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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 05/17/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
VIASAT INC VSAT
19.35%
OLD SECOND B OSBC
5.76%
GAMCO INVEST GBL
4.61%
CORNING INC GLW
4.47%
SYNCHRONOSS SNCR
4.23%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Telefonica (TEF), CA (CA), Astronics (ATRO) and MAXIMUS (MMS). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: Reported earnings for the managed care sub-sector have been modestly better than expected. Read the Analyst Interview and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer-term, dividend investment strategy.

4. ZACKS $100,000 Challenge: Simulator player "Jhigginbottom" takes a look at reinsurer Montpelier Re (MRH).

Read current and past issues of this newsletter.

 

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Wednesday - December 5, 2007

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

Zacks #1 Rank stocks average a 32% annual return. Every day on Zacks.com we highlight four new Zacks Rank Buy stocks based on the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Momentum, Growth & Income and Value.

 
Aggressive Growth - Telefonica, S.A. (TEF)

Telefonica, S.A. (TEF) is growing by offering its customer base broadband internet services. This year's earnings estimates have risen 51 cents to $6.24 per share over the past month. Read the full analysis on TEF now!

 
Growth & Income - CA, Inc. (CA)

CA, Inc. (CA), a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) company, recently declared a regular, quarterly cash dividend of four cents per share. The company is currently yielding about 0.65%. Read the full analysis on CA now!

 
Momentum - Astronics Corporation (ATRO)

Astronics Corporation (ATRO) recently reported another great quarter, with revenue and earnings sharply jumping. Certain revenue segments for the company are growing at over 50%. Read the full analysis on ATRO now!

 
Value - MAXIMUS, Inc. (MMS)

MAXIMUS, Inc. (MMS) is doing all the right things. Business is doing well, the company is buying back its own stock and staying friendly to shareholders. Read the full analysis on MMS now!

 

 
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2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH

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The Zacks Equity Research team of 50 analysts generates a mountain of timely research every day that is geared towards long term stock investing. Here we turn the spotlight on some of their hottest insights.

 
ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW

MATR and WLP Staying Healthy

Reported earnings for the managed care sub-sector have been modestly better than expected with margins improving. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include AK Steel (AKS), Tessera Technologies (TSRA), Rockwell Automation (ROK) and Forest Labs (FRX). To see the latest analyst posts,  click here.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Kirkland's (KIRK) - Speculative Buy. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Ness Technologies (NSTC) - Very Small Fish. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
EARNINGS TRENDS w/ Dirk Van Dijk

Split Decision Expected in the Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter is expected to generate EPS growth of 7.7% over last year, but total net income is expected to fall 4.9%. More...

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW

The Week of Dec 3 - Dec 7

Four S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report this week: AZO, COV, NSM and NOVL. More...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
  • All Rating Upgrades Learn more...
     
  • Powerhouse Energy Stocks: Five Ways to Fuel Big Profits as Oil Prices Soar pinpoints those stocks set to skyrocket. Learn more...
     
  • Zacks Elite narrows down Zacks Equity Research recommendations into three focused portfolios. Learn more...
     

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS

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Here you will find fresh articles loaded with profitable investment strategies and ideas to help you beat the market. Today we highlight...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK

A Simple Yet Extraordinary Screen

Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer-term, dividend investment strategy. More...

 
ZACKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

End of the Year Tax Planning

Run, don't walk to your tax adviser. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: DISCOUNTED FUNDAMENTAL STRENGTH

This strategy identifies stocks with strong underlying fundamentals and low valuations. Four stocks that pass this screen’s test include FTO, GDI, MAN and TEX. More...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

Going for the Gold

Here are a few names to buy to sidestep the tumbling dollar. More...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

PepsiAmericas, Inc. (PAS)

This company continues to report excellent earnings, once again outpacing analyst estimates. More...

 
FREE REPORT: Top 10 Stock Picking Strategies

Most of the strategies highlighted in the articles above were created using the Zacks Research Wizard screening and backtesting software. Learn more about this powerful tool and get your free copy of our special report "Top 10 Stock Screening Strategies". More...


4. ZACKS $100,000 Challenge

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Zacks is conducting a nationwide talent search to find the very best stock pickers. The winner gets a $100,000 dream job with Zacks! Sign up for free to join the competition, or just read what stocks the leading players are trading on the Zacks Challenge Player Blogs.

 
BEST OF ZACKS CHALLENGE BLOG

Jhigginbottom

TIME TO BUY A REINSURER? (MRH)
Montpelier Re (MRH) was hit very hard by Hurricane Katrina, losing half its book value paying claims to primary insurers. However, the last two years it has improved both its book value and diversified its business.

Read More or Comment on this post.

 
Theuncle

BULLS VERSUS BEARS: WHAT CLIMBS, WHAT FALLS
When you hear that the stock market closed higher or lower, you have to ask yourself: Which stocks were those that contributed to its going higher or lower?

Read More or Comment on this post.

 
Read all the Player Blog posts.

 

 
Top Zacks Challenge Player Interview: Flash 1

"Flash1" trades stock trends – be they up, down or even non- trends: Read the full article.

Zacks $100,000 Challenge home.

 


 
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