Friday, November 30, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Monday
When Isle of Capri (ISLE | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday before the market opens, watch for $-$0.04 EPS.
Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH | charts | news | PowerRating) should report $1.03 EPS on Monday morning.
Analysts are expecting Sharper Image (SHRP | charts | news | PowerRating) to announce -$1.44 EPS in quarterly results on Monday morning.
Cost Plus (CPWM | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.77 EPS.
Big Lots (BIG | charts | news | PowerRating) fell 7% Friday after missing expectations, and cutting Q4 revenue forecasts.
Dell (DELL | charts | news | PowerRating) fell 14% today after missing estimates and a downgrade at Goldman Sachs.
J. Crew Group (JCG | charts | news | PowerRating) rallied 15% after beating earnings expectations.
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Pre-Market Gappers
SEAC +19.1%, WNR +10.2%, JCG +10.2%, STEM +9.4%, LGF +8.2%, CFC +7.5%, FRE +6.7%, OVTI +5.9%, ETFC +5.8%, AU +5.3%, CRXL +5.1%, AAUK +4.9%, LDK +4.7%, TSL +4.6%, FCEL +3.5%, VSEA +3.0%, VMW +2.9%, ANDE +2.8%, UBS +2.8%, PBY +2.4%, FSLR +2.4%, MLNM +2.1%, SPWR +2.1%, GOOG +1.9%, FFIV +1.8%, WM +1.7%, ABT +1.6%, FCX +1.4%, ZUMZ +1.3%, C +1.3%, TIF +1.2%, GS +1.2%, MER +1.0%
Upgrades and Downgrades
ABH, CALP, TMX, VLO, FFIV, GLUU and UNR
Downgraded this morning include:
IDEV, TU, UBS, CS, MOGN, DB, and MHK
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Watch for Breakout
CLDN Over $8
CMO Over $12.15
EGOV Over $8
FLS Over $95
GLUU Continuation
XRM Over $6.20
Morning News
European markets are trading higher so far today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end higher.
Crude oil has pulled back to below $90.00 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.23 per gallon.
Natural gas is sitting at $7.50 per unit.
Gold has slipped to $795 per ounce.
October personal income, and consumer spending will be released at 8:30 this morning.
October core inflation also due out at 8:30 this morning.
November Chicago PMI to be released at 9:45 this morning.
October construction spending set for release at 10:00 this morning.
Yesterday's action saw the Dow gain 22 points, the Nasdaq ended up 5 points, and the S&P finished flat.
Ben Bernanke speaking yesterday left the door wide open for further rate cuts.
Dell Inc. reports 27% rise in profit, but future results could be weak.
Sears Holding Corp. gets subpoena from district attorney in California over handling of hazardous waste.
Zoe Cruz to step down at Morgan Stanley.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Friday
Brocade (BRCD | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday after the bell, announcing $0.17 EPS over an expected $0.13 EPS.
Dell (DELL | charts | news | PowerRating) matched earnings on Thursday with $0.35 EPS.
OmniVision (OVTI | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings expectations on Thursday afternoon with $0.51 EPS over $0.43 EPS.
J. Crew (JCG | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday with $0.42 EPS over $0.36 EPS.
Big Lots (BIG | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.12 EPS.
Tiffany & Co. (TIF | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings on Friday morning before the market opens; analysts expect 0.25 EPS.
Knightsbridge Tankers (VLCCF | charts | news | PowerRating) expects to report $0.44 EPS on Friday after the close.
Earnings
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Pre-Market Gappers
REGN +34.1%, SOLF +20.6%, TWP +18.7%, SIGM +13.3%, SUF +12.0%, WCG +11.4%, PTT +11.2%, ISSI +10.7%, ETFC +9.8%, LULU +8.6%, BIDZ +7.9%, FRED +6.4%, CFI +6.3%, VMW +4.9%, TIVO +4.7%, USBE +4.0%, TXCO +3.9%, RRGB +2.5%, GPRO +2.4%, BCSI +2.3%, DLTR +2.3%, ATW +2.1%, IACI +1.7%, VIP +1.4%, GM +1.3%, SOLF +1.2%...
