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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
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.
Autodesk (NasdaqGS:ADSK - News). ADSK's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
DPL Incorporated (NYSE:DPL - News) & Wright Medical (NasdaqGS:WMGI - News). DPL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and WMGI'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.
Telephone & Data Systems (NYSE:TDS - News). TDS's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN - News). HUN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
Hansen Medical (NasdaqGM:HNSN - News). HNSN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
Bearish
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.
Sotheby's Holdings (NYSE:BID - News). BID's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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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.
Sotheby's (NYSE:BID - News) & Gentex (NasdaqGS:GNTX - News). BID's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and GNTX's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH - News). ZNH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
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.
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU - News). BTU'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.
Lincare Holdings (NasdaqGS:LNCR - News). LNCR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT - News). ABT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
Getty Images (NYSE:GYI - News). GYI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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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.

Sotheby's (NYSE:BID) & Jinpan International (NYSE:JST). BID's PowerRating is 8, and JST'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.
Clorox (NYSE:CLX). CLX'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.
THQ Incorporated (NasdaqGS:THQI) & Zoran (NasdaqGS:ZRAN). THQI's PowerRating is 7, and ZRAN'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.
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD). AMD'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.
Cutera (NasdaqGS:CUTR). CUTR's PowerRating is 4.
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Labels: AMD, bid, CLX, CUTR, Hot Stocks, JST, THQI, ZRAN

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.

United Parcel Service July 75 Calls (NYSE:UPS). UPS' 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.
Sotheby's June 50 Puts (NYSE:BID). BID'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.
Apple Inc. July 115 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL). AAPL's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Dendreon May 17.5 Puts (NasdaqGM:DNDN). DNDN's PowerRating 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.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA). AA's PowerRating is 5.
Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO). CSCO'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.
BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP). BHP's PowerRating is 4.
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.
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Labels: AA, AAPL, BHP, bid, CSCO, DNDN, stock options, UPS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) reports earnings on Monday before the market opens; watch for $0.53 EPS. AEE's PowerRating is 5.

American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) should report $0.06 EPS on Monday morning before the bell. AMT's PowerRating is 5.
When Flamel Technologies (NasdaqGM:FLML) reports quarterly earning on Monday morning, watch for -$0.33 EPS. FLML's PowerRating is 6.
Analysts are watching for Hansen Natural (NasdaqCM:HANS) to announce $0.35 EPS before the market opens on Monday. HANS's PowerRating is 6.
Sotheby's (NYSE:BID) is expected to announce $0.06 EPS on Monday morning. BID's PowerRating is 7.
Forest Oil (NYSE:FST) and Wynn Resorts (NasdaqGS:WYNN) both report earnings on Monday after the close, so watch for heightened price action and volume ahead of the close. FST's PowerRating is 5, and WYNN's PowerRating is 6.
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Labels: AEE, AMT, bid, FLML, FST, HANS, Hot Stocks, WYNN

Lights, Camera, Auction: Sotheby's (NYSE: BID)
Even though it has doubled from where he recommended it last year, Cramer still likes BID as an inflation stock and as a play on conspicuous consumption. When an inflation threat looms, it is time to pick up gold and collectibles, comments Cramer, and this auction house has seen a dramatic run up of 31% in four weeks, strong earnings growth, with numbers on the low end. While some may suspect that the huge auction in May is already priced into the stock, Cramer thinks the market is not behaving rationally, and would buy BID, sell it when the auctions begin on May 8, and pick it up again on a weakness for those who want BID as an investment.
Fertile Hopes: Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) and CF Industries (NYSE: CF)
Cramer commented the rest of the world is leaving the US behind when it comes to nuclear energy, and urged investors take a look at MOS or CF as speculative stocks. Both companies have the technology to turn phosphates from fertilizer into uranium. Although they have not been discussing this technology openly, Cramer thinks MOS and CF are being "coy" and will want to profit from uranium's rise to $113 per pound. Although Cramer wouldn't mind buying CF even after its big move, he prefers MOS, since "Mosaic is the largest producer of phosphate on earth," Cramer said. He thinks both companies are worth buying as long as uranium stays over $50 and would invest soon "before the market starts to price in the new uranium upside" for them.

