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Here are 7 options to watch for Tuesday.
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.
Lennar Nov 35 Calls (NYSE:LEN - News)
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.
Ciena Oct 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:CIEN - News)
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.
Lehman Brothers Sep 60 Calls (NYSE:LEH - News)
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.
CME Group Sep 500 Puts (NYSE:CME - News)
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.
PetroChina (NYSE:PTR - News)
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.
MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI - News)
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.
Nucor (NYSE:NUE - News)
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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.
Watson Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:WPI - News). WPI's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Alliance Data (NYSE:ADS - News). ADS'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.
Amerigon (NasdaqGM:ARGN - News). ARGN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
California Pizza Kitchen (NasdaqGS:CPKI - News). CPKI'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.
Take Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO - News) & Sappi Limited (NYSE:SPP - News). TTWO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3, and SPP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3..
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.
XM Satellite Radio (NasdaqGS:XMSR - News). XMSR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ADS, ARGN, CPKI, Hot Stocks, SPP, TTWO, WPI, XMSR

Stocks Mixed In Sluggish Trade
1 The Nasdaq climbed 0.1% after falling as much as 0.8% and rising nearly 1%. The Dow and S&P 500 each fell 0.4%; the NYSE composite ceded 0.5%. Volume rose on the Nasdaq but fell on the NYSE. It was well below average on both. The 10-year T-note's yield fell 6 ticks to 4.51%, its lowest close since March, as investors chose Treasuries over corporate debt.
Jobless Claims Hit 4-Month High
2 New claims rose for a 5th straight week, up 9,000 in the Aug. 25 week to 334,000. The 4-week average climbed to 324,500, the highest since April. The 4-week average of continuing claims rose to 2.561 mil in the latest week, the highest since Jan. '06. The upswing comes as many lenders announce big job cuts amid a credit crunch and housing slump.
Findings Of Iraq Study Disputed
3 A GAO audit said only 5 of the 18 military and political goals in Iraq have been met. But the Pentagon said the study, which has not been publicly released, incorrectly judged some goals as unmet. The White House derided the study as unrealistic because it assigned grades, rather than assessing progress.
VimpelCom Profit, Revenue Top
4 Russia's No. 2 mobile operator's Q2 earnings per U.S. share soared 84% to 35 cents a share, the best gain in more than 3 years and beating views. Revenue rose 53% to $1.72 bil. Vimpel's (NYSE:VIP - News) active users grew 16% to 47.7 mil. Revenue at Ukrainian operations nearly quadrupled vs. a year ago. Vimpel shares rose 7% to a new high. Rival Mobile TeleSystems (NYSE:MBT - News) grew 3%.
Commercial Paper Keeps Falling
5 Short-term debt fell $62.8 bil in the Aug. 29 week, diving $244.1 bil in 3 weeks to $1.98 tril, the Fed said. Asset-backed paper fell $59.4 bil to $998 bil, an '07 low, as investors shun mortgage assets, hitting Countrywide and others. That suggests Fed moves to lift liquidity haven't restored normalcy to the paper market. Short-term T-bill yields fell for a 3rd straight day on safe-haven flows.
Bad News Continues For Lenders
6 Freddie Mac missed Q2 profit views on raised loan-loss provisions. Shares of the gov't-backed mortgage finance giant fell 4%. Credit Suisse slashed Countrywide's EPS and price targets, but shares fell just 1%. H&R Block suffered a Q2 loss on loan woes and said it's reworking the sale of its Option One Mortgage unit to Cerberus Capital. H&R Block rallied to close 2% higher.
IAEA: Iran Nuke Deal 'Significant'
7 Iran's decision to answer key questions on its nuclear program is "a significant step," the U.N. nuclear agency said. But the IAEA said uranium enrichment continues, albeit at a slower pace. The U.S. stressed that Tehran continues to defy the U.N. Security Council, but the accord may make it hard for Russia and China to agree to new sanctions.
Tiffany A Jewel Amid Retail Rough
8 The luxury jeweler's Q2 profit rose 55% to 45 cents a share ex items, smashing views. Sales rose 20% to $662.6 mil. Tiffany (NYSE:TIF - News) shares rose 3%. But Sears (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News) fell 3%. Its EPS fell 33%. Sales also fell and gross margins were weak. Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT - News) slid 2% after Merrill Lynch cut the retail giant to sell as price cuts hurt margins. Women's clothiers Coldwater (NasdaqGS:CWTR - News) and Chico's (NYSE:CHS - News) dived on weak results.
Q2 GDP Revised To Robust 4%
9 That's the fastest growth in a year and is up from the initial 3.4% annual rate and Q1's anemic 0.6%. Stronger business investment, exports and inventories offset another sharp drop in home building and sluggish consumer spending. Core inflation was revised down slightly. But U.S. growth likely has slowed a lot in Q3. See Vital Signs on A2
Dell Beats EPS, Sales Estimates
10 The computer giant's Q2 profit grew 59% to 35 cents a share, as sales rose 5% to $14.77 bil. CEO Michael Dell (NasdaqGS:DELL - News) remains cautious as he manages the early stages of a turnaround. Citing varying operational results tied to its restructuring, Dell did not give a Q3 outlook. Shares edged up after hours after climbing 2% ahead of results.
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Labels: CHS, CWTR, MBT, SHLD, TIF, VIP, WMT

