Monday, April 30, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Principal Financial Group (PFG | charts | news | PowerRating) missed earnings on Monday after the close; analysts were looking for $0.93 EPS, but PFG only announced $0.87 EPS.

Standard Microsystems (SMSC | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Monday, announcing $0.44 EPS over an expected $0.37 EPS.

Archer-Daniels (ADM | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Tuesday before the bell; look for $0.61 EPS.

Celanese (CE | charts | news | PowerRating) announces quarterly earnings Tuesday before the market opens, with analysts watching for $0.73 EPS.

When Liz Claiborne (LIZ | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings Tuesday morning, watch for $0.60 EPS.

NYMEX (NMX | charts | news | PowerRating) should report $0.57 EPS before the bell on Tuesday morning.

Watch for Qwest (Q | charts | news | PowerRating) to announce $0.09 EPS on Tuesday morning.


Wall Strip Video

GROW

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar. MACD is turning up and this is stock is currently oversold on Full Sto.

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HERO

Hercules Offshore, Inc. has a good tone in early trading so keep it on your watchlist.

JSDA

Jones Soda Company is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

CROX

Crocs, Inc. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

ISE / RSH / WWY / TSN

IOTN /AVNR / BEAV

MA

Mastercard has a decent tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

AVNR

Avanir Pharmaceuticals is trading up in pre-market so keep it on the radar today.

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

ISE +37.8%, IOTN +21.6%, ISPH +18.5%, NGA +16.0%, IDIX +14.1%, CRNT +13.3%, ISV +13.0%, SGMO +11.8%, THE +7.5%, HERO +7.1%, AVNR +6.9%, RSH +5.7%, BEAV +5.1%, CELL +4.7%...

Gapping Down:

NTES -3.7%, CHTR -3.1%.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

IOTN, HERO, SGMO, CIEN, DRYS, CRWT, BEAV, ISPH, AAPL, PENN, ISV, BIDU, AVNR, SYNL, NPTH, NGA, and SNTO

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Watch for Breakout

ACI Over $38

CLS
Over $7

IDEV Over $7.50

HMSY Over $23

RMIX Over $8.50

MSO Over $19.50

RBC Over $47.25 to break the trendline

TK Over $60

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

CIEN, TEF, HTCH, BMY, BPO, CAL, MTB, CPT, INSU, ADO, AHT, AYE, and RFMD

Downgraded this morning include:

CF, TRA, POT, FLIR, CW, SALM, OCR, MDCO, EEQ, EEP, ACGL, AMZN, WFR, MOH, AGP, WCG, EDE, NST, and PSD

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Morning News

Futures are pointing to a pretty flat open this morning.

March consumer spending and personal income will be released at 8:30 this morning.

March construction spending will be out at 10:00 this morning.

Chicago PMI figures will also be released today.

European markets are trading to the upside so far today.

Turkish stock market opens down 8%

Yahoo Inc. to buy remaining stake it doesn't own of Right Media.

Delta Air Lines to exit bankruptcy protection 1 year earlier than expected.

Worst month so far this year in Iraq with over 100 U.S. soldiers killed.

Crude oil is just above $66.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is up to $2.37 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.82 per unit.

Gold is currently $681.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Saturday, April 28, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Alberto-Culver (ACV | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday before the bell; watch for $0.20 EPS.

FPL Group (FPL | charts | news | PowerRating) announces quarterly results Monday morning, with analysts looking for $0.60 EPS.

Hilton Hotels (HLT | charts | news | PowerRating) also reports earnings early Monday; HLT should report $0.18 EPS.

When Humana (HUM | charts | news | PowerRating) reports on Monday before the market opens, watch for $0.40 EPS.

Kellogg (K | charts | news | PowerRating) should announce $0.68 EPS early Monday morning.

Analysts are looking for Pitney Bowes (PBI | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.67 EPS in quarterly earnings on Monday.

On Monday morning, watch for Verizon (VZ | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.54 EPS before the bell.


Friday, April 27, 2007

RIG

Transocean, Inc. is acting very well this afternoon so keep it on the radar.

