Monday, July 31, 2006

NANX CHART

This stock closed above the 200 dma on good volume which is considered bullish. Keep it on the radar for Tuesday.  Posted by Picasa

IFO CHART

Going above $9 per share tomorrow would be a very good sign on this stock.  Posted by Picasa

GIGM

Gigamedia, Ltd is acting well this afternoon so keep it on the trading radar.

CELL

Brightpoint, Inc. has a good tone to it this afternoon so keep it on the radar.

HLTH

Emdeon Corp. has a decent tone to it today so put this stock on that trading radar.

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CUP

Peru Copper seems to be perking up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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ELN

Elan Corp. is acting well here this morning so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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NVAX

Novavax Inc. making new highs on the day here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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SIRI

Sirius Satellite Radio heating up a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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GSX

Gasco Energy Inc. has a good tone to it in early trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. is acting well again here in early trading so continue to keep this stock on that trading radar.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services Corp. is acting well here in early trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping up on strong earnings/guidance: NGA +6.7%, EMAG +5.6%, ASMI +5.5%, CTCM +4.1%, HUM +3.8%, UAUA +1.3%Other news: FLSH +11% (to be acquired by SNDK; up in sympathy: SIMO +7%), POZN +15% (to submit response to FDA approvable letter for Trexima in Q4), PD +5.5% (Grupo Mexico considering a bid for the co - Globe and Mail; also Pru upgrade), COH +4.8% (mentioned positively in Barron’s), RMBS +4.4% (BWS Financial upgrade), CPO +3.3% (corn prices rise as heat wave threatens crops), EP +3.2% (mentioned positively in Barron’s), HSOA +2.7%, LBIX +2.7% (extends recent momentum), AAPL +2.2% (BofA upgrade), PWAV +2.1% (reports tonight after the close), CHK +2.1%, WMT +1.8% (July sales guidance), PFE +1.7% (names new CEO), SIRI +1.5% (announces that its service will be offered on Mitsubishi cars), SNY +1.4% (states reject Plavix deal)… Under $3: CYTR +22% (completes Phase 1 HIV trial), VLTS +11%.

NGAS

NGAS Resources Inc. is trading up just a bit here this morning in pre market trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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POZN

Pozen Inc. is trading up here in pre market trading so put this stock on that watchlist.

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IBD Top 10

1. EZPW
2. HANS
3. TWGP
4. NEU
5. KNOT
6. ARD
7. GOL
8. SAFT
9. FSTR
10. CELG

TFSM

24/7 Real Media Inc. upgraded this morning at Piper Jaffray so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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Friday, July 28, 2006

CLDN

Celadon Group Inc. has a very good tone to it today so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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SNDA

Shanda Interactive Entertainment has a good tone to it today so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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BCRX

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. seems to be heating up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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CBJ

Cambior Inc. just made a new high on the day so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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ELN

Elan Corp. is acting well this morning so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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LWSN

Lawson Software Inc. upgraded this morning is acting well here in early trading so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

GNSS +22%, GPN +6.8%, ISIS +6.6%, RMBS +6.2%, FORM +5.9%, ONNN +5.4%, LBIX +4.9%, MDG +3%, AAUK +2.7%, DRIV +2.7%, HAL +1.6%, VLO +1.5%, SAP +1%, Under $3: PXPL +20%,

Gapping Down:

GTOP -32%, SWIR -30%, RACK -29%, MEE -18%, USPI -16%, CKCM -12%, ANDE -9.2%, SOHU -8.4%, SINA -5.8%, SHPGY -1.5%, Under $3: CNXT -6.7%.

PXPL

PixelPlus Co. Ltd. actively trading to the upside here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. has acted well last couple of trading days, and is up in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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GNSS

Genesis Microchip Inc. is trading up here in pre market trading after earnings report released last night so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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HEPH CHART

Look for a possible follow through on this stock today.  Posted by Picasa

Thursday, July 27, 2006

NEWP

Newport Corp. has a very good tone to it today so keep it on the radar this afternoon.

CREE

Cree, Inc. has a decent tone to it so keep it on the radar this afternoon.

