Stock Picks for Wednesday, January 05

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Today marked an important shift in Plug Power shares as they closed above a major horizontal resistance line that has been forming since December. The stock was one of the big winners on Tuesday, closing up $0.068 on the day. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) traded heavy volume as it hit a high of $0.48. This high is resistance for Wednesday’s continuation move. Looking at the technical chart I see a stock that cleared a sideway consolidation base. The first target is the last pivot high over $0.569. Keep the stock on your radar for Wednesday’s trading day.

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Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) is on the verge of a breakout from an ascending triangle pattern. Watch for a move above $5.70 on a closing basis to confirm a target of $6+.

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Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (NASDAQ:MPEL)  - If the stock can manage to pop above $6.86, we may see a run to $7.14. On the downside, the rising 13-dma at $6.34 may act as support.

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Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) -The next key resistance levels are located at $114.37 and $115.30. The stock looks very bullish on charts. MACD made a bullish crossover and ADX is increasing.

The following list show stocks whose volume has been increasing over the last 2 days

CSCO - Cisco Systems, Inc.
MSFT - Microsoft Corporation
MU - Micron Technology
AA - ALCOA INC
LVS - LAS VEGAS SANDS CP
WFC - WELLS FARGO & CO
MGM - Mgm Resorts Int
BSX - BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP
MS - Morgan Stanley Dean
AMD - ADVANCED MICRO DVCS
CMCSA - Comcast Corporation
T - AT&T Inc
NVDA - NVIDIA Corporation
VZ - Verizon Comm
MRK - Merck & Co
HPQ - HEWLETT-PACKARD CO
DELL - Dell Inc
QCOM - QUALCOMM Incorporated
WMT - Wal-Mart Stores Inc
GLW - CORNING INC
MRVL - Marvell Technology
EBAY - eBay Inc.
ATVI - Activision, Inc.
AMAT - Applied Materials
PG - PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
SPLS - Staples, Inc.
KO - COCA COLA CO
GILD - Gilead Sciences, Inc.
MI - MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORP
THC - TENET HEALTHCARE CORP
ABT - ABBOTT LABORATORIES
SLW - Silver Wheaton
SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp
DTV - Directv A
TSN - TYSON FOODS INC CL A
LDK - LDK Solar Co Ltd
CBS - CBS Cl B
MDP - MEREDITH CORP
HRB - BLOCK H & R INC
KBE - SPDR KBW BNK
SYMC - Symantec Corporation
CVS - CVS Caremark Corp
DF - DEAN FOODS INC
RIMM - Research in Motion
MPEL - Melco Crown Adr
EK - EASTMAN KODAK CO
DOW - DOW CHEMICAL CO
CVX - Chevron
DIS - DISNEY CO WALT HLDG CO
LCC - US AIRWAYS GROUP INC
NTAP - NetApp Inc
BIDU - Baidu Inc
COP - ConocoPhillips
JDSU - JDS Uniphase Corporation
CMCSK - Comcast Corporation
SLE - SARA LEE CORP
HK - Petrohawk Energy
AMR - A M R CORP
WAG - WALGREEN CO
CLX - CLOROX CO
SVU - SUPERVALU INC
TWX - AMERICA ONLINE INC
V - VISA Inc
SBUX - Starbucks Corporation
RDN - RADIAN GROUP INC
ABX - BARRICK GOLD CORP
TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical
AAI - AirTran Holdings, Inc
MET - METLIFE INC
JBL - JABIL CIRCUIT INC
MYL - Mylan Inc
NFLX - Netflix, Inc.
ALTR - Altera Corporation
LNC - LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP
ERTS - Electronic Arts Inc.
COV - Covidien Plc
WY - WEYERHAEUSER CO
AMGN - Amgen Inc.
SLB - SCHLUMBERGER LTD
TGT - TARGET CORP
AMZN - Amazon.com, Inc.
CAT - Caterpillar Inc
EP - EL PASO CORP
ANN - ANNTAYLOR STORES CORP
GNW - GENWORTH FINCL INC
GG - GOLDCORP INC
FNSR - Finisar Corporation
LUV - SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
DUK - DUKE ENERGY CORP
TLAB - Tellabs, Inc.
CY - Cypress Semiconductor
FLEX - Flextronics International
ZION - Zions Bancorporation
IP - INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
BTU - PEABODY ENERGY CORP
KRE - SPDR KBW RGL BK
STJ - ST JUDE MEDICAL INC
ESRX - Express Scripts, Inc.
KOG - KODIAK OIL & GAS CP
AMTD - TS Ameritrade Holdings
TJX - TJX COMPANIES INC
MNKD - MANNKIND CP
WIN - Windstream Corp
UPS - UPS
URBN - Urban Outfitters, Inc.
STEC - STEC Inc
AON - AON CORP
ARUN - Aruba Networks Inc
CLWR - Clearwire Corp
TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd NPL
UBS - UBS AG
HUN - HUNTSMAN CORPORATION

