Friday, March 31, 2006

GGI

Geo Group, Inc. raised forward guidance and the stock is rippin so put it on the radar.

RACK

Rackable Systems, Inc. has a good tone today so put it on the radar.

HANS

Hansen Natural Corp is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

GS

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. continues to have a good tone to it so put it on the radar.

NTRI

Nutrisystem, Inc. has a good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

ENER

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy Company is rippin this morning so put it on the radar.

BNI

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

BDCO / MERX / VICL / SGA / AOB / PLAB / DEIX / TRIMM / HEES / UMC

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

GOOG, ARII, TDSC, HANS, MERX, SIL, AKAM, HEES, VICL, HELX, AAPL, RACK, EPCT, INFY, AOB, CMED, ZOLT, NTAP, BDCO, KRY, EWW, NVAX, SUF, GROW, and CRDN

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7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Cognos (COGN) beat earnings by $.10, announcing $0.48 EPS. COGN's Power Rating is 6.

Merix (MERX) beat earnings, announcing $0.14 EPS versus expected $.02. MERX's Power Rating is 6.

Home Solutions (HOM) missed by a penny, announcing $.09 versus expected $.10 EPS. HOM's Power Rating is 3.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
BBI, COGN, ARRO, FPL, SO, WDR, TROW, and APD

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
GPI, OEH, ISBC, ASYT, ITT, CDWC,TRMM, LYO, and DOW

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Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a lower open this morning.
  • February Personal Income and Consumer Spending to be released today.

  • Final reading of March Consumer Sentiment due for release as well.
  • February Factory Orders also will be released today.
  • Three strong earthquakes and aftershocks hit western Iran.
  • Citigroup charged by Australian securities regulators with insider trading.
  • Delphi Corp. expected to ask a judge to cancel its union contracts for its 34,000 hourly workers.
  • Major League Baseball selects former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to investigate steroid use in the game.
  • Crude Oil is $66.65 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline closing in on $2.00 per gallon. Current price is $1.96
  • Natural Gas is $7.34 per unit.
  • Gold trading at multi year highs current price is $586.00 per ounce.
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Thursday, March 30, 2006

NSC

Norfolk Southern Corp. just made a new intraday high so put it on the radar.

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is acting very well today so put it on the trading radar.

Top Performers

PCOP / LNOOP / HDTV / BCGI / AVII / VPHM / RI / HPC / AGE / PD / ICE / CCJ /HIV

PAAS

Pan American Silver Corp. has a nice tone to it today so put it on the radar.

TIE

Titanium Metals Corp. continues to rip so keep an eye on it.

TRE

Tan Royalty Exploration is acting very well today so put it on the radar.

BNI

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. just made a new 52 week high so put it on the radar.

AAPL

Apple Computer, Inc. has contined momentum from yesterday so put it on the radar.

GS

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. appears to be getting dressed up to end the quarter so continue to keep it on the radar.

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. has a decent tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

CDE

Coeur D'Alene Mines Corp. has broken out and made a new 52 week high so put it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

VPHM, ATYT, BIDU, WIRE, SLW, RFMD, HYTM, PAAS, PPCO, AMLN, CDE, PTEN, PCOP, AAUK, LNOP, BRCM, NOK, BBY, ASMI, PRZ, BK, TXN, TOT, QCOM, HMY, BA, RTP, RMBS, NTO, and HIV

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Arrow International (ARRO) beat by a penny and guided higher. ARRO's PowerRating is 5.

Biogen Idec (BIIB) and Elan (ELN) will re-start clinical trials of Tysabri. BIIB's PowerRating is 6.

Sigmatel (SGTL) guided Q1 lower. SGTL's Power Rating is 6.

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St. Joe (JOE) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 62.88 and the Apr 65 puts (JOE PM) closed at 2.55 - 2.70. JOE's PowerRating is 4.

American Tower (AMT) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 29.92 and the Apr 30 puts (AMT PF) closed at 0.50 - 0.60. AMT's PowerRating is 6.

Duke Energy (DUK) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 29.46 and the Apr 30 puts (DUK PF) closed at 0.70 - 0.75. DUK's Power Rating is 6.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
ELX, AVT, PD, LEA, HPC, NCX, MYG, and VARI

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
OXY, SEE, ARRO, RECN, and SMMX

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Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a flat to slightly lower open this morning.
  • GDP data to be released today.
  • Weekly jobless claims also due to be released today.
  • The U.N. Security Coucil giving Iran 30 days to clear up suspicions that it is seeking nuclear weapons.
  • Google Inc. to sell more shares in an effort to absorb the demand from index funds following the joining of the S & P500.
  • Biogen Inc. and Elan Corp. to resume clinical trials of it's drug Tysabri after finding no new potentially fatal side effects in patients.
  • Federal regulators approve Whirlpool Corp's acquisition of Maytag Corp.
  • GlaxoSmithKline announcing today it is starting a clinical trial program to test two vaccines to fight against the H5N1 virus.
  • Nasdaq Stock Market has pulled it's $4.2 billion bid for the London Stock Exchange.
  • Crude Oil is $66.55 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline continues to move higher current price is $1.96 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas is $7.52 per unit.
  • Gold continues to rip current price is $579.00 per ounce.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

AIV

Apartment Inv Mgmt is golden stock picks free swing setup for Thursday.

FFIV

F5 Networks, Inc. if the stock is closing strong it could be a momentum play.

SNDK

Sandisk Corp. if the stock is closing strong it could be a momentum play.

NVDA

Nvida Corp. is this stock is closing strong it could also be a momentum play.

AAPL

Apple Computer, Inc. if the stock is closing strong it could be a momentum play.

PCZ

Petro-Canada has an improving chart and is acting well today so put it on the radar.

CMED

China Medical Tech continues to act well so put it on the radar.

ENER

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. is acting well today so put it on the radar.

LEH

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. has a nice tone to it today so put it on the radar.

AMTD

TD Ameritrade Holdings Corp. is acting well today and has an improving chart so put it on the radar.

AMTD CHART

Top Performers

NGEN / CHIC / IVAC/ VIVO / SHFL / LEA / IMH / FUL / KIM / BXP /WDC / GOOG

BCON

Beacon Power Corp. is getting a little active here so put it on the radar.

TIE

Titanium Metals, Corp. has once again made a new 52 week high so put it on the radar.

GS

Goldman Sachs Group has a good tone in early trading. This stock could get dressed up at the end of the quarter so put it on the radar.

