Pops & Drops: Dow Chemical, CKE Restaurants...
CKE Restaurants (CKR) popped 7%. Although revenue has been weak, investors are betting that as the economy turns so will sales Carl’s Jr & Hardee’s. - In the space I like MCD or YUM better, says Guy Adami.



Anadarko (APC) popped 8%. The company discovered oil off the coast of Sierra Leone, opening up the potential for future discoveries in the area. - Good for them, says Karen Finerman.

Caterpillar (CAT) popped 10%. Investors turned bullish on construction after the Federal Reserve's Beige Book survey showed half of Federal Reserve districts saw evidence the U.S. economy had improved by the end of August. - When the cycle turns I think Caterpillar should become more profitable, speculates Tim Seymour.

Amazon (AMZN) popped 7%. BofA/Merrill upgraded the stock to a ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ citing a resurgence in e-commerce. - I'm a buyer around $84.50, says Guy Adami.

AMR Corp (AMR) popped 30%. The parent of American Airlines shot higher after the company said it had bolstered its liquidity and planned to take steps that include buying new planes in a bid to return to profitability. - I think it's a short covering rally, says Guy Adami.

Nokia (NOK) popped 5%. New chips make it possible for the company to partner with Intel. Analysts had previously said Intel's chip-and-chipset platforms would be too power-hungry for Nokia handsets. - I'd take profits, counsels Tim Seymour. I did.

DROPS (stocks that slid lower)

BorgWarner (BWA) dropped 7%. KeyBanc said the company may miss on earnings due to weak European production and cut it to a ‘hold’ from ‘buy.” - I'm short, reveals Karen Finerman.

Eastman Kodak (EK) dropped 10%. The cash strapped company announced plans to raise $700 million through debt refinancing and use the money to help pay off loans potentially due in October 2010.











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Trader disclosure: On Sept. 18, 2009, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders; Seymour Owns (AA); Adami Owns (AGU), (BTU), (C), (GS), (INTC), (MSFT), (NUE); Finerman's Firm Owns (NOK); Finerman's Firm Owns (BAC) Preferred Shares And (BAC), Finerman Owns (BAC) Preferred Shares; Finerman's Firm And Finerman Own (WFC) Preferred Shares; Finerman's Firm Is Short (IJR), (IWM), (MDY), (SPY), (USO); Finerman's Firm Owns (APC); Finerman's Firm Is Short (BWA); Finerman's Firm And Finerman Own (RIG); Finerman's Firm Owns (WMT); Finerman's Firm Owns (ARO); Terranova Owns (AA) Puts; Terranova Owns (CAT) Puts; Terranova Owns U.S. Dollar Futures; Terranova Is Short (WFC), (HST), (JWN), (FCX)



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