Friday, February 27, 2009

Feb 27 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

DELL, CVTX, GPOR, ORCL, INTC

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

BMC, SIG, CGV, HPY, THOR

VZ, CHS, SNAK, SUP, ANSS, OCR

ANSS, FUL

Downgrades:

SOMX, SLM, NIHD, LLNW, SNTA

USM, RBA, ORLY, QSFT, ADSK

Stocks to Watch

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are currently flat

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.5%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.65%

European markets are currently trading down by 1.5-2%

Problem bank list tops 250

Economy in U.S. Probably Shrank More then Previously Estimated

GDP

NAPM-Chicago

Consumer Sentiment
Farm Prices

Crude Oil is $44.25 per barrel

Gold is $946.50 per ounce


Thursday, February 26, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

The Dow ended the day down 88.81. The Nasdaq Composite lost 33.96. And the S&P 500 finished off 12.07.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Friday.

Announcing earnings after the bell on Thursday, Dell (DELL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat analyst estimates by two cents. Quarterly revenues, by contrast, were less than expected.

Also announcing earnings after the market closed on Thursday was The Gap (GPS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). The Gap beat reported earnings per share that were two cents better than analysts had estimated.

Coeur d'Alene Mines (CDE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Friday morning before the market opens. Analysts are expecting an earnings per share loss of 0.01.

Also reporting earnings before the bell Friday morning is Interpublic (IPG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which is expected announce EPS of 29 cents.

IBM (IBM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) advanced after reaffirming a profit forecast that was more optimistic than anticipated.

Yahoo (YHOO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported that its chief financial officer, Blake Jorgensen will be leaving the internet search company. Jorgensen joined Yahoo! in the summer of 2007.

Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) warned that the S&P 500 could fall to as low as 650 if home values continue to fall.

Feb 26 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

FITB, NTES, DRYS, EGLE, ASML

DELL, HCBK, FSLR, FWLT, ZION

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

NDSN, CNP, ARO, SFD, DLTR

THC, PHG, CBY

Downgrades:

AGU, AAUK, TAL, CETV, KWK

Stocks to Watch

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed flat

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.85%

European markets are currently trading higher

Jobless Claims

Durable Goods Orders

New Home Sales

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $43.50 per barrel

Gold is $950 per ounce

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

The Dow slid 80.05. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day down 16.40. And the S&P 500 closed off 8.24.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Thursday.

Allstate (ALL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced that it was cutting its dividend by 51%. The capital-boosting move comes after the insurer's second consecutive quarterly earnings loss.

Apple (AAPL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) CEO Steve Jobs did not attend this year's shareholder meeting, underscoring criticism that the company had not provided sufficient disclosure about Jobs' health.

General Motors (GM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Thursday before the market opens. Analysts are expecting EPS of -7.40.

EPS of 17 cents is what analysts are expecting from MGM Mirage (MGM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) when it announces quarterly earnings Thursday morning.

Analysts are estimating that Sears Holding Corporation (SHLD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) will report earnings per share of 2.68 Thursday before the bell.

Dell (DELL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports earnings Thursday after the market closes. Analysts are expecting EPS of 26 cents.

Dryships Inc. (DRYS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to announce quarterly earnings per share of 0.66 when it reports Thursday after the bell.

Feb 25 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

HIFN, RMBS, ONXX, HOGS, CBRL

TASR, MRVL, QGEN, EGLE, YHOO

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

ALNY, HOO, CB, HR, HITT, SBX

Downgrades:

ASTE, ECLP, MMC, RLH

FSLR, MMC

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.65%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.6%

European markets are currently trading higher by 0.5%

Tracking the bear: How bad could it get?

Your Share of Stimulus Tax Breaks

MBA Purchase Applications

Existing Home Sales

Crude Oil is $40.50 per barrel

Gold is $960 per ounce

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Stock Market Review

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

The Dow gained 236.16. The Nasdaq Composite closed higher 54.11. And the S&P 500 ended the day ahead 29.81.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Wednesday.

Home Depot (HD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced a quarterly loss Tuesday morning, but traders bid the shares higher insofar as earnings exceeded analyst estimates.

Recently added to Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) "conviction buy list", Dollar Tree (DLTR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Wednesday morning before the market opens. Analysts are expecting EPS of 1.13.