FORD

Forward Industries, Inc. is trading up in pre-market this morning so put it on the radar today.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

GNBT, NGEN, AMTD, GOOG, LVLT, SINA, SUNW, BCON, CPST, IDIX, ARNA, STLD, KOPN, NTES, IIIN, TIBX, WBMD, TRAD, MEDI, LOJN, NXXI, CMED, PALM, LANV, AAPL, PEIX, and HANS

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Barchart Top 100 Stocks

Here is a listing of the top 100 stocks through March 28th by Weighted Alpha

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Best and Worst Performing Stocks

Here are the best and worst performing stocks for the 1st quarter of 2006.

Best and Worst

7 Options You Need to Know for Today

Proctor & Gamble (PG) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 57.53 and the Apr 60 puts (PG PL) closed at 2.70 - 2.75. PG's PowerRating is 6.

Allstate (ALL) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 52.05 and the Apr 55 puts (ALL PK) closed at 3.00 - 3.10. ALL's Power Rating is 5.

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Paychex (PAYX) missed by a penny and guided revenue growth higher. PAYX's Power Rating is 6.

Ameritrade (AMTD) said it expects to beat its $0.19 guidance. AMTD's PowerRating is 6.

Tibco (TIBX) beat by a penny, ex-items; revenue was higher than expected. TIBX's PowerRating is 7.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
SUNW, TLP, FBMI, MEL, and IHS

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
HYGS, RDY, PTP, OSI, CMRG, GSK, OVTI, FDRY, CAT, and IR

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Morning News

  • Futures are up a bit this morning pointing to a higher open.
  • Weekly oil inventories to be released at 10:30 this morning.
  • Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday and gave no sign of ending these hikes anytime soon.
  • Ebay headed to Supreme Court today to argue the company should not suffer an injunction for patent infringement. In lower courts Ebay was found to have infringed on two patents owned by MercExchange.
  • European Union warns Microsoft Corp. not to add search features to it's next generation operating system.
  • Pfizer taking bids for one of it's consumer products units. The company hopes to get up to $14 billion for the unit.
  • Government setting new guidelines for automakers with new fuel economy rules. The government wants to see better miles per gallon in pickups, sport utilities, and vans.These changes wanted in 2008-2011 models.
  • Crude Oil is $65.70 per barrel.
  • Wholesale gasoline remains high at $1.88 per gallon.
  • Natural gas is $7.26 per unit.
  • Gold is currently $563.70 per ounce.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006

NYX

NYSE Group, Inc. is acting well today so put it on the trading radar this afternoon.

GGR

Geoglobal Resources has a good tone to it today so put it on the radar.

MORN

Morning Star is acting well today and has a good looking chart so put it on the radar.

RIG

Transocean, Inc. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

HYTM / LVLT / MICC / DXPE / JCOM / TMG / MTW /MON

GS

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. continues to have a good tone to it and could be dressed up at the end of the quarter so keep it on the radar.

CMED

China Medical Technologies Inc. has a good tone to it in early trading so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Lennar (LEN) beat by $0.03; revenues rose 35% and were slightly higher than expected. LEN's Power Rating is 5.

Tiffany (TIF) beat by $0.03, ex-items, but missed on revenues. TIF's PowerRating is 6.

Luby's (LUB) reported $0.12 vs. a $0.12 Reuters consensus. LUB's Power Rating is 5.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

LEN, ANDE, LVLT, GNBT, CEPH, MICC, BKHM, GOOG, TOPT, HYTM, GILD, OVTI, NTES, SGXP, BBC, DXPE, CMED, CLZR, OXPS, DXCM, TOT, WIT, INFY, PEIX, and UPL

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Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
IVN, X, MGLN, FMAR, SOV, MTW, and LIOX

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
CAO, OPLK, FTI, SII, ABN, UBS, PFWD, MFC, RMK, SIRF, MGM, LLY, and RAIL

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Morning News

  • Futures are up just a bit this morning we could see a flat to slightly higher open.
  • March Consumer Confidence to be released today.
  • U.S. Federal Reserve meeting wraps up today. All expectations call for another rate hike. Announcement will come this afternoon.
  • Homebuilder Lennar first quarter earnings up 33.6% to $258 million. Revenue was up to $3.5 billion.
  • Apple Computer's Steve Jobs has sold nearly $296 million in Apple shares. The sale reportedly for tax purposes. Steve Jobs still owns based on yesterday's close $322 million worth of stock.
  • Pfizer Inc. facing a lawsuit alleging the company defrauded medicaid programs by marketing Lipitor to a wider range of patients than federal rules allow.
  • Citigroup considering a $5 billion offer for a bank in Turkey.
  • Crude Oil is $64.50 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline remains high at $1.83 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas remains around $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold pulling back just a bit to $564.00 per ounce.
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Monday, March 27, 2006

ACF

Americredit Corp. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Tuesday.

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has a good tone to it today so put it on the radar this afternoon.

HANS

Hansen Natural Corp. is acting well today and could be dressed up to end the quarter so put it on the radar as it could be momentum.

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is acting well today so put it on the radar this afternoon.

BOOM

Dynamic Materials Corp. has a decent tone to it this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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NG

Novagold Resources, Inc. has made a new 52 week high this morning so put it on the radar.

FORD

Foward Industries, Inc. has a decent tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

DXCM / CALM / SNTS / RNAI / VIMC / PYX / MDG / FII / IVN / TOL / SYNX

BNI

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

GS

Goldman Sach Group has a good tone in early trading and this is a stock that could get dressed up at the end of the quarter so put it on the radar.

TIE

Titanium Metals, Corp. made a new 52 week high this morning so put it on the trading radar.

NVDA

Nvida Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

NYX

NYSE Group, Inc. has a decent tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

Fickle Trader Watchlist for 3/27

Here is the Fickler Trader Watchlist for 3/27.

Watchlist

PD

Phelps Dodge is trading up in pre-market so put the stock on the radar today.

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Luby's (LUB) reports today after the close; look for $0.16. LUB's Power Rating is 5.

Walgreen (WAG) also reports on after the close; look for $0.52. WAG's PowerRating is 5.

Inco (N) was upgraded at Citigroup, to Buy from Hold. N's Power Rating is 5.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

HDY, INTC, SIRI, MYOG, MPS, AL, DXCM, PD, TWTC, SNTS, GRMN, DRIV, CEPH, GOOG, SLW, KRY, ZILG, FTEK, NVAX, ARTG, GERN, CC, CLZR, OSTK, RMBS, LNCR, RNAI, HEB, PALM, and STLD

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7 Options You Need to Know for Today

Onyxx Pharmaceutical (ONXX) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 26.36 and the Apr 30 puts (OIQ PF) closed at 3.70 - 3.90. ONXX's PowerRating is 6.