MA

Mastercard is acting well today so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

CMI / MFE / WMI / ITT / VSEA

BIDU / NTGR / NETL /ONNN / SWIR

BIDU

Baidu.com easily beats the street reporting quarterly earnings that doubled so keep it on the radar today.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

BIDU, MSFT, SIRI, XMSR, SIMO, VSEA, SWIR, DSCO, CMI, SYNA, VOLV, NTGR, NETL, INTL, FLIR, WMI, and FLEX

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

CYBX Over $22.80

DSCM Over $3.15

IBAS Over $11.10

JRN
Over $13.50

SIAL Over $42.60

TOMO Over $15.25

STSI Over $1.35

WHT Over $2.80

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

DSCO, CMCSA, BIDU, OHI, ALSK, FPO, DV, MBI, NTGR, SIRI, XMSR, PPCO, CSC, ABB, KLAC, INTL, CTV, IQW, MSFT, FMD, and SMBI

Downgraded this morning include:

CATY, CVNS, AMZN, NT, BRCM, JNS, LPNT, JBLU, CAL, AMR, LCC, ALK, UAUA, SRCL, AVID, VDSI, BECN, APL, and ALAB

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Morning News

Futures are pointing to a flat to slightly higher open at this point this morning.

First quarter gross domestic product will be released at 8:30 this morning.

University of Michigan final consumer confidence poll will also be released this morning.

European markets are trading lower so far today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day lower.

Baidu.com easily beats the street reporting quarterly earnings that doubled.

Microsoft Corp. reports a 65% profit rise which was better than expectations on strong Vista sales.

Boeing has recieved 84 orders this week for aircraft.


Bank of Japan leaves interest rates unchanged.

Edward Whitacre AT&T CEO will recieve a pension worth $158.5 million when he retires.

Democratic hopefuls squared off last night in the first debate of the 2008 campaign.

Crude oil is $65.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline remains high at $2.29 per gallon.

Natural gas is currently $7.60 per unit.

Gold falling to $675.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Thursday, April 26, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday, announcing $0.71 EPS over estimates of $0.69 EPS.

Microsoft (MSFT | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, with $0.49 EPS over an expected $0.46 EPS.

Alltel (AT | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings on Friday before the open, with analysts looking for $0.66 EPS.

Burger King (BKC | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings Friday afternoon; watch for $0.22 EPS.

When Chevron (CVX | charts | news | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings early Friday, analysts will be looking for $1.68 EPS.

Goodyear Tire (GT | charts | news | PowerRating) should announce -$0.01 EPS before the bell on Friday.

Analysts will be watching for Waste Management (WMI | charts | news | PowerRating) to announce $0.36 EPS before the market opens tomorrow.

AMZN

Amazon.com continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

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Top Performers

BUCY /OI /HAR / WEN / ARM

AET /ALGN / CVNS /CBRX / FFIV

NTRI

Nutrisystem, Inc. reported good earnings and the stock is trading up on the news so keep it on the radar.

AAPL profit soars on Mac, iPod sales

Apple Inc. said Wednesday that earnings soared 88% in its second fiscal quarter thanks to booming sales of iPods as well Mac computers. Shares also soared in pre-market trades.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

AAPL, NTRI, ALGN, CEPH, CAKE, FFIV, CBRX, MXIM, ZVUE, QCOM, CVNS, CHKP, CTRP, VDSI, DBTK, and BIDU

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

ACN Over $39.50

ALJ Over $40

ENTG Over $12

BTJ Over $40

NICE Over $38

LFL Over $76

JAKK Over $26

FSLR Over $65

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

WPTE, PX, RAI, CNS, DOV, PRAI, AG, APU, MCRL, and CHH

Downgraded this morning include:

TIBX, NRIM, GGG, UNM, TVL, HLND, ERIC, HPGP, VARI, and GSIC

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Morning News

Futures are mixed this morning. Dow futures are pointing to a flat open while Nasdaq futures are pointing to a stronger open.

Weekly jobless claims to be released at 8:30 this morning.