Continuing to push back against the possibility that his bank will be nationalized, Bank of America (BAC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) CEO Kenneth Lewis insisted again that Bank of America didn't need additional public assistance and was in fact in better shape than its rivals.

EPS of 22 cents is what analysts are expecting to hear from Del Monte (DLM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) when it announces quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

Biogen Idec (BIIB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is reportedly in talks to buy Acorda Therapeutics (ACOR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). ACOR has developed an experimental treatment for multiple schlerosis that has shown success in early trials.

Feb 24 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

RMBS, DRYS, FWLT, QGEN, ARMH

SWHC, RIMM, MSFT, APOL

Stocks to Watch

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

CCL, RCL, ONXX, ING, ORLY

PHM, TTGT, SUN, MRVL, QCOM

SE, VAL, IHG, ASFI

Downgrades:

MAPP, WRES, ITRN, SFY, WRE, NE

CHRW, TSON, MAPP, DCO, NHYDY

COF, WTV, BRCD, DAI, SWN, MDRX

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.5%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 2.85%

European markets are currently trading down

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Redbook

Consumer Confidence

Stocks in Europe, Asia Drop; MSCI World Index Falls for 11th Straight Day

Citi's road to nationalization

Crude Oil is $38 per barrel

Gold is $989 per barrel


Monday, February 23, 2009

Stock Market Review

Feb 23 - Before the Open

BIDU CHART


This BIDU chart is a little sloppy but it may break out to the upside over $140 so keep it on the radar this week.

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, DRYS, PALM, DELL, CSCO,

INTC, RIMM, MSFT, GOOG, BIDU

C, BAC, JPM, GS, EGLE, UAUA

Stocks to Watch

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

DRYS, MOT, MYL, ITT, CBY

SNV, STC, COP, XOM, PACR, AMSG

Downgrades:

STO, JCP, ACL, MT, HBAN, MI, ZION

RF, HMSY

Gold Chart

Economic Data for the Week

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.54%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 3.75%

European markets are currently trading higher by 1-2%

Citi in talks over bigger U.S. stake

Your share of stimulus tax breaks

Obama Bank Nationalization Is Focus of Speculation

Forecasters see higher unemployment for 2009

Crude Oil is $40.50 per barrel

Gold is $988 per ounce

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

The Dow lost 100.28. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.59. And the S&P 500 ended the day down 8.89.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Monday.

Reporting earnings before the market opens on Monday is Campbell Soup (CPB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). The food company is expected to announce earnings per share of 64 cents.

Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) placed discount retailer Dollar Tree (DLTR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) on its "conviction buy list" on Friday.

Among the bright spots on Friday was the performance of technology stocks including Dell (DELL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which was up nearly 3% intraday.

A number of companies are announcing quarterly earnings after the close on Monday. Among them are Hertz Global (HTZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which is expected to report EPS of -0.05, Nordstrom (JWM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which is expected to announce earnings per share of 30 cents; and DTE Energy (DTE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). Analysts are expecting earnings per share of 98 cents.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Feb 20 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

RRGB, CECO, FCEL, SSRI, PAAS

GOLD, QGEN, GLD

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

DSX, TEX, GPI, WBMD, FLIR

CUB, NARA, AVA, MXWL

Downgrades:

CQB, MCHX, XRX, LXK, NHP

EGO, CSGP, ZRAN, WRE, MTXX

Stock Tiger Video

Stocks to Watch

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.87%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 2.5%

European markets are currently trading down 2-3%

Deflation warning bells ring louder

U.S. sues UBS to disclose secret accounts

Bank of America Chief Lewis Is Said to Be Subpoenaed by New York's Cuomo

Stop Loss is a must-do

Crude Oil is $38 per barrel

Gold is $990 per ounce

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

The Dow closed lower by 89.68. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 25.15. And the S&P 500 ended the day down 9.48.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Friday.

Reporting quarterly earnings Monday morning is Barrick Gold (ABX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). Analysts are expecting EPS of 30 cents from the mining company.

A pair of retailers are also reporting earnings Friday before the market opens. JC Penny (JCP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to announce EPS of 92 cents. And analysts are looking for earnings per share of 0.12 from Lowes (LOW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Monsanto (MON | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported that it expected strong profit growth from its seed and genetics programs through the year 2012.

