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The Dow closed up 51 points and the S&P 500 finished up 6 points. Crude oil is closing in on $100 as we near Thanksgiving. John Kilduff, an analyst at MF Global, joined the show to discuss his take on oil. He predicts the top on crude could be in area of $108 to $110. Adami favors Chevron (CVX), which he feels is cheaper then ExxonMobil (XOM). He advises looking at refiners like Tesoro (TSO) here. Finerman owns Tesoro and she is also looking at buying ConocoPhillips (COP).
Regional airlines are benefiting from the delays and congestion at larger airports. Airlines like Midwest (MEH) and Allegiant (ALGT) are benefiting from this trend. Adami says the way to play this trend is to buy the private jet makers like Textron (TXT), General Dynamics (GD), Embrear (ERJ) and Honeywell (HON).
For Defensive stocks Najarian likes Merck (MRK), Genentech (DNA) and Biogen (BIIB). However, Finerman would get defensive with names like Altria (MO) and Kraft (KFT). Adami also recommends Altria, Unilever (UL) and Procter & Gamble (PG).
Word on the Street
Target (TGT) reported a 4.4% fall in profits.
Whole Foods Market (WFMI) reported a decline in fourth-quarter profits, but sales top Wall Street estimates.
Google (GOOG) trades up 4% after Credit Suisse raised their price target to $900. Najarian believes names like Research In Motion (RIMM), Google and Apple (AAPL) are starting to show strength again. He would look to get back into these stocks around these levels. Adami prefers Microsoft (MSFT).
Najarian would keep an eye on ISIS Pharmaceuticals (ISIS) and Sangamo Biosciences (SGMO).
Pops & Drops
Pops - Barnes & Noble (BKS) traded up 13% after reporting higher internet sales.
Exxon (XOM) traded up 4% after UBS upgraded the stock.
Kraft (KFT) traded up 2%.
Utilities EFT (XLU) traded up 1%.
Drops - Office Depot (ODP) fell 7% after reporting a 9% decline in profits.
Echostar (DISH) fell 7%
Ericsson (ERIC) fell 12%
Hovnanian (HOV) fell 9%.
GameStop (GME) fell 4% after the video game maker missed analyst estimates.
Saks (SKS) fell 2% after missing estimates.
Final Trade
Macke likes the price action in Microsoft (MSFT).
Adami recommends Freeport McMorRan (FCX).
Finerman says to short the iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate ETF (IYR).
Najarian would purchase Pulte Homes (PHM) for a short term buy.

Labels: ALGT, BIIB, CNBC, CNBC's Fast Money, COP, CVX, erj, Fast Money, GD, GOOG, HON, MEH, MRK, PG, TGT, TSO, TXT, UL, WFMI, XOM

Here are seven stocks for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF - News), the hip retailer is scheduled to report before the open on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting third quarter EPS of 1.28. ANF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Whole Foods Markets (NYSE:WFMI - News) announced a 15% drop in quarterly net profits, due in part to costs related to the company's acquisition of Wild Oats Markets. Sales at WFMI, however, did top analyst estimates, boosting the stock in Tuesday trading. WFMI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Gap (NYSE:GPS - News), is also slated to provide earnings news to investors on Wednesday. Expectations for Gap point to EPS of 0.29. GPS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts are expecting earnings of 0.46 per share from The Children's Place (NYSE:PLCE - News), which will report before the bell on Wednesday. PLCE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Patterson Dental (NYSE:PDCO - News) is expected to announce earnings per share of 0.40 when they report Wednesday morning before the market opens. PDCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Footlocker (NYSE:FL - News) reported third quarter 2007 losses of 22 cents per share after the bell on Tuesday. FL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Pacific Sunwear of California (NYSE:PSUN - News) announced losses of 29 cents per share after the close on Tuesday, citing store-related writedowns and other charges. PSUN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: ANF, FL, GPS, Hot Stocks, PDCO, PLCE, PSUN, WFMI