SUF

Sulphco Inc. heating up here making new highs on the day so put this stock on that watchlist.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services is acting well again here in early trading so continue to keep this stock on that trading radar.

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LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. strong out of the gate this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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MNG

Miramar Mining acted well yesterday, and is up just a bit here this morning in pre market trading so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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EZM

EuroZinc Mining is trading up in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping up on strong earnings/guidance: AKAM +20% (also multiple upgrades), SIMG +20% (also Stanford upgrade), BOBJ +14% (also Credit Suisse and First Albany upgrades), GSIC +12% (also upgrades from Bear Stearns and Morgan Stanley), WLV +36%, WFR +10.4%, RAIL +10%, TSCM +8%, QLTI +8%, SYMC +7.2%, BVN +6%, LIFC +5.9%, LVLT +5.8%, TMS +5.4%, ITRI +4.6%, TLAB +4.6%, CYMI +3.6% (also BofA upgrade), DCX +3.5%, BSX +2.6%, CMCSA +2.2%, BP +2.2%, ROK +2.2% (also AG Edwards and FBR upgrades), PTRY +2.1%, NETL +1.9%... Other News: IMAX +6.6% (Sony joins in bidding for co - Globe and Mail), BTRX +5.7%, IPAS +5%, RSD.A +3%, GLW +2.1% (bounces after 14.5% drop yesterday), CHK +2.1% (JP Morgan upgrade), SAP +2% (in sympathy with BOBJ), CONR +2% (prices offering), BRCM +2%... Under $3: NYER +7.7% (reports sales).

NXG

Northgate Minerals Corp. trading up just a bit here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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SIMG

Silicon Image Inc. actively trading to the upside here in pre market trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. has a good tone to it this afternoon so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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GNBT

Generex Biotechnology Corp. seems to be heating up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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AVCI

Avici Systems Inc. just made a new 52 week high so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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AUY

Yamana Gold Inc. just made a new high on the day so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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BSX

Boston Scientific Corp. is acting well today, and just made a new high on the day so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services Corp. seems to be perking up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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ACTU

Actuate Corp. is acting well here this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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ELN

Elan Corp. has a good tone to it in early trading so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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BEAV

BE Aerospace Inc. is acting well here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

MNST +7%, GM +4.4%, MT +3.7%, MEA +3.7%, CRME +3.2%, SGTL +17% (light volume 2,000 shares), SUNW +2.7%, IDTI +2.6%, ATI +2.2%, LU +2%, HCA +1.5%, F +1.5%,

Gapping Down:

SIRF -19%, AMZN -16.5%, CHH -16%, CYMI -14%, PFCB -8.5%, TASR -8.2%, GLW -8.1%, PNRA -8.1%, UARM -5.1%, LSS -3.9%, GSK -2.6%, NTRI -2.1%, YHOO -1%, BA -1%.

SGTL

Sigmatel Inc. trading higher here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

RTK

Rentech Inc. has a decent tone to it today so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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IVAN

Ivanhoe Energy Inc. has a good tone to it in early trading so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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EGY

Vaalco Energy Inc. moving up just a bit here in early trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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DCEL

Dobson Communications has a decent tone to it in early trading today so keep it on that radar.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services is acting well here in early trading so keep this stock on that radar.

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ENZN

Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is acting well here in pre market trading so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

SNDK +16%, RYAN +42%, CRME +10%, ARMHY +7.6%, AVCI +6.5%, MYOG +6.1%, ACGY +4.8%, PMCS +4.6%, SHPGY +4.4%, ALTR +4.1%, CNCT +3.4%, TXN +3%, NVDA +2.5%, JBLU +1.7%, AAUK +1.7%, YRCW +1.6%, MCD +1.6%, EBAY +1.6%, MO +1.3%, T +1.2%, NOK +1%...

Gapping Down:


ENCY -47%, ALTU -36%, RNOW -21%, NFLX -19%, NTRI -9.3%, UPS -5.7%, STN -5.5%, HOLX -3.5%, CMOS -3.5%, SGP -1.5%, AZN -1.1%, MMM -1%.

CRME

Cardiome Pharma Inc. acted very well yesterday, and is currently actively trading to the upside in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that radar.

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Monday, July 24, 2006

CAMP

Calamp Corp. is coming off a bottom and could be a reversal setup up to the gap.