Among the increased holdings in the billionaire George Soros' Soros Fund are commodity stocks Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (POT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Brazilian oil company, Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Typical of the selling in financial stocks was the drop in Bank of America (BAC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which lost more than 13% on the day.

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

BNHNA, WFMI, PCLN, ORLY, ERIC

RMBS, BIDU, DRYS, QGEN, CMCSA

Before the Open

Feb 19 - Before the Open.

VISA CHART


V seems to be bucking the trend and would break out to the upside over $58 per share so keep it on the radar.

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.31%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.06%

European markets are currently trading up about 0.5%

Jobless Claims

Philadelphia Fed Survey

Leading Indicators

EIA Petroleum Status Report

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $36 per barrel

Gold is trading at $975 per ounce

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

The Dow gained 3.03. The Nasdaq Composite lost 2.69. And the S&P 500 closed lower by 0.75.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Thursday.

Reporting earnings Wednesday after the close, Hewlett Packard (HPQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced earnings that were in-line with analyst expectations. Revenue for the first quarter was less than expected and the stock moved lower immediately after the earnings report.

Expedia Inc. (EXPE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Thursday before the market opens. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of 22 cents.

Also announcing fourth quarter earnings Thursday before the bell are a pair of gold mining companies. Goldcorp (GG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to report earnings per share of 12 cents. Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to announce EPS of 0.26.

51 cents per share is what analysts are expecting from Hormel Foods (HRL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) when it reports quarterly earnings Thursday morning.

Analysts are expecting a loss of three cents per share when Sprint Nextel (S | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces quarterly earnings Thursday before the market opens.

Tesoro (TSO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Thursday after the market closes. Analysts are expecting EPS of 91 cents.

Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CMCSA, DRYS, RIMM, STEM, MSFT

CSCO, AAPL, FSLR, AMZN, SBLK

JASO

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

CATY, S, TBI, FOSL, OMCL, DT

WMS, ROCK, CPRT, MOD, ACC

SNN, FFBC

Downgrades:

ARNA, AMX, VQ, SPSS, ENTG

Gold Chart


Gold broke out to the upside yesterday so keep those gold stocks on the radar.

AUY, GOLD, RGLD, GLD, GSS,

AEM, NEM, GG

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.5%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.5%

European markets are trading lower

MBA Purchase Applications

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Import and Export Prices

Redbook

EIA Petroleum Status Report

FOMC Minutes

Crude Oil is $35 per barrel

Gold is $965 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

The Dow fell 297.81. The Nasdaq Composite closed lower by 63.70. And the S&P 500 ended the day down 37.67.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Wednesday.

Deere (DE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to announce earnings per share of 63 cents when it reports earnings Wednesday before the open.

EPS of 1.32 is what analysts are expecting to hear from Baidu.com (BIDU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) when it reports quarterly earnings Wednesday after the market closes.

General Motors (GM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Chrysler presented their mandated restructuring plans to Congress after the market closed on Tuesday. The plans included job and wage cuts, consolidation or elimination of product lines and a number of other cost-cutting measures.

The big earnings story on Wednesday will undoubtedly be the report form Hewlett-Packard (HPQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) which is scheduled for Wednesday after the closing bell. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of 93 cents.

Also reporting quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday is Whole Foods Market (WFMI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). Whole Foods is expected to announce EPS of 15 cents.

Stabilizing sales of heart defibrillators were among the factors Medtronic Inc. (MDT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) CEO William Hawkins credited for the company's strong earnings performance, which beat analyst estimates by one cent on Tuesday.

Reporting quarterly earnings Wednesday before the market opens, Comcast Corporation (CMCSA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to announce EPS of 22 cents.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Stock Market Review

Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

BRCM, GERN, STEM, GOLD

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

E, BT, ETR, CHA, HOT

MAR, HST

Downgrades:

BPZ, GOOG, LYG, DEO, DAI

CHL, FARO

Gold Chart


Gold is clearly above the trend line but RSI has had negative divergence on this rise for 16 months.

Economic Data for the Week

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.35%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 3.8%

European markets are currently trading down 2.5%

Wal-Mart Profit Falls Less Than Analysts Estimated on Food, Drug Discounts

Empire State Mfg Survey

Treasury International Capital

State Street Investor Confidence

Housing Market Index

Crude Oil is $37 per barrel

Gold is up $20 per ounce and is $962 per ounce

Monday, February 16, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

The Dow lost 82.35. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day down 7.35. And the S&P 500 finished lower by 8.35.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Tuesday.