JB Hunt (JBHT) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 22.10 and the Apr 22 1/2 puts (JHQ PX) closed at 0.85 - 1.00. JBHT's PowerRating is 6.

Stocks to Watch

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Walgreen Co., Lucent Technologies Inc. and Tim Hortons Inc.


Stocks to Watch

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
DLM, PD, CC, N, AL, ABT, KMB, PYX, NWL, SIRI, TOL, MTLM, INTC, STLD, and LNCR

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
ENR, LTON, ENCY, and WPSC

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Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a flat to slightly higher open this morning.
  • The Federal Reserve to meet on Tuesday. A rate hike is expected but people will be looking for any new tones in the statement released tuesday afternoon.
  • According to the Lundberg Survey retail gas prices jumped nearly 15 cents on average over the past two weeks.
  • Chevron Corp. and Exxon Mobil have discovered an oil field in West Africa with up to one billion barrels of oil.
  • Ford Motor company to develop a motor to compete with Diamler Chrysler's Hemi V-8 engine.
  • Airbus conducted a test for it's new A380 double decker plane. 873 people were evacuated from the plane within the 90 second time limit. This was done with half of the 16 exits blocked. Reports say it can take up to 1 1/2 hours to board this plane.
  • Crude Oil is $63.66 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline is $1.80 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas just above $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold made a move up on Friday and is moving up today to $564.50 per ounce.
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Sunday, March 26, 2006

ELY

Callaway Golf, Co. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Monday.

Saturday, March 25, 2006

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Friday, March 24, 2006

ILMN

Illumina Inc. has a good tone to it today so put this stock on that watchlist.

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NYX

NYSE Group, Inc. after pulling back has a possible flag forming on the chart so put it on the radar.

PD

Phelps Dodge Corp. is acting well today so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

WGRD / LVLT/ FCF / NT / AIZ /MLS / SHOE /GOOG / TUES / SNMX

TLAB

Tellabs, Inc. MACD is looking bullish on this stock so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup.

TLAB CHART

RAIL

Freightcar America, Inc. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

PALM

Palm, Inc. has a good tone after reported good earnings so put it on the radar.

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

GOOG, YHOO, SOSA, SIRF, ATYT, PALM, EBAY, CTAS, LU, NCTY, SNDK, ALA, BP, TWTC, BHP, MZT, RMBS, WGRD, BMRN, GNBT, REDF, TUES, and SNMX

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7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Google (GOOG) will replace Burlington Resources (BR) in the S&P 500. GOOG's Power Rating is 5.

An FDA panel decided 12-1 that Cephalon's (CEPH) drug Provigil was not safe enough to be sold for treatment of ADHD in children and teenagers. The FDA will make the final decision later. CEPH's PowerRating is 6.

Tim Horton's (THI) debuts its IPO, 29 million shares between $22 - $24, above the initial $18 - $20 range.

Palm (PALM) beat by $0.02. PALM's PowerRating is 6.

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Tribune (TRB) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 28.10 and the Apr 30 puts (TRB PF) closed at 2.05 - 2.15. TRB's PowerRating is 6.

Sprint Nextel (S) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 25.87 and the Apr 25 puts (S PE) closed at 0.25 - 0.35. S's PowerRating is 4.

NetGear (NTGR) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 18.66 and the Apr 20 puts (TUD PD) closed at 1.45 - 1.65. NTGR's Power Rating is 6.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
CTAS, MLS, BAY, and GOOG

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
CEPH, RCL,CCL, PNFP, TMB, IDIX, RDEN, and CHTT

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Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a flat open this morning.
  • Durable goods orders data to be released today.
  • New home sales also to be released today.
  • Google Inc. stock to be added to the Standard & Poors 500 Index.
  • Lucent Technologies Inc. and Alcatal Sa. in discussions about a $33 billion merger.
  • Tim Hortens stock is set to begin trading under the symbol (THI)
  • FDA rejects Cephalon's attention deficit disorder drug.
  • Campbell Soup may sell it's U.K. and Irish units.
  • Crude Oil is $63.62 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline back up to $1.81 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas is currently $7.31 per unit.
  • Gold hanging right around $550.00 per ounce.
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Thursday, March 23, 2006

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. continues to act well so put it on the radar this afternoon.

NTO

Northern Orion Resources, Inc. is acting well today so put it on the radar.

ARRS

Arris Group, Inc. has a good tone to it today and breaks out around $14.30 so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

XRTX / GIGM / LVLT / GNBT / ELNK / HLIT / LBTYA / RNOW / JBL / CNX

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. has broken out and is acting well today so put it on the radar.

HANS

Hansen Natural Corp. has a decent tone in early trading and could get dressed up at the end of the quarter so put it on the radar.

PD

Phleps Dodge Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on your watchlist.

JBL

Jabil Circuit, Inc. has a very good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

RNOW

Rightnow Tech, Inc. was upgraded this morning. The stock has a gap to fill up to the $18.75 range.

HOLX

Hologic, Inc. just made a new 52 week high this morning so put it on the radar.

AMD

Advanced Micro devices, Inc. has a good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

GNBT

Generex Biotech Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

AMD, YHOO, GNBT, SVI, GOOG, LVLT, NTAP, GIGM, XRTX, SPIL, GNTA, IOTN, ICBC, TASR, JBL, AMD, ELNK, IFX, BHP, BVF, YZC, BAB, AAUK, CNVX, and HSIC

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GIGM 2005 Net Profit Up 277%

(Nasdaq: GIGM - News) announced today strong full-year 2005 results, with consolidated net profit climbing 277 percent to a record $6.3 million, or $.13 per share, driven by a fourth-quarter 2005 consolidated net profit of $2.4 million, a 37 percent increase from the third quarter of 2005.

Strong revenue growth and significant operating margin improvement in the Company's entertainment software business drove the best-ever financial performance.

SIL CHART

A nice base is forming so put it on the radar. This stock breaks out over $25 per share.  Posted by Picasa

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Herman Miller (MLHR) beat earnings by a penny, announcing $0.33 EPS. MLHR's PowerRating is 6.

Jabil Circuit (JBL) beat earnings by two cents, announcing $0.37 EPS. JBL's PowerRating is 5.

KB Home (KBH) beat earnings, announcing $2.02 EPS versus expected $1.96 EPS. KBH's PowerRating is 5.

7 Options You Need to Know for Today

BJ Services (BJS) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 31.77 and the Apr 32 1/2 puts (BJS PZ) closed at 1.60 - 1.70. BJS's PowerRating is 6.

