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Has it put in a bottom? Volume is tremendous as buyers are showing up.
Looking for a reversal.


http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050706/65317.html?.v=1

Profile :


Unisys Corp.
Unisys Way
Blue Bell, PA 19424
United States - Map
Phone: 215-986-4011
Fax: 215-986-6850
Web Site: http://www.unisys.com

DETAILS   
Index Membership: S&P 500
S&P 1500 Super Comp
Sector: Technology
Industry: Information Technology Services
Full Time Employees: 36,100


BUSINESS SUMMARY   
Unisys Corporation provides technology services and solutions to commercial businesses and governments worldwide. Its Services segment offers end-to-end services and solutions that comprise systems integration and consulting; outsourcing, such as the management of a customer's internal information systems and management of specific business processes, including check processing, insurance claims processing, health claims processing, mortgage administration, and cargo management; infrastructure services involving in the design and support of customers' IT infrastructure, including desktops, servers, mobile and wireless systems, and networks; enterprise-wide security solutions to protect systems, networks, applications, and data; and core maintenance. The Technology segment develops servers and related products, including enterprise-class servers based on the Unisys Cellular MultiProcessing architecture, such as the ClearPath Plus family of servers that integrates proprietary and 'open' platforms, as well as the ES7000 family of servers to provide enterprise-class attributes on Intel-based servers; operating system software and middleware to power high-end servers; and specialized technologies, such as payment systems, chip testing, and third-party products. Unisys offers its products and services to financial services, public sector, communications, transportation, commercial, and media markets through direct sales force and distributors. The company was founded in 1886 and is based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Monthly chart bands are squeezed tight so if patterns repeat, expecting this one to move higher with tech.
Broke through and closed above the 200-day MA


52wk Range: 4.38 - 7.20

Volume: 2,929,700
Avg Vol (3m): 1,703,280

Technicals
Percentage Gainer

Last Price Quote is:
5.75%above 13-day MA
10.07%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 51 

Fundamentals
Earnings Expected on Oct 25

Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,928.56 
P/E Ratio: NA 
PEG Ratio: -0.730769 
Next Earnings: 11/08/2006
Last Analyst Rating: Neutral

BOSTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Unisys Corp.'s (UIS,Trade) stock rose as much as 8 percent on Friday, hitting a four-month high, on expectations the computer company's quarterly results will show improvement when the company reports next week.

UBS analyst Jason Kupferberg said that Wall Street sentiment toward Unisys, which sells mainframe computers and provides technology services, is poised to improve after it reports third-quarter results and comments on its outlook in an Oct. 25 conference call.

Unisys has posted losses for seven consecutive quarters and has launched a restructuring program, including layoffs and re-aligning business divisions, to cut costs and rebuild itself as a technology services company amid declining demand for its mainframe computers.

"We believe that sentiment is overly negative and that the stock has yet to reflect the degree of progress that has already been made with regard to the company's restructuring plan," Kupferberg said by phone on Friday.

Kupferberg, who has a buy rating on Unisys shares, forecast third-quarter total revenue to rise 5.1 percent from a year ago to $1.458 billion.

Wall Street on average is expecting Unisys to report a third-quarter net loss of 3 cents a share, compared with a year-earlier loss of 16 cents. Revenue is expected to rise to $1.42 billion from $1.39 billion, according to Reuters Estimates.

Chief Executive Joseph McGrath said during Unisys' second-quarter earnings call in July that orders are expected to pick up in the second half of the year.

Morgan Stanley analyst Julie Santoriello said in a Thursday note to investors that she believed Unisys' services orders grew "at a healthy double digit pace" during the third quarter. She also is expecting sales of mainframe computers to pick up in the fourth quarter of this year as customers upgrade to new products.

"The second-half 2006 story appears solidly on track," she said in her note to investors. Santoriello could not be reached for additional comment on Friday.

Santoriello, who has an "overweight" rating on the stock, forecast revenue at $1.411 billion in the third quarter, and a per-share GAAP loss of 3 cents.

Unisys reported a net loss in the second quarter of $194.6 million, or 57 cents a share, including a pretax charge of $141.2 million. Revenue declined 2 percent to $1.41 billion.

Shares in Unisys, based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, closed up 39 cents at $6.63 on the New York Stock Exchange after rising as high as $6.73.

Unisys declined comment on the stock rise.

AP
Volume Spikes: UIS VMC BBI CAT AGU
Friday October 20, 2:54 pm ET 
Unisys Jumps After Inking Agreement With FBI for Search Engine Tool


NEW YORK (AP) -- The following companies showed unusually heavy volume in trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange around 3 p.m. Higher-than-normal volume can indicate increased activity by institutions such as mutual funds and insurance companies. Upward stock movement on such volume can show increased confidence among investors, while selling can signal further downward pressure on a stock.