Energy Dept. will release natural gas inventories at 10:30 this morning.

European markets are trading higher so far today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day higher.

Apple Computer reports a 88% profit rise on strong Mac sales as well as iPod sales. The stock was trading at a 52 week high in after hours trading last night.

NutriSystem Inc. reports strong quarterly results and lifts outlook for 2007.

Delta Air Lines has gotten ok from federal bankruptcy judge to exit bankruptcy protection which it filed for back in 2005.

Wendy's International reportedly exploring possible sale of the company.

Crude oil up yesterday current price is $65.42 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is up to $2.27 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.65 per unit.

Gold is $687.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Skechers USA (NYSE:SKX - News) missed earnings after the close on Wednesday; analysts were looking for $0.53 EPS, but SKX only announced $0.52 EPS. SKX's PowerRating is 6.


CYTYC Corporation (NasdaqGS:CYTC - News) beat earnings on Wednesday, with $0.32 EPS over an expected $0.31 EPS. CYTC's PowerRating is 5.

Aetna (NYSE:AET - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning before the bell; watch for $0.77 EPS. AET's PowerRating is 6.

Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH - News) announces results on Thursday before the market opens, with analysts looking for -$0.17 EPS. BZH's PowerRating is 3.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM - News) should announce $1.52 EPS before the action beings on Thursday. XOM's PowerRating is 5.

When Ford (NYSE:F - News) announces earnings early Wednesday, analysts will be watching for -$0.60 EPS. F's PowerRating is 4.

Watch for Monster Worldwide (NasdaqGS:MNST - News) to report $0.33 EPS on Thursday morning. MNST's PowerRating is 4.

PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Oil Inventories

Energy Dept. just released weekly inventory levels.

Crude oil saw a build of 2.1 million barrels.

Gasoline saw a decline of 2.8 million barrels.

Distillates were unchanged.

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Solar Stocks to Watch

JASO / FSLR / TSL / ASTI

Top Performers

BDSI / CHAP / RVBD / AMZN /TFSM

ATAC / EYE / KTO / GLW / OSG

Wall Strip Video

NTRI

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

AAPL

Apple Computer, Inc. is acting well in early trading so keep it on your watchlist.

WFR

Memc Electronic Materials, Inc. continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

ILMN

Illumnia, Inc. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

AMZN, EPCT, XNPT, BTJ, BDSI, GOOG, AAPL, RVBD, ORLY, CVTX, PNRA, SLAB, AATI, ILMN, CHRW, ZRAN, and JASO

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

AATI Over $7.15

GLDN Over $60.30

ONNN Over $10.50

LINTA Over $25.10

CREE Over $19.25

MET Over $66.25

PX Over $64.75

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

AMZN, LTD, ALU, LNET, WHR, AACC, MTCT, AATI, EZPW, WCN, LQDT, AAP, CP, VRNT, CVTX, ASD, and RVBD.

Downgraded this morning include:

HTCH, ABN, SINT, SANM, JBLU, IPS, CYMI, EAT, EXBD, FRX, THQI, HIH, ID, SXL, SMBI, CR, ISLE, and BNI

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Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open at this point this morning.

March durable goods orders will be released before the open this morning.

March new home sales will be released at 10:00 this morning.

Energy Dept. will release weekly oil inventories at 10:30 this morning.

Federal Reserve will release its Beige Book this afternoon.

Amazon.com profit doubled on 28% sales growth.

Apple Computer will release earnings after the bell today.

JP Morgan reportedly has threatened to leave New York City if the company doesn't get some financial help building a new skyscraper.

British Airways to delist from the NYSE.

US Airways reportedly plans to order 20-30 aircraft from Boeing.

Crude oil is $64.88 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline up to $2.22 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.66 per unit.

Gold currently $689.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Wall Strip Video

Top Performers

TXN / CMI / IBN/ PCAR /MSPD

FRPT / VION / ESRX

TTM

Tata Motors, Ltd. has a good tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

IBM

International Business Machines Corp. is in a bullish power trend this morning so keep it on the radar.

