Showing posts with label Significant Moves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Significant Moves. Show all posts

Double Trouble

March 1, 2007



Constar Intl., CNST was a spin off from Crown and Cork. It is a turnaround play with recent quarters earnings being positive. Spin offs are always worth keeping an eye on most do well post IPO weakness. Stock is up 337% from its 260 days low.

Market Monitor

Total 4% plus bullish breakouts=74
Total 4% plus bearish breakouts=111
65 day bullish/bearish ratio= 645/307
Stocks up 50% or more in a month=8
Stocks up 25% or more in a month=53
Number of stocks with 100% plus move =295
Number of stocks up 200% or more = 60
4% plus signals for 100plus universe=23
4% plus signals for 200plus universe=6


Select stocks which had 100% plus move in last 260 days from the low and which are up more than 4% on higher volume. Today's minimum volume is above 100000. To understand how to trade this see my earlier post "How to find a stock which makes 1500% move in a year"

ANO,Anooraq Resources Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ASTI,Ascent Solar Technologies Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BPA,Biosante Pharmaceuticals (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CNST,Constar Internatl (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CTB,Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
DRYS,Dryships (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
DSTI,Daystar Technologies Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
EXM,Excel Maritime Carriers (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GIFI,Gulf Island Fabrication (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GT,Goodyear Tire&Rubber Co (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
HAUP,Hauppauge Digital Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
HLIT,Harmonic Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
IOSP,Innospec Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
MDII,Midi Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
MSI,Movie Star Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PRGX,Prg-schultz Intl Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
RBY,Rubicon Minerals Corporation (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
STGN,Stratagene Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
STTS,Stats Chippac Ltd (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TAG,Tag-It Pacific Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TPX,Tempur-pedic Intl (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TTEC,Teletech Holdings Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
VII,Vicon Industries Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart

Double Trouble

February 28, 2007

Market bounced back after yesterdays carnage. The market will take some time to reveal its intended direction. In the meanwhile earnings based breakouts had a good day today. In most circumstances a good earnings always creates excitement. Those who understand the earnings game are quick to jump on such opportunities.

Market Monitor

Total 4% plus bullish breakouts=105
Total 4% plus bearish breakouts=56
65 day bullish/bearish ratio= 677/279
Stocks up 50% or more in a month=7
Stocks up 25% or more in a month=64
Number of stocks with 100% plus move =321
Number of stocks up 200% or more = 69
4% plus signals for 100plus universe=21
4% plus signals for 200plus universe=5


Select stocks which had 100% plus move in last 260 days from the low and which are up more than 4% on higher volume. Today's minimum volume is above 100000. To understand how to trade this see my earlier post "How to find a stock which makes 1500% move in a year"

AKS,Ak Steel Holding Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
AMSF,Amerisafe Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ANGN,Angeion Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
APAC,Apac Customer Services (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CBLI,Cleveland BioLabs Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CLN,Celsion Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
DECK,Deckers Outdoor Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GNLB,Genelabs Technologies (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ICE,Intercontinental Exchange Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ICGN,Icagen (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
NETC,Net Servicos De Comunicado Ads (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
OFI,Overhill Farms Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PRKR,Parkervision Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PTT,Vcg Holding Copr (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
RBY,Rubicon Minerals Corporation (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SGXP,SGX Pharmaceuticals (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SUNH,Sun Healthcare Group Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SWIM,Investools Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
VSNT,Versant Corporation (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
VTO,Vitro Sociedad Anonima (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
WHT,Westside Energy Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart


Stock in the Focus



Amerisafe Inc is a 2006 IPO. It has been up over 113% in last 260 days. The stock broke out few days after earnings in November. Stock has had 5 quarters of triple digit earnings growth. My research shows Episodic Pivots on young companies have high probability of success if backed by earnings.

MSI.- Movie Star Inc

February 23, 2007

A lingerie company in 'Double Trouble' universe that tripled in few months......



