Jim Cramer's Mad Money Review

U.S. stock futures fluctuated Monday, paring earlier gains after Citigroup Inc. forecast a steep decline in third-quarter profit.
Citigroup estimated earnings will decline 60 percent from a year ago due to turmoil in the mortgage-backed securities and credit markets. In a statement, Chairman and Chief Executive Charles Prince called the expected results "a clear disappointment."
Investors also awaited key data on the health of the manufacturing sector. The Institute for Supply Management is expected to report that manufacturing activity grew at roughly the same rate in September as in August, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Financial. Later in the week, investors will watch for readings on the health of the service sector and employment.
Dow Jones industrial average futures for December rose 6, or 0.04 percent, to 14,000. Standard & Poor's 500 futures rose 1.20, or 0.08 percent, to 1,539.30. Nasdaq 100 index futures were unchanged at 2,114.00.
European stock markets were narrowly mixed after Citigroup's profit warning compounded bad news from UBS AG. The largest Swiss bank said Monday it expects a pretax loss of up to $690 million in the third quarter, due mainly to writedowns related to deteriorating conditions in the U.S. subprime mortgage market. UBS said the loss will result in the elimination of 1,500 jobs from the bank's work force of 80,000 by year end.
Credit Suisse Group followed the UBS statement with its own, saying that it expects to report a third-quarter profit of about $860 million despite the quarter's stormy conditions.
In other corporate news, drug store chain Walgreen Co. reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 4 percent on lower reimbursements for some generic drugs and higher store and labor costs.
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar was mixed against major currencies but hovered near its low against the euro, which bought a record $1.4283 in trading overnight. Oil prices slipped in electronic pre-opening trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while gold prices rose. A barrel of light, sweet crude fell 29 cents to $81.37. An ounce of gold added 90 cents to $750.90.
Source: Lauren Villagran, AP Business Writer

Labels: C, CS, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, UBS, WAG

Sun Microsystems (JAVA): Cramer thinks it's finally turned the corner, but it's still too cheap.
Potash (POT): Cramer says that rankings in the agriculture sector are Agrium (AG), Mosaic (MOS), Sociedad Quimica (SQM), and then Potash since it moved too much.
Nuance (NUAN): "Don't buy. Don't buy."
Cheesecake Factory (CAKE): Thinks it's too cheap. Not giving up on it yet.
Rite-Aid (RAD): Giving CEO one more quarter. He thinks that CVS (CVS) and Walgreens (WAG) are doing much better.
China Mobile (CHL): This is a China stock that he still likes, along with Baidu.com (BIDU).
VF Corp. (VFC): Cramer thinks it's one of the better names in the apparel sector.
Western Refining (WNR): If you want to buy a refining stock, buy Valero
(VLO), or Sunoco (SUN) instead of WNR.
Energy Conversion Devices (ENER): Lose it and go with First Solar (FSLR)
Lockheed Martin (LMT): Start buying. Cramer thinks the stock is going even higher.
Starbucks (SBUX): "Don't buy, Don't buy."
Marvell (MRVL): Cramer thinks it's toxic.
First Horizon National (FHN): It's a cheap bank stock, and Cramer likes that.
Coeur d'Alene Mines (CDE): Cramer thinks this is one of the worst mining companies around, and that Barrick Gold (ABX) is the best play, and you can go with Pan American Silver (PAAS) if you want a silver stock.
DivX (DIVX): "There is nothing there to buy."
GameStop (GME): Wants the stock lower. Cramer thinks you should take some profits now, and buy more if the stock drops below $55.
Exxon Mobil (XOM): Cramer's price target for this stock is now $100.
Haynes (HAYN): It's played out for now.

