Friday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 3:05 pm EST, the market is trading sideway all day long. It is nice to see trading sideway after a big surge like yesterday. I believe the market is back on track to away from the down trend until the FED gives us something we do not want to see.
(MERX) is trading strong today. It was mentioned at around $10.70 as a buy, now it is about $11.05. Keep your close eyes on this one. If it pulls back to the support level (around $10), I will buy more.

Today's Stock Movers at 3:05 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(RSAS) 27.17 +4.29 +2,528
(CLMT) 31.75 +0.70 +425
(ZUMZ) 37.41 +2.41 +339
(BRLI) 21.99 +0.77 +262
(CLDN) 22.50 +0.80 +246

Stocks Down:
(CSC) 48.51 -7.37 +470
(PALM) 16.28 -2.38 +377
(GMEB) 34.66 -0.53 +328
(FFH) 95.35 -1.65 +289
(AAP) 29.00 -0.91 +288

Tags: stocks midday

Merix Corp. Continues With Strength Today

Merix Corp. (MERX) follows thru with yesterday's strong up momentum yesterday after it reported better than expected earnings as well as forecast. It marched on with higher high than yesterday. A good strong indication. I believe more upsides for this one.
Accrdoing to company release info:

Merix Corp. (NASDAQ: MERX - News) had Q4 2006 sales of $100.3 million, with earnings of $3.5 million, or 17 cents per share, compared with sales of $51.6 million, with a loss of $1.7 million, or 9 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2005.

Friday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open higher today on the day after the FED made the interest rate annoucement. Wow! That was a great high day yesterday. The Nasdaq market was up over 3%, and other indexes were up over 2% yesterday as well. I believe we have touched the short term bottom now. Look for more up days to come until the US economy sunk, but I think it is very unlikely for now.
Look for buying opportunities in the coming days.

Upgrades This Morning:
(HOTT)
(COMS)
(ORB)

Downgrades This Morning:
(DISK)
(KMG)
(PSUN)

Most Active Stocks:
(GM), (QQQQ), (RSAS), (SPY), (EMC), (CEPH), (IWM), (AAPL), (PALM), (GLD)

Stocks are Up:
(CBB), (RSAS), (VRTS), (GM), (MSPD), (ISIS), (MIK), (VDSI), (ONXX), (KRY)

Stocks are Down:
(AIRN), (SABA), (XING), (EMC), (CSC), (MT), (ANDE), (PESI), (AAPL)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Thursday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 2:05 pm EST, the market is trading higher before the FED interest rate announcement. I am very hesitate to take any position ahead of the announcement.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:05 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(RBN 25.89 +1.79 +670
(RSAS) 23.07 +3.71 +589
(MTW) 39.86 +3.59 +140
(VOL) 45.57 +0.62 +129
(GRMN) 104.00 +1.70 +102

Stocks Down:
(AAP) 29.70 -6.20 +1,333
(RHAT) 22.61 -2.40 +789
(ORLY) 30.96 -2.06 +658
(AM) 22.12 -2.91 +583
(PKE) 25.20 -2.07 +353

Tags: stocks midday

Thursday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open higher today on the day which the FED will announce rate hike. It is expected the rate to be hike another qurater point around 2:15 pm EST.
The final read on Q1 GDP rose to 5.6%, matching expectations. The chain deflator came in lower than expected at 3.1% vs. consensus 3.3%. Initial claims rose 4K to 313K vs. consensus of 310K.
The biggest losers for today are (NWRE) and (AAP). (NWRE) reported number but guided much lower than expected. (AAP) cuts the outlook as well.

Upgrades This Morning:
(CWCO)
(NLS)
(SHRP)

Downgrades This Morning:
(GGP)
(XLNX)
(ALTR)

Most Active Stocks:
(ATYT), (QQQQ), (THC), (SPY), (RSAS), (RHAT), (IWM), (NWRE), (GORX), (MERX)

Stocks are Up:
(RSAS), (OSCI), (MERX), (THC), (SNRR), (CSPLF), (BUF), (GORX), (DUK)

Stocks are Down:
(NWRE), (AAP), (IFN), (RHAT), (PAYX), (ATYT), (DTAS), (CLMT), (TEVA), (NVDA), (LRCX)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Wednesday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 2:00 pm EST, the market is trading flat with low volume on the day when the FED meets to discuss intereste rate movements. The market is directionless today. The biggest loser is (RMBS). (RMBS) is found to have option grant problems which will affect earnings reported in the past. This is not a good PR to have for any stock. I would not buy stocks which have reporting problems.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:00 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(EEFT) 36.20 +1.28 +441
(BRG) 64.42 +0.93 +195
(UCO) 60.92 +1.31 +135
(LVS) 68.48 +2.24 +60
(OATS) 18.46 +0.79 +40

Stocks Down:
(VOL) 43.89 -1.75 +806
(NTGR) 21.11 -2.55 +606
(CBCF) 23.76 -0.90 +435
(FUL) 40.80 -7.08 +406
(NKE) 80.35 -3.28 +372

Tags: stocks midday

Market Movers

The market is trading slightly higher in the early monring session. After yesterday's selloff, the traders are back with more buying powers.
I shorted (HANS) yesterday, I was able to cover it this morning with a minor gain. That is why trading is very difficult if you do not have the time to watch over your profolios.

Upgrades This Morning:
(CBCF)
(CRAY)
(SCUR)

Downgrades This Morning:
(UVN)
(VOL)
(ATRS)

Big Gainers:
(TPO), (PENX), (WSTM), (ACPW), (HANS), (TKG), (SSL)

Big Losers:
(USMO), (NTGR), (RMBS), (GENR), (VSGN), (CAKE), (TOPT), (NKE)

Tags: Big Movers

The Market Is Taking A Hint Today

The market is trading lower in the mid afternoon session. If you notice the most active list from the Nasdaq, only 3 out of 20 stocks are up slightly, mainly (MSFT), (YHHO), and (RBNC).

Up volumes vs down volumes are about 8-to-2 on the Nasdaq and 7-to-3 on the NYSE. Advancers to decliners are about 2-to-1 on both exchanges.

Caution should be employed right now. Avoid buying and think about shorting or just holding cash if you are not comfortable with shorting.

Shorting Candidates?

The market has decided to turn south around mid-morning. This can bring opportunities for short sellers.
The following is a list for potential shorting and profit from it:

(HANS)
(MRVL)
(NVR)
(FMCN)
(ATRS)
(BOT)
(MMS)

Tuesday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly lower today due to the higher oil price. For the first time in 2 weeks, it went back to $72 per barrel again.
The biggest losers for today are (TTWO) after it received subponas from the Manhattan District Attorney related to hidden scenes in the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." And (MRVL) is buying an unit from (INTC).