WFR

Memc Electronic Materials, Inc. is acting well in early trading so keep it on your watch list.

SNDK

Sandisk, Inc. has a good tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

PARS

Pharmos Corp. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

PARS +49.9%, VION +17.4%, FRPT +13.3%, MSPD +13.3%, TXN +9.6%, DNDN +6.4%, CEGE +5.3%, ESRX +5.2%, ALTR +5.2%, ALU +4.4%, IOTN +4.1%, FNSR +4.1%, USAP +4.0%, TASR +3.8%...

Gapping Down:

MDII -6.7%, AUO -6.1%, ELN -4.9%, JNPR -4.8%, AMD -3.1%, TGT -2.9%, SI -1.9%.

Watch for Breakout

ANX Over $2.55

HERO Over $28.10

EMKR Over $5.40

REDN Over $23

SGU Over $4.25

SGEN Over $9.50

WBMD Over $57.30

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

CMI, ESRX, TXN, VCBI, HGT, and SNDK

Downgraded this morning include:

UFCS, XOM, HSC, LLL, ARXX, HL, MEDI, SYMC, JNPR, and FTE

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a flat open this morning.

March existing home sales numbers will be released at 10:00 this morning.

Consumer confidence for April also set to be released this morning.

European markets are trading lower today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day slightly lower.

Target Corp. saying April sales will come in much weaker than forcasted.

Toyota Motor Corp. global sales come in better than General Motors in the first quarter.

Texas Instruments quarterly profit was better than expectations and the company raised forward guidance.

BP saw a decline in profit due to declining oil prices and lower production levels.

Virgin Atlantic reportedly set to buy up to 24 Boeing aircraft.

Crude oil back above $65.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline up to $2.19 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.56 per unit.

Gold sitting at $695.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Monday, April 23, 2007

Wall Strip Video

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Everest Re (RE | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Monday, announcing $4.13 EPS over an expected $3.07 EPS.

Amgen (AMGN | charts | news | PowerRating) matched earnings on Monday after the close with $1.08 EPS, but disappointed on revenue.

AT&T (T | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings on Tuesday before the bell; watch for $0.61 EPS.

Brinker (EAT | charts | news | PowerRating) is set to announce $0.48 EPS on Tuesday before the market opens.

When Jetblue Airways (JBLU | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Tuesday morning, analysts will be watching for -$0.19 EPS.

Watch for Lockheed Martin (LMT | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $1.37 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday.

Analysts expect U.S. Steel (X | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $1.88 EPS on Tuesday morning.


BUCY

Bucyrus International, Inc. continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

JASO

JA Solar Holdings is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

IMH / HAS / PXD /ACI / BTU

MEDI / ALAN /AVNR

FSLR

First Solar, Inc. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on your watchlist.

AAPL

Apple Computer, Inc. has a good tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

HANS

Hansen Natural Corp. has a decent tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

HANS CHART

HAS

Hasbro, Inc. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

JOYG

Joy Global, Inc. is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

HSC

Harsco Corp. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

MEDI, MGRM, AAPL, JNPR, FTEK, SPWR, IBM, JOYG, QTWW, AVNR, SYNL, STMP, CNTY, and ACS

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

ASD Over $55.25

ASPV Over $22.80

SVVS Over $49.50

QCOM Over $44.15

FISV Over $55.10

PMCS Over $7.65

PTY Over $17.05

TSS Over $33

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

BTU, NDAQ, ANGO, IBM, MU, O, CLI, SLW, ACGL, PCG, ZION, DOX, JNPR, ALGN, and VLO

Downgraded this morning include:

GFIG, BOT, NYX, CBUK, IRF, CVH, TSO, TCO, XTO, EOG, GSIC, XRX, IACI, TEN, PETS, AMZN, JSDA, PFE, XOM, and COP

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures have turned around this morning currently pointing to a slightly higher open.

European markets are trading to the downside so far today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end just a tick higher.

AstraZeneca to pay $15.6 billion for Medimmune Inc.

ABN Amro agrees to Barclays deal worth a reported $91.2 billion.

