Monday - March 24, 2008
![]() 1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS Zacks #1 Rank stocks average a 31% 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. Sohu.com (SOHU) recently reported an excellent quarter and guided higher. Its sponsorship of the 2008 Olympic Games should boost revenues going forward as well. Read the full analysis on SOHU now! Monsanto's (MON) track record of beating estimates is outstanding. It posted only two earnings misses and one match since March 2003, while outperforming all other times. Read the full analysis on MON now! The Buckle (BKE) is one of the few retailers to post any kind of sales growth in the current environment. In addition, Q4 results were bullish and its share price is up 50% this year. Read the full analysis on BKE now! Perini (PCR) is calling for another record year in 2008 and has the track record to back it up. PCR beat estimates in every quarter in 2007 by an average of 39.78%. Read the full analysis on PCR now!
2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH 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. EARNINGS PREVIEW for Mar 24 - Mar 28 with Charles Rotblut Oracle (ORCL) will headline a limited earnings calendar this week, which also includes CAG, CKR, LEN and WAG. More... Stocks featured recently include Headwaters (HW), Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (WYE), Dow Chemical (DOW) and Hershey (HSY). To see the latest analyst posts, click here. Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) - Upgrade on Valuation. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Embraer Air (ERJ) - Brazilian Airports Failure. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Consumer Staples Trends Documented Broker Earnings Not as Bad as Feared Earnings Estimates Still Heading South
3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS Here you will find fresh articles loaded with profitable investment strategies and ideas to help you beat the market. Today we highlight... If you like to use a company's PE ratio to determine its value, you'll love using the PEG ratio. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include GFA, ESV, OIS and EGLT. More... Kirby Corporation (KEX) Screening for the Best Sectors Investing vs. Speculating Pump-Up Your Returns with Exploration Companies 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 EXTRA Steve Reitmeister, Editor-At-Large for Zacks.com, explains the difference between singular and consensus estimates, the parties involved in creating estimates and their motivation. Listen to his audio here.
Aggressive Growth: Support and Resistance Momentum: The Trend is Your Friend Growth & Income: Consider Your Dividend Payout Ratio Value: Defining the Price-to-Cash Flow Ratio Education Home: Click here.
Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, feels that market pessimism is overblown and that an economic recovery remains on trackt. Listen to his audio here. Click here for more Zacks audio.
Hansen Natural (HANS) The Zacks Most Active Options filter highlights this beverage maker. Find out why you should watch the 38-to-40 range. Read the entire commentary. Options homepage: Go there now.
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