Friday, March 14, 2008

Stocks to Watch Friday

Falling markets in Europe and Asia led to an early selloff in the U.S., with disappointing retail sales data and credit worries setting the tone. However, an afternoon rally erased the losses and stocks closed higher.
The Dow rose +35.50, the Nasdaq Composite +19.74, and the S&P 500 +6.71.
Here are 7 stocks to watch...
The Wall Street Journal reported Bear Stearns (NYSE:BSC) is "facing increasingly tough trading conditions." BSC was the biggest decliner in the S&P 500, falling nearly 8%. BSC's Short Term PowerRating is 7.
Aspect Medical Systems (NasdaqGS:ASPM) plunged more than 45% after a report in the New England Journal of Medicine said the company devices were ineffective.
Humana (NYSE:HUM) gained more than 10%, after losing nearly 14% yesterday. HUM's Short Term PowerRating is 8.
After the close, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) beat earnings estimates by $0.05. ARO's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
Before the market open, AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE:ANN) is expected to reports earnings of $0.20. ANN's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Electronic Arts went hostile in its takeover bid for Take Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO), offering shareholders $26 per share. TTWO's Short Term PowerRating is 8.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Stocks to Watch Thursday

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Sigma Designs (NasdaqGM:SIGM - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.79 EPS versus expectations of $0.55 EPS. SIGM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday, with $0.48 EPS over $0.47 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning, with analysts looking for -$3.20 EPS. BZH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Del Monte (NYSE:DLM - News) announces quarterly results on Thursday before the bell, watch for $0.17 EPS. DLM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) should announce $0.54 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens. GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Anaylsts will be watching for HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News) to report $0.67 EPS on Thursday before the market opens. HNZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Sears Holdings (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News) should report $0.50 EPS on Thursday morning. SHLD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Stocks to Watch Wednesday

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN - News) missed earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.30 EPS versus expectations of $0.32 EPS. DBRN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Verigy (NasdaqGS:VRGY - News) beat earnings estimates, with $0.58 EPS over $0.50 EPS. VRGY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.47 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When Brown Shoe (NYSE:BWS - News) announces quarterly results tomorrow morning, analysts will be watching for $0.64 EPS. BWS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Dollar Tree (NasdaqGS:DLTR - News) should announce $0.37 EPS on Wednesday morning. DLTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Coldwater Creek (NasdaqGS:CWTR - News) is expected to announce -$0.11 EPS on Wednesday after the market closes. CWTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Jo-Ann Stores (NYSE:JAS - News) reports quarterly earnings tomorrow afternoon, traders will be watching for $0.28 EPS. JAS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

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Monday, October 8, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Today

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.
Sandisk (NasdaqGS:SNDK - News). SNDK'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.
Pride International (NYSE:PDE - News). PDE'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.
Stora Enso Oyj (NYSE:SEO - News). SEO'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.
Cheesecake Factory (NasdaqGS:CAKE - News). CAKE'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.
US Bancorp (NYSE:USB - News). USB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average 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.
Circuit City (NYSE:CC - News). CC'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.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News). ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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