Upgrades This Morning:
(FSS)
(OSTK)
(ENDP)

Downgrades This Morning:
(AVA)
(ANDS)
(JNJ)

Most Active Stocks:
(UVN), (QQQQ), (TTWO), (MRVL), (SPY), (LU), (VTSS), (XING), (INTC), (TRB)

Stocks are Up:
(RBNC), (DSCO), (PLC), (TRFC), (SYNM), (ESCL), (UVN), (EXP), (TRB), (USEY), (IDIX)

Stocks are Down:
(TTWO), (VTSS), (MRVL), (VERTD), (HOM), (PANL), (ANDS), (ATRS), (VRSN), (DD), (MT)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Monday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 1:40pm EST, the market is trading higher with low volume. The trucking sector (ie (CLDN)) is leading the charges today, as well as the Metal Processing & Fabrication group, such as (IIIN), (CHAP). The losing sectors are Transportation Equipment and Services (RAIL) and (HUBG).
A small cap big winner is (LBIX), up 0.97 at $432 (29% gain). Its earning is better than expected.

Today's Stock Movers at 1:40 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(BAMM) 17.90 +0.75 +367
(VOL) 47.60 +1.85 +268
(KMG) 69.22 +0.61 +249
(EZPW) 36.38 +1.88 +192
(JCOM) 30.80 +1.55 +84

Stocks Down:
(BBW) 21.40 -1.11 +756
(ZMH) 58.45 -4.58 +700
(BMET) 33.02 -1.96 +489
(MT) 30.90 -1.27 +469
(PD) 75.79 -7.16 +398

Tags: stocks midday

What is ahead next week for stocks

Stock market closed slightly lower Friday. For the week, all indexes closed slightly lower as well. The DOW broke the 11000 mark barrier again. Nasdaq is still above 2100. Today's volume is lower than the typical trading days. It is very still very hard to say if the down trend is over now. We just have to take it on a day by day basis.

Event Calenders from Yahoo:

Earnings Preview for the week of Jun 26th-30th : Companies reporting earnings the week of Jun 26th-30th include:
Monday: LEN, SCS, WAG, CKR, and HWAY...
Tuesday: APG, SRR, UNF, EXFO, FUL, LWSN, and NKE...
Wednesday: BMET, CAG, EMMS, MKC, PKE, COMS, ARRO, ESIO, MLHR, IHS, DISK, MERX, MU, PAYX, RHAT, and RBN...
Thursday:AM, ATYT, CBUK, GBX, MON, and WOR...
Friday: AZZ, MSM, and SJR...

Conference/Events Calendar for the week of June 26-30 : Conference/Events Calendar for the week of June 26-30 include:
Monday: Jefferies & Co. Life Sciences Conf; Morgan Keegan High Performance Financial Institution Conf; SCO Presentation of SCOR Vie's 2005 Embedded Value - Conf Call; Strategic Research Institute Drug Discovery and Development Conf...
Tuesday: INTV Financial Analyst and Institutional Investor Forum; Bank of America Utilities Mini Conf; CBRL Group June Sales Release; CELG, SPNC, ALKS, CYNO at Jefferies & Co. Life Sciences Conf; ITW, WMT, FISV, AMGN at William Blair & Co's 26th Annual Growth Stock; Jefferies & Co. Life Sciences Conf; Morgan Keegan High Performance Financial Institution Conf; RIGL at Strategic Research Institute Drug Discovery and Development Conf; STN, MTGA, BYD, GCA, IGT at Bank of America Securities 2006 Gaming Conf...
Wednesday: SIMG First Annual Investor/Analyst Day Meeting; FCS Analyst Meeting; BHP Carbon Steel Briefing - Conf Call; HD, FDO, SRX, NUVA, ZUMZ at William Blair & Co 26th Annual Growth Stock Conf; HET at Bank of America Securities 2006 Gaming Conf; Jefferies & Co. Life Sciences Conf...
Thursday: CPB Analyst Meeting; EIX Analyst Meeting; FCN Investor and Analyst Day Program; Bank of America Securities 2006 Gaming Conf; CBK June 2006 Sales Release; LTM, SVM, BAX, SBUX, ABK at William Blair & Co 26th Annual Growth Stock Conf; Fed: FOMC policy anncmnt at 14:15 ET...
Friday: CRVL Business Update.

Tags: Market Review, Weekly Digest

Friday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 1:40pm EST, the market is trading higher with low volume. There is still no clear indicator on how the future market trend would be. The market is trading sideways. Nevertheless, trading higher is always welcome by the bulls. Look for stock market leaders emerge in the coming days if the trend is going higher.

Today's Stock Movers at 1:40 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(KMG) 68.60 +18.30 +1,416
(ODFL) 35.82 +3.06 +222
(FMD) 55.87 +3.12 +217
(CLDN) 20.75 +1.83 +127
(NTG) 39.62 +2.12 +96

Stocks Down:
(BBW) 23.75 -3.25 +1,263
(CYN) 63.76 -8.20 +857
(TEK) 27.65 -2.61 +707
(UB) 63.50 -2.96 +450
(APC) 44.66 -3.73 +431

Tags: stocks midday

Friday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly lower today due to the lower than expected May durable goods orders fell 0.3% vs. consensus of +0.4%, because of the sharp decline in Boeing aircraft orders. Orders excluding transportation rose 0.7% and nondefense capital goods orders which provide a clearer read on underlying business capital investment, rose 1.0%.
Consolidation of Oil and Natural Gas Producers is the story of the day. (APC) is buying (WGR) and (KMG).
A biotech company (NBIX) is dumped by (PFE). This shows you how risky small biotech stock can be.

Upgrades This Morning:
(FWLT)
(CRA)
(RMBS)

Downgrades This Morning:
(SRDX)
(SUPG)
(CWST)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (NBIX), (ORCL), (PPCO), (HOFF), (KMG), (WFR), (APC), (QCOM)

Stocks are Up:
(WGR), (KMG), (PPCO), (GENR), (ENDP), (SLR), (PXD), (DVN), (CNX), (SWN), (ACGY)

Stocks are Down:
(NBIX), (SNRR), (PXPL), (SIX), (DOVP), (XNL), (APC), (RNWK), (HMY), (QCOM), (AAUK)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Thursday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 1:45pm EST, the market is trading down. The only positive news for today's trading day is lack of volume. From the technical prospective point of view, it does not count as another distribution day. The following thru day is still hopefully for the bulls.
The best investment for the current situation would still be CASH. I would avoid the best gainers of late.

Today's Stock Movers at 1:45 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(VOL) 46.10 +0.59 +292
(AGE) 52.17 +0.80 +182
(ZOLL) 31.40 +0.78 +145
(FMD) 52.93 +0.88 +118
(TRMA) 32.03 +0.85 +98

Stocks Down:
(CLC) 29.05 -1.76 +845
(FBTX) 18.97 -1.34 +730
(UVN) 32.71 -1.13 +567
(BBW) 26.98 -1.31 +538
(SRDX) 36.50 -2.80 +503

Tags: stocks midday

50 Day-Alert

(ILMN) broke thru the 50-sma with higher than normal day volume.

Thursday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly lower today probably due to the fact that the price of oil is above $71 today. Yesterday's rally was a welcome news to the bulls, but the volume is not as convincing. So I can't declare it is a follow thru yet. My stand is still the same, no confirmation of bottom yet.