Volume of Unisys Corp. shares jumped a day after it agreed with the FBI to develop and deploy its search engine tool designed to aid crime resolution and DNA matching. If all options of the contract are exercised, the estimated value for Unisys is $50 million.

Trading volume jumped to 5.4 million shares, compared to average volume of 1.6 million shares, with shares rising 37 cents, or 6 percent, to $6.61.

Vulcan Materials Co., which manufactures construction aggregates, like crushed stone and gravel, saw share volume spike after Goldman Sachs downgraded the company. Analyst Jack L. Kelly lowered his rating on the shares to "Neutral" from "Buy," saying that weak residential construction and slower infrastructure spending could hurt volume in coming quarters.

Shares of the Birmingham, Ala.-based company declined 5.8 percent as volume jumped to 2.1 million, compared to average volume of 819,700.

Trading volume of movie rental company Blockbuster Inc. rose to 3.6 million shares, compared to average volume of 1.6 million shares. On Thursday, JP Morgan analyst Barton Crockett cut his third-quarter estimates on the company to reflect a more conservative view of store-based rentals.

Elsewhere, shares of Caterpillar Inc. soared on unusually high volume after the heavy equipment company issued a gloomy forecast for this year and next.

The Peoria, Ill.-based company slashed its full-year earnings forecast, citing high operating costs and lower-than-expected sales volumes. The company also said it expects a slowdown in 2007 when regulations regarding new diesel engine emissions take effect.

Volume jumped to 54.2 million shares, compared to average daily volume of around 5.7 million shares. The stock was down $9.33, or 13.6 percent, to $59.67.

News that Agrium Inc. sharply lowered its earnings guidance for the second half of the year sent the fertilizer producer's trading volume to 2.7 million shares versus average daily volume of about 555,200. The company cited a longer-than-expected startup of an expansion at a facility and production interruptions, among other factors.

Shares fell $2.27, or 8 percent, to $26.50.

Press Release Source: Unisys Corporation


FBI Contracts with Unisys for Development and Deployment of Next-Generation Combined DNA Index System
Thursday October 19, 9:00 am ET 
Search engine tool will accelerate DNA matching process, aid in crime resolution


BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS - News) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has awarded the company a contract for the development and deployment of the Next-Generation Combined DNA Index System (NGCODIS). Under the contract, Unisys will provide the FBI with software development, deployment and optional operations and maintenance support.


The development contract has a two-year base period, a two-year option, and two one-year options exercisable at the sole discretion of the government. The estimated value for the two-year base period is $11 million. If all option years are exercised, the estimated value to Unisys could be $50 million. Unisys will partner with the University of Tennessee, Laboratory of Information Technologies; IBM; the University of Cincinnati and iSYS LLC to provide the NGCODIS solution for the government.

Chief among the benefits of the NGCODIS solution to the FBI are scalability and flexibility to meet the increased demand for DNA matching and associated technologies. In addition, the Unisys solution will employ a highly sophisticated search engine technology that will greatly accelerate the DNA matching process and will be adaptable in accordance with recent legislation changes with regard to DNA sampling.

NGCODIS also supports the mission of solving missing person cases by providing an advanced analysis algorithm that accurately ranks matches between unidentified human remains to biological relatives.

The FBI laboratory's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) is a mission-critical program that allows federal, state and local labs to share and compare DNA profiles, enabling the national and international linkage of convicted offenders to violent crimes.

"We look forward to helping the FBI take CODIS to the next level by integrating technology that will enable quicker resolution of crimes and apprehension of criminals via secure information sharing. The DOJ and FBI clearly recognize the advantages of making security a catalyst for crime solving," said Ted Davies, managing partner, civilian agencies, Unisys Federal Systems.

Presently, there are 178 national DNA index system participating labs (126 local and 52 state systems) that include the FBI, the U.S. Army and Puerto Rico. This database contains approximately 3.7 million offender profiles and 150,000 forensic profiles. Through August 2006, CODIS has aided 38,295 investigations in 49 states and two federal laboratories.

Unisys NGCODIS solution will be deployed to all U.S. labs and to crime labs in 26 countries. The international systems represent each country's national forensic DNA database and do not communicate with each other or with the U.S. systems. NGCODIS will support the FBI enterprise architecture initiatives by promoting secure information sharing among FBI CODIS crime labs.