Stone Energy (SGY) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 41.95 and the Apr 45 puts (SGY PI) closed at 3.40 - 3.60. SGY's PowerRating is 4.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded include:
MRO, COP, CDE, LVLT, TEF, WOR, ABR, YHOO, RESP, and RNOW

Stocks downgraded include:
ADBE, KFT, FRX, CRME, and EMC

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Morning News

  • Futures pointing to a lower open today.
  • February existing home sales will be released today.
  • Weekly jobless claims also due for release today.
  • Natural Gas inventories to be released at 10:30 this morning.
  • Dell Inc. to buy Alienware Corp. a computer maker involved in high end game related computing gear.
  • Conoco Phillips and Marathon Oil upgraded this morning at Prudential Equity Group.
  • Apple Computer Inc. saying proposed French law would encourage piracy. If the bill becomes law there are many who believe Apple will shut down it's iTune service in France.
  • Jabil Circuits Inc. reports a 50% rise in second quarter profit, and raised third quarter estimates.
  • Crude Oil just above $62.00 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline is currently $1.74 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas is $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold is $549.00 per ounce.
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Earnings

A few of the companies reporting today.

3Com Corp. (COMS)
Apollo Group (APOL)
Bema Gold Corp. (BGO)
Biovail Corp. (BVF)
ConAgra Foods (CAG)
Eldorado Gold Corp. (EGO)
Family Dollar (FDO)
Finish Line (FINL)
General Mills Inc. (GIS)
GigaMedia Limited (GIGM)
Movie Gallery Inc. (MOVI)
Palm Inc. (PALM)
Synnex Corp. (SNX)
The Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA)

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006

COL

Rockwell Collins is golden stock picks free swing setup for Thursday.

COL

Rockwell Collins is golden stock picks free swing setup for Thursday.

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. if the stock is closing strong it could be a momentum play.

IPSU

Imerial Sugar Company is acting very well today so put it on the radar as it could be momentum if the stock is closing strong. The Warrants are IPSUW.

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. is acting very well today and breaks out over $10 per share so keep it on the radar.

BOOM

Dynamic Materials, Inc. is acting very well today so put it on the radar.

Copper Stocks

Copper Stocks that have a decent tone in early trading:

CUP, PD and PCU

Top Performers

CHAP / WRSP / NABI / BMY / TMG / SNY / RDY / LEA / VC / AXCL

Railroad Stocks

The railroad stocks have a decent tone in early trading:

BNI, NSC, UNP, and WAB

X

United States Steel Corp New has a decent tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

SVA

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. has a decent tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

GNBT

Generex Biotech Corp. is once again trading up in pre-market so put it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

CMED, AAPL, NABI, MS, BMY, CTIC, BP, SVI, SNY, SRA, SYMC, RDY, CBMX, HSVLY, ANGO, BOOM, CPHD, ALOG, CHAP, and SSRI

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7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Morgan Stanley (MS) reported $1.79, including items vs. a $1.20 consensus. Revenue was $8.43 billion, also beating estimates MS's PowerRating is 5.

Nike (NKE) beat earnings, announcing $1.24 EPS versus expected $1.10 EPS. NKE's Power Rating is 5.

FedEx (FDX) is due to report shortly. FDX's Power Rating is 6.

ARNA CHART

This stock is getting oversold and we will see if it can get some support at the 50 dma. Keep it on the radar this week.  Posted by Picasa

Why Tuesday's action is important

On Tuesday, the Nasdaq dipped in early trading but found its low by mid-morning and began to rally nicely. However, it found its high in early afternoon trading and then sold off hard. This action has it closing poorly.

7 Options You Need to Know for Today

Polaris (PII) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 51.34 and the Apr 55 puts (PII PK) closed at 3.80 - 4.10. PII's PowerRating is 4.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 90.98 and the Apr 90 puts (KMI PR) closed at 1.40 - 1.55. KMI's PowerRating is 6.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
BMY, JNY, ANSR, PRZ, CWST, IEX, ALA, and EMAG

Stocks downgraded include:
DRRX, TWTC, O, MGG, CMVT, INSP, OPWV, EPE, ETE, DSCO, and JNPR

Budd Foxx

Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a weaker open this morning.
  • Weekly oil inventories to be released at 10:30 this morning.
  • Mortgage Applications down again for the week ending March 17th.
  • Microsoft Corp. saying next version of Windows Operating System will not be available until January of 2007. This expected to hurt companies like Hewlett Packard, Dell, and Gateway but could benefit Apple Computer due to the fact that Apple does not use the Windows operating system.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi Aventis reach settlement with Apolex Corp.
  • The FDA to take more time to review Tysabri. Elan Corp. and Biogen were hoping to have the drug back on the market in early summer. The FDA saying they could take up to 90 more days to review.
  • President Bush speaking yesterday American forces to stay in Iraq for years, and the next president will decide when they come home.
  • Crude Oil is $62.09 per barrel.
  • Wholesale gas remains high at $1.80 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas is $6.88 per unit.
  • Gold just below $550.00 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Earnings

Just a few of the companies reporting today.

AAR Corp. (AIR)
Actuant Corp. (ATU)
Adobe Systems (ADBE)
Clarcor Inc. (CLC)
Darden Restaurants (DRI)
FedEx (FDX)
Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL)
KB Home (KBH)
Morgan Stanley (MS)
Worthington Industries (WOR)

Budd Foxx

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

OSK

Oshkosh Truck Corp. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Wednesday.

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. this stock breaks out around $10 per share. The Silver ETF was passed today so put the silver stocks like PAAS and SSRI on the radar as well.

BRCM

Broadcom Corp. is heating up so put it on the radar this afternoon.

ENER

Energy Conservation Devices, Inc. is acting well today so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

HWAY / SHFL / MSPD / NYNY / SCHN / NTMD / GME / JNY / SFE / TYL / BOT / HPY / CMC / LCC / GM / PVH / MGM

BOT

CBOT Holdings, Inc. has an excellent tone to it today so put it on the radar.

PALM

Palm, Inc. is acting well in early trading and has a good looking chart so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup. This stock breaks out around $22 per share.

TMTA

Transmeta Corp. has a good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

GNBT

Generex Biotech Corp. continues to act well so put it on the radar.

NVDA

Nvida Corp. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Copper Stocks to Watch

PD, PCU and CUP

FMCN CHART

A nice base has formed on this stock so look for a breakout in the near future.  Posted by Picasa

ICE CHART

This stock breaks out at $72.25 so put it on the radar as it is trading up in pre-market this morning. Posted by Picasa

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

CPST, GNBT, RMBS, BOOM, PAYX, DRIV, SHFL, HWAY, PEIX, MSPD, HEB, REDF, TMTA, NYNY, NTMD, VOD, NVDA, FDS, CBMX, BFT, ERTS, BRG, CD, ERS, QGLY, ICE and PD

Budd Foxx

GIGM

GigaMedia, Ltd is the trader hr free weekly swing setup for today.