Upgrades This Morning:
(BPOP)
(BOW)
(ABY)

Downgrades This Morning:
(PRCS)
(AVNR)
(BLC)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (UVN), (NOVL), (BSX), (GNBT), (GLD), (FMDAY), (EWJ), (BBBY)

Stocks are Up:
(CDCC), (PCNTF), (HOLX), (BBC), (SUPG), (NICE), (FMDAY), (GNBT), (USEY), (NOVL), (INSM)

Stocks are Down:
(PTEC), (GLGC), (PARL), (RNWK), (RAD), (UTSI), (SRDX), (BBBY), (BSX), (UVN), (ALTR)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Wednesday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 1:45pm EST, the market is in rally mode. The bull is full control today. The only missing piece is lack of volume, but it nevertheless higher than Tuesday's volume. I will give another few more days to see what the extend of this rally means. The rally is probably due to the fact (FDX) and (MS) had better than expected results.
There are many winners today. Advances are broadly based stocks, a good sign for the market.

Today's Stock Movers at 1:45 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(MWRK) 32.75 +2.83 +976
(KNOT) 20.52 +1.62 +326
(VOL) 45.01 +1.85 +228
(JCOM) 29.39 +2.12 +225
(LIFC) 30.40 +1.58 +218

Stocks Down:
(LCUT) 22.60 -3.37 +827
(TEVA) 32.95 -2.72 +510
(RI) 24.63 -0.97 +446
(UVN) 34.18 -1.22 +440
(NRGY) 25.17 -0.99 +416

Tags: stocks midday

Is This Rally For Real?

The market is showing some bull strength in morning session. All indexes are having almost 1% gain. Advancers vs. decliners are 3-to-1 on NYSE, and 2-to-1 on the Nasdaq. Up to down volumes are favored to the advancers as well, almost 5-to-1 on NYSE and Nasdaq.
We have to see what the afternoon brings before jumping in with our feet wet.

Big Gainers:
(GOOG)
(BIDU)
(EXPD)
(FMCN)
(CHAP)
(PFACP)
(LTM)
(CRS)

Big Losers:
(PATR)
(LCUT)
(CMED)
(UHAL)
(CETV)
(COHT)
(UVN)

Tags: Big Movers, Big Gainers, Big Losers

Wednesday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly higher today without much economic data today. Most of the traders are waiting for the result of the FOMC meeting next week regarding the future of interest rate.
(MS) and (FDX) beat expectations this morning. Perhaps this will bring back some supports to the market today.

Upgrades This Morning:
(UBSH)
(SUSQ)
(ORCL)

Downgrades This Morning:
(ATU)
(NOK)
(WIND)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (UVN), (FONR), (MS), (TEVA), (F), (MOT), (GOOG), (AAPL)

Stocks are Up:
(FONR), (STEM), (PFACP), (CTIC), (PRGX), (WSII), (REV), (SIFY), (HURN), (DSCO), (PHG)

Stocks are Down:
(CMED), (UVN), (TEVA), (AMKR), (CBK), (ACGY), (EWZ), (MT), (RCL), (JPM), (SPI)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Tuesday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 2:30pm EST, the market is still indecisive on which direction to take. It had its see-saw battle all day long. From flat to up, then to flat again. Without any market uptrend, it is very hard to buy anything right now.
The biggest loser is (ATU) after it guided its earning downward. A brokerage firm downgraded the stock from outperform to peer perform. It is in the business of making motion control systems.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:30 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(VOL) 43.46 +2.48 +490
(AZN) 57.67 +1.05 +136
(COST) 54.81 +1.26 +98
(ZOLL) 30.65 +0.80 +91
(LIFC) 28.54 +0.69 +91

Stocks Down:
(ATU) 46.05 -10.65 +3,929
(OYOG) 53.78 -0.52 +408
(GPI) 54.89 -2.81 +382
(TRID) 18.28 -1.46 +272
(FFH) 102.15 -1.68 +201

Tags: stocks midday

The Market Weakness Continues

The same story continues today: fear of inflation, fear of global slow down. New lows vs new highs are: 4-to-1 on Nasdaq, and 10-to-1 on NYSE. This is definitely a downtrend market we are in right now. Get out of the high price stocks, such as (HANS), (ISRG), and (GOOG).

Biggest losers today:
(ATU)
(UHAL)
(GGXY)
(TRID)
(PRCS)
(RACK)

Tags: stocks, stock market, big movers

Tuesday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly lower today following last week strength. The headline news today was that US May housing start rise 5% to 1.96 million. The housing market is still humming? This the reverse from last month. More houses are injected to the market.
No major fatality of stocks is reported today.

Upgrades This Morning:
(VRNT)
(CXG)
(CECO)

Downgrades This Morning:
(SMA)
(JNPR)
(ATVI)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (HGSI), (ASML), (AMAT), (JBLU), (PGIC), (IWM), (BP), (AAUK)

Stocks are Up:
(ARTX), (USEY), (ACLI), (TRN), (GNBT), (FDS), (HGSI), (TNT), (AAUK), (JBLU), (ATVI)

Stocks are Down:
(PGIC), (AVNR), (BLDR), (NVDA), (URBN), (APOL), (ASML), (SNY)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Monday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 1:00pm EST, the market is rally mode has stopped cold by the bears. The problem with recent rally was lack of constance, such as low volume up days and vilatile swings. This trend may continue until "indicator" merges. I will update on my blog when this "condition" has occurred. Stay Tune.
In the meantime, just sit back and watch, and keep your holdings in cash only.

Today's Stock Movers at 1:00 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(VOL) 44.38 +1.51 +514
(HPQ) 33.57 +0.53 +224
(FMD) 51.41 +0.61 +156
(SIRF) 32.35 +1.45 +121
(IDCC) 32.95 +0.66 +63

Stocks Down:
(OYOG) 54.03 -0.97 +408
(PETM) 23.65 -1.11 +384
(FMCN) 59.69 -1.09 +368
(FXE) 125.77 -0.61 +185
(HEI) 29.67 -0.98 +150

Tags: stocks midday

Monday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly higher today following last week strength. Let's see if the market can follow thru the strength of the bulls in the coming days.

Upgrades This Morning:
(UBB)
(BBD)
(TKR)

Downgrades This Morning:
(NBIX)
(CAMD)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (IWM), (NOK), (INTC), (LU), (CC), (ALA), (SIRI), (DROOY)

Stocks are Up:
(USEY), (CSPLF), (SI), (ACV), (MIKR), (FSII), (GNBT), (DNDN), (AQNT)

Stocks are Down:
(SLV), (DXPE), (PBCT), (ABBC), (PD), (PXD), (GLD), (BIDU), (COP), (COP), (NVS)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

What is ahead next week for stocks

Stock market closed lower Friday after a massive up days last Thursday. Most energy, metal, and tech stocks were lower today. The turnaround for market yesterday was dur to Bernanke 's (FED chairman) speech. "Inflation is manageable" and "oil has seen its highs" were the motivation behind the pushup. I have to see the confimation of the bull's action before getting my feet wet again.

