, VNDA