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General Electric (NYSE:GE) plunged nearly 13%, the most since the '87 crash, after the company reported earnings that missed estimates by $0.07 per share. The news was particularly disappointing because the company announced in January that it expected to report earnings in-line with estimates. GE's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
Shares of AMR Corp (NYSE:AMR) dropped after American Airlines was forced to cancel hundreds more flights on Friday. The total number of flights cancelled by American Airlines so far this week rose above 2,600. AMR's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA) reported earnings of $0.84 per share, beating the consensus forecast by $0.02. DNA's Short Term PowerRating is 6.
Fastenal (NasdaqGS:FAST) rose more than 4% after the company beat estimates by $0.03. FAST's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Shares of Frontier Airlines (NYSE:FRNT) collapsed 69% after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Before the market open on Monday, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is scheduled to report earnings, with analysts looking for $2.05 per share. BLK's Short Term PowerRating is 7.
And, Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) is expected to report earnings of $0.26. SCHW's Short Term PowerRating is 5.

Labels: AMR, BLK, DNA, FAST, FRNT, GE, SCHW, Stocks to Watch

Genentech Inc. barely scraped past Wall Street's expectations Monday as the biotech giant renowned for its phenomenal growth posted a 6 percent rise in fourth-quarter profits.
Genentech's stock dropped in after-hours trading as sales of a key product also fell below expectations.

Shares of Genentech fell $1.03 to $69.61 in after-hours trading after closing Monday at $70.64.
Last year, Genentech posted a 75 percent surge in fourth-quarter profits, and investors have become accustomed to growth in the high double digits quarter after quarter.
The company earned $632 million, or 59 cents per share, compared with profit of $594 million, or 55 cents per share, during the same period a year earlier. Revenue rose to $2.97 billion from $2.71 billion.

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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Tiffany's (NYSE:TIF - News) sank 9.8% after reporting a decline in same-store U.S. holiday sales. TIF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD - News) fell over 6% today, on an overwhelmingly negative Dow Composite atmosphere. MCD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB - News) fell 7.7% on Friday after cutting its 2007 EPS forecast by 30 cents. AB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
American Express (NYSE:AXP - News) slumped 10.1% today, after the company announced it would take a $440 million charge in Q4. AXP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
FCStone (NasdaqGS:FCSX - News) reports earnings on Monday before the market opens; look for $0.33 EPS. FCSX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB - News) announces quarterly results Monday morning, with traders expecting $1.63 EPS. MTB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News) is expected to report $0.67 EPS after the market closes on Monday. DNA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

Labels: AB, AXP, DNA, FCSX, MCD, MTB, Stocks to Watch, TIF

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.

Nuance Communications (NasdaqGS:NUAN - News). NUAN'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.
Netflix (NasdaqGS:NFLX - News). NFLX'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.
Arthrocare (NasdaqGS:ARTC - News). ARTC'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.
Pulte Homes (NYSE:PHM - News). PHM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News). DNA'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.
Dean Foods (NYSE:DF - News). DF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Dendreon (NasdaqGM:DNDN - News). DNDN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
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Labels: ARTC, Arthocare, Dean Foods, DNA, DNDN, Genentech Inc., Netflix Inc., NFLX, NUAN, Nuance Communications, PHM, Pulte Homes

Fed Cut: Najarian's big question is will the Fed cut 25 or 50 basis points. Finerman is surprised that the market is rallying on the Fed rate cut anticipation. Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) led the stock market higher on Monday. Adami likes Public Service (PEG) into earnings.
Crude oil rose to a record $93.80. Reuters saying that gas prices will now play catch up with crude. Najarian continues to like the oil service sector, with Adami suggesting Tesoro (TSO) as a buying opportunity.
Warren Buffett: Doesn't think China is a bubble; he just thinks the market has run up. Buffett sold his entire stake in PetroChina (PTR) because he made a handsome profit, not because he thinks it won't go higher. The real concern with China is what will happen after the Olympics.
Chartology: Carter Worth joined the show to review the charts of Liz Claiborne (LIZ) and Eastman Kodak (EK). Worth points out that stocks worldwide are rallying but nobody is buying Liz Claiborne. On the other hand, the Eastman Kodak chart displays bullish trends going into earnings.
Earnings Preview: Procter and Gamble (PG) is set to report earnings on Tuesday and Clorox (CLX) will report Wednesday. Najarian reminds investors about Colgate (COL), which he think has more upside then Procter. Exxon Mobil (XOM) is set to report earnings on Thursday before the open.
Stem Cell: Genentech (DNA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Amgen (AMGN) all reside in Silicon Valley. Scientists are now excited about the potential of stem cell research and California is positioned the best to benefit from the controversial process. Najarian would keep an eye on Myriad Genetics (MYGN) and Cepheid (CPHD) for genetic plays.
Word on the Street
Merrill Lynch (MER) shares rose 2% on hopes that CEO Stan O'Neal is on his way out. Chip stocks rallied after a bullish industry report shows global sales rose 5.9%. Macke still loves Intel (INTC) and is long the stock. Adami mentioned that Goldman Sachs put a $35 price target on Dell (DELL). Kellogg (K) reported strong third quarter profits. Macke is long Safeway (SWY) for a play on the grocery store sector. Options action in Under Armour (UA) perked Najarian's interest on Monday. The options market is looking for a 10% move on Under Armour in either direction. Macke continues to like Nike (NKE). Oracle's (ORCL) $17 bid for BEA Systems (BEAS) expired on Sunday.
Pops & Drops
Pops - Garmin (GRMN) traded up 6%.
American Axle (AXL) traded up 12% on news the firm will extend product lines.
Lehman Brothers (LEH) traded up 4% on news that the investment bank is setting up a $3 billion fund to buy leveraged loans from struggling banks. Goldman Sachs (GS) is the preferred stock for Finerman.
Sohu.com (SOHU) popped up 7%.
Weyerhaeuser (WY) traded up 8%.
Drops- Tupperware Brands (TUP) dropped 4% off of disappointing profits. Najarian thinks this is an opportunity to buy it.
Office Depot (ODP) fell 14%.
Final Trade
Macke advised investors to trim positions in EMC Corp (EMC).
Adami likes Gilead Sciences (GILD) for the $300 million stock buyback they recently announced.
Finerman would buy Washington Group (WNG) for a takeover play.
Najarian believes Merrill Lynch (MER) is ready to go higher.

Labels: AMGN, CNBC, DNA, EK, fast money, Fast Money Recap, GILD, INTC, LIZ, MER, PEG, PTR, TSO, XLU

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News) beat earnings estimates on Monday after the bell, announcing $0.73 EPS over an expected $0.72 EPS. DNA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Robbins & Meyers (NYSE:RBN - News) also beat earnings after the close today, with $1.05 EPS versus expectations of $0.84 EPS. RBN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ - News) reports earnings on Tuesday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.99 EPS. JNJ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY - News) announces quarterly results before the bell on Tuesday, with analysts looking for $0.72 EPS. KEY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When US Bancorp (NYSE:USB - News) reports earnings tomorrow morning, watch for $0.66 EPS. USB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts are watching for Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC - News) to report $0.70 EPS on Tuesday before the open. WFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Supervalu (NYSE:SVU - News) is looking to report $0.68 EPS before the bell tomorrow. SVU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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Labels: DNA, Hot Stocks, JNJ, KEY, RBN, SVU, USB, WFC

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.
Frontline (NYSE:FRO - News) . FRO'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.
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL - News). LLL'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.
Medarex (NasdaqGM:MEDX - News). MEDX'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.
Amrep (NYSE:AXR - News). AXR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News). DNA'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.
Pioneer Drilling (NYSE:PDC - News). PDC'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.
American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE:AOB - News). AOB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AOB, AXR, DNA, FRO, Hot Stocks, LLL, MEDX, PDC

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.
ICO Incorporated (NasdaqGM:ICOC - News). ICOC'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.
Actuate (NasdaqGM:ACTU - News). ACTU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
CSK Auto (NYSE:CAO - News). CAO'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.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News). DNA'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.
Motorola (NYSE:MOT - News). MOT'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.
Abraxis Bioscience (NasdaqGS:ABBI - News). ABBI'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.
W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI - News). WTI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: ABBI, ACTU, CAO, DNA, Hot Stocks, ICOC, MOT, WTI

Stock futures rose Thursday, with Wall Street pleased about a takeover battle in the metals industry and some stronger-than-expected June sales reports from U.S. retailers.
Though retail sales on the whole appeared to be crimped last month by high gasoline prices and the tepid housing market, a few reports beat Street expectations -- notably that of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, which posted a better-than-expected 2.4 percent jump in sales at stores open at least a year. Meanwhile, the stock market will likely get an additional boost after mining company Rio Tinto offered to buy Canadian aluminum company Alcan Inc. for $38.1 billion. The offer topped a bid from Alcoa Inc. that Alcan's board rejected in May, and Alcoa is considering whether to make another bid.
Early Thursday, Dow futures expiring in September rose 38.00, or 0.28 percent, to 13,715.00. The Standard & Poor's 500 futures rose 3.70, or 0.25 percent, to 1,535.00, while the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 3.50, or 0.17 percent, to 2,013.00. On Wednesday, buyout activity helped the stock market recover much of the ground it lost Tuesday, when the Dow dropped 148 points. Late Wednesday, investors appeared rattled after cell phone maker Motorola Inc. warned of a shortfall in second-quarter profit and sales. The company also said it no longer expects mobile devices -- its largest business -- to be profitable in 2007.
The profit warning came amid strong earnings releases from fast-food chain Yum Brands Inc. and biotechnology company Genentech Inc., both of which reported profits that beat analyst forecasts. Hotel operator Marriott International Inc. Thursday also reported a second-quarter profit that topped estimates
Source: Madlen Read, AP Business Writer

Labels: AA, AL, DNA, MAR, MOT, RTP, WMT, YUM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.78 EPS over an expected $0.71 EPS. DNA's PowerRating is 5.
Resources Connect (NasdaqGS:RECN - News) also beat earnings on Wednesday, with $0.40 EPS over a consensus of $0.31 EPS. RECN's PowerRating is 6.
Fastenal (NasdaqGS:FAST - News) reports earnings before the bell on Thursday, with analysts looking for $0.39 EPS. FAST's PowerRating is 6.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB - News) is expected to report $1.85 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. MTB's PowerRating is 5.
When Marriott (NYSE:MAR - News) announces quarterly earnings on Thursday morning, be looking for $0.53 EPS. MAR's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are watching for Progressive (NYSE:PGR - News) to report $0.45 EPS when the company announces on Thursday morning. PGR's PowerRating is 4.
Texas Industries (NYSE:TXI - News) should report $1.14 EPS on Thursday morning. TXI's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: DNA, FAST, Hot Stocks, MAR, MTB, PGR, RECN, TXI

Stocks advanced Wednesday as Wall Street, coming off a sharp decline a day earlier, got a boost from takeover activity as it awaited second-quarter earnings reports.
Investors shaken by profit warnings earlier in the week appeared to be cautiously optimistic ahead of quarterly reports from biotechnology company Genentech Inc. and fast-food chain operator Yum Brands Inc. The two companies release their results after the market closes. New merger and acquisition activity helped lift stocks. Steelmaker Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. said late Tuesday it is buying Chaparral Steel Co. for $4.22 billion; speculation mounted that Colgate-Palmolive Co. was interested in buying Unilever; and aluminum producer Alcan Inc. reportedly began talks with Rio Tinto PLC to fend off a hostile bid by rival Alcoa Inc.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Charles Plosser alleviated some investors' jitters about subprime lending, saying in a speech in London that the financial system is well-equipped to handle subprime troubles.
But market watchers said the market's concerns about risky home loans could re-emerge at any moment. "The actual financial impact is anybody's guess. The market doesn't like uncertainty," Herrick said.

Source: Madlen Read, AP Business Writer

Labels: AA, AL, CHAP, CL, CVX, DNA, RTP, YUM

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TM Options Indicators page and 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 July 260 Calls (NYSE:GS - News). GS's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Altria Jun 70 Puts (NYSE:MO - News). MO'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 July 120 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL'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.
Dow Jones June 50 Puts (NYSE:DJ - News). DJ'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.
Sun Microsystems (NasdaqGS:SUNW - News). SUNW's PowerRating is 4.
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.
Network Appliance (NasdaqGS:NTAP - News). NTAP's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News). DNA's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com.

Labels: AAPL, DJ, DNA, GS, MO, NTAP, SUNW