Event Calenders from Yahoo:

Conference/Events Calendar for the week of June 19th-23rd: : Conference/Events Calendar for the week of June 19th-23rd: include:
Monday: AMGN Conf Call; BMRN, CVBT at Prudential Equity Group West Coast Biotech Meetings; THQI at Lazard Capital Markets Investor Breakfast; Fed: Guynn speaks about economic outlook...
Tuesday: OO Analyst Day; CNB, NTRS, and ZION at Colonial Bank at Piper Jaffray Retail & Financial Services Symposium; JPMorgan Energy Day Conf...
Wednesday: Bank of America Energy Risk Mgmt Annual Client Conf; Bank of America Washington Health Care Conference; PLLL Corporation Analyst Meeting; SEIC Investor Conf for Industry Analysts; URS, ABCO, DV, TSG. at Morgan Stanley Business and Professional Services Conf...
Thursday: ALA Analyst Day; MATR 1st Analyst Investor/Analyst Day; UTHR Analyst and Investor Day; CRA Analyst Meeting; SIX Mid-Quarter Conference Call; LAUR, CD, COC CECO at Morgan Stanley Business and Professional Services Conf; Bank of America Energy Risk Mgmt Annual Client Conf; VRNT Conf Call to Discuss Selected Unaudited 1st Quarter Results; YUM Period 6 Sales Release; Fed: Pianalto provides opening remarks at banking conf...
Friday: Bank of America Energy Risk Management Annual Client Conf.

Tags: Market Review, Weekly Digest

Friday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 2:30pm EST, the market is down slightly. Volume is on track to be much higher than yesterday's volum because of option expiration day. More new lows than new highs. Decliners are outpaced advancers by 2-to-1 on both exchanges.
Looks like we have to wait for the follow thru day next week if we ever get one. I would still sit on the sideline and wait for the tide to be turned for the bulls.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:30 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(BRLI) 20.25 +0.91 +632
(HEI) 31.10 +0.77 +578
(GLYT) 67.03 +1.02 +245
(TGI) 46.30 +0.75 +181
(HPQ) 32.85 +0.97 +158

Stocks Down:
(OVTI) 23.57 -3.24 +822
(GLDN) 22.58 -0.78 +446
(UBSI) 35.92 -0.83 +442
(BN) 45.06 -0.74 +425
(MRD) 29.48 -0.81 +414

Tags: stocks midday

Market is Rolling Back??

Yesterday's winners are today's losers: Coal -2.7%, Mining -1.9%, Oil Service -1.9%, Steel -1.6%, Oil -1%, Commodity Index -1%, Gold/Silver -0.9%, semi -0.5%.

Yesterday's move is mostly due the Bernanke's effect. The question is still remain: will the FED overshot the rate hike which causes dramatic slow down to the US economy? The market is the best forecaster for the future of the US economy. Like I have mentioned before, wait for confirmation before jumping in.

On thing I do not like for the market is: more new lows than new highs.

Big Movers Today:
Down
(CAMD)
(NBIX)
(HTCH)
(AIT)
(VSE)
(KMG)
(OVTI)
(CMED)

Up
(FMCN)
(WGO)

Friday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly lower today following yesterday's monstrous up day. Volume has increased on the Nasdaq to 2.3 billion, and flat volume on the NYSE. It is a nice welcome for the big up swing for the bulls. Could Wednesday's low be the short bottom? Only future can tell. But I will watch for any following through in the coming days before jumping my feet wet into the market again soon. There are definitely a lot of stocks worth buying once the dust is settled. I will point them out once the sky is cleared.
(ORCL) reported better than expected earning. It could be the support for the big cap tech market stocks. But this one has been a lacker for many years. It could be a non-event for the tech stocks.
(OVTI) is disappointment for the chip stocks. Watch for related stocks on how well they can hold the levels.

Upgrades This Morning:
(SSCC)
(GFI)
(AU)

Downgrades This Morning:
(VE)
(PIR)
(CATS)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (GLD), (ORCL), (MSFT), (NBIX), (ADBE), (IWM), (CMGI), (ENCY)

Stocks are Up:
(ACAM), (CMGI), (CUP), (ISIS), (ORCL), (CRAYD), (KRY), (BSX), (TGB), (EPD)

Stocks are Down:
(NBIX), (MEDX), (OVTI), (FTO), (RIO), (TRID), (FRO), (BBL), (HAL), (SNY), (SLV), (AAUK)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Is the Rally for Real?

The market is roaring back with over 2.5% gain for the Nasdaq, and over 1.5% for DOW and S&P500. Bernanke, the Fed chairman, has spoken about the inflation is not a concern in the future. Could this be the bottom? I believe volume will do justice for us. If I see higher volume (1.3% higher than yesterday), then I would have more comfort putting my money into the market.

Strong stock groups today:
Commodities (Gold & metal), Energy (oil and gas), tech (semi & internet), brokages.

Strong Stocks:
(VOL)
(HANS)
(GOOG)
(CETV)
(UHAL)
(ENER)
(IMGC)
(BOT)
(BSC)
(IPC)
(CME)

Thursday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 1:00pm EST, the market is rallying again with yesterday's continuing strength. The key is to see how the afternoons trades around 3:00pm EST, and as well as tomorrow (Friday). The biggest fear is still inflation fear. What worries me is the drastic down market in the coming days. Down days will cause margin calls, margin calls will force people to sell. I would play this market with caution.

Today's Stock Movers at 1:00 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(VOL) 41.81 +5.05 +756
(FRC) 44.65 +1.01 +368
(WBD) 30.87 +0.87 +280
(CBK 29.08 +1.31 +252
(HBHC) 54.05 +1.94 +234

Stocks Down:
(STLY) 20.95 -1.52 +493
(IPCS) 48.74 -0.78 +367
(SCSS) 20.96 -1.31 +361
(TFX) 50.08 -3.30 +295
(HEW) 23.14 -1.99 +273

Tags: stocks midday

Bear Market Rally??

Are we in the bear market rally? I'll use today's strength to sell before the close today if the strength fades. Here is the interesting article from Trading Market:

All The Signs Of A Bear Market
Thursday June 15, 8:48 am ET
By Gary Kaltbaum We think conditions are such that a bear market rally is in order. We say this for one simple reason...world markets, major indices, sectors and stocks are extended and stretched about as far as they will go. We are not saying one will occur. We are saying that the conditions are now there. How long any rally lasts or how far it goes is another story. Our best guess is that the S&P 500 now has a wall in the 1245-1260 area and the DOW has a wall in the 11,000 area. Lastly, the most stretched and extended areas are the COMMODITIES and the EMERGING MARKETS. We expect the most violent reactions to be in these areas.

Other notes:

One of the most important areas of the market...the BIG FINANCIALS have now topped and are already rolling over. This is huge because this area makes up a big part of the S&P. Just another area to say bye-bye as it will now join the rest of the misery to a certain extent. Just look at these charts.

We had told you that BONDS were in an overall bear market but in a near term bounce. Odds now favor that the bounce is over.