Gapping down:
WEDC -10.1%, MW -9.9%, SHLD -8.9%, JAS -5.2%, ROH -4.7%, RCI -4.6%, EEP -4.1%, ARO -3.6%, PFG -2.7%, SLM -2.7%, LDK -2.6%, SMRT -2.5%, MHS -2.5%, HSC -2.4%, USBE -2.0%, GR -2.0%, EXEL -2.0%, CTR -1.8%, STFC -1.8%, IPAR -1.8%, BPL -1.1%.
Watch for Breakout
DECK Over $147.70
MORN Over Continuation
MON Over $100
NTRS Over $80.25
PCLN Continuation
STT Over $80
Upgrades and Downgrades
SIGM, NOV, PDCO, NLC, RRGB, DLTR, RRC, GM, TIVO, DHT, and NUVO
Downgraded this morning include:
TYL, RCI, and ARO
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Morning News
European markets are trading flat to slightly higher so far today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end higher.
Crude oil back up to $94.00 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.33 per gallon.
Natural gas holding at $7.57 per unit.
Gold is $805.00 per ounce.
Weekly jobless claims will be released at 8:30 this morning.
Third quarter GDP will be out at 8:30 as well.
New home sales for the month of October will be released at 10:00 this morning.
Natural gas inventories will be released at 10:30 this morning.
Yesterday's action saw the Dow gain 331 points, the Nasdaq added 82 points, and the S&P was up 40 points.
Oil is spiking after expolsion and fire at a pipeline in Minnesota which brings oil from Canada to the U.S.
Sears Holding Corp. third quarter results come in well below expectations.
Citadel Investment Group to lift its stake in E Trade Financial to nearly 20%.
Home forclosures for the month of October up 2% from the month of September.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday
Sigma Designs (SIGM | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.79 EPS versus expectations of $0.55 EPS.
Aeropostale (ARO | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday, with $0.48 EPS over $0.47 EPS.
Beazer Homes (BZH | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Thursday morning, with analysts looking for -$3.20 EPS.
When Del Monte (DLM | charts | news | PowerRating) announces quarterly results on Thursday before the bell, watch for $0.17 EPS.
Genesco (GCO | charts | news | PowerRating) should announce $0.54 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens.
Anaylsts will be watching for HJ Heinz (HNZ | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.67 EPS on Thursday before the market opens.
Sears Holdings (SHLD | charts | news | PowerRating) should report $0.50 EPS on Thursday morning.
European Markets Closing Prices
Shipping Stocks
Dow Resistance
RIMM
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Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
DRYS, BIDU, SEED, GIGM, RIMM, AAPL
GOOG, MSFT, FSLR, AMZN
Upgrades and Downgrades
BCSI, HOC, ICTG, UBS, ATR, ATGI, TAP, ANR, POT, and SAN
Downgraded this morning include:
ARIA, ATRO, NYT,ADVNB, RYAAY, AKH, and GLYT
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Watch for Breakout
CHT Over $19.50
GSF Over $88
FCL Over $45.55
PBG Over $43.40
PPDI Over $42.65
UNTD Over $17.40
Morning News
European markets are trading up just a bit today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end lower.
Crude oil has fallen below $95.00 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.37 per gallon.
Natural gas is $7.51 per unit.
Gold has slipped just below $800.00 per ounce.
October durable goods orders will be releasd at 8:30 this morning.
October existing home sales will be out at 10:00 this morning.
Energy Dept. will release weekly inventory levels at 10:30 this am.
Fed Beige Book will be out at 2pm today
Yesterday's action saw the Dow get back 215 points, the Nasdaq gained 39 points, and the S&P got back 21 points.
According to reports 'Cyber Monday' was a strong day for online sales.
Wells Fargo to set aside $1.4 billion to cover losses due to real estate melt down.
Freddie Mac reportedly will offer $6 billion in stock and slash it's quarterly dividend.
Toyota recalling as many as 215,000 vehicles in Japan.
Pep Boys to close stores,and slash jobs in restructuring effort.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday
Dress Barn (DBRN | charts | news | PowerRating) missed earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.30 EPS versus expectations of $0.32 EPS.
Verigy (VRGY | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings estimates, with $0.58 EPS over $0.50 EPS.
Aeropostale (ARO | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Wednesday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.47 EPS.
When Brown Shoe (BWS | charts | news | PowerRating) announces quarterly results tomorrow morning, analysts will be watching for $0.64 EPS.
Dollar Tree (DLTR | charts | news | PowerRating) should announce $0.37 EPS on Wednesday morning.