7 Options You Need to Know for Today

National Semiconductor (NSM) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 24.20 and the Apr 30 puts (NSM PF) closed at 2.80 - 2.90. NSM's PowerRating is 6.

Gannett (GCI) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 58.81 and the Apr 60 puts (GCI PL) closed at 1.85 - 1.95. GCI's PowerRating is 5.

7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Oracle (ORCL) beat by a penny; revenue, though up 14%, was slightly below estimates, at $3.47 billion vs. a $3.53 billion estimate. ORCL's PowerRating is 4.

Federated (FDS) is expected to report before the open Tuesday. FDS's PowerRating is 5.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
BRL, SHFL, RKT, HWAY, MUR, NVDA, CAM, HPY, and MGM

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
AKH, IFSIA, KZL, and FDG

Budd Foxx

Morning News

  • Futures are down this morning pointing to a lower open.
  • Producer Price Index data to be released today.
  • Federal Resreve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke after the market close yesterday. Nothing really unknown came out of his statements. The FOMC will be meeting on March 27th and 28th.
  • Oracle earns 42% more than a year ago, but only saw a rise of 4% from new database licenses.
  • Reports are out that Level3 Communications may get a bid to be bought by BEA Systems for around $10 billion.
  • Target now expects March sales to come in up 1.5% to 2.5% previous forcast called for a rise of 1% to 3%
  • Electronic Arts upgraded this morning at Merrill Lynch.
  • Volvo to buy 13% stake in Nissan Diesel for $196 million.
  • Crude Oil pulling back to just above $60.00 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline is $1.81 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas is $6.75 per unit.
  • Gold pulling back a bit this morning current price is $553.00 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Earnings

A few of the companies reporting today.

Angio Dynamics (ANGO)
Biomet Inc. (BMET)
Commercial Metals Company (CMC)
Dollar General Corp. (DG)
Electric City Corp. (ELC)
FactSet Research Systems (FDS)
FSI International (FSII)
Gamestop Corp. (GME)
Langer (GAIT)
New Dragon Asia Corp. (NWD)
Nike Inc. (NKE)
Perry Ellis International (PERY)
Progress Software Corp. (PRGS)
The Marcus Corp. (MCS)

Budd Foxx

Monday, March 20, 2006

GGG

Graco, Inc. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Tuesday.

BWNG

Broadwing Corp. is acting very well today as the stock has broken out and made a new 52 week high so put it on the radar.

NOIZ

Micronetics, Inc. made a new 52 week high today so put it on the trading radar.

GLW

Corning, Inc. is acting very well today and this stock breaks out around $28.30

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has a decent tone to it today so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

SBSE / EONC / UNIB / GNBT / ABAX / CKSM / HILL / SCLN / MIK / PUK / SWC / MDR / VIP / LAZ / OMX / SGP / TMTA

TIE

Titanium Metals Corp. continues to act well so put it on the radar. This stock breaks out around $44.50

ICE

Intercontinent Alexchange, Inc. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar. This stock breaks out at $72.25

CKCM

Click Commerce, Inc. has a good tone to it today so put it on the radar.

NSC

Norfolk Southern Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

PCU

Southern Copper Corp. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

PD

Phleps Dodge Corp. continues to have a good tone to it so put it on the radar.

SCLN

Sciclone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

GNBT

Generex Biotech Corp. has a very good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

HOLX

Hologic, Inc. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

GOOG, AAPL, RMBS, ORCT, RHAT, SCLN, GNBT, NVAX, ERICY, SIRI, CEPH, MRVL, HEB, AMCR, CELG, CROX, NOK, MIK, BCON, LIFE, and EONC

Budd Foxx

Stocks to Watch

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Oracle Corp., Williams-Sonoma Inc. and General Motors Corp.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
SGP, OMX, FPL, ADRX, and HILL

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
MHP, MLS, MNST, VPHM, ALV, and WMK

Budd Foxx

7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Williams Sonoma (WSM) reports before the open on Monday; look for $1.09. WSM's PowerRating is 5.

Oracle (ORCL) reports after the close Monday; look for $0.18. ORCL's PowerRating is 4.

Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a higher open this morning.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to speak today after the market close.
  • Copper is up due to concerns in Indonesia. Newmont Mining has suspended exploration and protest are taking place at the Freeport Memoran facility.
  • Reports are out that Reckitt Benckiser Plc. could make a bid for Pfizer Inc. consumer products business for as much as $10.5 billion.
  • Wal Mart saying the company could hire up to 150,00 people, and open 20 stores in China this year.
  • Michaels Stores Inc. exploring the sale of itself. The company has 1,100 stores and could bring in nearly $5.5 billion.
  • Dell Inc. plans to expand in India. The company plans to double it's work force over the next three years in the country.
  • Crude Oil is $62.39 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline remains high at $1.83 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas slips to just below $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold currently $554.50 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Earnings

A few of the companies who will report today.

Acuspere Inc. (ACUS)
Books A Million Inc. (BAMM)
Carrizo Oil and Gas Inc. (CRZO)
Consolidated Water (CWCO)
Healthways (HWAY)
Oracle (ORCL)
Phillips Van Heusen (PVH)
Rockwood Specialties Group Inc. (ROC)
Shuffle Master Inc. (SHFL)
Sonic Corp. (SONC)
Steinway Musical Instruments (LVB)
Williams Sonoma (WSM)

Budd Foxx

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Thirdeyeopentrades-Swing Ideas

Here are some swing setups from Thirdeyeopentrades.


Thirdeyeopentrades

10 Interesting Charts

ERS, X, MT, FWLTZ, DMX

GIGM, ARNA, ZEUS, RNAI, AKN

NNN

Commercial Net Lease is golden stock picks free swing setup for Monday.

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Gauging Support And Resistance

Many say that charting is nothing more than predicting the direction of a price between significant support and resistance levels. We know that a support level is a price level which a stock has had difficulty falling below. This is where a lot of buyers tend to enter the stock. Similarly, we know that resistance is a price level above which a stock has difficulty climbing. This is where a lot of buyers take profits and shorts enter. Typically, a stock's price will range between these levels until it breaks out or breaks down. Hundreds of different methods can be used to locate these areas of support and resistance, but one of the most underrated methods is simply using price by volume (PBV) charts. In this article, we explain what PBV charts are and explore techniques that you can use to make effective trades using these charts.

Friday, March 17, 2006

13-Hour Trading Day?