British Airways reportedly may team up with private investors to make a bid for Iberia Airlines.

Research In Motion to launce new software which will allow use of some of its functions on non-BlackBerry devices.

The Lundberg Survey shows a rise of 8 cents over the past two weeks for a gallon of gasoline. The national average is now $2.87 per gallon.

Crude oil is $64.29 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.14 per gallon.

Natural gas is currently $7.28 per unit.

Gold is $695.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Saturday, April 21, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Arch Coal (ACI | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday before the bell; watch for $0.16 EPS.

Hasbro (HAS | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to report $0.00 (flat) EPS on Monday before the market opens.

When Kimberly-Clark (KMB | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings on Monday morning, be looking for $1.01 EPS.

When L-3 Communications (LLL | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings before the bell Monday, watch for $1.28 EPS.

Analysts are watching for Novartis AG (NVS | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.82 EPS before the market opens on Monday.

Boston Scientific (BSX | charts | news | PowerRating) and Texas Instruments (TXN | charts | news | PowerRating) both report earnings after the bell on Monday, so watch for heightened price action and volume ahead of the close.

Friday, April 20, 2007

BUCY

BucyRus International Inc. is acting well here this morning so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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SHLD

Sears Holdings Corp. continues to act well so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Top Performers

GCO / HRB / CAT / EPCT / SAIA

MDII / MGR / ISRG / WOOF / SON

JOYG

Joy Global, Inc. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is acting very well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

GOOG

Google, Inc. is acting very well after reporting earnings last night so keep it on the radar.

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

ENZN +14.5%, AVNR +12.6%, HRB +7.2%, TSL +7.1%, JADE +6.6%, NAPS +6.6%, INFA +6.0%, POZN +5.8%, EPCT +5.3%, PKTR +5.2%, CAT +5.3%, EMKR +5.0%, NSTK +4.7%, SOLF +4.3%, GOOG +4.1%, HSOA +4.1%, HON +4.0%, MDII +3.9%...

Gapping Down:

MNT -17.6%, SIRF -7.5%, ENER -7.1%, COF -6.9%, EVVV -3.9%, AVCI -2.6%, TZOO -1.8%, MICC -1.8%, ERIC -1.4%, DPTR -1.2%, GOL -1.0%.

Watch for Breakout

AMSF Over $19.40

CVA Over $24.50

ERJ Over $48.50

OI Over $27.50

NCTY Over $42.25

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

PKTR, PYX, PBKS, CB, PALM, ASD, MAR, HUBG, STRT, and NFLX

Downgraded this morning include:

RNOW, SHOE, FITB, SLM, EOG, ECA, NARA, CLFC, VLO, MRO, SUN, STMP, MNT, CBRL, WPZ, HNI, HTLD, and RHI

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open at this point this morning.

European markets are trading to the upside today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day higher.

Google Inc. profit in first quarter reaches $1 billion easily beating expectations.

American Express saw a 21% rise in quarterly earnings topping expectations.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. earnings come in well below expectations. Reports are out that major restructuring is in the works.

Joseph Nacchio former CEO of Quest Communications found guily of 19 insider trading charges. He could be forced to turn over his money, and face up to 10 years in jail.

Crude oil is $62.58 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline $2.09 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.47 per unit.

Gold rebounding just a bit to $693.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Thursday, April 19, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

Google (GOOG | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday after the close, announcing $3.68 EPS over an expected $3.31 EPS.

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, with $0.62 EPS over a consensus of $0.53 EPS.

Caterpillar (CAT | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Friday before the open; look for $1.08 EPS.

Honeywell (HON | charts | news | PowerRating) also announces earnings early Friday morning, so watch for $0.62 EPS.

When McDonald's (MCD | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings Friday before the bell, analysts will be looking for $0.62 EPS.

Pfizer (PFE | charts | news | PowerRating) should announce $0.57 EPS on Friday morning.

Analysts are expecting Schlumberger (SLB | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.90 EPS before the bell on Friday.

SGP

Schering-Plough Corp. is in a bullish power trend so keep it on the radar.