Coldwater Creek (CWTR | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to announce -$0.11 EPS on Wednesday after the market closes.
When Jo-Ann Stores (JAS | charts | news | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings tomorrow afternoon, traders will be watching for $0.28 EPS.
Earnings
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Pre-Market Gappers
BBND +1.9%, ATVI +8.3%, SPLS +6.3%, KMP +5.4%, PHM +4.9%, KOPN +4.9%, UBS +4.8%, BCS +4.0%, CTRN +3.5%, BPHX +3.4%, ACN +3.3%, RIG +3.2%, DCI +3.1%, CMRG +2.9%, AIV +2.8%, ETFC +2.6%, TECD +2.5%, MRO +2.4%, C +2.2%, GOLD +2.1%, MON +2.0%, MYL +2.0%, BAX +2.0
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
BRLC, SPWR, TASR, AAPL, BIDU, FSLR
GOOG, RIMM, MA, AMZN
SPWR
Upgrades and Downgrades
TTGT, CAVM, BP, BBT, PNC, RF, WM, KEY, MRO, CVX, AXA, and EMAG
Downgraded this morning include:
EQR, BRE, AVB, NG, and GLYT
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Watch for Breakout
CNX Over $58.50
CBMX Over $7
CAKE Over $23.35
FSLR Over $222
RIG Over $131
VIP Over $35
Morning News
European markets are trading lower so far today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end higher.
Crude oil is $96.59 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.42 per gallon.
Natural gas is currently $7.64 per unit.
Gold sitting at $822.00 per ounce.
Poll on November consumer confidence will be released this morning.
Philly Fed President Charles Prosser , and Chicago Fed President Charles Evans will be speaking about the economy today.
Yesterday's action saw the Dow tank 237 points, the Nasdaq lost 56 points, and the S&P giving back 33 points.
Citigroup reportedly will get $7.5 billion investment from Abu Dhabi.
Online Shopping service hosted by Yahoo having major problems yesterday.
Universal Studios to build park in South Korea by 2012.
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Monday, November 26, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday
Citi Trends (CTRN | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings expectations on Monday afternoon, announcing $-0.04 EPS over expectations of -$0.06 EPS.
American Eagle (AEO | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Tuesday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.45 EPS.
Jackson Hewitt (JTX | charts | news | PowerRating) is looking to announce -$0.60 EPS on Tuesday morning before the market opens.
Staples (SPLS | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to report $0.40 EPS tomorrow before the bell rings.
Analysts will be watching for Talbots (TLB | charts | news | PowerRating) to report -$0.23 EPS on Tuesday before the market opens.
Pep Boys (PBY | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings after the close on Tuesday, with analysts looking for $0.02 EPS.
Marvell (MVL | charts | news | PowerRating) also announces earnings tomorrow after the trading day; watch for $0.08 EPS.
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Pre-Market Gappers
GLYT +49.9%, CFSG +11.9%, SKIL +5.9%, QGEN +5.1%, GOLD +4.8%, MICC +3.8%, CHINA +2.7%, SGP +2.5%, ERIC +2.4%, CDE +2.4%, BHP +2.3%, RTP +2.1%, EWBC +1.7%, GLW +1.6%, MA +1.6%, BA +1.5%, CELG +1.4%, GLD +1.0%...
Gapping down:
NWL -10.8%, VVTV -5.9%, FXP -3.7%, ETFC -3.4%, SLXP -2.4%.
Watch for Breakout
AOC OVer $48.50
BOOM Over $58.15
CRM Over $57.55
PTRY Over $28.25
WEC Over $48.20
Upgrades and Downgrades
BA, LH, VM, RATE, CELG, FMX, NGG, KMB, DE, AET, DTV, GRP, AKH, PHG, TDW, and OVTI
Downgraded this morning include:
ISIL, CASY, FRE, FNM, SRP, and FMD
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Morning News
European markets are trading higher today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did close higher.
Crude oil is $98.30 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline up to $2.46 per gallon.
Natural gas is just below $8.00 per unit.
Gold has made its way back up to $833.00 per ounce.
Friday's action saw the Dow gain 181 points, the Nasdaq was up 34 points, and the S&P got back 23 points.
Black Friday sales to be better than expected according to reports.
Today expected to be a huge day for online shoppers.
Phillips Electronics to buy Genlyte for a reported $2.7 billion.
