Stocks to Keep Your Eye On - 08/15/2007

- (CAI)/.63
- (DE)/1.99
- (LDG)/.62
- (M)/.26
- (CRM)/.09
- (SLE)/.13

Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) fell $4.48, or 12 percent, to $31.85 in trading after the official close of U.S. exchanges yesterday. The world's biggest maker of scientific-testing equipment said third-quarter profit excluding some items was 48 cents a share. That's 1 cent short of the average of six analysts' estimates. The company also forecast a shortfall this quarter.

B&G Foods Inc. (BGS) gained 53 cents, or 4.2 percent, to $13.11 in after-hours trading yesterday. The food company was recommended by Cramer as a ``recession-proof'' stock.

Lear Corp. (LEA) The auto-parts company said Chief Executive Officer Robert Rossiter will assume the role of president, replacing Doug DelGrosso, who resigned. The stock rose 4 cents to $30.41 in regular trading yesterday.

Mattel Inc. (MAT) The world's biggest toymaker is recalling Chinese-made products for the second time in two weeks on concerns that children will swallow magnets attached to the toys, including 18.2 million Barbie, Polly Pocket, Batman and Doggie Day Care toys with magnets, the El Segundo, California- based company today in a statement. Mattel fell 57 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $23 in regular trading yesterday.

Thornburg Mortgage Inc. (TMA) rose $1.87, or 25 percent, to $9.48 in extended trading yesterday. The mortgage lender postponed its dividend and said it is exploring a sale of mortgage assets. The company said it's moving closer to getting funding and has no plans to file for bankruptcy.

The Travelers Cos. (TRV) gained 77 cents, or 1.5 percent, to $50.88 in after-hours trading yesterday. The second- largest business insurer in the U.S. was recommended by CNBC ``Mad Money'' host Jim Cramer, who said it will benefit from turmoil in the U.S. stock market.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) The world's largest retailer said second-quarter profit rose less than analysts anticipated and lowered its earnings forecast, causing the stock to fall the most in more than five years. The company fell $2.35, or 5.1 percent, to $43.82 in regular trading yesterday.

WCI Communities Inc. (WCI) The Florida homebuilder that's seeking a buyer said it will write down the value of its property by as much as $54 million. The company also said it's close to an agreement with its lenders to modify loan terms. The stock fell 10 cents to $6.99 in regular trading yesterday.

WellPoint Inc. (WLP) Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A), led by billionaire Chairman Warren Buffett, more than quadrupled its stake in the second-biggest U.S. health insurer, to 4.2 million shares, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The stock fell 80 cents to $76.97 in regular trading.

Watch SA, ZNH, DIT for long breakouts.
Watch BSC, CFC, USB, RDN, KSS, NUE for short breakdowns.

-MM