About Unisys

Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. We build more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients' business operations. Leveraging the Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise approach, we make visible the impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Any statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements rely on assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. This is a cost reimbursement contract with both fixed fee and incentive fee portions. Statements in this release regarding the estimated value of the contract are predicated on the assumptions that the actual costs of performance will be consistent with the currently estimated costs and that the government will exercise all of the option years, which is entirely within the government's discretion. Further, because contracts with government agencies are terminable before the end of their terms and are subject to the availability of appropriated funds, the estimated values in this release are not guaranteed. Additional discussion of factors that could affect Unisys future results is contained in periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

RELEASE NO.: 1019/8717

http://www.unisys.com/about__unisys/news_a_events/10198717.htm

Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.



Contact:
Unisys
Lisa Meyer, 703-439-5887
[email protected]

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Source: Unisys Corporation

bizjournals.com
Unisys working on DNA database
Thursday October 19, 10:41 am ET


Unisys Corp. said Thursday it has received a contract worth at least $11 million and perhaps as much as $50 million to develop and deploy the Next-Generation Combined DNA Index System for the FBI.
Unisys (NYSE:UIS - News) will partner with the University of Tennessee's Laboratory of Information Technologies; IBM Corp. (NYSE:IBM - News) of Armonk, N.Y.; the University of Cincinnati; and iSYS LLC of McLean, Va., on the project.


The contract has a two-year base period, a two-year option, and two one-year options. The base period is worth $11 million. If all the options are exercised, the contract could be worth $50 million.

Unisys is an IT company based in Blue Bell, Pa.

The FBI's Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS, "enables federal, state, and local crime labs to exchange and compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking crimes to each other and to convicted offenders," according to the FBI's Web site.

Published October 19, 2006 by the Philadelphia Business Journal

 

Volume surge ....
Approaching resistance.

Support @ $6.61...6.49...6.41
Resistance @ $6.76

Recent CandleStick Analysis
Oct-17-2006 Bullish Engulfing

52wk Range: 4.38 - 7.20
Volume: 6,906,600
Avg Vol (3m): 1,747,030

Technicals
MACD is Bullish
Stochastic is Bullish
Percentage Gainer

Last Price Quote is:
10.97%above 13-day MA
16.41%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 91  

Fundamentals
Earnings Expected on Oct 25

Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,928.56  
P/E Ratio: NA  
PEG Ratio: -0.730769  
Next Earnings: 11/08/2006
Last Analyst Rating: Neutral


A study reference of the pattern for you...

Bullish Price Channel (continuation) Pattern
Price Channel (Continuation)
A price channel is a continuation pattern that slopes up or down and is bound by an upper and lower trend line. The upper trend line marks resistance and the lower trend line marks support. Price channels with negative slopes (down) are considered bearish and those with positive slopes (up) bullish. For explanatory purposes, a "bullish price channel" will refer to a channel with positive slope and a "bearish price channel" to a channel with negative slope.

In a bullish price channel, some traders look to buy when prices reach main trend line support. Conversely, some traders look to sell (or short) when prices reach main trend line resistance in a bearish price channel. As with most price patterns, other aspects of technical analysis should be used to confirm signals.

Because technical analysis is just as much art as it is science, there is room for flexibility. Even though exact trend line touches are ideal, it is up to each individual to judge the relevance and placement of both the main trend line and the channel line. By that same token, a channel line that is exactly parallel to the main trend line is ideal.

Njshiva, I like that character so much...
Applaud returned to you....

Let's see if this pup can breakout to the upside from this pattern......

Flag, Pennant (Continuation)
Flags and Pennants are short-term continuation patterns that mark a small consolidation before the previous move resumes. These patterns are usually preceded by a sharp advance or decline with heavy volume, and mark a mid-point of the move.

Even though flags and pennants are common formations, identification guidelines should not be taken lightly. It is important that flags and pennants are preceded by a sharp advance or decline. Without a sharp move, the reliability of the formation becomes questionable and trading could carry added risk. Look for volume confirmation on the initial move, consolidation and resumption to augment the robustness of pattern identification.

Pennant: A pennant is a small symmetrical triangle that begins wide and converges as the pattern matures (like a cone). The slope is usually neutral. Sometimes there will not be specific reaction highs and lows from which to draw the trend lines and the price action should just be contained within the converging trend lines.

Flag: A flag is a small rectangle pattern that slopes against the previous trend. If the previous move was up, then the flag would slope down. If the move was down, then the flag would slope up. Because flags are usually too short in duration to actually have reaction highs and lows, the price action just needs to be contained within two parallel trend lines.