Next Week's Game Plan: Saks (NYSE: SKS - News), Federated Department Stores (NYSE: FD ), Steel Dynamics Inc. (NasdaqGS: STLD), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO), Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) and Washington Mutual Inc. (NYSE: WM), Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY), United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), eBay Inc. (NasdaqGS: EBAY), American Standard Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ASD), Harley Davidson (NYSE: HOG - News), Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), Schering-Plough Corp. (NYSE: SGP), intuitive Surgical Inc. (NasdaqGS: ISRG), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB), Grey Wolf (AMEX: GW)
While SKS and FD are down because of disappointing quarters, Cramer reiterated his suggestion to give the companies the benefit of the doubt and would buy them on Monday. He commented STLD is in a "sweet spot" and is the perfect takeover target which would buy under $45. A "total breakout quarter" is in store for KO on Tuesday, according to Cramer, who points out that KO is an ideal weak dollar stock with good prospects in Japan, and he suggests paying up to $50.85. Cramer is wary of WM and WFC which have mortgage exposure and would hedge by picking up NLY. He admits UTX "humiliated" him when it rose as he was bearish, and now that he is impressed with the stock, Cramer calls it a "gift" below $65. On Wednesday, Cramer's "favorite internet stock" and value play, Ebay reports. Cramer would buy ASD before it splits next quarter and would not be intimidated by CEO Fred Poses' selling of the stock, since the move was planned. On the other hand, HOG has too much inventory, and Cramer calls it a heartbreaking stock. Thursday a "really big day,"Cramer commented, adding Quest Diagnostics has gone up, but is still cheap. He believes the takeover rumors and says, " I don't think you can afford not to be in DGX." Cramer also likes SGP which he believes is going to $30. He sees a "blowout" coming for ISRG because of its advanced surgery technology. Finally, Cramer would get into SLB if it is below $75 on Friday, because he predicts a "monster quarter." He would own SLB for a trade up to $80. In his "Mad Mail" segment, Cramer called the land driller GW "no good" and said "You have to be offshore."
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Labels: ASD, bid, CF, DGX, Ebay, FD, GW, HOG, Jim Cramer, KO, Mad Money, MOS, SGP, SKS, SLB, STLD, UTX, WFC, WM

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY - News), Circuit City (NYSE: CC - News), Exxon (NYSE: XOM - News), Apple (Other OTC: APPL.PK - News), Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL - News), Fed EX (NYSE: FDX - News), Altria (NYSE: MO - News), Colgate (NYSE: CL - News), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG - News), Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM - News), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NYX - News), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News), Ford (NYSE: F - News), Sotheby's (NYSE: BID - News), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News), Valassis Communications' (NYSE: VCI - News), Advo (NYSE: AD - News): Cramer observed that the performance of BBY and CC is an indication of strong consumer spending, adding: "As soon as you cut price for anything in this market, the consumer is ready." Since CC is losing a lot of its TV sales to BBY, Cramer suggests buying BBY. Cramer attributes the reverse in the market (although oil is up) to end of the year buying and that Monday's sellers are finished; "Do not forget how little stock there is around. So when the futures trade up, they are able to move absolutely everything." Cramer noted that futures did trade up and added that he would pick up oils like Exxon, since mutual funds are doing the same thing. He recommends buying Apple at $86, Oracle, and FedEx after it comes down, and says that the reason he is interested in these "broken situations" is that "Everyone needs a bargain to get in because then they feel like they've missed it. They don't want to show that they don't have enough equity in an unbelievable Dow year." Cramer noted that many companies reported that a weak dollar helped them in terms of translation, and believes that this is the reason Altria, Colgate and Procter and Gamble are too low. He suggests looking at TM, NYX and GS, adding that GS can ramp as the window is stil open to sell, that it had a great quarter and is cheaper than comparable stocks. He thinks that the NYX's merger with Euronext will be worthwhile in spite of the lack of sponsorship. Cramer warns against Ford upgrades because the company has to do some banking. He commented that BID looks cheap, BAC gave a good report and that VCI's merger with AD is at the right price.
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