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Today's Top Stories: Wednesday- August 27, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - PepsiAmericas (PAS) is reaping the benefits of European acquisitions as they record an 18% year-over-year increase in second-quarter earnings. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - L-3 Communications' (LLL) ROE of 13% is above the industry average of 11%, while its dividend yield of 1.1% tops the industry average of 0.1%. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - Raven Industries (RAVN) is fresh off the heels of another strong quarter. It's share price is pressuring a short-term level of resistance and looks well positioned for a breakout. Learn More...
   
• Value - Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) recently raised its dividend by 40% as shipping rates remain high. The company has surprised on estimates in 2 out of the last 4 quarters. Learn More...
   

• Bull Of The Day: IBM Corporation (IBM)
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• Bear Of The Day: United Therapeutics (UTHR)
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• Analyst Interview: China Now Affected by U.S. Slowdown
  In addition to the slowdown of the Chinese economy, high inflation rates have led to high pressure on earnings of Chinese companies. Our picks are Sohu.com and Bidu.com. Learn more...
  
• Avon (AVP) Reaches Target, Downgraded
• Genuine Parts (GPC) Holding On

EDUCATION: Aggressive Growth

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BEST OF PEOPLE AND PICKS:

SteveHarm, who ranks in the top 1% of stock pickers we track, recently made a Buy call on First Solar (FSLR). This VIP said that the stock looks good, but is volatile and needs to be watched closely. Learn More...

OPTIONS COMMENTARY: SkillSoft (SKIL)

Put players place their bets on this e-learning company, despite a long-term uptrend. Learn More...

PROFIT TRACKS: PEG Ratio

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 CXO, PCZ, PDLI and XEC. Learn more...

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