Imagine a trading day in which market openings and closings are a formality and trading volume moves around the globe with the sun.

In this scenario a profit warning by a major multi-national corporation has sent its shares tumbling in Hong Kong. Fearing their shares will bottom out before Wall Street awakens, bankers in London begin to place orders at 8 a.m. British time.

PCU CHART

MACD is looking bullish on this stock so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup.  Posted by Picasa

ASEI

American Science & Engineering, Inc. just made a new 52 week high so put it on the radar this afternoon.

Railroad Stocks

The Railroad stocks have a decent tone to them today so put them on the radar:

RAIL, BNI, NSC, UNP and WAB

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. continues to act well so put it on the radar.

PD

Phelps Dodge Corp. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

EONC / ACTS / GNBT / ABTL / VLNC / RMBS / WLS / INT / TEK / NDN / BNE / SPF

GNBT

Generex Biotech Corp. is trading up in pre-market this morning so put it on the radar today.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

RMBS, GNBT, BRCD, AAPL, PWAV, BIDU, CHNR, CBRL, EMIS, JDSU, CNQR, CSCO, CTDC, HOLX, BOOM, CAMD, PALM, WFMI, BBC, BKHM, EONC, VOD, PRGX, ERICY, BP, NYX, WLS, BRCM, BRG, LTXX, SCLN, and PETC

Budd Foxx

7 stocks you need to know for Today

Movie Gallery (MOVI) announces earnings Friday morning; consensus is $0.39 EPS . MOVI's PowerRating is 3.

Petco (PETC) beat earnings, announcing $.46 EPS versus expected $.45 EPS . PETC's PowerRating is 4.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
CHR, MERQ, MPG, BCS, and MMLP

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
MLS, BKS, HEP, CNP, FS, SBIB, SYGR, SCST, RDEN, EDMC, TEM, and TRB

Budd Foxx

Morning News

  • "Happy St. Patrick's Day"
  • Futures are pointing to a flat to slightly higher open this morning.
  • Consumer confidence data to be released this morning.
  • Industrial production and capacity utilization also to be released today.
  • General Motors reporting it's 2005 loss will be $2 billion more than what the company reported earlier.
  • CBS Corp's decision to show men's NCAA basketball games on the web has a succesful first day.
  • Reports are out that St Paul Travelers Cos. in talks to merger with Zurich Financial Services.
  • The U.S Senate approves budget plan that will allow the federal government to spend $2.9 trillion in fiscal 2007.
  • Investors led by Carl Ichan win 1 seat on the board of KT & G Corp. The group was looking to gain two seats on the board.
  • Vodafone has agreed to sell Japanese unit to Softbank for $15.6 billion.
  • Crude Oil is $63.37 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline remains high at $1.85 per gallon.
  • Natural gas is $7.21 per unit.
  • Gold hanging right around $555.00 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Thursday, March 16, 2006

GLT

Ph Glatfelter Co. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Friday.

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is acting very well today and could be momentum if the stock is closing strong.

NTRI

Nutrisystem, Inc. has a good tone to it today after filling the gap down at $39.20 range so put it on the radar.

ICE

Intercontinent Alexchange, Inc. looks like it is forming a high level bull flag. This stock breaks out around $72.25 so put it on the radar.

GNBT

This stock breaks out at $2.63 so put it on the radar as it is getting close.  Posted by Picasa

TNL

Technitrol, Inc. has a good tone to it today so put it on the radar.

BA

Boeing Company has a good tone to it today so put it on the radar.

SHLD

Sears Holdings Corp. continues to act well so put it on the radar.

TIE

Titanium Metals, Corp. continues to act well so put it on the trading radar.

BOOM

Dynamic Materials, Inc. is starting to heat up so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

BMRN / NGEN / MOVI / ADAT / PLB / IO / APN / BKS / BID / LSI / SCLN

HANS

Hansen Natural Corp. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

HOLX

Hologic, Inc. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

GLW CHART

MACD looks bullish and volume has been increasing.  Posted by Picasa

WAB CHART

MACD is looking bullish on this stock so put it on the radar.  Posted by Picasa

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

BMRN, NVAX, QCOM, BRCM, MOVI, SLXA, CYBX, AVNX, ORCT, NICE, GYMB, MATK, FNSR, BSC, NGEN, AMCC, LSI, RIMM, NYX, HMY, EGO, BID, ORCC, VVTV, NICE, EGHT, and APCC

Budd Foxx

Bear Stearns first quarter profit rises

Bear Stearns Cos. (NYSE:BSC - News) said on Thursday its quarterly profit rose 36 percent, boosted by strong equities trading and investment banking results.

7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Bear Stearns (BSC) reports before the open Thursday; look for $2.95. BSC's PowerRating is 5.

Hot Topic (HOTT) beat by a penny. HOTT's PowerRating is 4.

Gymboree (GYMB) beat by $0.02, ex-items. GYMB's PowerRating is 3.

CELG CHART

This stock broke out of a bull flag yesterday so put it on the radar.  Posted by Picasa

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
LSI, ATRS, MEH, CCE, PARS, PPS, PTV, BMS, VVTV, and MMLP

Stocks downgraded include:
GSK, CEPH, F, CIEN, KDE, CRWN, ATI, and BG

Budd Foxx

Morning News

  • Futures are leaning to a slightly lower open this morning.
  • Consumer Price Index to be released today.
  • Philly Fed Survey also due to be released today.
  • Housing Starts will also be released today.
  • Ford Motor Company downgraded at J.P. Morgan this morning.
  • New York state files $250 million lawsuit against H & R Block Inc. claiming the company pushed over 500,000 customers into a money losing retirement plan.
  • President Bush's approval rating reaching new lows down to 37% according to one poll.
  • CBS to provide free live web streaming of men's college basketball tournament starting today. It is believed the company will make more in advertising than if they were to offer the games on a pay- per- view basis.
  • Crude Oil down just a bit to $61.90 per barre.
  • Wholesale Gasoline remains high at $1.79 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas still holding just above $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold is currently $554.00 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Earnings

A few of the companies reporting today.

Aleris International (ARS)
American International Group (AIG)
Barnes & Noble (BKS)
Basic Energy Services Inc. (BAS)
Bear Stearns (BSC)
Borders Group Inc. (BGP)
Cintas Corp. (CTAS)
Cost Plus (CPWM)
CRA International (CRAI)
Hollis Eden Pharmaceuticals (HEPH)
Leap Wireless International (LEAP)
Petco Animal Supplies (PETC)
Pride International Inc. (PDE)
Shoe Carnival (SCVL)
Stein Mart Inc. (SMRT)
W & T Offshore Inc. (WTI)

Budd Foxx

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Chinese Stocks

CHNR, CTDC, CMED, and NTES acted very well today so put them on the radar for Thursday.

