The Knight Trader

Jul 16 - Before the Open

2009-07-16T08:44:00.001-04:00

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's econ & earnings reports

ChartBook

Video & Report achives

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

2009-07-16T08:21:00.000-04:00

BFRM, CVBF, JRCC, IMMR, HGSI

SNDK, BUCY, BIIB, BEAT, BEXP

Nine Reasons the Economy is not Getting Better

2009-07-16T07:40:00.002-04:00

Nine Reasons the Economy is not Getting Better

Upgrades and Downgrades

2009-07-16T07:38:00.001-04:00

Upgrades:

ACGY, AXP, ENOC, NVDA, PL

QLGC, SENO, SXL, INTC, DIS

JRCC

Downgrades:

ASML, EEP, JW.A, ARQL,

EEP, EPD, MEDX, MSFT

Stocks to Watch Today

2009-07-16T07:16:00.000-04:00

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

2009-07-16T07:10:00.002-04:00

Futures are currently flat

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.81%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.57%

European markets are currently trading higher

1.5 million homes in foreclosure in 2009

Jobless Claims

RBC Cash Index

Philadelphia Fed Survey

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $61 per barrel

Gold is $938 per ounce

Stock Tiger Video for July 16th

2009-07-16T07:02:00.001-04:00

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

2009-07-16T07:01:00.001-04:00

Positive words on the economy from the FOMC minutes combined with killer earnings from Intel sent stocks spiraling higher today. The DJIA surged 256.72, the tech heavy Nasdaq jumped higher by 63.17 and the broad based S&P 500 marched forward 26.84.

Iconic American motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson (HOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports 2nd quarter earnings before the bell Thursday morning, with an expected EPS of 26 cents.

JP Morgan (JPM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces 2nd quarter earnings pre-open Thursday. Analysts are projecting an EPS of 6 cents.

The consensus 2nd quarter estimate for cell phone giant, Nokia (NOK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is 17 cents; expect the release before the market opens on Thursday morning.

Eighty-six cents/EPS is analysts expectations for drug maker Novartis (NVS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) with the release occurring prior to the 9:30 AM EST stock opening.

Trading was halted in CIT Group (CIT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) as rumors swirled about possible government aid to the stricken lender.

Time Warner (TWX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is being aggressively pursued for $220 million dollars in alleged unpaid royalty payments by the creators of "The Hobbit".

Hotel king pin, Marriott International (MAR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announces 2nd quarter earnings before the bell with an expected EPS of 21 cents.

Jul 15 - Before the Open

2009-07-15T08:51:00.000-04:00

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's econ & earnings reports

ChartBook

Video & Report achives

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

2009-07-15T08:06:00.001-04:00

AAPL, ASML, GS, INTC, RFMD

ERIC, ALTR, EGLE, HGSI, MPEL

SQNM

GS CHART

2009-07-15T07:36:00.002-04:00

Goldman breaks out over $151 per share so keep it on the trading radar.

Upgrades and Downgrades

2009-07-15T07:31:00.001-04:00

Upgrades:

BBBB, FINL, GS, HLS, ICE

IGT, MCO, RHB, UPL

Downgrades:

PAR

AAPL CHART

2009-07-15T07:25:00.003-04:00

Apple, Inc. breaks out over $145 per share so keep it on the radar today.

Stocks to Watch Today

2009-07-15T07:20:00.000-04:00

Stocks to Watch for July 15th

Morning News

2009-07-15T07:15:00.002-04:00

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed flat

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 2%

European markets are currently trading higher by 2%

MBA Purchase Applications

Consumer Price Index

Empire State Mfg Survey

Industrial Production

EIA Petroleum Status Report

FOMC Minutes

Crude Oil is $60.50 per barrel

Gold is $930 per ounce

Stock Tiger Video for July 15th

2009-07-15T07:12:00.001-04:00

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

2009-07-15T07:10:00.000-04:00

Blow out positive earnings from investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs and the best retail sales figures in five months were not enough to send stocks rallying on the day. Negative wholesale price figures and inflation fears kept shares modestly higher on the day. The DJIA advanced 27.81 after flirting about breakeven. Tech heavy Nasdaq added 6.52 and the broad based S&P 500 gained 4.78.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday:

Intel (INTC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported second quarter revenue up 12% topping estimates; however they posted their first loss in 22 years due to an antitrust fine levied by the European Union.

Struggling airline US Airways (LCC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced it will cut 600 airport jobs.

Health care company Abbott Labs (ABT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces second quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday with an expected 88 cents/EPS.

The FDIC is ignoring CIT Groups (CIT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) cries for a bailout.

Wolverine World Wide (WWW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting to see 26 cents/EPS before the open.

Trucking giant JB Hunt (JBHT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) will announce second quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday, with a consensus estimate of 32 cents/EPS.

Lumber and building product company, Universal Forest Products (UFPI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announces second quarter earnings after the bell with an estimated EPS of 43 cents/share.

Jul 14 - Before the Open

2009-07-14T08:45:00.002-04:00

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's econ & earnings reports

ChartBook

Video & Report achives

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

2009-07-14T08:10:00.001-04:00

NOVN, SQNM, HBAN, JASO, GOLD

FITB, SHPGY, NDAQ, JAZZ, PALM

Upgrades and Downgrades

2009-07-14T07:48:00.002-04:00

Upgrades:

AMRI, NILE, BRNC, LLL, UL, VMW

Downgrades:

ENOC

Stocks to Watch Today

2009-07-14T07:44:00.000-04:00

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

2009-07-14T07:36:00.002-04:00

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.35%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 3.66%

European markets are currently trading higher

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Producer Price Index (PPI)

Retail Sales

Redbook

Business Inventories

Crude Oil is $60.75 per barrel

Gold is $923 per ounce

Stock Tiger Video for July 14th

2009-07-14T07:28:00.000-04:00

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

2009-07-14T07:26:00.000-04:00

Waves of good news hit the stock market today in stark contrast to last week's onslaught of negative words. Shares soared on financial king pin Goldman Sachs being upgraded on the eve of earnings. Positive sentiment from Treasury Secretary, Geithner, eased investor's fears as a buying frenzy erupted. The DJIA surged 185.16, the Nasdaq pushed ahead by 37.18 and the S&P 500 marched forward 21.92.

The big story of the day was Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), which was upgraded by analyst Meredith Whitney on the eve of their 2nd quarter earnings release. An EPS of $3.34 is expected before the bell on Tuesday.

Second quarter earnings are also expected from pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell on Tuesday. Analysts are expecting an EPS of $1.11.

Computer chip maker Intel (INTC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expected to report positive 2nd quarter earnings of 7 cents after the close on Tuesday.

Fast food monster YUM! Brands (YUM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports 2nd quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday with an anticipated EPS of 43 cents.

The first quarter fiscal 2010 results of the life insurance policy investment company, Life Partners Holdings (LPHI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), will be announced during market hours with an expected EPS of 53 cents.

Longbow Research upped the rating on wind tower maker, Trinity Industries (TRN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) to a "buy".

Beat down insurer American International Group (AIG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) may be the fortunate recipient of a $2 billion dollar buyout offer for its Taiwan life insurance division.

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

2009-07-13T08:26:00.000-04:00

CPHD, RINO, OSIP, HBAN, NVAX

FEED, JASO, SNDK, FITB, HGSI