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Watch List for 5/7/2012 – Let’s Go For a Repeat Week

There have a been a good number of stocks to watch as there’s always something going on in the markets. It’s good to keep your watch list small so you don’t get over whelmed with charts to trade. Stick to your plan and you’ll see success in your trading. $AIG – We highlighted AIG yesterday [...]

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After-Hours Report: LNKD +7.5%, FLR +1.5%, KFT -1.1% Following Earnings/Guidance

The major equity averages started the session near the neutral line, but a lack of support left stocks to slide into negative territory. They settled only modestly above session lows as participants prepared for a highly anticipated payrolls report after receiving a mixed batch of data. Today after the close look for the following companies [...]

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Watch List for 5/4/2012 – Setups Abound

Although most of the major earnings march has passed, there are still good setups every day. Many of these can be traded both daily and intraday, so it all depends of your strategy. Here is what we are watching for tomorrow’s trade. $AVP – Huge pop right before the close. There are some rumors of [...]

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After-Hours Report: GMCR -38.9%, APKT +10.9%, WFM +3.2% Following Earnings/Guidance

Disappointing jobs data played a part in sending the major equity averages to sizable losses in early trade, but stocks were able to improve their position, resulting in a relatively mixed finish. Today after the close look for the following companies to report: DRWI, NVEC, DHT, CVD, SYMC, MUR, OMCL, SXL, TGI, ABCO, ALL, AVNW, [...]

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After-Hours Report: OPEN -14.9%, TRIP +15.5%, CBS -2.9%, Following Earnings/Guidance

A broad-based bid on the back of some better-than-expected data drove the SP 500 up more than 1% so that it traded near the multi-year highs set about a month ago, but a gradual decline in afternoon action left the broad market measure hand over about half of its gain. Today after the close look [...]

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After-Hours Report: FIRE +7.5%, MCK -2.5%, APC +1.0% Following Earnings/Guidance

April ended on a modestly lower note, perhaps appropriately since it marked the first monthly loss for the SP 500 since November. After the close, PLXT, JEC, DLLR, WMS, AEIS, ARRY, IDTI, KRC, MCK, PRXL, RGA, RTEC, IVAC, SU, AFG, MDU, MERU, QNST, SFLY, SHOR, VHS, CATM, EGOV, ADVS, APC, LMNX, PKY, PMCS, PRE, SPF, [...]

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After-Hours Report: EXPE +16.5%, AMZN +12.6%, SBUX -4.7%, FIO -10.3%, DECK -16.1% Following Earnings/Guidance

Early action was choppy and listless Thursday as market participants responded to renewed weakness in Europe, but an afternoon advance added to weekly gains. Today after the close, look for the following companies to report: ZOLL, WDC, FIO, COHR, ELY, MIPS, ABAX, ARBA, CPSI, CRBC, EMN, FII, GDOT, HBHC, INFA, INVN, KLAC, MCRL, MCRS, MXIM, [...]

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After-Hours Report: SKX +14.7%, ARRS +8.9%, EQIX +6.4%, CTXS +6.4%, CROX -7.7% Following Earnings/Guidance

The Fed was in focus this afternoon, but today’s advance is really owed to a strong rally by the market’s biggest stock, Apple (AAPL, 610.00, +49.72). Today after the close, of the many companies scheduled to report, some of the bigger names include: AKAM, AIZ, CCI, CTXS, CLF, FNF, GG, JAH, KBR, LSI, LVS, ORLY, [...]

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After-Hours Report: AAPL +7.0% Following Earnings/Guidance/Metrics; Nasdaq Futures +36

The Dow and SP 500 booked solid gains today, but the Nasdaq faltered amid weakness in Tech stocks and heavyweight Apple. After the close, ACE, ACPW, AEGN, AFL, ACC, AMGN, AMSG, ANEN, AAPL, BIDU, BKI, CHRW, BCR, CBG, CBI, CGI, CENX, CTS, CYMI, DDIC, DV, DUF, DRCO, EW, WIRE, ENTR, EEFT, FTI, FTNT, HLIT, HTS, [...]

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Watch List for April 25, 2012 – Some Big Movers for Tomorrow

  Big earnings continue. Today was highly anticipated only becuase of one name… $AAPL – beat estimates and earnings due to stronger iPhone sales than expected. Always a huge mover, this stock will move the markets tomorrow. It exploded higher in after-hours trading and is trading around the $600 mark. $600 has been a level [...]

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