RNAI

Sirna Therapeutics Inc. just made a new high on the day so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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ILMN

Illumina Inc. continues to act well so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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FORD

Forward Industries Inc. seems to perking up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy just made a new high on the day so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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MERX

Merix Corp. has a good tone to it this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services seems to be heating up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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HOTT

Hot Topic is trading higher here this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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PGWC

Pegasus Wireless is acting very well here this morning so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. trading up just a bit here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

CRME +40%, ATYT +17%, IOTN +12%, SLAB +8.5%, LBIX +6.3%, SGP +5.1%, NCOG +4.9%, TIE +3.8%, HCA +3.6%, BIDU +3.3%, ELN +2.9%, AZN +2.8%, MRK +2.8%, UAUA +2.8%, DELL +2.5%, CSR +2.2%, BP +1.7%, AAUK +1.5%, CSCO +1.2%, NOK +1%, Under $3: RDCM +11%...

Gapping Down
:

AMD -6.9%, HAL -1.6%, NVDA -1.6%, GLD -1.2%, NVS -1.2%.

NG

NovaGold Resources Inc. is acting well in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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CRME

Cardiome Pharma Inc. is actively trading to the upside in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Saturday, July 22, 2006

7 Options You Need To Know For Monday

XM Satellite Radio (XMSR | charts | news | PowerRating) saw interest in the 12 1/2 puts ahead of next Thursday's earnings report. The stock closed at 10.79 and the August 10 puts (QMP TB) closed at 0.75 - 0.90.

Harrah's
(HET | charts | news | PowerRating) saw interest in the 65 calls ahead of next Thursday's earnings report. The stock closed at 63.50 and the August 55 calls (HET HL) closed at 1.30 - 1.45.

Circuit City (CC | charts | news | PowerRating) had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 23.00 and the August 22 1/2 puts (CC TX) closed at 0.80 - 0.90.

Lam Research (LRCX | charts | news | PowerRating) also had plenty of put buying relative to call buying. The stock closed at 37.79 and the August 40 puts (LMQ TH) closed at 3.20 - 3.30.

Sina (SINA | charts | news | PowerRating) had exceptional call activity. The stock closed at 21.93 and the August 22 1/2 calls (NOQ HX) closed at 1.00 - 1.25.

Burlington Northern (BNI | charts | news | PowerRating) also had exceptional call activity. The stock closed at 69.03 and the August 70 calls (BNI HN) closed at 2.45 - 2.65.

CTrip (CTRP | charts | news | PowerRating) had unusual call activity. The stock closed at 47.87 and the August 45 calls (QCT HI) closed at 5.10 - 5.60.

Friday, July 21, 2006

ATYT

ATI Technologies Inc. has a decent tone to it in early trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

HYSL +9.2%, CELL +7.4%, MSFT +5.7%, INFA +5.6%, NANO +5.6%, CERN +5.1%, NL +4.7%, LUB +4.4%, CTXS +3.4%, JCI +3.1%, CAT +2.8%, AMGN +2.8%, SLB +2.5%, MT +2.1%, GOOG +1%...

Gapping Down:

DELL -15%, HTCH -15%, BRCM -10%, SWKS -7.7%, AMD -7.2%, COF -6%, RSH -4.5%, SEPR -4.1%, ERICY -3.9%, NVDA -2.3%, HAL -2.1%, SAP -1.8%, ALA -1.7%, NOK -1.7%, WTI -1.6%, CSCO -1.6%, AAPL -1%.

Thursday, July 20, 2006

WSTL

Westell Technologies Inc. has a good tone to it this morning so keep this stock on your watchlist.

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NXXI

Nutrition 21 Inc. seems to be perking up just a bit here so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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FORD

Forward Industries out of the gate strong this morning so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

AVCI +38%, AAPL +12%, MOT +10%, BHE +8.8%, EBAY +6.3%, ELNK +4.8%, CY +3.9%, SNDK +3.3%, GNSS +2.8%, SAP +2.3%, PFE +1.9%, BOBJ +1.9%, BRCM +1.6%, HON +1.6%, YHOO +1.6%, GOOG +1.3%, MU +1.1%, NVDA +1%, Under $3: NGRU +109%...

