Trade-Ideas picks outperformed the indices with 50% of the trades profitable. Max high gains were also better than corresponding indices gains. OTTR was the only disappointment. If you would like to try the software yourself, follow this link for a free 7-day trial

The Trade-Ideas software was not lacking in stocks for today. One that caught my eye was HLF. It should be noted the company HQ is in the Cayman islands, but the chart looks good. Herbalife, Ltd. offers weight management, nutritional supplement, and personal care products in the United States. If you would like to try the software yourself, follow this link for a free 7-day trial

Featured stocks managed decent gains over the 5-day trading days; maximum gains far exceeded gains in the indices. However, only 25% of the picks were profitable as of today's closing price compared to no profitbaility in the indices.

As the New York transit strike goes into a second day how many other unions will follow suit? Strikes are part of the inflationary cycle as workers demand higher wages to cover increased utilities, mortgage and credit costs. Some speculate this could tip the economy over after Katrina's body blow. Time will tell.

Watch for break of bullish flag following a strong move past $21.71 resistance (now new support). Interline Brands, Inc. engages in the distribution and direct marketing of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products in North and central America. It distributes approximately 45,000 standard and specialty MRO products in various product categories, including plumbing; electrical; hardware; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; security hardware; appliances and parts; janitorial chemicals and sanitary supplies; window and floor coverings; and paint and paint accessories. If you would like to try the software yourself, follow this link for a free 7-day trial

This has been a great stock for investors and traders. Another small consolidation looks set to break to the upside. Featured to Subscribers for July 29th and as a free Breakout feature for November 1st This, and other free picks can be found on my Stockcharts.com public list . When you visit the site please scroll down to the bottom of the page and 'Vote!' for the list.

Not surprisingly after yesterday's big losses there were no winners on the list. Both markets and stocks failed to score a single profitable trade. However, stocks did manage gains over the 5-trading day period and the average max gain exceeded that of the markets.