TNL CHART

MACD is bullish on this stock so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup.  Posted by Picasa

ALV

Autoliv, Inc. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Thursday.

TIE

Titanium Metals Corp. continues to have a good tone so put it on the radar.

SNDK

Sandisk Corp. has a good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

SHLD

Sears Holdings Corp. is just rippin this morning so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

MOVI / OPTV / ACLI / AHLD / UNP / SWW

RAIL

Freightcar America, Inc. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

NSC

Norfolk Southern Corp. has a very good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

BNI

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. is acting very in early trading so put it on the radar.

DuPont raises first-quarter view

Chemicals company DuPont (DD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday raised its forecasts for the first quarter and the full year, as broad operating strength offset weak conditions in Europe and unfavorable currency issues.

The company said it expects first-quarter earnings per share to be 80 cents, before items, up from a previous forecast of 70 cents. Analysts expected 71 cents per share for the quarter.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

ASEI, DD, UNP, SHLD, ESLR, BOBJ, AAPL, OPTV, AVAN, BNI, NTAP, LEH, RTP, GS, DISH, BOOM, ACLI, DOC, SNDK, NFLD, OXPS, BRCM, WJCI, AVNX, BP, SONS, CSX, SVI, GFI, GNBT, PMCS, ASML, NSTK, SIFY, and PENN

Budd Foxx

7 Options You Need to Know for Today

Harley Davidson (HDI) saw a good deal of put buying. The stock closed at 50.01 and the Apr 50 puts (HDI PJ) closed at 2.05 - 2.20. HDI 's PowerRating is 4.

Avid Technology (AVID) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 44.03 and the Apr 45 puts (AQI PI) closed at 2.35 - 2.50. AVID's PowerRating is 6.

Sears reports higher quarterly profit

Sears Holdings Corp. (NasdaqNM:SHLD - News) on Wednesday posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, as it slashed costs and eliminated profit-crunching markdowns at its Sears stores, and its shares jumped 5.7 percent in premarket trade.

Union Pacific Boosts 1Q Earnings Outlook

Union Pacific Corp., the nation's largest railroad operator, said Tuesday its first-quarter earnings will be better than predicted because of strong demand for commodity products and robust profit margins. Keep your eye on the railroad stocks today:

UNP, BNI, RAIL and NSC

7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

Lehman Bros. (LEH) reports before the open Wednesday; look for $3.17. LEH's PowerRating is 6.

Lexar Media (LEXR) missed by $0.05. Revenues rose 28% year over year and were inline with expectations. LEXR's PowerRating is 4.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
ECLP, PMCS, MATR, CPV, MDTL, and ATRS

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
LLTC, PXD, AAUK, CMVT, SNDA, RNVS, and PALM

Budd Foxx

Morning News

  • Futures are flat this morning looks like we could see a slightly lower open.
  • Weekly Oil Inventories to be released at 10:30 this morning.
  • February Import Price Index expected to show a decline of .4%
  • U.S Dept of Justice backing off a bit in the Google Inc. case. Previously they had wanted 2 months worth of information from Google. It appears now they are looking for 5,000 random search request and up to 50,000 web addresses. Judge in the case is expected to side with these new conditions.
  • Reports are out that General Motors has recieved a bid for it's GMAC unit.
  • Sony to delay the release of it's Play Station 3 until November.
  • Looks like Sears Holdings earnings have come in better than expectations.
  • Sweden now reporting it's first case of the Bird Flu.
  • Crude Oil down just a bit this morning to $62.66 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline moved up yesterday and is currently $1.84 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas remains just above $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold currently $552.50 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Earnings

A few of the companies reporting today.

4 Kids Entertainment (KDE)
Charming Shoppes (CHRS)
CharterMac (CHC)
Comverse Technology (CMVT)
DryShips Inc. (DRYS)
Echostar Communications Corp. (DISH)
Goodrich Petroleum (GDP)
Hot Topic (HOTT)
Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (IVAN)
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH)
Ross Stores Inc. (ROST)
True Religion Apparel Inc. (TRLG)

Budd Foxx

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Concentrate on these 4 sectors

The stock market continues to put on a dazzling display of confusion as we saw nothing worth talking about over the past couple of weeks only to be followed by a strong accumulation day on Tuesday.

Volume swelled to over 2 billion shares on the NYSE while the NASDAQ volume increased but remained below-average. In recent weeks, leading stocks such as Tradestation (TRAD) have been failing to hold key areas of support. Selling pressure has been intense while the major indexes have remained just beneath multi-years highs. The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new multi-year highs after the strong buying on Tuesday, but leadership still remains in question.

ASEI CHART

This stock appears to have broken out of a bull flag so put it on the radar on Wednesday and look for continued mojo. Posted by Picasa

CTL

Centurytel, Inc. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Wednesday.

CMG

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. could be momentum if the stock is closing strong.

GS

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. could be a momentum play if the stock is closing strong.

GLW

Corning, Inc. is acting well today so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup.

ANGO

Angiodynamics, Inc. seems to have found some support at the 200 dma so put it on the radar for a possible reversal setup.

DXPE

DXP Enterprises, Inc. is acting very well today so put it on the radar.

BOOM

Dynamic Materials Corp. seems to be heating up a bit here so put this stock on your trading radar.

Budd Foxx

Railroad Stocks to Watch

BNI, RAIL, NSC and UNP

NVDA

Nvdia Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the radar.

Top Performers

SMTX / AVNX / UARM / HYTM / STAR / MRX / BRS / HRS / SSL / EDR / GS / DHI /PETC

CREE

Cree, Inc. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar as the stock has just made a new 52 week high.

GROW

US Global Investors, Inc. has a decent tone as the MACD is turning bullish so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup.

UARM

Under Armour, Inc. is acting very well in early trading so put it on the radar.

PD

Phelps Dodge Corp. was upgraded this morning to outperform by Goldman Sachs and this could have an impact on other copper stocks like CUP.

Top Sectors

Splits Calendar - March 2006

Here is the splits calender for March:


Splits Calendar - March 2006

7 Options You Need To Know For Tuesday

Here are 7 options for option traders for Tuesday:

NovaStar Finincial (NFI) saw a good deal of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 29.80 and the Apr 30 puts (NFI PF) closed at 1.60 - 1.75. NFI 's PowerRating is 4.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

PD, AVNX, SWIR, ANGO, VTIV, TOPT, NVAX, FNSR, UARM, VLRX, BUD, GS, EDR, CMG, IOTN, MRX, SMTX, RES, ERICY, PTEN, and OSIP

Budd Foxx

Goldman Sachs 1st-quarter earnings surge

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.(NYSE:GS - News) on Tuesday said quarterly profit surged on record revenue from robust merger and underwriting activity, merchant banking gains and stronger-than-expected trading results.