Reporting quarterly earnings on Tuesday before the market opens is Wal-Mart (WMT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which is expected to announce EPS of 99 cents.

Also announcing earnings Tuesday morning is Transocean Inc. (RIG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). The drilling and exploration company is expected to report earnings per share of 3.70.

JP Morgan Chase & Company (JPM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Citigroup (C | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced that they would be suspending home foreclosures until March. The deal was part of a pledge the firms made to Congress.

A number of financial media outlets including Bloomberg Television reported that Bank of America (BAC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) will be separating its corporate banking operations from its investment banking business. The report was made late in the trading day on Friday.

Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to announce quarterly earnings per share of 73 cents when it reports on Tuesday.

Wells Fargo (WFC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced that its fourth quarter loss was actually larger than originally reported. The revision results in an EPS decrease of five cents.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CSTR, CTSH, JASO, INSU, PALM

ASML, ERIC, SIGM, SIRF, VCLK

WFR

Before the Open

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

WINN, PFCB, PPS, GLT, ATMI, WFR

TXN, ISIL, RAH, SPIL, ASX, UMC, STM

ASML, WOOF, PRAA, SIGM

Downgrades:

TTGT, EGLE, CAKE, XNPT, EDU, VAL

RIMM, ENI, LNCR, NICE, NOVA, BWA

Stock Tiger Video

Trading Ideas Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 2.5%

European markets are currently trading higher by 1-2%

Car buying stimulus may not help

Toyota trims production further

PepsiCo Fourth-Quarter Profit Falls on Writedowns, Costs for Restructuring

Consumer Sentiment

Crude Oil is $34 per barrel

Gold is $941 per ounce

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Stock Market Review

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

The Dow fell 6.77. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day higher by 11.21. And the S&P 500 finished up 1.45.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Friday.

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Friday morning before the market opens. Analysts are expecting EPS of 1.00.

Also reporting earnings on Friday before the bell is PepsiCo (PEP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which is expected to announce earnings per share of 88 cents.

A number of restaurants reported earnings after the bell on Thursday including Cheesecake Factory (CAKE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) which announced EPS of 15 cents, beating analyst estimates by a penny.

Wells Fargo (WFC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced after the close on Thursday that it was taking a charge of more than $320 million and cutting 2008 earnings per share by five cents.

Blaming the weak global economy and botched acquisition deals, Dow Chemical (DOW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced that it was cutting its dividend for the first time in more than 90 years.

What stocks were advancing on Thursday? Coca Cola (KO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) gained more than 7% after reporting earnings that were not as bad as feared on Thursday. Also higher on the day was Valero Energy Corporation (VLO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which had its target price raised by Goldman Sachs to $25 from $18.

Feb 12 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ASIA, BWLD, PRGN, STEM, QGEN

SPIL, CRXL, NETC, GERN

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

BWLD, DFT, GRMN, PFE, NOC

AXYS, LHCG

Downgrades:

OMX, TGH, QGEN, SKYW, TGH

SUNH, GIL, LVLT, GSIC, PBR

NYX, SAP, PACR, TAL

Stock Tiger Video

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 3%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 2.3%

European markets are currently trading down 1-2%

Jobless Claims

Retail Sales

RBC CASH Index

Business Inventories

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $35.60 per barrel

Gold is $942.50 per ounce

Trading Ideas Video

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

The Dow advanced by 50.65. The Nasdaq Composite gained 5.77. And the S&P 500 ended the day up 6.58.

Here are 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Thursday.

Aetna (AET | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports quarterly earnings Thursday before the market opens. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of 94 cents.

Also reporting earnings on Thursday is Coca Cola (KO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which is expected to announce EPS of 0.61.

Marriott (MAR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) both report quarterly earnings on Thursday. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of 39 cents from Marriott before the bell and EPS of 46 cents from Wynn Resorts after the close.

Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) added Best Buy (BBY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) to its "conviction buy" list on Wednesday. The implosion of competitor Circuit City was among the reasons cited for bullishness on the stock.

Shares of Sirius XM Radio (SIRI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) plunged on Wednesday on concerns that the company might fail to meet upcoming debt payments and may instead pursue bankruptcy protection.

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