Airbus to sell 160 commercial jets to China for $14.8 billion.
E Trade Financial reportedly in talks to sell itself.
Studios and movie writers to resume contract talks today.
Fire in Malibu California at 70% contained according to reports.
In sports the New England Patriots improve to 11-0 after just getting past the Philidelphia Eagles last night 31-28.
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
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7 Stocks you need to know for Monday
Financial stocks rallied on Friday, on the heels of big losses this week. Citigroup (C | charts | news | PowerRating) jumped over 3% on positive sentiment.
Freeport McMoRan (FCX | charts | news | PowerRating) rallied over 3% on Friday, following a week of major declines, as gold futures staged a rebound.
Circuit City (CC | charts | news | PowerRating) rallied close to 20% on Friday, boosted by holiday-driven positive retail sales sentiments across the sector.
E*Trade (ETFC | charts | news | PowerRating) rallied nearly 25% on Friday, on reports of talks to sell a portion or the entirety of the company's business.
SkillSoft (SKIL | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.00 EPS.
When Citi Trends (CTRN | charts | news | PowerRating) reports quarterly results on Monday afternoon, watch for -$0.06 EPS.
Traders are watching for Donaldson (DCI | charts | news | PowerRating) to announce $0.48 EPS after the close on Monday afternoon.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
TIBX, ETFC, CSIQ, JMBA, SHPGY, GOLD
MICC, STEM, ACGY, DRYS
Morning News
European markets are trading higher today.
Asian markets closed higher today.
Crude oil is $96.26 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.41 per gallon.
Natural gas currently $7.63 per unit.
Gold is back up to $809.00 per ounce.
Wednesday's action saw the Dow give back 211 points, the Nasdaq lost 34 points, and the S&P lost 22 points.
Markets will close at 1:00 this afternoon.
132.9 million Americans expected to hit the stores this Black Friday.
Carl Ichan reportedly has increased his stake in Temle Inland
A report is out that a jury verdict is out that Qualcom did infringe on three of Broadcom's patents.
Nissan to recall up to 713,000 Altima and Sentra cars due to engine problems.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Friday
Traders are watching for Wonder Auto Tech (WATG | charts | news | PowerRating) to report $0.16 EPS on Friday morning before the open.
Deere (DE | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings estimates, reporting that Q4 earnings gained by 52%. DE rallied over 5% on Wednesday despite broad weakness.
Circuit City (CC | charts | news | PowerRating) fell over 5% on Wednesday after a downgrade from Neutral to Overweight at JP Morgan.
Ericsson AB (ERIC | charts | news | PowerRating) fell for the second straight day, down 6%, after guiding earnings estimates lower for this quarter.
Freddie Mac (FRE | charts | news | PowerRating) fell to decades-old lows today, after posting the company's biggest quarterly loss yesterday. Related company Countrywide Financial (CFC | charts | news | PowerRating) also continued to tack on losses, dropping nearly 4%.
Leap Wireless (LEAP | charts | news | PowerRating) dropped over 6% on Wednesday after announcing creditor fees stemming from a late filing of Q3 results.
Oil Inventories
Crude oil down 1.1 million barrels.
Gasoline saw a build of 200,000 barrels.
Distillates saw a decline of 2.4 million barrels.
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Upgrades and Downgrades
BBT, OEH, NCX, ODP, DT, and DKS
Downgraded this morning include:
JMBA, SMRT, HIBB, GRC, ODP, CC, TI, and HOTT
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Morning News
European markets are taking a hit today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 ended lower.
Crude oil is $97.64 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.43 per gallon.
Natural gas is $7.44 per unit.
Gold sitting just below $800.00 per ounce.
Weekly jobless claims will be released at 8:30 this morning.
Leading indicators for the month of October will be out at 10:00 this morning.
University of Michigan's consumer sentiment poll will be out at 10:00.
Weekly oil inventories set for release at 10:30 this am.
Yesterday's action saw the Dow gain 51 points, the Nasdaq up 3 points, and the S&P adding 6 points.
Henry Paulson believes home loan defaults will rise in 2008.
The yen reaching new highs against the U.S. dollar.
Whole Foods forcast for next years growth to rise as much as 30% and lifts dividend.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Watch for Breakout for 11/21
OSIP Over $43
IVGN Over $92.50
ESRX Over $67
WDR Over 34.50
VAR Over $50
UNP Over $129
CHARTS
7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF | charts | news | PowerRating), the hip retailer is scheduled to report before the open on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting third quarter EPS of 1.28.
