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Here are 7 trading ideas for today. These lists come directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and are based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
Gaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that gap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that gap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Jones Soda (NasdaqCM:JSDA - News). JSDA's PowerRating is 6.
5+ Consecutive Down Days: These are stocks that have closed down for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that close down for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Dril-Quip (NYSE:DRQ - News). DRQ's PowerRating is 9.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Watts Water Tech (NYSE:WTS - News). WTS's PowerRating is 7.
2-Period RSI Below 2: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading below 2 and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving with a 2-period RSI reading below 2 have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Enterprise Product Partners (NYSE:EPD - News) & Bruker Biosciences (NasdaqGS:BRKR - News). EPD's PowerRating is 6, and BRKR's PowerRating is 10.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR - News). PGR's PowerRating is 4.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Trex Corporation (NYSE:TWP - News). TWP's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BRKR, DRQ, EPD, Hot Stocks, JSDA, PGR, TWP, WTS

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Phelps Dodge Corp., Tyson Foods Inc. and Schering-Plough Corp.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI - News) is expected to report earnings per share for the fourth quarter of $3.77, according to analysts polled by Thomson Financial.
Mattel Inc. (NYSE:MAT - News) is expected to post fourth-quarter per-share income of 67 cents.
Phelps Dodge (NYSE:PD - News) is expected to report per-share income of $4.28 for the fourth quarter.
Plum Creek Timber Co. (NYSE:PCL - News) is expected to post income of 34 cents a share for the fourth quarter.
Schering-Plough (NYSE:SGP - News) is expected to report per-share earnings of 17 cents for the fourth quarter.
Sysco Corp. (NYSE:SYY - News) is expected to report second-quarter per-share income of 38 cents.
Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN - News) is expected to report first-quarter earnings of 6 cents per share.
UnumProvident Corp. (NYSE:UNM - News) is expected to post earnings per share of 44 cents for the fourth quarter.
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ - News) is expected to report fourth-quarter per-share income of 61 cents.
Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ZMH - News) is expected to post fourth-quarter earnings of 99 cents per share.
After Friday's closing bell, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC - News) said it has approved a 2-for-1 stock split, to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The additional shares will be distributed on March 15 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 15.
Watch listAmerican Express Co. (NYSE:AXP - News) said it has named Richard Levin, president of Yale University, to its board. The financial services and travel firm also said it has elected Ronald Williams as a director. Williams is president, chairman and chief executive of Aetna Inc. (NYSE:AET - News).
Datawatch Corp. (NasdaqCM:DWCH - News) said it has appointed Douglas Zaccaro as interim chief financial officer. Zaccaro succeeds John Hulburt, who is leaving effective Jan. 31.
Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE:HPT - News) said the registration statement for its TravelCenters of America LLC spinoff has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Quality Distribution Inc. (NasdaqGM:QLTY - News) lowered its outlook for the fourth quarter and 2006 primarily due to softer-than-anticipated seasonal demand and an unexpected charge for costs associated with legacy environmental remediation projects. The transportation company said it now sees earnings per share of 3 cents to 7 cents for the fourth quarter, compared with its prior view of 17 cents to 19 cents. For 2006, the company now sees earnings per share of 59 cents to 63 cents, compared with its prior view of 74 cents to 76 cents.
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $27.9 million, or 80 cents per limited partner unit, up from $13.9 million, or 52 cents per limited partner unit, in the year-ago quarter. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose to $1.49 billion from $1.15 billion.
Symantec Corp. (NasdaqGS:SYMC - News) said it has named Thomson S.A. Chairman and Chief Executive Frank Dangeard to its board of directors.
Trex Co. (NYSE:TWP - News) said it will restate its results for 2003 through 2005 and the first nine months of 2006 to correct errors related to the recording of certain expenses. The maker of composite decking and railing expects the cumulative effect of the restatements to increase its reported net income for 2003 through 2005 by roughly $200,000, and to increase its reported net income for the first nine months of 2006 by roughly $200,000, or 2 cents a share.
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