Gapping Down
:

MOGN -27%, OPWV -15%, TER -6.2%, BGO -5.5%, JNPR -3.8%, XMSR -3.5%, UNF -2.9%, INTC -2.5%, SIRI -2.4%, LRCX -2.1%, ASML -1.7%, QCOM -1.6%, RTP -1.5%, TS -1.3%, DELL -1.2%, NOK -1.1%, AMD -1%, ERICY -1%.

AVCI

Avici Systems Inc. is just rippin here in pre market trading this morning after releasing earnings so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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MOT

Motorola Inc. reported a good quarter after the bell last night, and has been upgraded this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Every Breath Bernanke Takes

LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. moving up just a bit here so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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EZM

EuroZinc Mining is acting well here in early trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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ANX

Adventrix Pharmaceuticals has a good tone to it in early trading so keep it on that trading radar.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services Corp. seems to heating up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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MERX

Merix Corp. strong out of the gate this morning so put this stock on that watchlist.

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ESLR

Evergreen Solar Inc. is trading up in pre market trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

ILMN +19%, NITE +9%, FCEL +6.9%, ESLR +4.2%, JPM +3.9%, UNH +3%, ASML +2.3%, RTK +2%, EMC +1.9%, PHG +1.6%, NOK +1.3%,

Gapping Down:

YHOO -14%, DTAS -24%, ADCT -17%, RMBS -4.2%, WIT -2.7%, STJ -2.4%, GOOG -2.3%, EBAY -1.8%, TOT -1.4%, NVS -1.2%, GLD -1.1%.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

RTK

RenTech Inc. acting very well here in early trading so keep it on that watchlist.

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LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. seems to be heating up just a bit here in early trading so keep it on that radar.

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ILMN

Illumina Inc. trading up just a bit here in early trading. The company will be reporting earnings after the bell today so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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NVAX

Novavax Inc. is trading up in pre market this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping up on strong earnings/guidance: AMTD +6.5%, PPDI +5.7%, FCX +3.6%, FRX +2.5%, SCHW +2.4%, UTX +1.6%, PHG +1.4%, KO +1%... Other News: NTAP +5.7% (affirms guidance; up in sympathy: XRTX +3.3%), BDCO +8.5% (bounces after 15% drop yesterday), CRXL +3.8% (halts vaccine development, but does not impact co's guidance), PALM +3.7% (Bear Stearns upgrade), NVDA +3.6% (Amtech upgrade), WDC +3% (Kaufman upgrade), TIE +2% (Barron's Online mention), NBR +1.7% (Cramer bullish on Mad Money, says stock is cheap), ITT +1.7% (Merrill upgrade), NOK +1.5% (traded higher in Europe), MT +1.6% (minimum tender offer for Arcelor shares has been met), USO +1.3%, AAPL +1% (Second-gen iPod nano on tap for August - ThinkSecret)... Mining stocks are strong on big qtr from FCX: AUY +3.2%, SLV +2.5%, GLD +1.6%, GFI +1.1%, RTP +1%... Under $3: AIS +14% (announces it's developing a new device for Teva).

Monday, July 17, 2006

IN

Intermec Inc. is rippin today so put this stock on that watchlist.

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MGIC

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. is acting very well today so put it on the radar this afternoon.

SMSI

Smith Micro Software Inc. is acting well here so put this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:


IFO +14%
(Kaufman upgrade, $12 tgt), LBIX +4.1% (extends momentum, stock +124% in one month), LVLT +2.7% (Needham upgrade), AAPL +2.2% (mentioned positively in Barron's), MCD +2.2% (guides above consensus on strong Jun same store sales), QCOM +1.7% (UBS upgrade), HDI +1.6% (reports Q2 in-line, beats on revs), SNDK +1.5% (introduces new product)... Mining stocks are strong driven by escalalting violence in Mideast: PAAS +4.7%, N +2.7%, RGLD +2.3%, EZM +1%.

LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. trading up just a bit here in pre market trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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IFO

Infosonics Corp. is actively trading to the upside in pre market trading this morning so keep it on that watchlist.