Disclaimer : This is not an investment advisory, and should not be used to make investment decisions. Information in AC Investor Blog is often opinionated and should be considered for information purposes only. No stock exchange anywhere has approved or disapproved of the information contained herein. There is no express or implied solicitation to buy or sell securities. The charts provided here are not meant for investment purposes and only serve as technical examples. Don't consider buying or selling any stock without conducting your own due diligence.

Good luck to all,

AC

The Only Emerging Market That Looks Attractive Right Now Is Vietnam.

Dr. Farber`s emerging markets outlook (from Commodity Online):

"While he is very bullish long-term on emerging markets, investors should avoid (or at least lighten up on) emerging market stocks right now. They should only be bought on corrections which would represent favorable entry levels. Overall, Faber thinks the SP 500 will outperform emerging markets in 2011. The only emerging market that looks attractive right now is Vietnam (VNM)."

Related ETFs: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (NYSE:EEM), SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY), iShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF) (NYSE:EWZ), Market Vectors Vietnam ETF. (NYSE:VNM)

Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.

Stock Picks for Tuesday, January 04

Happy New Year Investors ! It’s time to kick-start 2011 with new trade Ideas for the coming trading session.

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Ciena Corporation ( NASDAQ:CIEN ) was a big winner today. The price of the stock closed up $0.66, a 3.14% increase. During the trading day, over 3.7 million shares of Ciena's were traded. The stock seems to have broken out of a three-week trading range in the $21 area. I feel that there will be a continuation move tomorrow, but I want to see it break through a big psychological resistance at the $22 level. There are several short and mid term technical indications suggesting that CIEN could make a move to higher levels. Keep a close eye on CIEN for Tuesday.

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A123 Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:AONE) - On daily chart the stock closed above its 200-DMA with increase in volume. Momentum Oscillators are positive.

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Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:LVLT) - On daily chart the stock closed with a bullish candle above its 50-DMA and increased volume after consolidating in last few sessions. Momentum Oscillators are positive.

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Apple Inc. ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) hit a new 52-week high today, trading as high as $330.26, before settling at a close of $329.57. I'll be watching the stock on Tuesday, looking for a follow through move. Resistance reflects today’s high of $330.26. Keep an eye on AAPL because there is good upside in this stock.