Whole Foods Market (WFMI | charts | news | PowerRating) announced a 15% drop in quarterly net profits, due in part to costs related to the company’s acquisition of Wild Oats Markets. Sales at WFMI, however, did top analyst estimates, boosting the stock in Tuesday trading.
Gap (GPS | charts | news | PowerRating), is also slated to provide earnings news to investors on Wednesday. Expectations for The Gap point to EPS of 0.29.
Analysts are expecting earnings of 0.46 per share from The Children’s Place (PLCE | charts | news | PowerRating), which will report before the bell on Wednesday.
Patterson Dental (PDCO | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to announce earnings per share of 0.40 when they report Wednesday morning before the market opens.
Footlocker (FL | charts | news | PowerRating) reported third quarter 2007 losses of 22 cents per share after the bell on Tuesday.
Pacific Sunwear of California (PSUN | charts | news | PowerRating) announced losses of 29 cents per share after the close on Tuesday, citing store-related writedowns and other charges.
Stocks Trading Up In Pre-Market
SIRI, RSTO, RMBS, SIGM, GLNG,
AIXG, BPHX, ASML, XING
Upgrades and Downgrades
PGIC, IGTE, SNP, KNDL, STO, URI, HMIN, SBUX, DLTR, EQ, HES, XOM, BKI, NITE, FBTX, WYNN, MFE, SYKE, and SU
Downgraded this morning include:
TDG, QRR, KMT, AHT, and SBUX
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Morning News
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did close higher.
European markets are trading to the upside so far today.
Crude oil is just below $96.00 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.40 per gallon.
Natural gas is currently $7.62 per unit.
Gold is $787.00 per ounce.
Weekly retail chain index will be released at 7:45 this morning.
Housing starts for the month of October will be out at 8:30 this morning.
October building permit numbers will be released at 8:30 this morning.
Minutes from the latest Fed meeting will be released at 2:00 this afternoon.
Yesterday's action saw the Dow lose 218 points, the Nasdaq giving back 43 points, and the S&P gave back 25 points.
Chatter of an emergency Fed meeting is floating around.
Hewlett Packard reports better than expected quarter, and forcast for current quarter is very strong.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday
Barnes & Noble (BKS | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Tuesday before the market opens, with analysts looking for -$0.08 EPS.
CDC Corporation (CHINA | charts | news | PowerRating) is expected to announce $0.09 EPS on Tuesday morning before the market opens.
Gamestop (GME | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings tomorrow morning before the bell, with traders expecting $0.23 EPS.
Hormel Foods (HRL | charts | news | PowerRating) should report $0.65 EPS on Tuesday morning before the bell.
When Office Depot (ODP | charts | news | PowerRating) announces quarterly results on Tuesday morning, look for $0.40 EPS.
Saks (SKS | charts | news | PowerRating) and Target (TGT | charts | news | PowerRating) both report earnings tomorrow morning. SKS is looking for $0.16 EPS, while TGT expects $0.61 EPS.
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Pre-Market Gappers
NTOL +86.3%, DISH +33.1%, ELNK +11.7%, ETFC +6.1%, CSUN +5.9%, STP +5.8%, CRNT +3.3%, GME +2.3%, PHRM +2.2%, STJ +1.6%, YHOO +1.4%, QCOM +0.7%...
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Gapping down:
DFS -4.3%, LOGI -4.2%, LOW -4.0%, AAUK -3.6%, BHP -3.5%, UBS -3.1%, ABB -3.1%, PAET -3.0%, C -2.9%, SQNM -2.9%, CELG -2.7%, FNM -2.5%, BZP -2.4%, JOYG -1.7%, MICC -1.6%
Upgrades and Downgrades
ETN, BRNC, X, XXIA, LH, HRL, QCOM, REP, WLP, BBY, CAT, AHG, AFL, NMX, DISH, VDSI, ROLL, and DW
Downgraded this morning include:
SFD, LEAP, UBS, COLY, FNM,
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Morning News
European markets are trading lower so far today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end lower.
Crude oil is $94.67 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.39 per gallon.
Natural gas just above $8.00 per unit.
Gold is $790.00 per ounce.