Labels: CAKE, CHL, CVS, JAVA, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money Lightning Round, NUAN, POT, RAD, SQM, VFC, WAG, WNR

Jockeying for Position: Dynegy (NYSE: DYN - News), Brocade Communications (NasdaqGS: BRCD), Qwest (NYSE: Q - News)
Cramer suggested three "horse racing stocks" under $10 to keep investors interested. These are just temporary plays and should be sold when they reach $12. He notes DYN was "trashed" because of its former CEO Chuck Watson, but has been rescued by current CEO Bruce Williamson. He notes that DYN could be an attractive takeover target. "Brocade has momentum but is scary -- which is exciting," Cramer said about his second-favorite pick, which recently bought out its competitor and is in a position to raise prices. Cramer's favorite "horse" is Qwest which is around $9, but should be the first to reach the finish line at $12, because of its big federal contract.
Blue Stocking Stocks: Walgreen (NYSE: WAG - News), Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News) and Automatic Data Processing (NYSE: ADP - News)
Cramer discussed his favorite "aristocrat" stocks which pay solid dividends and provide protection when the economy is rough. He considered three "aristocrats," and eliminated WAG because it might have to stop raising its dividend to buy Express Scripts. While he expects GWW to boost its dividend, Cramer thinks the stock is too cyclical. Cramer's favorite artistocrat stock is ADP; "If there is such a thing as a blue chip, ADP is it." First, by spinning off its unprofitable brokerage service business, ADP may see 12-13% revenue growth. Secondly, Cramer likes ADP's "gigunda" $750 million buyback, and comments that ADP doesn't just have the history of raising its dividend, it has the money to continue dividend increases.
Mad Mail: Lundin Mining (AMEX: LMC - News), Dean Foods (NYSE: DF - News), Incyte Corporation (NasdaqGM: INCY)
Cramer told a viewer not to get discouraged with LMC because it is buying up mines. He would pick up more LMC on any pullback. He commented DF is "going back to where it was before it paid the dividend" of $15, and says the company is well-managed and pro-shareholder. When asked to defend his recommendation of INCY, which has no phase III drugs, over a company like Osiris Therapeutics with products in the pipeline, Cramer responded the best strategy for dealing with biotech is to avoid companies in the headlines and to find a biotech like INCY which has " its whole future ahead of it."
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Labels: ADP, DF, DYN, GWW, Hot Stocks, Jim Cramer, LMC, Mad Money, Q, WAG

Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Google Inc. Apr 540 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Apple Inc. Apr 95 Puts (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Dendreon Corp. May 17.5 Calls (NasdaqGM:DNDN - News). DNDN's PowerRating is 1.
Intuitive Surgical Apr 140 Calls (NasdaqGS:ISRG - News). ISRG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Apr 30 Puts (NasdaqGS:VRTX - News). VRTX's PowerRating is 3.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ - News). STJ's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None Today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG - News). WAG's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AAPL, DNDN, GOOG, ISRG, STJ, Stock Options, VRTX, WAG

Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
PNC Financial Services (NYSE:PNC - News). PNC's PowerRating is 5.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Credence Systems (NASDAQ:CMOS - News). CMOS's PowerRating is 7.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Rostelecom Telecommunications (NYSE:ROS - News). ROS's PowerRating is 6.
Long Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong uptrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its high below the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term upside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, we must have a 10-period ADX reading of 30 or higher and a +DI reading above the -DI reading. Or we must have a 14-period +DI of 30 or higher (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its high of the day below the 4-period moving average.
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG - News). WAG's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX - News). BSX's PowerRating is 4.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Amylin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AMLN - News). AMLN's PowerRating is 3.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net
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Labels: AAPL, AMLN, BSX, CMOS, PNC, ROS, WAG

Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW - News). DOW's PowerRating is 6.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Antworth Mortgage (NYSE:ANH - News). ANH's PowerRating is 6.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
KT Corp (NYSE:KTC - News). KTC's PowerRating is 7.
Long Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong uptrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its high below the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term upside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, we must have a 10-period ADX reading of 30 or higher and a +DI reading above the -DI reading. Or we must have a 14-period +DI of 30 or higher (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its high of the day below the 4-period moving average.
International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF - News). IFF's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Invitrogen (NYSE:IVGN - News). LFB's PowerRating is 5.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG - News). WAG's PowerRating is 3.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY - News). HSY's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ANH, DOW, Hot Stocks, HSY, IFF, IVGN, KTC, WAG