An earnings release and talk of strategic alternatives lead to a breakout on November 15. It was in the 100 plus watchlist soon. The white spikes in the bottom panel indicates 4% plus move days on high volume. They are possible buying point. Stock has almost tripled since then.

The earnings news which kicked off the move.

New York, New York (November 14, 2006)—Movie Star, Inc. (AMEX: MSI), today announced improved financial results for the 2007 fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2006.

For the fiscal 2007 first quarter, net sales increased 37.1% to $18,690,000 from $13,637,000 in the same period last year. Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, was 31.2% for the fiscal 2007 first quarter compared with 27.2% in the fiscal 2006 first quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $5,026,000 compared to $4,215,000 in the fiscal 2006 first quarter, an increase of $811,000. Net income for the fiscal 2007 first quarter was $366,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $371,000, or a loss of $0.02 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2006.

Mel Knigin, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We began fiscal 2007 more optimistic about the Company’s business outlook than we have been for some time and that optimism continues today. The hurdles we faced last year are behind us, allowing us to fully concentrate on improving our operations. Our gross margins increased significantly as a result of a better product mix and lower overall allowances and chargebacks. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of a $540,000 increase in professional fees. The increase was due to our continuing exploration of our strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including discussions with a private apparel company with respect to a possible combination of the companies. TTG Apparel, LLC, which beneficially owns 22.4% of our outstanding common stock, is a majority stockholder of the private company. Consequently, we established a special committee of independent directors to consider this transaction and our strategic alternatives. The special committee has retained a financial advisor, Chanin Capital Partners, and legal counsel. We caution that no assurances can be made that the exploration of strategic alternatives, including the discussions with the private apparel company, will result in a transaction. We also do not intend to disclose developments with respect to these matters unless and until we enter into a specific transaction or the process is otherwise completed.”


One of the ways to find such sexy companies is to look at the catalyst behind the breakouts. Normally earnings lead breakouts have legs.

Double Trouble

February 22, 2007

More stocks are breaking out and fresh sectors are joining the rally. At the same time some stocks which had a great run up so far are correcting. Those who overstay momentum stocks or buy very late in the move are left holding the bag. Many rookies have no idea as to how much a stock has moved in a year or from its last major episodic pivot and they invariable end up buying right at the top. While long term momentum is good, to time your entry in to a momentum stock it is less risky if it has a short term weakness.


Market Monitor

Total 4% plus bullish breakouts=166
Total 4% plus bearish breakouts= 39
65 day bullish/bearish ratio= 977/195
Stocks up 50% or more in a month=18
Stocks up 25% or more in a month=30
Number of stocks with 100% plus move = 391
Number of stocks up 200% or more = 92
4% plus signals for 100plus universe=28
4% plus signals for 200plus universe=8

Stocks which had 100% move in last 260 days from the low and which are up more than 4% on higher volume. Today's minimum volume is above 100000. To understand how to trade this see my earlier post "How to find a stock which makes 1500% move in a year".

AMIE,Ambassadors Internat Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BDSI,Biodelivery Sciences Intl Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BPA,Biosante Pharmaceuticals (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BRKR,Bruker Biosciences Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BRLC,Syntax-Brillian Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BTJ,Bolt Technology Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GRIL,Grill Concepts Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GVP,Gse Systems Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PNTR,Pointer Telocation Ltd Ord (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
VCLK,Valueclick Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart

Double Trouble

February 21, 2007

The move on some stock is coming to an end. There were number of high flying stocks like TNH, MFW, ACY, VIP, CROX, etc. had reversals on high volume. More stocks will have similar moves in coming days as they run out of fresh buyers.
Now onwards whenever there are more than 10 breakouts in the 100 list. I will put up only select few stocks out of the list.So today there are 9 stocks out of total 33 in the scan.