The last of the leadership in names like (NasdaqNM:BIDU - News), (NYSE:HANS - News), (NasdaqNM:NTRI - News), (NasdaqNM:SHLD - News) are now going by the wayside. This is just another characteristic of a bear market...as in bear markets, they come get them all.

It's a negative:

That NEW LOWS have picked up dramatically.

ADVANCE/DECLINE figures remain a horror show.

Bounces cannot even last a day.

Too many people that do not understand the characteristics of a bear market continue to call for a bottom on a daily basis and continue to tout new stocks that are obliterated days later.

Companies that are raising their estimates rally for an hour and then head south. Good news is bad news.

The Federal Open MOUTH Committee cannot keep their jaws shut. We know...THERE IS INFLATION. Thanks for reporting the news. But more importantly, economic growth is falling off a ledge...and the market is begging them to realize it.

Thursday's Pre-Market

Blogger was down in the morning extensively for the past few days. I was not able to do updates during the pre-market hour before the markte opens. Like I have mentioned before, hopefully the blogger has solved its problems onward.

The market is expected to open higher today following yesterday's up day yesterday. It was a first up days for the market in many days. Hopefully this strength can be continue for today and tomorrow. There are bargain hunters out there who wants to catch some bottom fish. I believe there are still more down side risk in the coming days and weeks. The market is only a tradable market right now. You have to quick and nimble, otherwise you will get burn very quickly.

Upgrades This Morning:
(SRX)
(BRCX)
(WAB)

Downgrades This Morning:
(MOT)
(ALEX)
(MVK)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (IWM), (GLD), (IDEV), (MSFT), (BP), (JDSU), (AAPL), (EWJ)

Stocks are Up:
(IMGC), (PRGX), (MNG), (DSCO), (HYGS), (IDEV), (SNSA), (TAYD), (GOLD), (CRXL)

Stocks are Down:
(STLY), (SMTC), (CVTX), (VE), (ESCL), (KBH), (CPST)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Wednesday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 2:10pm EST, the market started up this morning, but it quickly faded away as time passed. The bear force has proven too much for the bull. The trend is still down. Nasdaq is aiming for the 2000 mark soon. So watch out for more bottoming to come. Don't be greedy into thinking that you can buy stocks cheap. Cheaper prices are coming to the market near you.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:10 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(CRZO 27.62 +1.06 +359
(DIOD) 39.07 +0.68 +145
(AZN) 55.31 +1.56 +80
(WBD) 29.75 +1.85 +73
(FMCN) 54.66 +1.11 +63

Stocks Down:
(IPCS) 48.89 -0.58 +382
(OXPS) 22.30 -3.79 +375
(ZOLL) 29.49 -2.25 +310
(PRGS) 21.44 -0.53 +307
(TFX) 54.26 -3.78 +301

Tags: stocks midday

Market is On the Move?

The Nasdaq market suffered its 8th straight lost yesterday. Its worst consecutive down sides in many years. Will the market recover some today? Based on the CPI came out today, it is can be another dead cat bounce day today. If you are skillful enough, you maybe able to make some short term money, or you can get killed in the blood bath market. I personally will stay away of the market right now, and I would use the up days as an opportunity to exist my positions.

Movers on the Day:
Ups:
(HANS)
(UHAL)
(CASY)
(ANDE)

Downs:
(OXPS)
(TFX)
(TWW)

Tuesday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 3:00pm EST, like yesterday the stock markets are getting worse in the afternoon. Losers has overtaken winners by about 4 to 1 margin on Nasdaq and NYSE. My stand is still the same, DO NOT BUY! Get out of the high price stocks.

Today's Stock Movers at 3:00 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(ZOLL) 32.50 +1.17 +230
(DIOD) 37.62 +4.17 +173
(ASFI) 34.00 +0.92 +69
(UARM) 36.18 +1.26 +67
(LIFC) 25.50 +0.52 +54

Stocks Down:
(JBL) 25.00 -7.42 +1,342
(CIB) 20.98 -2.21 +472
(GMXR) 26.57 -4.63 +455
(CSR) 50.51 -2.33 +409
(ZOLT) 22.54 -3.81 +358

Tags: stocks midday

Market is Still Weak

The market opened up for a brief moment this morning. It then sung down because of the bear force is too much for the bull today. The bull is very tired right now. The bear in the upper hand. Here are the reasons: surge of oil price causes inflation (shipper charges merchant for higher cost of shipping goods, merchant charges consumer for higher price of the item sold); more FED hike(s) are coming (limiting spedning by businss and consumer) causes economy to slow down (high price causes consumer to spend less); Recession in the making? That is the question for the traders.
Right now, stay on the sideline and watch.

Monday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

At about 3:00pm EST, the stock markets are getting worse in the afternoon. Losers has overtaken winners by about 4 to 1 margin on Nasdaq and NYSE. As I have stated previously, we are in the bear downtrend market now. Keep you cash now forget about buying anything for now.

Today's Stock Movers at 3:00 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(VOL) 37.19 +0.76 +626
(FMD) 50.95 +2.35 +202
(FMCN) 55.49 +1.44 +100

Stocks Down:
(PAA) 45.40 -0.70 +514
(MNST) 38.76 -3.24 +395
(CMVT) 20.62 -2.95 +292
(RBAK) 19.06 -1.77 +232
(EQIX) 52.85 -3.31 +224

Tags: stocks midday

Market is Turmoil Again

My internet connection has problem this morning. That is why I could check for stock quotes and post anything before the market opens.

The market started up slightly this morning, but it could not sustain its level, and it failed again. The fear could be contributed as the following:fear of inflation, more FED hikes, slow down in US and world economy, and it may lead to recession.
The best holding right now is CASH. CASH is the king of investment right now. The next test level for Nasdaq could be 2000. So we may see more down sides coming before stablizing.

Big Movers to the Downside:
(EQIX)
(MNST)
(ANDE)
(NRG)
(IFO)

What is ahead next week for stocks

Stock market closed lower Friday after another day of attempt rally yesterday. All indexes closed lower this week down over 3% for the week. The worst weekly close in over a year. The strength from yesterday's close did not continue today. I believe more downside is coming in the near term.