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Friday, July 14, 2006

BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy seems to be perking up just a bit here so put this stock on that watchlist.

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FUEL

Streicher Mobile Fueling Inc. has a decent tone to it in early trading so keep this stock on that radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

PETC +44%, FRX +13.5%, PETM +9%, BIDU +4.9%, LBIX +4.3%, BDCO +4.2%, MT +3.3%, PEIX +2.5%, TS +1.8%, AAUK +1.3%, CHK +1%, GG +1%, SAP +1%...

Gapping Down
:

BGP -16%, DTAS -13%, CAMP -12%, BIIB -2.1%, BRCM -1.8%.

LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. has been acting very well lately so keep this stock on your trading radar.

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Thursday, July 13, 2006

KTCC

Key Tronic Corp. has gone green so put it on the trading radar for the remainer of the week.

LBIX

Leading Brands, Inc. has gone green so put it on the radar this afternoon.

STEM

StemCells Inc. has acted well last couple of trading days, and is up just a bit here in early trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy is trading up just a bit here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

FLOW +5.7%, TOMO +4.2%, FXEN +4%, GSS +3.6%, MT +3.4%, PALM +2.2%, NVDA +1%, Under $3: DOVP 8.7%, EZM +5.8%...

Gapping Down
: CREE -25%, NSTK -25%, TKLC -18%, SAP -7%, PII -4.4%, HANS -3.1%, TIE -2.9%, ORCL -2.6%, BOBJ -2.5%, DASTY -2.3%, TOT -1.7%, NOK -1.7%, WMT -1.7%, BHP -1.6%, BRCM -1.4%, Under $3: CDV -4.1%, JDSU -3.2%.

OLAB CHART

This stock acted very well yesterday so put it on the radar for a follow through today. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

KNOL CHART

This stock acted well today while the overall market was going down. MACD is bullish and volume was very good on this stock so put it on the radar for a potential swing setup.  Posted by Picasa

CUP

Peru Copper has a good tone to it today so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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BCRX

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals seems to be heating up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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FORD

Forward Industries Inc. has gone green here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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KTCC

Key Tronic Corp. ripped yesterday and just went green here so keep this stock on that radar.

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EZM

EuroZinc Mining continues to act well so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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NTO

Northern Orion Resources Inc. has a decent tone to it early so keep this stock on that radar.

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SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. trading up just a bit here so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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NXG CHART

Gold is once again red hot and this stock is sitting right on the 50 dma and could break out very soon so put it on the radar.  Posted by Picasa

Insiders Buying

Purchases: Avid Tech (AVID 33.99) 10% Owner Blum Capital bought 203.1K shares at $33.49-33.60... Jackson Hewitt (JTX 31.66) CFO bought 2.2K shares at $31.40-31.50... Harvard Bioscience (HBIO 4.31) 10% Owner Skystone bought 8.6K shares at 4.25... Everlast (EVST 14.72) 10% Owner Burlingame Equity bought 30K shares at $14.40-14.60... Monterey Gourmet (PSTA 5.02) 10% Owner Gruber & McBaine bought 52.4K shares at $5.07-5.08... Consolidated Tomoka (CTO 54.79) 10% Owner bought 2.3K shares at $53.15-54.21... Sales: Lakes Entertainment (LACO 10.77) 10% Owner Deephaven Capital Mgmt sold 200K shares at $11.33... MKS Instruments (MKSI 19.26) 10% Owner Emerson sold 42.4K shares at $19.19-19.76... American Eagle (AEOS 35.42) Director sold 3K shares at $35.85... Vornado Realty Trust (VNO 99.64) Chairman/CEO sold 10K shares at $98.42... Kroger (KR 22.02) Group Vice President sold 25.9K shares at $21.90-21.95... Volt Info Sciences (VOL 45.28) 10% Owner Shaw sold 88K shares at $46.60-48.24.

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

ACGY +7.8%, INFY +7.7%, VCG +4.7%, WIT +4.5%, MT +3.7%, IFN +2.5%, RAD +2.3%, AAUK +1.5%,

Gapping Down: SCUR -37%, DNA -3.4%, MNST -3.3%, TEVA -2.1%, ERICY -1.9%, HAL -1.6%, BP -1.1%, MSFT -1%, GOOG -1%.

