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LDK Solar (LDK) down 10% on weak Q2 forecast

LDK logoLDK Solar (NYSE: LDK - option chain) stock is falling today after the company announced a weak forecast for Q2 revenue last Thursday after the close. Today's weakness in oil futures is also not helping LDK stock. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on LDK.

This morning, LDK opened at $10.20. So far today the stock has hit a low of $9.66 and a high of $10.52. As of 12:15, LDK is trading at $9.87, down $1.04 (-9.5%). The chart for LDK looks bearish and S&P gives LDK a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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TiVo (TIVO) falls on court decision

http://investor.tivo.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=106292&p=irol-irHomeTiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO - option chain) stock is falling today after the U.S. Court of Appeals granted the request of EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) to stay the contempt order imposed by the U.S. District Court pending the outcome of SATS's appeal. TIVO says it is confident that it will win the appeal.. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on TIVO.

This morning, TIVO opened at $9.13. So far today the stock has hit a low of $9.05 and a high of $9.79. As of 11:45, TIVO is trading at $9.22, down $1.55 (-14.4%). The chart for TIVO looks neutral and S&P gives TIVO a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Constellation Brands (STZ) soars on Q1 earnings

STZ logoConstellation Brands (NYSE: STZ - option chain) shares are trading higher today after the company posted a first-quarter profit of 33 cents per share, topping analysts' forecasts of 32 cents per share. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on STZ.

STZ opened this morning at $13.18. So far today the stock has hit a low of $13.02 and a high of $14.19. As of 12:20, STZ is trading at $13.84 up $1.16 (9.2%). The chart for STZ looks bullish and S&P gives STZ a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.

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Schnitzer Steel (SCHN) tumbles on Q3 losses

SCHN logoSchnitzer Steel (NASDAQ: SCHN - option chain) stock is falling today after the company reported a third-quarter loss this morning of $1.53 million, or 5 cents per share. Analysts had expected the company to report a profit of 16 cents per share. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on SCNH.

This morning, SCHN opened at $56.99. So far today the stock has hit a low of $52.40 and a high of $57.00. As of 12:00, SCHN is trading at $52.88, down $7.33 (-12.2%). The chart for SCHN looks bullish.

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Elan (ELN) drops on Tysabri troubles

ELN logoElan Corp (NYSE: ELN - option chain) stock is falling today after Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) reported another serious brain infection in a patient being treated with Tysabri. Tysabri is a MS drug whose revenues are shared by BIIB and ELN. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on ELN.

This morning, ELN opened at $7.37. So far today the stock has hit a low of $6.87 and a high of $7.49. As of 11:15, ELN is trading at $6.88, down 48 cents (-6.5%). The chart for ELN looks neutral and S&P gives ELN a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Sina (SINA) upgraded even as FMCN deal falters

SINA logoSina (NASDAQ: SINA - option chain) shares are rising today after the company was upgraded by Deutsche Bank from Sell to Hold with a price target of $31. This action comes even though Deutsche thinks that Sina's deal for Focus Media Holdings (NASDAQ: FMCN) is getting more likely to fall through. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on SINA.

SINA opened this morning at $30.22. So far today the stock has hit a low of $30.09 and a high of $32.60. As of 11:35, SINA is trading at $32.42 up $2.42 (8.1%). The chart for SINA looks bullish.

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Boeing (BA) dives on another 787 delay

BA logoBoeing (NYSE: BA - option chain) stock is falling today after the company postponed the first flight of its 787 Dreamliner again to reinforce an area within the side-of-body section of the aircraft. The maiden voyage of the plane is already two years behind its original schedule. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on BA.

This morning, BA opened at $44.39. So far today the stock has hit a low of $42.52 and a high of $44.50. As of 12:25, BA is trading at $42.77, down $4.13 (-8.6%). The chart for BA looks neutral and S&P gives BA a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Tempur Pedic (TPX) lifted by positive Sealy (ZZ) forecast

TPX logoTempur-Pedic (NYSE: TPX - option chain) shares are rising today after competitor Sealy Corp. (NYSE: ZZ) reported a preliminary second-quarter profit margin of 40.1 to 41.1 percent on revenue of $294 million to $301 million, in line with analyst forecasts of $296 million. This should be a good sign for TPX as well. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on TPX.