BNI

Burrlington Northern continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

MGRM

Monogram Biosciences, Inc. is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

LRW / SGP/ NOK/ AVNR

IVAN/ AMGN/ ISIL

AMGN

Amgen, Inc. is acting very well this morning so keep it on the radar.

Watch for Breakout

ATHR Over $27.50

AEP Over $50

AYE Over $51

SCI Over $12.30

AFL Over $49.20

AGIL Over $7.15

AME Over $ 35.50

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

AVNR +13.9%, ASD +4.2%, CLWT +4.1%, NOK +3.8%, TER +2.7%, EBAY +2.6%, DSL +2.4%, IDEV +2.4%...

Gapping Down:

AVCI -27.6%, WEL -9.6%, LOGI -8.6%, ETFC -5.8%, NVLS -4.0%, SMSI -3.9%, UNH -3.8%, JSDA -3.0%, GROW -2.8%.

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

EV, FARO, CYN, WRE, NCS, and ENR

Downgraded this morning include:

AIT, SMSI, BEN,RLI, TNP, TK, PVG, CRZO, ALDN, OMM, NFLX, CPWR, and MOS

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a much lower open this morning.

Weekly jobless claims will be released at 8:30 this morning.

March leading indicators also set for release at 8:30 this morning.

Energy Dept. will release natural gas inventories at 10:30 this morning.

European markets are trading lower today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day lower.

Yesterday the DOW set a new all time closing high.

Ebay Inc. beats expectations with quarterly report and raises outlook for the year.

Kraft Foods Inc. quarterly profit dropped 30%.

Google Inc. will be out with earnings report today.

General Motors to unveil Volt electric car at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Attorney general Alberto Gonzalas to be before Senate panel today on firings of 8 U.S. Attorneys.

Crude oil is $63.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.10 per gallon.

Natural gas just above $7.50 per unit.

Gold is $690.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Gilead Sciences (GILD | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings estimates on Wednesday afternoon, announcing $0.85 EPS over an expected $0.80 EPS.

Novellus Systems (NVLS | charts | news | PowerRating) missed earnings on Wednesday; analysts were looking for $0.43 EPS, but NVLS announced $0.42 EPS.

Altria (MO | charts | news | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the bell; watch for $1.06 EPS.

Bank of America (BAC | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings Thursday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $1.15 EPS.

Continental Airlines (CAL | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to report $0.14 EPS on Thursday before the bell.

When Merck (MRK | charts | news | PowerRating) reports on Thursday morning, look for $0.82 EPS.

Look for Merrill Lynch (MER | charts | news | PowerRating) to announce $1.97 EPS on Thursday before the action begins.


Top Performers

OMM / ADI / CSX / DPZ / NSC

INGN / LLTC / AVNR

NSC

Norfolk Southern Corp. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on your watchlist.

BNI

Burlington Northern has a good tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

CSX

CSX Corp. is acting well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

DNDN

Dendreon Corp. is perking up a bit here so keep it on the radar.

AVNR

Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is in a bullish power trend in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

CPHD, INGN, LLTC, INTC, ASML, PALM, INSW, ANX, JSDA, MXIM, MNST, SMDI, DNDN, and SOLF

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Watch for Breakout

IRS Over $20

COCO Over $14.50

SCI Over $12.35

MAMA Over $6

HLT Over $37.80

QRCP Over $9.70

VLCM Over $37.65

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

WFC, JNC, INTC, MTB, CAT, IPG, IBNK, OMM

Downgraded this morning include:

STX, SPIL, JNS, ESLR, AMTD, FTI, SLB, SII, NOV, DRC, CAM, IBM, WEN, KPA, LCBM, SASR, TER, and SYGR

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a slightly lower open this morning.

Energy Dept. will release weekly oil inventories at 10:30 this morning.

European markets are trading lower so far today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end higher.

Yahoo Inc. reports earnings of $142 million or 10 cents per share which was below expectations.

Intel Corp. beats the street with a 19% increase in net income.

Motorola Inc. earnings down sharply from one year ago.

System failure at Research In Motion leaves BlackBerry users without e-mails.