Here are 7 options to watch for Tuesday.
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.
Oil Service HOLDRs Trust Sep 185 Calls (AMEX:OIH - News)
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.
Research in Motion Sep 80 Puts (NYSE:RIMM - News)
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.
Altria Group Sep 70 Calls (NYSE:MO - News)
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.
Lehman Brothers Oct 50 Puts (NYSE:LEH - News)
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.
Neurocrine Biosciences (NasdaqGS:NBIX - News)
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.
Equitable Resources (NYSE:EQT - News)
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.
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL - News)

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Labels: CAL, EQT, Hot Stock Options, LEH, MO, NBIX, OIH, RIMM

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.
Fuel Tech (NasdaqGM:FTEK - News). FTEK'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.
Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM:NSTK - News). NSTK'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.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ACAD - News). ACAD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Gateway (NYSE:GTW - News). GTW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
H.J. Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News). HNZ'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.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A - News). A's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS - News). DDS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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Wall Street extended its rally in early trading Thursday after a $2 billion capital infusion into Countrywide Financial Corp. relieved investors concerned about widening credit problems.
Bank of America Corp. announced late Wednesday it will invest the money into the nation's largest mortgage lender to help it better weather problems with defaulting subprime loans. The investment was seen as a way to not only prop up Countrywide, but also prevent any further losses at the mortgage lender from hurting the underlying economy.
The move was reaassuring to investors, although a number of major banks and home lenders continue to face difficulties. On Wednesday, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said it would close its BNC Mortgage unit and slash 1,200 jobs; HSBC Holdings PLC and Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. also said they would eliminate jobs.

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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.
Mastercard Oct 175.0 Calls (NYSE:MA - News). MA's PowerRating is 3.
American International Group Oct 70.0 Calls (NYSE:AIG - News). AIG'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.
MGM Mirage Sep 80.0 Puts (NYSE:MGM - News). MGM's PowerRating is 3.
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 Oct 145.0 Calls (NYSE:AAPL - News). AAPL'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 Oct 450.0 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.
Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE:PXP - News). PXP'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.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC - News). NSC's PowerRating is 5.
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Labels: AAPL, AIG, GOOG, Hot Stock Options, MA, MGM, NSC, PXP

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
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.
Seabridge Gold (NYSE:SA - News). SA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL - News). TOL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
Applebee's International (NasdaqGS:APPB - News) & Disney (NYSE:DIS - News). APPB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and DIS'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.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) & Jos A Bank Clothiers (NasdaqGS:JOSB - News). BIG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2, and JOSB'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.
Take-Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO - News). TTWO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: APPB, BIG, DIS, Hot Stocks, JOSB, SA, TOL, TTWO

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett may buy parts of beleaguered mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp (NYSE:CFC - News), some investors are speculating, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Countrywide's debt-servicing business and its portfolio of mortgages and mortgage-backed securities may be attractive to Buffett, the Journal reported on its Web site on Monday, citing unnamed investors.
Like many mortgage lenders, Countrywide has struggled with rising delinquencies and foreclosures, and an unwillingness among bankers to extend credit, and among investors to buy the loans it makes.
Countrywide, which is being closely monitored by U.S. regulators, sought to reassure investors earlier on Monday that it is safe to do business with the company.
Buffett has been increasing his stake in financial services companies, including those with significant exposure to the mortgage market.
Earlier this month, Buffett's investment company Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK-A - News; NYSE:BRK-B - News) disclosed an investment in Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC - News), one of the six largest U.S. mortgage lenders, in a regulatory filing.
Berkshire is also a long-time shareholder in Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC - News), the second largest U.S. mortgage lender after Countrywide.
Wells Fargo has largely been spared the subprime mortgage-related woes afflicting smaller rivals, helped by its conservative underwriting standards.
Buffett told TV network CNBC last week that the worsening credit and housing markets may present some "real" investment opportunities.
Berkshire officials were not immediately available for comment. Buffett does not discuss what Berkshire is presently buying and selling.
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Labels: BAC, BRK-A, BRK-B, CFC, Warren Buffett, WFC

Foreclosure filings rose 9 percent from June to July and surged 93 percent over the same period last year, with Nevada, Georgia and Michigan accounting for the highest foreclosure rates nationwide, a research firm said Tuesday.
The filings include default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions. The figures are the latest measure of the ailing housing market, which has seen defaults and foreclosures soar as financially strapped borrowers have failed to make payments or find buyers.
In all, 179,599 foreclosure filings were reported during July, up from 92,845 in the year-ago month, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac Inc.
A total of 164,644 foreclosure filings were reported in June.
The national foreclosure rate in July was one filing for every 693 households, the firm said.