Here are 7 options to watch for Today.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
MasterCard Oct 160 Calls (NYSE:MA - News). MA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
UnitedHealth Group Sep 50 Puts (NYSE:UNH - News). UNH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Whole Foods Market Nov 45 Calls (NYSE:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Wynn Resorts Oct 120 Puts (NYSE:WYNN - News). WYNN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
WebMD (NasdaqGS:WBMD - News). WBMD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
None Today
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.
QUALCOMM (NasdaqGS:QCOM - News). QCOM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: QCOM, stock options, UNH, WBMD, WFMI, WYNN

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
Gaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that gap 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 gap 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.
Fuel Tech (NasdaqGM:FTEK - News). FTEK's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Albany International (NYSE:AIN - News). AIN's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES - News). HES'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.
Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE - News). SNE'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.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA - News). AA's PowerRating is 8.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: 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.
InvesTools (NasdaqGM:SWIM - News). SWIM's PowerRating 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.
Whole Foods (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AA, AIN, FTEK, HES, Hot Stocks, SNE, SWIM, WFMI

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG - News) beat earnings estimates after Tuesday's close. The company reported $0.60 EPS versus estimates of $0.44 EPS. CMG's PowerRating is 5.
Whole Foods Markets Inc. (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News) reported $0.35 EPS versus estimates of $0.33 EPS after the close on Tuesday. WFMI's PowerRating is 5.
Arcelor Mittal (NYSE:MT - News) is expected to announce $1.82 EPS on Wednesday morning. MT's PowerRating is 6.
Cigna Corp. (NYSE:CI - News) is looking to report $0.88 EPS when the company announces earnings on Wednesday morning. CI's PowerRating is 6.
Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA - News) should report $1.32 EPS early Wednesday. MA's PowerRating is 6.
Time Warner (NYSE:TWX - News) is looking to have EPS of $0.20 on Wednesday before the market opens. TWX's PowerRating is 5.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NasdaqGS:TEVA - News) should report $0.55 earnings per share early Wednesday. TEVA's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: CI, CMG, Hot Stocks, MA, MT, TEVA, TWX, WFMI

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Pozen Inc. Sep 22.5 Calls (NasdaqGM:POZN - News). POZN's PowerRating is 7.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Frontline Ltd. Aug 50 Puts (NYSE:FRO - News). FRO's PowerRating is 7.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Baidu.com Aug 210 Calls (NasdaqGS:BIDU - News). BIDU's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Southern Copper Aug 110 Puts (NYSE:PCU - News). PCU's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NasdaqGS:DECK - News). DECK's PowerRating 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.
Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE:DOW - News). DOW's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Whole Foods Market Inc. (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BIDU, DECK, DOW, FRO, Hot Stock Options, PCU, POZN, WFMI

By TradingMarkets Research
Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Whole Foods Markets Inc. July 40 Calls (NasdaqGS:WFMI). WFMI's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Sears Holdings July 170 Puts (NasdaqGS:SHLD). SHLD's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. July 560 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index July 125 Calls (AMEX:EEM). EEM's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Washington Mutual Inc. (NYSE:WM). WM's PowerRating is 5.
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.
None today
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.
Pulte Homes (NYSE:PHM). PHM's PowerRating is 5.
Sepracor Inc. (NasdaqGS:SEPR). SEPR's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: EEM, GOOG, PHM, SEPR, SHLD, stock options, WFMI, WM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) looks set to announce $0.35 EPS on Wednesday before the market opens. KFY's PowerRating is 5.

Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK) reports quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday afternoon, with analysts watching for $0.15 EPS. MATK's PowerRating is 3.
When SAIC (NYSE:SAI) reports earnings after the bell on Wednesday, analysts will be watching for $0.20 EPS. SAI's PowerRating is currently unavailable due to the stock meeting certain criteria.
Shuffle Master (NasdaqGS:SHFL) should report $0.13 EPS after the close on Wednesday. SHFL's PowerRating is 4.
It was reported that Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos said the company will begin to focus more extensively on its fastest growing market in the world, China. AMZN's PowerRating is 5.
Wild Oats Market Inc. (NasdaqGM:OATS) reported that regulators at the Federal Trade Commission will file a lawsuit looking to block its acquisition by Whole Foods Markets Inc. (NasdaqGS:WFMI). OATS' PowerRating is 7 and WFMI's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMZN, Hot Stocks, KFY, MATK, OATS, SAI, SHFL, WFMI

Starbucks (NasdaqGS: SBUX) and Whole Foods (NasdaqGS: WFMI): Cramer says these two companies are "dribbling and drabbling" their way downward, because they are both overvalued, have a slowing growth rate and an "incredible shrinking multiple." Cramer adds; "It is not anything they're doing wrong. It's just that they're not doing everything as right as they used to." He says the companies have lost the benefit of the doubt.
eBay(NasdaqGS: EBAY) Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT - News): Cramer is bullish on eBay because of its "better than expected listings growth" and the Skype launch. The company also has enough cash to buy back stock and can be the next online leader after Amazon. Since Wal- Mart has made a deal with eBay to sell Skype gear in its store, WMT should enjoy a lift.

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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Whole Foods (NasdaqGS:WFMI) missed earnings on Wednesday after the close; analysts were looking for $0.36 EPS, but the company only announced $0.32 EPS. WFMI's PowerRating is 4.
Onyx Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ONXX) beat earnings on Wednesday, with -$0.26 EPS over a consensus of -$0.43 EPS. ONXX's PowerRating is 4.
Biovail (NYSE:BVF) announces earnings on Thursday before the market opens; watch for $0.41 EPS. BVF's PowerRating is 6.
Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED) is expected to announce $0.81 EPS on Thursday before the bell. ED's PowerRating is 5.
When Lamar Advertising (NasdaqGS:LAMR) announces earnings tomorrow morning, look for no EPS ($0.00). LAMR's PowerRating is 5.
Sara Lee (NYSE:SLE) should report $0.13 EPS when the company reports on Thursday morning. SLE's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Urban Outfitters (NasdaqGS:URBN) to report $0.17 EPS tomorrow morning. URBN's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BVF, ED, Hot Stocks, LAMR, ONXX, SLE, URBN, WFMI

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.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL). HAL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Take-Two Interactive (NasdaqGS:TTWO) & Chemtura (NYSE:CEM). TTWO's PowerRating is 7, and CEM'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.
Ambassadors International (NasdaqGM:AMIE). AMIE'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.
Whole Foods Market (NasdaqGS:WFMI). WFMI's PowerRating 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.
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF). RF'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.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL). WAL's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AMIE, CEM, HAL, Hot Stocks, RF, TTWO, WAL, WFMI

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.
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO). VLO'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.
Seacor Holdings (NYSE:CKH). CKH'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.
Guess (NYSE:GES) & ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ACAD). GES's PowerRating is 8, and ACAD's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Whole Foods Market (NasdaqGS:WFMI). WFMI's PowerRating 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.
Moneygram International (NYSE:MGI). MGI'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.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB). MTB's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACAD, CKH, GES, Hot Stocks, MGI, MTB, VLO, WFMI

Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
None Today
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Whole Foods Market Inc. Apr 45 Puts (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Apple Inc. May 95 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 4.
Baidu.com May 115 Calls (NasdaqGM:BIDU - News). BIDU's PowerRating is 2.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Oil Services HOLDRs May 135 Puts (AMEX:OIH - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
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.
American Electric Power Co. (NYSE:AEP - News). AEPs PowerRating is 5.
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.
None Today
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.
Lennar Inc. (NYSE:LEN - News). LEN's PowerRating is 5.
Network Appliance Inc. (NasdaqGS:NTAP - News). NTAP's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AAPL, AEP, BIDU, Hot Options, LEN, NTAP, OIH, WFMI