TPX opened this morning at $12.04. So far today the stock has hit a low of $12.01 and a high of $13.22. As of 11:35, TPX is trading at $12.65 up 0.86 (7.3%). The chart for TPX looks neutral and S&P gives TPX a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Reynold's American (RAI) wins patent dispute

RAI logoReynolds American (NYSE: RAI - option chain) shares are rising today after a federal jury ruled that the company did not infringe upon Star Scientific Inc.'s (NASDAQ: STSI) patents regarding a method to reduce cancer-causing toxins in tobacco. The jury determined the two STSI patents at issue were not valid. STSI is expected to file an appeal. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on RAI.

RAI opened this morning at $37.03. So far today the stock has hit a low of $36.86 and a high of $37.97. As of 12:20, RAI is trading at $37.29 up.96 cents(2.6%). The chart for RAI looks neutral and S&P gives RAI a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Rio Tinto - BHP Billiton joint venture could run afoul of Chinese law

RTP logoRio Tinto (NYSE: RTP - option chain) stock is declining this morning on reports that Chinese authorities could use a new antitrust law to block the company's planned joint venture with BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP). If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on RTP.

This morning, RTP opened at $193.00. So far today the stock has hit a low of $188.52 and a high of $194.00. As of 11:45, RTP is trading at $190.15, down $14.29 (-7.0%). The chart for RTP looks neutral and S&P gives RTP a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Pfizer (PFE) rises on arthritis drug study

PFE logoPfizer (NYSE: PFE - option chain) shares are rising today after the company gave an update on mid-stage studies of its experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug. A Phase Two study shows PFE's oral JAK-3 inhibitor "demonstrates statistically significant response for patients with rheumatoid arthritis." PFE is currently enrolling patients for a phase 3 study of the treatment. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on PFE.

PFE opened this morning at $14.09. So far today the stock has hit a low of $14.05 and a high of $14.65. As of 11:45, PFE is trading at $14.60 up 55 cents (3.9%). The chart for PFE looks neutral and S&P gives PFE a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Callaway Golf (ELY) slashes dividend to $0.01

ELY logoCallaway Golf (NYSE: ELY - option chain) stock is falling today after the company said it will reduce its quarterly dividend to 1 cent per share. The dividend had been at 7 cents per share. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on ELY.

This morning, ELY opened at $6.24. So far today the stock has hit a low of $6.10 and a high of $6.47. As of 12:25, ELY is trading at $6.26, down $1.02 (-14.1%). The chart for ELY looks bearish and S&P gives ELY a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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Yamana Gold (AUY) drops as gold futures fall

AUY logoYamana Gold (NYSE: AUY - option chain) stock is falling today as gold futures are retreating from recent highs. Last week, front-month gold was approaching $1,000 quickly, but on Friday dropped 3% and today gold is down another 1.5% so far to trade below $950. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on AUY.

This morning, AUY opened at $10.31. So far today the stock has hit a low of $10.17 and a high of $10.45. As of 12:35, AUY is trading at $10.39, down 26 cents(-2.4%). The chart for AUY looks bullish.

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Boston Properties (BXP) drops on share offering

BXP logoBoston Properties (NYSE: BXP - option chain) stock is falling today after the company announced an offering of 15 million common shares priced at $50 per share. This action will probably place a ceiling on this stock around $50 for the short-term. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on BXP.

This morning, BXP opened at $50.64. So far today the stock has hit a low of $49.80 and a high of $51.22. As of 12:30, BXP is trading at $50.92, down $2.09 (-3.9%). The chart for BXP looks neutral and S&P gives BXP a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Gap (GPS) drops on disappointing May sales

GPS logoGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS - option chain) stock is falling today after the company reported its same-store sales fell 6% in May, worse than the 5% decline predicted by analysts. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on GPS.

This morning, GPS opened at $17.50. So far today the stock has hit a low of $16.74 and a high of $17.70. As of 11:50, GPS is trading at $16.77, down $1.46 (-8.0%). The chart for GPS looks bearish and S&P gives GPS a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell ranking.

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Last updated: July 06, 2009: 06:00 PM

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