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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Dollar Financial (NasdaqGS:DLLR - News) also beat earnings, with $0.52 EPS over a consensus of $0.48 EPS. DLLR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Watts (NYSE:WTS - News) also performed better than analysts expected, announcing $0.58 EPS over a consensus of $0.57 EPS. WTS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.62 EPS over an expected $0.53 EPS. CMG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the bell, with analsyts looking for $0.04 EPS. ALU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Brinks (NYSE:BCO - News) is expected to report $0.66 EPS on Wednesday morning before the market opens. BCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Mastercard (NYSE:MA - News) should announce $1.42 EPS before the bell on Wednesday morning. MA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY - News) to announce $0.50 EPS tomorrow morning. WY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: ALU, BCO, CMG, DLLR, Hot Stocks, MA, WTS, WY

A Lehman Brothers analyst cautioned investors Monday the negative trends that have led to lower sales and profit at casual dining chains will continue to affect results in the third quarter.
As restaurants have struggled to pay a much higher bill for commodities like wheat and dairy, consumers fearing high gas prices and a weakened housing market have looked to save on meals. Chains have also had to pay higher wages due to a rise in the minimum wage at both the federal and state levels in many areas.
"Restaurants have faced a barrage of challenges, with the two greatest being pressure on revenue growth due to ongoing macro-consumer concerns as well as pressure on expenses with both commodity and labor costs stabilizing at elevated levels," said analyst Jeffrey Bernstein.
With those concerns at the forefront, casual dining chains, in particular, have suffered while quick-service concepts have taken advantage of consumers' desire from lower-cost, quality food, Bernstein said.
"From a revenue perspective, we believe quick-service restaurants will continue to benefit from perceived higher quality and healthier offerings at a faster pace and lower price," he said.
Quick-service concepts, which feature a casual-dining atmosphere combined with counter-ordering, are "in favor" heading into the third quarter due to their lower-priced menus, highly-franchised systems and strong international exposure, Bernstein said.
Bernstein said he is "most bullish" on fast food chains McDonald's Corp. and Burger King Corp. and burrito quick-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
McDonald's shares rose 2 cents to $56.39 in midday trading while Burger King shares climbed 59 cents to $26.41. Chipotle shares, meanwhile, fell $1.30 to $126.24.
Casual dining operators, however, are "out of favor," he added, and may stay that way for at least the next year with many chains raising menu prices to cover the higher commodity and labor costs. Casual dining chains, which use waiter service rather than counters, are more affected by the minimum wage hike.
Bernstein said he is most cautious on Brinker International Inc. -- which operates the Chili's Bar & Grill chain -- as well as Cheesecake Factory Inc. and P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.
Bernstein noted P.F. Chang's warned investors already last week that it would report third-quarter earnings 5 cents to 7 cents below its previous forecast of 25 cents per share.
Brinker shares fell 31 cents to $27.99 and Cheesecake Factory shares dipped 32 cents to $24.74. P.F. Chang's shares dropped 40 cents to $29.27.
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Labels: BKC, CAKE, CMG, EAT, MCD, PFCB, Restaurants

1.
Focus Media Holdings (FMCN)

Composite Rating: 92*. The China-based firm provides advertising firm through a network of flat-panel monitors placed in high-traffic locations. Shares charged up to new highs on heavy volume after the company closed an internal investigation. 3-Year Growth Rate: 406%.
2.
Trina Solar Limited (TSL)

Composite Rating: 95. The Chinese maker of solar modules continues to rebound from a big sell-off. But it's still about 19% off its July high. Analysts see profit surging 163% this year and 157% in 2008. 3-Year Growth Rate: 396%.
3.
Gmarket (GMKT)

Composite Rating: 97. The South Korean e-commerce firm provides an array of products for buyers and comprehensive sales solutions for sellers. Gmarket has beaten analysts' earnings estimates for three out of four quarters since coming public in June 2006. 3-Year Growth Rate: 388%.
4.
Crocs (CROX)

Composite Rating: 96. Colorado-based Crocs pushed to record highs after bouncing off its 10-week moving average. While known for its resin-made shoes, the company is launching a clothing line in October. 3-Year Growth Rate: 382%.
5.
Baidu.com (BIDU)

Composite Rating: 99. Shares of the Chinese Internet search engine have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Its earnings and sales growth has been in triple-digit territory for a number of quarters. 3-Year Growth Rate: 330%.
6.
GigaMedia (GIGM)

Composite Rating: 92. Taiwan-based GigaMedia provides software and services for online gaming. It recently won an exclusive license to offer Holic, a role-playing game, in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and other regions. 3-Year Growth Rate: 197%.
7.
Synchronoss Technologies (SNCR)

Composite Rating: 94. The maker of transaction management software is trading near all-time highs. Mutual fund ownership of the firm has more than doubled, to 45 funds from 19 three quarters ago. 3-Year Growth Rate: 169%.
8.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX)

Composite Rating: 92. The recent rise in gold prices has boosted many mining companies, including Freeport-McMoRan. The company's sales growth has ramped into triple-digit territory for the past two quarters. 3-Year Growth Rate: 406%.
9.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

Composite Rating: 97. The restaurant chain is sort of a hybrid. It's in the fast-food market but its fare is fresh and generally of better quality than that of many rivals. Customers seem to be responding favorably. 3-Year Growth Rate: 164%.
10.
Flotek Industries (FTK)

Composite Rating: 99. Flotek makes specialty chemicals and oil drilling and production equipment. The firm's earnings growth ranged from 50% to 108% in the past four quarters. Sales growth ranged from 71% to 120% over the same period. 3-Year Growth Rate: 152%.
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Labels: BIDU, CMG, CROX, FCX, FMCN, FTK, GIGM, GMKT, Hot Stocks, SNCR, TSL

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 Inc. Oct 180 Calls (NYSE:MA - News). MA'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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Sep 90 Puts (NYSE:CMG - News). CMG'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.
American International Group, Inc. Aug 65 Calls (NYSE:AIG - News). AIG'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.
Goldman Sachs Sep 160 Puts (NYSE:GS - News). GS' 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.
Unilever (NYSE:UN - News). UN's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Myriad Genetics Inc. (NasdaqGS:MYGN - News). MYGN'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.
AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR - News). AMR's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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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 Inc. Aug 150 Calls (NYSE:MA - News). MA'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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Aug 95 Puts (NYSE:CMG - News). CMG'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.
Beazer Homes USA Inc. Sep 12.5 Calls (NYSE:BZH - News). BZH's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Intuitive Surgical Oct 175 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG'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.
CBS Corp. (NYSE:CBS - News). CBS' PowerRating is 6.
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.
Centex Corp. (NYSE:CTX - News). CTX'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.
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ENER - News). ENER's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BZH, CBS, CMG, CTX, ENER, ISRG, MA, Stock Options

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.
Goldman Sachs Sep 230 Calls (NYSE:GS - 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.
Frontline Ltd. Aug 50 Puts (NYSE:FRO - 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.
Mastercard Inc. Aug 185 Calls (NYSE:MA - 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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Aug 80 Puts (NYSE:CMG - 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.
TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NasdaqGS:AMTD - 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.
Utilities Select Sector SPDR (AMEX:XLU - 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.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:GT - News).
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMTD, CMG, FRO, GS, GT, Hot Stock Options, MA, XLU