HOM CHART

A nice flat base if forming on this stock as it sits right on the 200 dma so put it on the radar.  Posted by Picasa

LIV CHART

Nice upward move yesterday on this stock with good volume so look for a follow through today.  Posted by Picasa

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

URNZ

Uranerz Energy Corp. is acting well today on a rumor the stock will be added to the AMEX. Keep this stock on your trading radar.

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OMNI Gap

This stock has a gap to fill down around the $10.25 range so put it on your watchlist.  Posted by Picasa

EZM

EuroZinc Mining is acting well here this morning so put this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

EGY

Vaalco Energy Inc. has a decent tone to it in early trading so keep this stock on that watchlist.

Budd Foxx

USEG

U.S. Energy Corp. seems to be heating up here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

Pre-Market Gappers

BW +20% (guides higher), HARB +16% (to be acquired), JRJC +9.4%, POZN +6% (BMO Nesbitt initiates with $8 tgt), BTRX +5.3%, LBIX +4.1% (extends yesterday's 17% move), BDCO +4% (extends momentum, stock up 48% in 3 weeks), ESCL +3.9% (results of June auction), NANO +3.5%, ADCT +2.8% (initiated at Brean Murray with $21 tgt), MIR +2.6% (announces plan to repurchase stock and sell international businesses), FAL +2.2% (Xstrata increases bid), NVS +1.6% (collaboration with MYOG extended), SUNW +1.6% (positive WSJ article; Bernstein upgrade), AMTD +1.5% (BofA upgrade)... Mining stocks are higher on higher gold prices: AUY +2.7% (also Cramer bullish on name), CDE +1.7%, BHP +1.7%, GLD +1.3%, GG +1%.

BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy is acting well in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that radar.

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LBIX

Leading Brands Inc. is also acting well here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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ESCL

Escala Group Inc. active to the upside here in early pre market trading so keep it on that trading radar.

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Monday, July 10, 2006

MOVI

Movie Gallery Inc. is acting well here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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RAD

Rite Aid Corp. is acting well in early trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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BTN

Ballantyne Omaha Inc. acting very well here so put this stock on that radar.

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NXXI

Nutrition 21 Inc. seems to be perking up just a bit here so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy heating up a bit here keep this stock on that trading radar.

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BCRX

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals has a decent tone to it in early trading today so keep it on that radar.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

SMSC +22%, BIOS +6.6%, CSH +5%, MDG +3.2%, SSRI +2.8%, PAAS +2.2%, RGLD +2%, YHOO +1.5%, AA +1.3%, RTP +1.1%...

Gapping Down: CNCT -29%, CHTT -7.4%, KGC -5.2%, NXG -3.2%, GLD -1.2%.

BBC

Bodisen Biotech Inc. is trading up just a bit here in pre market trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Friday, July 07, 2006

Documentary - History of Stock Market - Modern Marvel PART 6
Documentary - History of Stock Market - Modern Marvel PART 5
Documentary - History of Stock Market - Modern Marvel PART 4

FUEL

Streicher Mobile Fueling Inc. has a good tone to it in early trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services Corp. heating up just a bit here so keep it on that radar.

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BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy has a decent tone to it in early trading so keep it on that watchlist.

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FNSR

Finisar Corp. actively trading to the upside in pre market so keep this stock on that radar.

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DTAS

Digitas Inc. is acting well in pre market trading this morning so keep it on that watchlist.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

TIBX +5%, DIET +4.9%, FNSR +4.6%, MT +4%, AAUK +3.6%, DTAS +3.4%, TZOO +2.6%, RTP +1.5%, BP +1.4%, HANS +1%, GOOG +1%, Under $3: RGX +31%...

Gapping Down: WEBM -27%, BOBJ -26%, NMSS -26%, ESCL -5.8%, AMD -4.7%, PGS -4%, SBUX -3.8%, STM -2.1%, ASMI -1.4%, DELL -1.4%, INTC -1%.

Thursday, July 06, 2006

FORD

Forward Industries Inc. starting to rip here so keep this stock on that radar.