Labels: Foreclosure, Real Estate

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
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.
True Religion Apparel (NasdaqGM:TRLG - News). TRLG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
Watson Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:WPI - News). WPI's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Digi International (NasdaqGS:DGII - News). DGII'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.
Elan (NYSE:ELN - News). ELN'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.
THQ Incorporated (NasdaqGS:THQI - News). THQI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
MBIA Incorporated (NYSE:MBI - News) & NBT Bancorp (NasdaqGS:NBTB - News). MBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, and NBTB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: DGII, ELN, Hot Stocks, MBI, NBTB, THQI, TRLG, WPI

1.
Golar LNG (GLNG)

Yield: 5.9%. Swimming below its 50-day moving average line after several losing sessions. The natural gas shipping company is scheduled to report Q2 earnings Aug. 31. Analysts expect an 89% earnings increase. Composite Rating: 95*
2.
BT Group (BT)

Yield: 5%. Dropped back below its 200-day moving average line Thursday. The U.K.-based phone and broadband company's earnings and sales growth have slowed during the past two quarters Composite Rating: 87
3.
Vodafone Group (VOD)

Yield: 4.6%. Another U.K.-based phone firm, Vodafone is about 12% off its high and below its 50-day moving average after last week's declines. It provides digital wireless service to customers in 25 countries. Composite Rating: 92
4.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PHI)

Yield: 4.1%. Tumbled below its 200-day moving average line Thursday as it fell victim to worries about the U.S. stock market. The Phillipines-based company provides local, domestic and international phone service to more than 20 million customers. Composite Rating: 93
5.
Tele Norte Leste (TNE)

Yield: 3.8%. The Turkish communications services provider is pulling back after hitting six-year highs last week. In early May, the company delivered a 48% rise in first-quarter earnings. Analysts see Q2 profit surging 220%. Composite Rating: 97
6.
British American Tobacco (BTI)

Yield: 3.7%. Though its recent declines have left the stock beneath its 50-day moving average line, it's still just 8% short of its June record high. That's not bad given the brutal market action in recent weeks. Composite Rating: 85
7.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC)

Yield: 3.1%. The Mexico-based airport operator's stock slid below its 200-day moving average Thursday. It's now nearly 20% off the all-time high it notched last month. Composite Rating: 90
8.
Lan Airlines (LFL)

Yield: 3%. Sliced through its 200-day moving average line Thursday morning then recovered, climbing back above it. It changed its ADS ratio to 1 common share per ADS, from 5 shares Thursday, which may have contributed to the swing. Composite Rating: 88
9.
Telefonica (TEF)

Yield: 2.8%. Though it's held up relatively well given the bloodbath in the broader market, it dropped below its 50-day moving average line Thursday. Spain-based phone company has nearly 130 million customers. Composite Rating: 97
10.
Mobile Telesystems (MBT)

Yield: 2.8%. The Russia-based phone company moved deeper beneath its 50-day moving average line Thursday. It's now 19% short of the all-time high it hit last month. Composite Rating: 98
*The IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating combines all five SmartSelect Ratings. Of the five, the Earnings Per Share Rating and Relative Price Strength Rating get the most weight; stocks’ percentage of their high price is also considered. Ratings are from 1 to 99, with 99 being the best.

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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.
Oil Services HOLDR Oct 185.0 Calls (AMEX:OIH - News). OIH's PowerRating is 6.
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.
SanDisk Sep 52.2 Puts (NasdaqGS:SNDK - News). SNDK'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.
Potash Sep 90.0 Calls (NYSE:POT - News). POT's PowerRating is 7.
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 Sep 440.0 Puts (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 6.
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.
AK Steel (NYSE:AKS - News). AKS' 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.
AmeriCredit Corp. (NYSE:ACF - News). ACF'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.
Motorola (NYSE:MOT - News). MOT's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of www.PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACF, AKS, GOOG, Hot Stock Options, MOT, OIH, POT, SNDK

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
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.
Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI - News). BMI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
Chattem (NasdaqGS:CHTT - News). CHTT'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.
Altera (NasdaqGM:ALTR - News). ALTR'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.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT - News) & Elan (NYSE:ELN - News). CAT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and ELN'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.
Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL - News). ALL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Gateway (NYSE:GTW - News). GTW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ALL, ALTR, BMI, CAT, CHTT, ELN, GTW, Hot Stocks

Here are 7 stocks