Support @ $6.50...6.27...6.16
Resistance @ $6.70...6.76...6.87

52wk Range: 4.72 - 7.20
Volume: 1,641,400
Avg Vol (3m): 1,780,080

Technicals
MACD is Bullish
Stochastic is Bullish
Last Price Quote is:
3.39%above 13-day MA
11.35%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 92 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,928.56 
P/E Ratio: NA 
PEG Ratio: -0.730769 
Next Earnings: 11/08/2006
Last Analyst Rating: Neutral

Quote from: setravis on October 20, 2006, 08:24:49 PM
AP
Volume Spikes: UIS VMC BBI CAT AGU
Friday October 20, 2:54 pm ET 
Unisys Jumps After Inking Agreement With FBI for Search Engine Tool


NEW YORK (AP) -- The following companies showed unusually heavy volume in trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange around 3 p.m. Higher-than-normal volume can indicate increased activity by institutions such as mutual funds and insurance companies. Upward stock movement on such volume can show increased confidence among investors, while selling can signal further downward pressure on a stock.


Volume of Unisys Corp. shares jumped a day after it agreed with the FBI to develop and deploy its search engine tool designed to aid crime resolution and DNA matching. If all options of the contract are exercised, the estimated value for Unisys is $50 million.

Trading volume jumped to 5.4 million shares, compared to average volume of 1.6 million shares, with shares rising 37 cents, or 6 percent, to $6.61.

Vulcan Materials Co., which manufactures construction aggregates, like crushed stone and gravel, saw share volume spike after Goldman Sachs downgraded the company. Analyst Jack L. Kelly lowered his rating on the shares to "Neutral" from "Buy," saying that weak residential construction and slower infrastructure spending could hurt volume in coming quarters.

Shares of the Birmingham, Ala.-based company declined 5.8 percent as volume jumped to 2.1 million, compared to average volume of 819,700.

Trading volume of movie rental company Blockbuster Inc. rose to 3.6 million shares, compared to average volume of 1.6 million shares. On Thursday, JP Morgan analyst Barton Crockett cut his third-quarter estimates on the company to reflect a more conservative view of store-based rentals.

Elsewhere, shares of Caterpillar Inc. soared on unusually high volume after the heavy equipment company issued a gloomy forecast for this year and next.

The Peoria, Ill.-based company slashed its full-year earnings forecast, citing high operating costs and lower-than-expected sales volumes. The company also said it expects a slowdown in 2007 when regulations regarding new diesel engine emissions take effect.

Volume jumped to 54.2 million shares, compared to average daily volume of around 5.7 million shares. The stock was down $9.33, or 13.6 percent, to $59.67.

News that Agrium Inc. sharply lowered its earnings guidance for the second half of the year sent the fertilizer producer's trading volume to 2.7 million shares versus average daily volume of about 555,200. The company cited a longer-than-expected startup of an expansion at a facility and production interruptions, among other factors.

Shares fell $2.27, or 8 percent, to $26.50.

Hi setravis
You have BBI on this post and thought I would post insider buying
Purchase 2006-11-21 2006-11-21
16:02:53 BLOCKBUSTER INC BBI ANTIOCO JOHN F Chairman of the Board and CEO
Director 220,000 $4.66 $1,025,200 1,100,460 Direct

The chart is all bearish but maybe insider know's something not yet revealed

Hi -
When you decide on targets, check out the options on this stock. For Jan07 (expire 3rd Friday in Jan 07), there are 26K call AND 26K put contracts at the $5 strike. That's equivalent to 2.6M shares. I think it will be hard to get through $5 ... if it can get through, that might help provide support. 11/15/06 - the stock high was 5.00 exactly...
-Samantha

• West Virginia Receives Federal Certification for Its Cutting-Edge Medicaid System Developed by Unisys
Business Wire (Thu, Jan 11) 

• Unisys subsidiary gets airport terminal contract
bizjournals.com (Mon, Jan  


• Shoe Scanners Speed Up Airport Security
AP (Fri, Jan 5) 


• Unisys Announces Date of Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Financial Results and Conference Call
Business Wire (Fri, Jan 5) 

Link to read the Headline News..... http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=UIS


Technicals
Record Price High...............

Last Price Quote is:
3.17%above 13-day MA
11.80%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 94

Fundamentals
Earnings Expected on Jan 24

Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,928.56 
P/E Ratio: NA 
PEG Ratio: -0.730769 
Next Earnings: 01/25/2007
Last Analyst Rating: Neutral

Below are the 6 month and 1 year charts.

WOW, what a chart!    But the RSI at 88 scares me a little. Might be worth a short in the near-term?

EDIT: Although, this might be like jumping out in front of a bus.