Market Monitor

Total 4% plus bullish breakouts=155
Total 4% plus bearish breakouts= 45
65 day bullish/bearish ratio= 932/198
Stocks up 50% or more in a month=19
Stocks up 25% or more in a month= 156
Number of stocks with 100% plus move = 391
Number of stocks up 200% or more = 96
4% plus signals for 100plus universe=33
4% plus signals for 200plus universe=12

Stocks which had 100% move in last 260 days from the low and which are up more than 4% on higher volume. Today's minimum volume is above 100000. To understand how to trade this see my earlier post "How to find a stock which makes 1500% move in a year".

ATI,Allegheny Technologies (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BSM,BSD Medical Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
BSQR,bSquare Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CECE,Ceco Environmental Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CTEL,City Telecom Hk Ltd Ads (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GTXI,Gtx (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PNSN,Penson Worldwide Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PSPT,Peoplesupport Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
RCCC,Rural Cellular Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart

Double Trouble

February 20, 2007

The rally accelerated with 196 stocks in my universe making 4% plus move. Number of stocks are in runaway mode making 40 to 100% moves in few days. Earnings lead breakouts have been doing well in this earning season. The IBD kind growth stocks have also had good couple of weeks.
Because of large number of breakouts today, if you want to reduce the universe sort them by 65 day growth and take the one with lowest 65 day growth. Using that criteria the 5 stocks above 5 are TIE, GEF, CBEY, SPPI and SA.

Market Monitor

Total 4% plus bullish breakouts=196
Total 4% plus bearish breakouts= 46
65 day bullish/bearish ratio= 933/206
Stocks up 50% or more in a month=21
Stocks up 25% or more in a month= 156
Number of stocks with 100% plus move = 394
Number of stocks up 200% or more = 92
4% plus signals for 100plus universe=54
4% plus signals for 200plus universe=16

Stocks which had 100% move in last 260 days from the low and which are up more than 4% on higher volume. Today's minimum volume is above 100000. To understand how to trade this see my earlier post "How to find a stock which makes 1500% move in a year".
ACY,Aerocentury Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
AIRN,Airspan Networks Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ANAD,Anadigics Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
AOB,American Oriental Bioengineering Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ARTX,Arotech Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CALM,Cal-Maine Foods Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CBEY,CBeyond Communications Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CBLI,Cleveland BioLabs Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CF,CF Industries Holdings Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CMOS,Credence Systems Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
CYTR,Cytrx Corporation (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
DRYS,Dryships (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
EDU,New Oriental Edu And Tech Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
EGHT,8x8 Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
EXM,Excel Maritime Carriers (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
FRG,Fronteer Development Group Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
FRPT,Force Protection Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GEF,Greif Brothers Corp A (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GIGM,Gigamedia Limited (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
GPK,Graphic Packaging Intl (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
HMIN,Home Inns and Hotels Management (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
HRT,Arrhythmia Research Tech (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ICGN,Icagen (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
JADE,Lj Internat Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
KRSL,Kreisler Manufacturing (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
LSCO,Lesco Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
MDV,Medivation Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
MOVI,Movie Gallery Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
NRPH,New River Pharmaceuticals Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
NYNY,Empire Resorts Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ONT,On2.Com Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PAE,Peace Arch Entmt Grp Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PRH,VitaCube Systems Holdings Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
PTT,Vcg Holding Copr (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
REFR,Research Frontiers Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
ROCM,Rochester Medical Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SA,Seabridge Gold Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SBGI,Sinclair Broadcast Gp A (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SHS,Sauer-Danfoss Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SIGM,Sigma Designs Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SNCR,Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SPPI,Spectrum Pharm Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SWS,Sws Group Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
SYX,Systemax Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TAG,Tag-It Pacific Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TBWC,Tb Woods Corp (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
THK,Think Partnership Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
THLD,Threshold Pharmaceuticals (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TIE,Titanium Metals Corp New (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TNH,Terra Nitrogen Co L.P. (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TTEC,Teletech Holdings Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
TWW,Terremark Worldwide Inc (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
VDSI,Vasco Data Security Intl (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
VIP,Vimpel Communication Ads (Google  Yahoo  Earnings  Chart
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