Event Calenders from Yahoo:

Conference/Events Calendar for the week of June 12th-16th: : Conference/Events Calendar for the week of June 12th-16th include:
Monday: NVS Discussion on key data concerning Novartis metabolic franchise, focusing on Galvus- Conf Call; BHE, SCSC, FLEX to PTA Bear, Stearns & Co. Annual Technology Conf; CRXL at Goldman Sachs Annual Global Healthcare Conf; Fed: Pianalto speaks on economy & policy; Fisher speaks on US/global policy; Olson speaks to Banking Regulatory Conf in Florida; Bernanke speaks at bankers' executive school;
Tuesday: ABT, BIIB, AMGN, MEDI, MRK at Goldman Sachs Annual Global Healthcare Conf; BBW, KMX, LDG at Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail Conf; CVG, IM, PAYX, WEBM, DELL at Bear, Stearns & Co. Annual Tech Conf; GGG, PNR, CMC, KEYW at CIBC First Annual Industrial Products & Capital Goods Conf; LCC, CNW at Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conf; ORBK Investor and Analyst Day; SIRI, TWX, DIS, TIVO at Deutsche Bank Media & Telecom Conf; TNL Analyst Meeting;
Wednesday: ACLI, JBLU, PACR, SWFT, RUSHB at Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conf; AOL, CDL, T, VIA, CLEC at Deutsche Bank Media & Telecom Conf; KWK Analyst Conf; LTM, DPZ, BDK, AZO at Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail Conf; MOSM, AGU, CF, MON at Merrill Lynch Agricultural Chemicals Conf; NSTK, RIGL, ISIS, CVTX, SNSS at Needham & Co 5th Annual Biotechnology Conf; OS, HON, GNA, RAIL at CIBC First Annual Industrial Products & Capital Goods Conf; SCUR at Credit Suisse Boston Small/Mid Cap Software Conf; SNS, BBG, CMG at Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conf; Fed: Fisher speaks on economy; Fed's Beige Book; Minehan gives welcome remarks at bank conf;
Thursday: ISRG, SGP, CELG, JNJ, A at Goldman Sachs Annual Global Healthcare Conf; AMIS Analyst Meeting; BBW, KMX, LTM, AZO at Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail Conf; BNI, CSX, CNI, UPS at Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conf; IPAS at Credit Suisse Boston Small/Mid Cap Software Conf; IVGN Investor Meeting 2006; NNI, SCSS at Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conf; NRGN, PTIE, ARNA, IMGM at Needham & Co 5th Annual Biotechnology Conf; Fed: Boston's Fed pres Minehan give introductory remarks at bank conf; Kroszner speaks to bankers;
Friday: BTH Investor Q&A Call; NUVO Research & Development Briefing for Investors & Analysts; PORK at Premium Standard Farms at Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conf; Fed: Poole speaks at Bank of Korea conference; Kohn speaks on global imbalances.

Earnings Preview for the week of June 12th- 16th: : Companies reporting earnings the week of June 12th- 16th include: Monday: LEH and STEI... Tuesday: BBY, GS and WWE... Wednesday: SMTS, PARL, and LGF... Thursday: BSC, PIR, KBH, and OVTI... Friday: CMED and WGO

Tags: Market Review, Weekly Digest

Friday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

The stock markets are trading mixed at 2:45 pm EST. Unlike yesterday's reversal from deep down to about even, it went the opposite direction. The market started out up early in the session, it went down, and never look back up again. This the trait of a weak market. My stand is the same, stop buying and lightening up your position whenever you have a chance.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:45 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(VOL) 36.47 +3.38 +444
(RSAS) 17.54 +1.32 +101
(FMD) 47.87 +1.72 +94
(ZOLL) 31.79 +0.63 +92
(HAL) 72.60 +0.51 +50

Stocks Down:
(GGC) 25.97 -4.52 +552
(SHFL) 34.05 -2.71 +384
(PARL) 18.85 -2.00 +247
(JOSB) 25.55 -0.85 +241
(KEYS) 37.43 -2.62 +154

Tags: stocks midday

Bull and Bear Struggle

The market is struggle between the bull and bear today. It still can not make up its mind on which direction it wants to take. This is could be the opportunity to get out of slim profit positions and wait for the uptrend confirmation. If the confirmation cannot be made, we may see more downsides coming.

Moves at 11:15am EST:
UP:
(HANS)
(QSII)
(SHLD)
(ITRI)
(IVGN)
(NHWK)

DOWN:
(POZN)
(TTWO)
(LAKE)
(BDAY)
(SHFL)
(PARL)
(MATR)

Friday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open higher today following yesterday's reversal. But the market has reversed slightly from the high of the day after the Trade Deficit announcement thismorning. The Trade Deficit rise in April because of surging oil prices. Also the mid-day update report from (TXN) yesterday gave a boost to the support of the market.
To see if the bottom has been seen, then we need support of the market with a good following day. Otherwise more downside is coming.

Upgrades This Morning:
(FLR)
(IRF)
(CAE)

Downgrades This Morning:
(BRCM)
(WFC)
(PARL)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (EWJ), (TTWO), (IWM), (BP), (GLD), (MOVI), (AAPL), (FNSR)

Stocks are Up:
(VOL), (GNLB), (QSII), (ESCL), (BSMD), (PRLS), (ILE), (SIMC), (FNSR), (TTM), (ACGY)

Stocks are Down:
(TTWO), (SHFL), (DSX), (CUP), (XLNX), (CSR), (AU), (NXTM), (TS), (GFI), (ASML), (NVS)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

After Market Review

Blogger still has problem today, I can't make any update in the afternoon while the market was opened. Hopefully this problem will go away soon.

The market has recovered from the deep lost today. Volume has increased tremendously. Both DOW and S&P index have come back positive, but Nasdaq was still down about 7 points for the day. Technically, it is still a distribution day for the Nasdaq market. If we can see a follow-thru session in the next few days, then today could be the bottom near term. But it is still too soon to tell. I would still wait on the sideline for more clear indications.

After Market Movers:
UP:
(QSII)
(ICO)
(AUO)
(INFY)
(TXN)

DOWN:
(SHFL)
(TTWO)
(IRF)

Tags: aftermarket, Aftermarket Movers

The Market Is Getting Hampered

The market is getting uglier as time passed. At 11:15am EST, the market is down bit across all indexes. Volume has picked up a lot more as compared to normal days. Nasdaq is the worst out of all indexes. It is currently down about 1.4%. We are in a bear market now. Wait for your opportunity to get out of your positions now. More down sides maybe coming soon.

Here is the most point lost list, it is getting worse:
(JOSB)
(HANS)
(FMCN)
(ANDE)
(MATR)
(ADRE)
(NTRI)
(DXPE)
(CME)
(PTR)
(ATI)
(DRQ)
.....

Thursday's Pre-Market

Blogger was down extensively yesterday. I was not able to do updates during the market was opened. Hopefully the blogger has solved its problems today and onward.

The market is expected to open lower today following yesterday's down reversal yesterday. The major concern is still with the fear of inflation which causes the FED to raise rate again. There is no positive reaction to the news that confirmation of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's death which causes spike in oil prices below $70 per barrel. FED stops rate hike can only be the good news to the market. Hold off your cash and wait for opportunities to come.

Upgrades This Morning:
(BKH)
(APU)
(URS)

Downgrades This Morning:
(PRSP)
(PTR)
(SAM)

Most Active Stocks:
(SPY), (QQQQ), (LVLT), (FNSR), (EWJ), (NOK), (JOSB), (IWM), (BP), (ELN)

Stocks are Up:
(AAU), (GNBT), (ICOS), (IRF), (MDR), (NVLS), (PRGX), (PLAY), (PALM)

Stocks are Down:
(JOSB), (FNSR), (NSSC), (HANS), (MCZ), (AERTA), (GFI), (MOVI), (CNTY), (NUE)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Wednesday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly higher today. With yesterday's strength at the close could bring further buying today. The hope is to see high volume with 1-2% or more to the upside, then the near short bottom is made. Otherwise, the struggle between bull and bear will continue as in the past few weeks.
The biggest causalty for the day is (ALOG). It missed earning by a big margin. It reported earnings of $0.18 per share, $0.23 worse than the consensus of $0.41.