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Sears Holdings Apr 190 Calls (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News). SHLD's PowerRating is 5.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Whole Foods Market Inc. Apr 45 Puts (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Sandisk May 45 Calls (NasdaqGS:SNDK - News). SNDK's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Apr 410 Puts (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
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.
ISIS Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ISIS - News). ISIS' PowerRating is 5.
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.
None today.
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.
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C - News). C's PowerRating is 5. Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News). HAL's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: C, GOOG, HAL, ISIS, SHLD, SNDK, stock options, WFMI

Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Allegheny Technologies Apr 120 Calls (NYSE:ATI - News). ATI's PowerRating is 5.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Whole Foods Market Inc. Apr 45 Puts (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Intuitive Surgical Apr 115 Calls (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index May 105 Puts (AMEX:EEM - News). EEM's PowerRating is 5.
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.
None today.
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.
None today.
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.
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD - News). AMD's PowerRating is 6. Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:HOV - News). HOV's PowerRating is 5. Home Depot (NYSE:HD - News). HD's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMD, ATI, EEM, HD, Hot Options, HOV, ISRG, WFMI

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Apr 120 Calls (AMEX:EEM - News). EEM's PowerRating is 6.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Whole Foods Market Inc. Apr 45 Puts (NasdaqGS:WFMI - News). WFMI's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
MGIC Investment Corp. Apr 55 Calls (NYSE:MTG - News). MTG's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Apr 500 Puts (NYSE:CME - News) CME's PowerRating is 6. Bear Sterns Apr 130 Puts (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC's PowerRating is 5.
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.
None today.
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.
Citigroup NYSE:C. C's PowerRating 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.
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB - News). HRB's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BSC, CME, EEM, HRB, MTG, stock options, WFMI

J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP - News), Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL - News): Cramer sees JCP's 3% selloff as an opportunity to buy, and comments that management has its "eye on the ball." He praises its deal with RL which will produce private-label clothes to be sold exclusively by JCP. Cramer would by the stock at every 2 or 3 point dip.
Whole Foods (NasdaqGS: WFMI) and Wild Oats (NasdaqGM: OATS): Cramer likes WFMI's plan to buy OATS, because the move will eliminate a price-cutting competitor, raise margins and will give the company a chance to make a comeback after its decline in November.
Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI - News), Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - News), Broadcom (NasdaqGS: BRCM), Qualcomm (NasdaqGS: QCOM): Cramer cites ADI CEO Jerald Fishman's comments that inventory correction is over as a reason to expect a rally in TXN, QCOM, and BRCM, although he comments that QCOM is "too litigious for my taste."

Labels: ADI, BRCM, JCP, Jim Cramer, Jim Cramer's Stop Trading, OATS, QCOM, RL, TXN, WFMI

Stocks opened higher this morning but quickly fell into a funk on their way to a mixed close. There seemed to be little in the way of a strong catalyst to encourage the bulls to remain in the market. Oil prices put some pressure on stocks, rising for the second-consecutive day to push close to the $61 a barrel mark. The 10-year Treasury note was also weak today, pushing the yield up to 4.73%.

Makers of analog semiconductor chips were one of the day's most attractive sectors, spurred higher by a strong fiscal first-quarter profit report and encouraging guidance from Analog Devices (ADI, $xxxxx). The company, which makes chips used in cell phones, medical devices, and flat-screen TVs, reported a 26% increase in profits to $153 million, or 44 cents a share, up from $121 million, or 32 cents a share, in the year-ago period. The company said orders improved in the last month and it forecasted a strong current quarter. The results and a Citigroup upgrade to "buy" helped the stock climb 10%.
Other analog chipmakers moved higher on Analog Devices' profit report, including National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM - News), up 6%; Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq: MXIM - News), which added 8%; and Linear Technology (Nasdaq: LLTC - News), up 10%. The strong showing helped the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index push 3% higher.
In other tech news, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) and Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: