Friday, November 16, 2007

Stock Options to Watch Friday

Here are 7 options to watch for today.
Most Under-Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual calls.
Biogen Idec Jan 85 Calls (NasdaqGS:BIIB - News). BIIB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Most Under-Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual puts.
sina.com Dec 45 Puts (NYSE:SINA - News). SINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual calls.
Research in Motion Dec 135 Calls (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual puts.
MBIA Inc. Dec 185 Puts (NYSE:MBI - News). MBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Borders Group (NYSE:BGP - News). BGP's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD - News). KKD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

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Hot Stock Options to Watch Today

Here are 7 options to watch for today.
Most Under-Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual calls.
Biogen Idec Jan 85 Calls (NasdaqGS:BIIB - News). BIIB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Most Under-Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most under-priced individual puts.
sina.com Dec 45 Puts (NYSE:SINA - News). SINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual calls.
Research in Motion Dec 135 Calls (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. This stock comes from today's list and is among the most overpriced individual puts.
MBIA Inc. Dec 185 Puts (NYSE:MBI - News). MBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Borders Group (NYSE:BGP - News). BGP's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD - News). KKD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Monday, September 24, 2007

CNBC's Fast Money Recap

Fast Money reviewed the effects the rate cut had on the stock market this past week. Najarian believes the Fed has eased the concerns on Wall Street with the rate cuts. Finerman feels that the fear from the credit scares and hedge fund blow ups has been lifted. Macke thinks inflation fears, which are longer term, replaced the credit fears. Macke recommends getting out of the dollar and spend instead. Macke's picks retailers like Best Buy (BBY), GameStop (GME) and J. Crew (JCG). Dennis Gartman joined the crew to discuss his take on the action in the commodities markets. Gartman declares that if you want to own gold, soybeans, oil and steel, "own all the things that would hurt if you dropped them on your foot." Najarian's Tech Picking: Oracle (ORCL), Intel (INTC), and Apple (AAPL). He also picked Texas Instruments (TXN) and Google (GOOG), after it traded at its record high on Friday.On Friday news broke that KKR and Goldman pulled out of a deal to buyout Harman (HAR) for $8 billion. Jim Cramer said "we will have many more blowups in the next few weeks like Harman." Finerman: Genesco (GCO). Najirian: United Rentals (URI).Fall Trade: Media Reporter Julia Boorstin says ABC will benefit most, being controlled by Disney (DIS) and its upcoming fall lineup. She said that ads are moving online and networks are giving away their shows. She recommends General Electric (GE). Adami likes Google (GOOG).Adami recommends defense stocks and Ford (F) over GM, while Najirian recommends tech stocks like Intel Corporation (INTC) and Texas Instruments (TXN).
Fast Fire:
Finerman: Home Depot (HD)
Macke: General Motors (GM)Pops & Drops:Pops: Macke-AT&T (T), Blue Nile (NILE), and Oracle (ORCL), Finerman- NYSE Euronext (NYX) and Estee Lauder (EL), Najirian: Transocean (RIG), Adami: Cisco Systems (CSCO).Drops: Adami- FedEx (FDX), Brocade Communications (BRCD). Macke- Pool Corporation (POOL).Final Trade: Finerman- NYSE Euronext (NYX), Najarian- BJ Services (BJS), Macke- General Motors (GM)

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Friday, September 14, 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.
Hanesbrands (NYSE:HBI - News). HBI'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.
Endurance Specialty Holdings (NYSE:ENH - News). ENH'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.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI - News). URI'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.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News). CFC'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.
Progress Energy (NYSE:PGN - News). PGN'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.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL'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.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News). MS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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