Stocks to Watch

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Lexar Media Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and Sonus Networks Inc.


Stocks to Watch

Japan's gain could be your loss

After 15 years, Japan's economy is growing again, which means the Bank of Japan won't be flooding global markets with free money. Say hello to higher interest rates.

It's officially over. After 15 years -- yes, 15 years -- of no growth, Japan's economy is poised to grow by as much as 5% in 2006. After eight years of slowly but steadily falling prices, Japan can now smell a welcome whiff of inflation. And after years and years of 0% short-term interest rates, the Bank of Japan is widely expected to finish the year raising those same rates to 0.5%.

7 Stocks You Need To Know For Today

McDonald's (MCD) and Wendy's (WEN) may be in focus after a case of Mad Cow was discovered in Alabama. MCD's PowerRating is 6 and WEN is PowerRated 4.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
VIP, EGLE, BGFV, BUD, SWIR, CHS, ECA, CSX, CD, and PD

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
AZR, TNS, MPWRE, LEXR, ABM, and STTX

Budd Foxx

Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a lower open this morning.
  • February Retail Sales expected to show a dip of .8%
  • Comcast Corp. in talks to buy remaining 40% stake of Entertainment Television Inc. from the Walt Disney Co.
  • FDA Panel rejects Eli Lilly Companies cancer drug Gemzar for the treatment in advanced ovarian cancer.
  • International Energy Agency lowers it's world demand for oil by 16% due to high oil product prices.
  • Procter & Gamble expects sales growth to come in at 5% to 6% which is at the low end of previous forcast.
  • Google Inc. and Volkswagon reportedly developing a navigation system.
  • Anheuser Busch Inc. to be the U.S. importer of Asia Pacific Breweries brand Tiger Beer. The stock has been upgraded this morning at Bear Stearns.
  • U.S Agriculture Dept. has confirmed a case of Mad Cow Disease on a farm in Alabama.
  • Crude Oil is $61.62 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline is $1.76 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas has moved up just a bit to just over $7.00 per unit.
  • Gold down this morning to $544.00 per ounce.
Budd Foxx

Earnings

A few of the companies reporting today.

Air Methods (AIRM)
American States Water (AWR)
Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN)
Cornell Companies Inc. (CRN)
DepoMed (DEPO)
Goldman Sachs (GS)
Levitt Corp. (LEV)
PetroHawk Energy Corp. (HAWK)
Pride International (PDE)
Ventiv Health Inc. (VTIV)
Wireless Facilities (WFII)

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Monday, March 13, 2006

MHP

McGraw Hill Cos, Inc. is golden stock picks free swing setup for Tuesday.

KWK

Quicksilver Resources, Inc. is coming off a bottom and could be a reversal setup.

CCJ

Cameco Corp. is acting well today and has an improving chart so put it on the radar.

BNI CHART

BNI has an improving chart and the MACD is starting to turn bullish. This is a possible swing . Posted by Picasa

ICE

Intercontinent Alexchange, Inc. is on a tear today so put it on the radar.

ILMN

Illumnia, Inc. breaks out at $26.52 so put it on the radar as a possible swing setup.

ILMN CHART

BA

Boeing Company has broken out today and made a new 52 week high and is in blue skies territory.

BA CHART

FNSR

Finsar Corp. is ripping in early trading so put it on the radar.

TIE

Titanium Metals Corp. continues to have a decent tone to it so put it on the radar.

NSC

Norfolk Southern Corp. continues to act well so put it on the trading radar.

RACK

Rackable Systems, Inc. has a very good tone in early trading so put it on the radar.

OPSW CHART

MACD is starting to look bullish on this chart so put this stock on the radar for a possible swing setup.  Posted by Picasa

Top Performers

TOPT / ADRX / FNSSR / OPSW / NFB / KMX / ITG / VSH / VOD

BRCM

Broadcom Corp. is acting well in early trading so put it on the trading radar.

GLW

Corning, Inc. is trading up in pre-market this morning so put it on the radar for a possible swing setup.

AAPL

Apple Computer, Inc. is ripping in pre-market so put it on the trading radar today. We mentioned on Friday that Apple has a possible double bottom on the chart. The put volume is high on this stock and the market makers or specialist may want to wash out some of those puts since this is options expiration week.

Fickle Trader Watchlist for 3/13

Here is The Fickle Trader's Watchlist from his software program.


Watchlist for 3/13

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

TIE, AAPL, FNSR, GOOG, MDCO, ENER, BRCM, TOPT, MATK, QCOM, ADRX, AZN, NYX, AVNX, EMRG, KRI, GSS, PPHM, BRG, GFI, SNY, BCSI, CTXS, AMTD, ABXA, SCHN, NPSP, ADTN, and SOHU

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Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks upgraded this morning include:
ADTN, AEA, KIRK, RTSX, MDC, ENR, and DUK

Stocks downgraded this morning include:
MAS, BXG, NPSP, and NCX

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Morning News

  • Futures are pointing to a higher open this morning.
  • The Lundberg Survey shows on average gas prices are up 11 cents over the past two weeks.
  • South Korea's second largest automaker KIA to build $1.2 billion auto factory in West Point Georgia.
  • Capital One to buy North Folk Bancorp. for $14.6 billion.
  • Astrazeneca's drug Crestor has passed a scientific trial. The drug shows it can reverse plaque build up in patients arteries.
  • Knight Ridder announcing McClatchy has won the auction for the company with a bid of $6.5 billion or just over $67.00 per share.
  • U.S. Agriculture Dept. looking into a possible new case of mad cow.
  • Crude Oil is $59.63 per barrel.
  • Wholesale Gasoline is $1.67 per gallon.
  • Natural Gas currently $6.79 per unit.
  • Gold up a bit this morning to $545.70 per ounce.
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Earnings

Just a few of the companies reporting today.

Alpharma (ALO)
Artesian Resources (ARTNA)
Canbridge Display Tech. (OLED)
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG)
Dendreon (DNDN)
eCollege (ECLG)
Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)
Lone Star Steakhouse (STAR)
Ngas Resources Inc. (NGAS)
Sonus Networks (SONS)
Zila (ZILA)
Watchguard Technologies (WGRD)

Budd Foxx

Saturday, March 11, 2006

CZN

Citizens Commu is golden stock picks free swing setup for Monday.

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