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ESCL

Escala Group Inc. is acting well here today so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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CPST

Capstone Turbine seems to be heating up just a bit here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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GGR

GeoGlobal Resources Inc. making new highs on the day here so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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AMCC

Applied Micro Circuits Corp. has a decent tone to it this morning so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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HOTT

Hot Topic Inc. is acting very well here today so keep this stock on that radar.

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CBJ

Cambior Inc. is acting well here this morning so put this stock on that watchlist.

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FCEL

FuelCell Energy Inc. has a good tone to it in trading today so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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INSIDER TRADING

Purchases:

Midway Games (MWY 10.65) 10% Owner National Amusements bought another 63.4K shares at $9.48-10.64... Kirklands (KIRK 5.44) President/COO bought 2K shares at $5.32... Fusion Telecom (FSN 2.00) Director bought 12.5K shares at $2.05-2.14... Skyterra (SKYT 15.97) 10% Owner Harbinger Capital bought 6.8K shares at $16.05... Jackson Hewitt (JTX 30.93) CFO bought 2.5K shares at $30.50-31.00... Harvard Biosciences (HBIO 4.30) 10% Owner Skystone bought 233.9K shares at $4.23-4.26... Collegiate Pacific (BOO 10.70) 10% Owner bought 18.1K shares at $10.49... Intraware (ITRA 5.87) 10% Owner bought 34.5K shares at $5.99... Logic Services (LOGC 1.28) Director bought 25.9K shares at $1.20-1.28... Avid Technology (AVID 33.52) 10% Owner Blum Capital bought 8K shares at $33.81... Radiologix (RGX 2.25) 10% Owner Trinad Capital bought 31K shares at $2.38-2.42...

Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

AD +49%, NVTL +9%, TIBX +4.4%, XING +4.2%, WFR +2.8%, SAP +2.4%, MCHP +2.4%, AEOS +2.1%, RMBS +2%, AA +1.9%, TS +1.4%, SNY +1%...

Gapping Down: OPWV -22%, JDAS -6%, PFCB -5.4%, ZUMZ -5.1%, PSUN -3.9%, ANF -2.4%, COST -1.9%, MA -1.7%, RTP -1.6%.

SIRI

Sirius Satellite Radio is actively trading to the upside this morning in pre market trading so keep this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

ILE CHART

This stock has a good looking chart so put it on the trading radar. Going above $4.10 per share would be a bullish sign for this stock.  Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

MPET

Magellan Petroleum Corp. has gone green here so put this stock on that trading radar.

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PRXI

Premier Exhibitions is acting well today making a new 52 week high so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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FUEL

Streicher Mobile Fueling Inc. has a decent tone to it today so keep this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

BDCO

Blue Dolphin Energy Company is also acting well here so keep it on that trading radar.

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VEXP

Velocity Express Corp. seems to be heating up just a bit here so put this stock on that watchlist.

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SPEC

Spectrum Control Inc. just made a new 52 week high so put this stock on that watchlist.

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Pre-Market Gappers

Gapping Up:

DQE +36%, DNDN +6.1%, ALTI +5.5%, RMBS +5.5%, SIGM +4%, ASMI +3.7%, MRGE +3.4%, GG +2.6%, LMS +2%, CDE +1%, Under $3: CHTR +13%, EZM +4.6%...

Gapping Down
:

MT -6.3%, MRVL -3.3%, ERS -2.6%, HMY -2.2%, NOK -1.2%, Under $3: INSM -12%, DDDC -5.2%.

ALTI

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. is actively trading to the upside here in pre market trading this morning so put this stock on that watchlist.

Budd Foxx

EZM

EuroZinc Mining Corp. stating the company has started producing zinc at a mine in Portugal. Keep this stock on that trading radar.

EZM NEWS

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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Documentary - History of Stock Market - Modern Marvel PART 3
Documentary - History of Stock Market - Modern Marvel PART 2
Documentary - History of Stock Market - Modern Marvel PART 1

Monday, July 03, 2006

PLC CHART

This stock breaks out around $1.26 per share so keep it on the radar for Wednesday.  Posted by Picasa

NG

NovaGold Resources Inc. closed strong today so put this stock on that watchlist for Wednesday.

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MERX

Merix Corp. also making new highs here on the day so keep it on that watchlist.