Mortgage applications come in lower for the 5th week in a row.

Crude oil is $62.61 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.04 per gallon.

Natural gas $7.39 per unit.

Gold hanging at $692.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

COMV

Comverge, Inc. is a new issue that is acting well so keep it on the radar.

TZOO

Travel Zoo, Inc. is in a bullish power trend so keep it on the radar.

WFR

Memc Electronic Materials, Inc. continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

SHLD

Sears Holding is acting very well in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

VG / ELY / BDK /BCE / RAS/ EMC

TELK / XING /JOSB

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

TELK, JOSB, CEGE, FWLT, CLWR, COST, YHOO, NXG, FTEK, DIVX, ONT, ZRAN, and MOCO

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

CHB Over $10.35

ITWO Over $27

MHGC Over $21.75

DITC Over $8.50

ROST Over $35

PRU Over $93.30

APOL Over $49

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

FCGI, DTV, COST, PFG, DISH, ZRAN, CPE, RTP, BORL, and COT

Downgraded this morning include:

ID, NLST, DGX, BGFV, KPA, ETN, CKFR, GPN, SOLF, JASO, ENDP, PETM, GNSS, BNI, AVR, KPA, and FIC

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open after yesterday's gains.

March Consumer Price Index will be released before the open this morning.

Housing start numbers will be released at 8:30 this morning.

Building permit figures for March will be released at 8:30 this morning.

March industrial production will be out before the open.

European markets are pulling back today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day lower.

Reports are out that Time Warner is looking to reduce cable tv holdings.

Allstate Insurance ordered to pay man who lost his home to hurricane Katrina $2.8 million.

Gunmen on shooting rampage on the Virginia Tech campus kills as many as 32 people including himself.

Rain, snow, and wind pounding the northeast leaving many areas under water and without power.

Crude oil is just above $64.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.14 per gallon.

Natural gas is now just below $7.50 per unit.

Gold pulling back just a bit this am. to $691.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Monday, April 16, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Coca-Cola (KO | charts | news | PowerRating) reports Tuesday before the open; watch for $0.53 EPS.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings Tuesday morning, with analysts looking for $1.04 EPS.

Analysts are looking for KeyCorp (KEY | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.71 EPS on Tuesday morning.

SunTrust Banks (STI | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to announce $1.41 EPS on Tuesday before the market opens.

US Bancorp (USB | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Tuesday before the action; anaylsts will be watching for $0.65 EPS.

When Wells Fargo (WFC | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings Tuesday morning, be looking for $0.65 EPS.

Dow Jones (DJ | charts | news | PowerRating) is looking to report $0.19 EPS before the bell tomorrow.


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AAPL

Apple Computer, Inc. is in a bullish power trend so keep it on the radar this afternoon.

WFR

Memc Electronic Materials, Inc. is acting very well today so keep it on the radar.

JDSA

Jones Soda Company continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

FSLR

First Solar, Inc. is acting well today so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

FMT / SLM / BSX / FNM

GLA / AQNT / JASO /JDAS

GOOG

Google Inc. is acting very well here in early trading so keep this stock on that radar.

Budd Foxx

BNI

Burlington Northern continues to act well so keep it on the radar.

PAAS

Pan American Silver Corp. has broken out so keep it on the radar.

GS

Goldman Sachs has a good tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange has a decent tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

DYAX, AMGN, DNDN, AQNT, PGLA, GOOG, ADBE, JSDA, EMITF, FCSX, CMCSA, JASO, ERIC, VCLK, SPPI, GPCB, ONSM, and ACEL

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

TQNT Over $5.35

PAAS Over $31.75

HL Over $9.45

ENER Over $37.35

URZ Over $7.30

BEAV Over $34

DCTH Over $4.80

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

APOL, FNM, ERJ, LRCX, BBY, SIMG, PGIC, MCO, MGH, AQNT, RCCC, AMZN, and SKT

Downgraded this morning include:

KLAC, SVU, SHFL, BHP, AAUK, VLO, TSO, PCBC, HSY, NSP, CBUK, and VCLK

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open this morning.