Unusual volume in today's trading session 

CCTR - China Crescent Enterprises, Inc.
USOG - United States Oil & Gas Corp.
POPN - Pop N Go Inc
VCTY - Videolocity International, Inc.
GNTA - Genta
PWTC - Power Technology Inc.
ISPH - Inspire Pharmaceutical
AVL - Avalon Rare Metals Inc.
ADLS - ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE
CYBL - Cyberlux Corp.
DFTS - Defense Technology Systems Inc.
CHGS - Point Acquisition Corp
FRGY - Frontier Energy Corporation
VRAL - Viral Genetics Inc.
CLX - CLOROX CO
CDII - China Direct Industries
THLD - THRESHOLD PHARMACEUT
HRRN - HE-5 Resources Corp.
SNT - Senesco Technologies
GDLNF - Greenland Minerals
GWMGF - Great Western Miner
BLEW - Bluewave Group Inc
ERII - Energy Recovery Inc
PDEP - Diamond One Inc
GKK - GRAMERCY CAPITAL CP
WPNV - WindPower Innovation
UAM - Universal American
FLPC - First Liberty Power
ETEV - Ethos Environmental
SSN - Samson Oil & Gas Ltd
IDSM - Industrial Minerals
NVAE - Svnna Est Africa
EMMS - Emmis Communication
TIII - TII Industries, Inc.
FGOCQ - Newgold, Inc.
WSTM - Workstream Inc.
CHGI - China Carbon Graphic
ESPH - Ecosphere Technology
FLMG - Fleet Management So
CAAH - Sense Holdings Inc
QMM - Quaterra Resources Inc
DLLR - DOLLAR FINANCIAL CP

Earnings Announcements for Tuesday

AngioDynamics - ANGO
CalAmp Corp - CAMP
Champion Industries - CHMP
CHINA INFRASTRUCTURE INVT CORP - CIIC
ENVOY CAPITAL GROUP INC - ECGI
First Security Group, Inc. - FSGI
Landec Corporation - LNDC
Neogen - NEOG
Sonic Corp. - SONC
Team Inc - TISI
The Mosaic Company - MOS
Volt Information Sciences - VOL

Disclaimer : This is not an investment advisory, and should not be used to make investment decisions. Information in AC Investor Blog is often opinionated and should be considered for information purposes only. No stock exchange anywhere has approved or disapproved of the information contained herein. There is no express or implied solicitation to buy or sell securities. The charts provided here are not meant for investment purposes and only serve as technical examples. Don't consider buying or selling any stock without conducting your own due diligence.

Good luck to all,

AC

US Treasuries Are A Suicidal Investment

“This is a suicidal investment. Over time, interest rates on U.S. Treasuries will go up. Investors will gradually understand that the Federal Reserve wants to have negative real interest rates. The worst investment is in U.S. long-term bonds.” - in Bloomberg

Related: ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Trea (ETF) (NYSE:TBT) , iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond (ETF) (NYSE:TLT)

Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.

The Next Correction In Stocks Is A Buying Opportunity.

"Faber believes a correction is imminent for the stock market as bullish sentiment (AAII sentiment) nears record levels and mutual fund cash positions remain very low. Furthermore, the latest upward move in stocks has occurred on declining volume, which is usually bearish from a technical point of view. The correction should occur in January. That being said, you should be buying into the correction as it represents a good buying opportunity. Faber prefers energy companies and speculative stocks such as home builders and even AIG. He goes on to say that the third year of a Presidential cycle is very good for speculative stocks versus traditional blue chip value plays." - in Commodity Online

Related stocks & ETFs: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY) , ProShares UltraShort S&P500 (ETF) (NYSE:SDS) , iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (NYSE:IWM) , iShares Dow Jones US Home Const. (ETF) (NYSE:ITB), Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) , American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG)

Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.

Bullish On Energy Companies

"Faber likes energy companies since the long-term trend in oil is up, as supply fails to keep up with surging demand from emerging markets. Notes that emerging markets have surpassed the developed world in oil consumption and that this trend should keep demand strong for the foreseeable future. Faber likes the majors like Exxon Mobil (XOM), Hess (HES), and even Chesapeake Energy (CHK) as natural gas is too cheap on an inflation adjusted basis. Continuing the energy theme, coal and uranium stocks should be gradually accumulated on weakness as the world looks for alternative sources of reliable energy. Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) on the coal side and Cameco Corporation (CCO) for uranium should outperform over the next few years." - in Commodity Online

Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.

December posts on Investment Writing blog

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