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AUY

Yamana Gold Inc. making new highs on the day here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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HOM

Home Solutions of America, Inc. is coming off a bottom here so put it on the radar as a potential reversal setup.

EGY

Vaalco Energy Inc. continues to act well so once again keep this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

GEOI

GeoResources Inc. has a good tone to it in early trading today so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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ABLE

Able Energy Inc. starting to rip here so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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OMNI

OMNI Energy Services Corp. heating up a bit here again today so keep this stock on that watchlist.

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NGA

North American Galvanizing & Coating has a good tone to it in early trading today so keep this stock on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

SLW

Silver Wheaton Corp. continues to act well so keep it on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

Pre-Market Gappers

ENMC +31% (announces deal to go private), XING +14% (provides guidance), EZPW +10% (guides higher), CRDN +6% (new body armor contract), RIO +5.6% (buys 45.5% stake in Valesul smelter - Reuters; also strong Japanese Tankan report), POZN +7.7% (light volume: 2,000 shares), LBIX +4.2% (extends 70% gain from last week), OMNI +2.9% (extends momentum, stock was up 96% in June), LIFC +2.7% (extends momentum, stock up 20% in 2 weeks), MIK +2.2% (to be acquired by Bain Capital), AA +2.2% (Reuters report that co may be a takeover target), GM +1.9% (BofA upgrade), PEIX +1.5%... Mining stocks are strong on higher gold prices: EZM +3.3%, NXG +3.3%, AU +2.9%, NEM +2.9% (also positive Barron's mention), CDE +2.7%, GFI +2.6%, GLD +1.6%, AAUK +1.6%... Under $3: NT +3.1% (Jefferies upgrade).

NXG

NorthGate Minerals Corp. another stock that has been acting well so keep it on that trading radar.

Budd Foxx

EZM

EuroZinc Mining Corp. continues to act well as it is trading up just a bit here in pre market trading this morning so continue to keep this stock on your trading radar.

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ENMC

Encore Medical Corp. is trading up in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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XING

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone Inc. is actively trading to the upside here in pre market trading this morning so keep this stock on that trading radar.

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Moving Average Divergence Oscillator - MACD

This is a short video tutorial about the popular MACD.


Video on MACD

Sunday, July 02, 2006

GIGM CHART

This stock has a good looking chart and once again is trading above the 50 dma so keep it on the radar this coming week.  Posted by Picasa

GV CHART

This stock has an improving chart and closed above the 50 dma which is considered bullish. Posted by Picasa

Saturday, July 01, 2006

KNOL CHART

This stock is sitting right on the 50 dma so put it on the radar this coming week.  Posted by Picasa

Hot Lists $2 - $10

The previous trading day's hottest overall stocks, plus the hottest sectors, industries and stocks within them.


Hot Lists $2 - $10

IBD Top 10 list for the 4th of July week.

IBD Top 10 list for the 4th of July week.

  1. EZCORP INC CL A (EZPW) Operates 280 pawnshops and 234 ezmoney payday loan stores in 11 states offering merchandise sales and pawn/payday loans.

  2. HANSEN NATURAL CORP (HANS) Manufactures alternative beverages including energy drinks, fruit juices, soy smoothies and natural sodas.

  3. CELADON GROUP (CLDN) Provides long haul truckload transportation services from the u.s. to/from locations in mexico and canada.

  4. CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) Manufactures specialty metals including stainless steel and titanium, as well as ceramics and tubular metals.

  5. GOL INTELLIGENT AIRLINES (GOL) Provides airline passenger service on routes between 43 cities in brazil and one destination in argentina and bolivia.

  6. TOWER GROUP INC (TWGP) Offers property and casualty insurance products to small and mid-sized businesses and to individuals in ny

  7. FORMFACTOR INC (FORM) Manufactures wafer probe cards used to test wafers during the front end of the semiconductor manufacturing process.

  8. LIFECELL CORP (LIFC) Develops human allograft tissue products via tissue matrixes for reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgery.

  9. NEWMARKET CORPORATION (NEU) Manufactures and delivers performance chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products.

  10. ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) Manufactures copper electrical building wire and cable for interior wiring in homes and commerical buildings.