Upgrades This Morning:
(CNQ)
(BBA)
(BVN)

Downgrades This Morning:
(RBC)
(KDN)
(IEX)

Most Active Stocks:
(PPHM), (QQQQ), (SPY), (ARTX), (CUP), (GLD), (GOOG), (AUY), (HOM), (AZN)

Stocks are Up:
(FMDAY), (PRGX), (MATK), (PPHM), (IDWK), (CUP), (DNDN), (ARTX), (MOVI), (HOM), (CHTR)

Stocks are Down:
(PGWC), (DSCO), (ALOG), (GLG), (COO), (AUO), (HRLY), (HMY), (TKC), (BGO), (AU), (SLV)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Tuesday After Market

The market closed the day with a minor lose today. It was a good reversal at the end of the day. Volume has picked after 3pm EST. A good sign for traders to support this level. If we can get a strong up day, then the short term bottom has been set. Keep your eyes on the market now.

The big movers after hour are:
(MATK) +1.34
(COO) -2.29

Tuesday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

The stock markets are trading lower at 3:15 pm EST. The selling seems to be gettting more momentum as the day progresses. The DOW has broken the psychological 11,000 mark. Most of the indexes are down about 1%. No relief is insight yet.
Just hold your horse and stop buying for now.

Today's Stock Movers at 3:15 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(IDCC) 29.83 +0.82 +119
(NTG) 35.69 +2.29 +102
(CRZO) 30.75 +0.91 +90
(DXPE) 47.09 +1.90 +89
(BAS) 34.55 +0.61 +87

Stocks Down:
(AMMD) 16.00 -0.85 +804
(SCHS) 33.01 -1.60 +496
(CELL) 16.37 -3.52 +494
(MIL) 64.83 -3.62 +487
(CCO) 20.73 -1.04 +483

Tags: stocks midday

Tuesday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly higher today. The market is trying to recover some of the losses from yesterday's big selloff. Fortunately, the selloff for yesterday was not dramatic. It was less than the typical trading days. Many institutions did not participate yesterday's massive down day. The price of oil is down slightly, but it still over $70 per barrel. Today could be a bargain hunter's day to pick up a few shares. I will see what happen during the day before stepping in.

Upgrades This Morning:
(COGN)
(SIX)
(AMX)

Downgrades This Morning:
(ELN)
(MLAN)
(FNFG)

Most Active Stocks:
(HGSI), (GLD), (SPY), (QQQQ), (GNLB), (ELN), (SIRI), (TMTA), (LU), (IWM)

Stocks are Up:
(OPTV), (ELTK), (ONXS), (TMTA), (BAA), (WSII), (ARIA), (HGSI), (ESLR), (ACUS), (SIMC)

Stocks are Down:
(IAO), (IIP), (COGN), (GNLB), (SCHS), (MNG), (ADO), (PWI), (DCX), (GFI), (CRXL), (ANDS)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Moday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

The stock markets are trading lower at 2:15 pm EST. It started lower at the open, and it continues its downward momentum. The major blame for today's market is the price of oil is over $73 after the Iran conflict remains trouble for the oil market. The good news from the down day is lack of volume, meaning institution money is not selling yet.
I would still hold off buying right now.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:15 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(KNOT) 18.65 +0.89 +408
(CXW) 50.70 +0.92 +162
(ITRI) 56.12 +0.87 +124
(NUE) 51.18 +0.77 +121
(KB) 78.30 +0.64 +105

Stocks Down:
(ONXX) 16.41 -3.41 +1,769
(AMMD) 17.30 -3.20 +954
(HRLY) 17.72 -1.66 +515
(CHTT) 31.77 -3.22 +447
(PMTI) 44.86 -2.14 +392

Tags: stocks midday

Stocks With Strong Momentum Today

The following stocks exhibit very strong momentum today:
(MOVI)
(SMSI)
(DXPE)
(NTG)
(IDCC)
(FBNW)

Monday's Pre-Market

The market is expected to open slightly lower today. The price of oil is up another $1 overnight to over $72 today on concern of the Iran will have less oil output in the coming months. Another factor is economic growth is slowdown (or perhaps a recession) if the FED is too aggressive.
The biggest winners today are (CUTR) on settlement with (PMTI). (LSCP) is being purchased by Americal Medical.

Upgrades This Morning:
(ENCY)
(PCH)
(WIND)

Downgrades This Morning:
(CERN)
(PHM)
(NVTL)

Most Active Stocks:
(GNLB), (LSCP), (CUP), (CUTR), (GLD), (SPY), (QQQQ), (IWM), (SNDK), (ONXX)

Stocks are Up:
(GNLB), (LSCP), (CUTR), (CUP), (FBNW), (FMDAY), (PCYC), (OXGN), (BDCO), (FNDT), (ARIA)

Stocks are Down:
(ONXX), (FZN), (PPHM), (CAU), (EGY), (CBJ), (IVAN)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

What is ahead next week for stocks

Stock market closed mixed Friday after 6 days of attempt rally. The force of rally is not as strong as an indicator for the market bottom is made. But rallies are always welcome by the bulls. Today's market started strong after the employment number came out, but it reversed downward. I do not like the action today. Fortunately it closed with a small change. I expect more volatility in the coming days until the FED is done with the rate hike.

Event Calenders from Yahoo:

Monday: BNI Corporation Analyst Meeting; CRDN Analyst Meeting; HPQ Shareholders Meeting; IMCL Analyst Meeting; PMTC Worldwide Media and Analyst Day; APPB, SHFL at Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conf; SCT at Standard and Poors Insurance Conf 2006; UTX, SON, TKR, IP at JPMorgan Basics & Industrials Conf; Fed: Bernanke, ECB's Trichet, BoJ's Muto speak in Washington...
Tuesday: MFE Analyst Meeting; DTPI Analyst Day; C EMEA Investor/Analyst Day; CNC Analyst Meeting; AEOS, CHS,WOOF, FDP at Piper Jaffray Consumer Conf; BDN, FICC, ESS, FR, PNP at NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum 2006; CR, ROP, URS, MON, DOW at JPMorgan Basics & Industrials Conf; DPZ, HLT, HOT, YUM at Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conf; ENER Media Briefing; Merrill Lynch Small-Mid Cap Houston One on One Conf; MXICY Sales Release-May 2006; RSAS, DMRC, SCUR at Janney Montgomery Scott Identity Tech Convergence Conf; Standard and Poors Insurance Conf 2006; UMC Corporation May Sales Release; Fed: Bies to speak on risk management in Cal; Hoenig speaks on monetary policy in Colorado...
Wednesday: HAL Investor and Analyst Day; EMC Analyst Day 2006; SPW Investor Meeting; EME Investment Community Meeting; ADY, AX, CDE, NTO at NYSSA 6th Annual Metals & Mining Conf; ALD Corporation Conf; BMY Follow-up Conf Call; EAT May Sales Release; HME, PSA, AMB, MAC, GGP at NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum 2006; LTBG at Credit Suisse Boston IT Services & Transaction Processing Conf; NVLS mid-quarter update for Q2 2006; PRXL, SEPR at Credit Suisse Small-Mid Cap Healthcare Day; ROP at Keybanc Capital Markets Industrial & Automotive Conf; SHO Investor Breakfast; Fed: Greenspan will testify on oil, economy before senate committee; Guynn talks on the economy in Duluth, Georgia...
Thursday: CA Analyst Day; ENTG Analyst Day; Boston-Area Semicap Analyst Event; EYE Analyst Day Webcast; HAL Investor and Analyst Day; IDTI Tech Analyst Day; MIL Investor Analyst Day; STX Tech Analyst and Investor Meeting; WBS Investor Day 2006; TOL 2006 Analyst/Investor Conf; Credit Suisse Boston IT Services & Transaction Processing Conf; DBD, HSC at Keybanc Capital Markets Industrial & Automotive Conf; GLB, RPT, KRG, DLR at NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum 2006; KLIC Semiconductor Industry Trends` Conf Call; TSM Sales Release - May 2006; TXN 2Q06 Mid-Quarter Conf Call; XLNX Mid-Quarter Update- After Mkt Close- No Conf Call...
Friday: INTC Business Group Technology Update; TSFG Analyst Meeting; WTM Analyst Meeting; Fed Chairman Bernanke speaks at MIT.

Cheap Stock on the Breakout

OMNI Energy Services Corp. (OMNI), broke out of the 52 week high today with massive volume today. At 2:30pm EST, Omni Energy Sees 2Q Sales Beating Street.

Friday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

The stock markets are trading lower at 2:30 pm EST. It reversed from this morning's strong open. The market is still struggling with the FED's decision on future inflation. Until this issue is solved, the market can be gyrated like a yo-yo, like the past few weeks. One important element missing from yesterday's rally was lack of volume. I believe this time around is sit tight and wait for the opportunity to get in again later.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:30 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(CSGP) 59.55 +4.94 +230
(R) 54.99 +0.72 +165
(VIVO) 25.57 +0.86 +147
(BGC) 35.73 +0.86 +102
LAYN) 31.49 +2.74 +97

Stocks Down:
(BBOX) 43.59 -10.34 +2,170
(COGN) 28.59 -1.63 +779
(PORK) 16.04 -1.04 +500
(LQDT) 17.54 -1.09 +444
(KWD) 31.37 -0.55 +339

Tags: stocks midday

Friday's Pre-Market

As expected, the market looks like it will open higher today following the announcement of the employment number this morning. Non-farm payrolls rose a less than expected 75K vs. estimate of 170K. The April read was revised down to 126K from 138K. Hourly earnings rose 0.1%, slightly below economists' forecast of 0.3%. Traders are expecting the FED to pause for the June meeting.
We had a good rally yesterday. Athough the volume was not as great as the down days, but it was higher than the previous day. It is another accumulation day for the traders. With today's momentum, hopefully the volume will pick up and a good BAM! Then we can declare the day trend is over for the near term.

Upgrades This Morning:
(VLTR)
(HBG)
(VLCM)

Downgrades This Morning:
(IBM)
(PSUN)
(VLCM)

Most Active Stocks:
(QQQQ), (SPY), (ENCY), (IWM), (CIEN), (GLD), (MSFT), (GTCB), (NOK), (CCOI)

Stocks are Up:
(GTCB), (ENCY), (THLD), (PRZ), (IOTN), (BOOM), (SEAC), (EGY), (CTIC), (UTIW), (CUP)

Stocks are Down:
(BBOX), (WIND), (RMTI), (LQDT), (PORK), (SFCC), (CCOI), (ESCL), (AAUK), (PWAV)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch

Nasdaq Broke the 2200 Barrier

Volume has picked up in the last few hours. The Nasdaq market broke the 2200 barrier with very impressive gain. I bet a lot of short covering is in place now. Find your bargains and start some buying now.

Thursday's Afternoon Stocks to Watch

The stock markets are trading a higher at 2:15 pm EST. This is the 6th attempt rally started last Wednesday. Breadth was positive with advancers trousing decliners by more than 2-to-1 on the NYSE and nearly 2-to-1 on the Nasdaq. Volume is on pace to be higher than Wednesday. It is great to see several consecutive up days. But we do need to keep in mind that tomorrow could be the break or make day for the market.
Tomorrow can dictate how the market will perform in the short term. If the number announced is great, we can see an explosion to the upside. On the other hand, it can send the market in a tail spin if the number is bad. If you are brave, you can place your bet accordingly.

Today's Stock Movers at 2:15 pm EST
Volume Momemtum Compared to normal days:
(Stock), (price), (+/-), (volume compared to normal)

Stocks Up:
(NRG) 50.55 +0.80 +504
(DBRN) 26.04 +2.65 +381
(SPSS) 38.53 +1.53 +262
(GES) 43.96 +2.50 +213
(JCP) 63.85 +3.01 +207

Stocks Down:
(FLSH) 29.32 -4.13 +747
(ADCT) 17.28 -0.64 +455
(KYPH) 37.27 -2.42 +407
(CPRT) 25.73 -1.71 +322
(CREE) 23.95 -1.70 +318

Tags: stocks midday

DXP Enterprises (DXPE) Alert

DXP Enterprises (DXPE) is testing the 50-Day SMA (about $41.50). Volume is heavy to the down side. Watch for the support at this level. If it breaks the support, get out ASAP.

Cheap Stock On the Breakout

Sangamo Biosciences Inc. (SGMO), broke out of the 52 week high today with very strong volume today. Averge volume on this stock is about 135K. But at 10AM EST, it is already at 530K. Be a lookout for this one. There is news related to this stock today on the Yahoo news.

Thursday's Pre-Market

The market looks like it will open slightly higher or flat today. The market has improved from much lower levels earlier this morning after the initial jobless claim number as well as the Q1 productivity number announced this morning. But the biggest news will be tomorrow's unemployment report due out before the market. Traders will have more important data to digest once the news come out. I would not place a lot of bet before this very important data. It can send the market into a tail spin if traders do not like those data.

Upgrades This Morning:
(GBX)
(AGII)
(MOT)

Downgrades This Morning:
(WSTC)
(ANDW)
(ADCT)

Most Active Stocks:
(QQQQ), (SPY), (CIEN), (GLD), (RMBS), (NOVL), (FLSH), (MSFT), (IWM), (SIRI)

Stocks are Up:
(TRMM), (NAVR), (CTIC), (SVI), (IIP), (DESC), (RMBS), (CIEN), (BEBE), (FONR), (FNSR)

Stocks are Down:
(NOVL), (FLSH), (DXPE), (EZM), (SLV), (NXG), (GFI), (CDE), (PSUN), (AU), (GG)

Tags: premarket, pre-market, stocks to watch