March retail sales numbers will be out at 8:30 this morning.

February business inventories will also be released this morning.

European markets are trading to the upside today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day higher.

Sallie Mae to be bought for $25 billion.

Google Inc. to buy DoubleClick Inc. for $3.1 billion.

DirecTv reaches deal to carry the Tennis channel.

Wal-Mart back on top of Fortune 500 list.

Nanotech Conference gets under way today.

Nasty storm pounding the east coast with rain snow and wind.

Tickets for the 2008 Olympics now on sale.

Crude oil is just above $64.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.17 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.71 per unit.

Gold is up to $692.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Sunday, April 15, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Charles Schwab (SCHW | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday before the open, with analysts looking for $0.22 EPS.

When Citigroup (C | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings on Monday next week, look for $1.09 EPS.

Eaton (ETN | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to report $1.41 EPS on Monday morning.

Eli Lilly (LLY | charts | news | PowerRating) also reports next week on Monday morning; watch for $0.79 EPS.

Analysts are watching for Mattel (MAT | charts | news | PowerRating) to report -$0.05 EPS on Monday before the market opens.

Wachovia (WB | charts | news | PowerRating) also announces early Monday; analysts expect $1.16 EPS.

WW Grainger (GWW | charts | news | PowerRating) should report $1.09 EPS on Monday before the bell.


Friday, April 13, 2007

MNST

Monster Worldwide, Inc. is in a bullish power trend so keep it on the radar.

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has a decent tone in early trading so keep it on the radar.

Top Performers

SLM / MRK / CF / DYAX / JSDA

FCSX / VMSI / SLM / MRK / OMG

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Bloomberg TV just did a special documentary on Naked Short Selling.


Bloomberg Special on Illegal Shorting

Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market

INFY, DYAX, CEGE, DNDN, SIRI, XMSR, SPWR, VVUS, JSDA, SPAR, AMLN, SNDK, AMGN, FCSX, ANDS, AVRX, SLM, MRK, STEM, and GOOG

Budd Foxx

Watch for Breakout

BVF Over $24

VTIV Over $39.10

NFLD Over $4.25

MWV Over $32.50

QGEN Over $18.10

KCP Over $28

VCLK Over $29.50

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgraded this morning include:

OCN, MRK, BBX, and MCK

Downgraded this morning include:

PCR, ISIL, MEDI, MBWM, USB, MEDI, and NCC

Budd Foxx

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a slightly lower open this morning.

February trade gap numbers will be out at 8:30 this morning.

March Producer Price Index will also be released at 8:30 this morning.

Consumer Sentiment for the month of April to be released at 10:00 this morning.

European markets are trading higher so far today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did lose ground.

Apple Computer delaying the release of Leopard.

General Electric will release earnings this morning.

Justice Dept. asking for more information on proposed merger between Sirius Satellite Radio, and XM Satellite Radio.

Don Imus out at CBS.

Merck & Company raising outlook for the quarter and the year.

Morgan Stanley to buy 13 hotels located in Japan for $2.4 billion.

New Jersey Govenor in critical condition after hit and run crash.

6.2 magnitude earthquake has reportedly rocked Mexico City.

Crude oil back up to $64.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is now up to $2.20 per gallon.

Natural gas sitting just under $8.00 per unit.

Gold is $682.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx

Thursday, April 12, 2007

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

Krispy Kreme (KKD | charts | news | PowerRating) missed earnings on Thursday afternoon, announcing -$0.39 EPS when analysts were looking for $0.01 EPS.

General Electric (GE | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings before the open on Friday; look for $0.44 EPS.

Infosys (INFY | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings before the market opens on Friday, with analysts looking for $0.40 EPS.

Advanced Magnetics (AMAG | charts | news | PowerRating) announced positive test results for a new iron-replacement drug.

Retailers Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF | charts | news | PowerRating) and Dillards (DDS | charts | news | PowerRating) both announced positive same-store sales results for March.

MedImmune (MEDI | charts | news | PowerRating) announced that the board has granted management authority to explore the sale of the company.


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