A short week and light volume expected with Turkey Day on Thursday.
Friday's action saw the Dow gain 66 points, the Nasdaq ended up 18 points and the S&P gained 7 points.
The Lundberg survey is out with gas prices jumping 13 cents on average over the past two weeks.
OPEC saying no changes in oil output expected.
Goldman Sachs cuts Citigroup to a sell on fears of more write-offs.
A report was out over the weekend stating AT&T is currently working on a bid for EchoStar.
Xerox Corp. to declare its first dividend in 6 years.
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
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Friday, November 16, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Monday
Campbell's Soup (CPB | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Monday morning before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.71 EPS.
When Lowe's (LOW | charts | news | PowerRating) announces earnings on Monday, be watching for $0.41 EPS.
Valspar (VAL | charts | news | PowerRating) is set to report $0.40 EPS on Monday morning.
Tween Brands (TWB | charts | news | PowerRating) should announce $0.46 EPS before the bell rings on Monday.
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ | charts | news | PowerRating), Medtronic (MDT | charts | news | PowerRating) and Nordstrom (JWN | charts | news | PowerRating) all report earnings after the close on Monday, so watch for heightened volatility ahead of the bell.
Solar Stocks to Watch
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Pre-Market Gappers
GRMN +16.7%, GCA +11.9%, PWER +11.3% , EXAS +11.1%, CSIQ +9.7%, CNTF +8.8%, ARII +8.3%, QXM +5.8%, PBR +5.4%, TEL + 4.2%, DRYS +4.2%, A +3.9%, INTU + 3.7%, PWR +3.0%, ACM +2.7%, CBI +2.6%, BIDU +2.5%, IOSP +2.3%, RTP +2.1%, STAR +1.8%, CSCO +1.7%, BRCM +1.7%, TSL +1.5%, EMC +1.3% , SUN +1.2%, JBX +1.1%, CB +1.1%, HPQ +1.0% , AAPL +1.0%....
Gapping Down:
ACTG-24.8%, STV -15.8%, NCTY -14.7%, NCTY -13.1%, SBUX -8.3%, DITC -7.7%, CHRD -6.7%, ADSK -5.2%, HBAN -4.7%, KSS -2.9%, FIG -2.7%, MSCC -1.3%, UNCA -1.3%, AT -1.0%, CRM -0.7%.
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Upgrades and Downgrades
SUN, BRCM, VSE, JCP, TYC, EXPE, MRO, CVX, COP, CNA, CB, TRV, LOSP, NCX, STAR, CNTF, HE, and WNS
Downgraded this morning include:
NCTY, ATVI, GME, THQI, HOLL, UNCA, NUVA, CLWR, WIN, PWR, TGT, GCA, MSCC, SBUX, and FDX
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Morning News
European markets are trading lower today.
In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end lower.
Crude oil is back up to $94.12 per barrel.
Wholesale gasoline is $2.35 per gallon.
Natural gas is $7.72 per unit.
Gold has fallen to $789.00 per ounce.
October industrial production numbers will be released at 9:15 this morning.
Yesterday's action saw the Dow give back 120 points, the Nasdaq lost 25 points, and the S&P gave back 19.
Government to open military air space for commercial flights in an effort to ease delays in holiday travel.
Rio Tinto reportedly thinking of a counterbid for BHP Billiton.
Starbucks cuts earnings growth forcast, and will now begin advertising on television.
In Sports A-Rod reportedly reaching a tentative ten year deal worth about $275 million with the New York Yankees.
Barry Bonds indicted for federal perjury and obstruction of justice.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
7 Stocks you need to know for Friday
Kohl's (KSS | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon with $0.61 EPS over an expected $0.60 EPS.
Autodesk (ADSK | charts | news | PowerRating) reported better than expected earnings, announcing $0.49 EPS over $0.48 EPS.
Intuit (INTU | charts | news | PowerRating) beat earnings expectations with -$0.10 EPS.
Agilent (A | charts | news | PowerRating) matched earnings expectations on Thursday with $0.46 EPS.
AnnTaylor (ANN | charts | news | PowerRating) reports earnings on Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.60 EPS.
When Jack In the Box (JBX | charts | news | PowerRating) announces quarterly results tomorrow before the bell, analysts will be looking for $0.39 EPS.
Qiao Xing Mobile (QXM | charts | news | PowerRating) is set to report $0.32 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens.