As I discuss in this week’s Industry Rank Analysis, I’ve been trying to buy a house from a couple who is upside-down on their mortgage.

The short sale process and my discussions with various mortgage brokers have confirmed what earnings estimate revisions and economic data are showing - the housing slump and the financial crisis will continue into next year.

Read about my home-buying experience and find out why I remain bearish on homebuilding and financial stocks.

Wishing you prosperity,
Charles Rotblut, CFA
Senior Market Analyst & Editor,
Profit From the Pros

Today's Top Stories: Thursday- September 04, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - ReneSola (SOL) has raised its earnings by almost four fold since last year, and continues to increase production and revenue guidance. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - Murphy Oil’s (MUR) chart and fundamentals reflect stronger growth than its competitors. The company recently hiked its annual dividend from 75 cents per share to $1.00. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - Skilled Healthcare Group (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008, and it's share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high. Learn More...
   
• Value - United Stationers (USTR) is controlling costs in a tough economic environment as it grew sales by 9.7% in the second quarter. Learn More...
   

• Bull Of The Day: Kraft Foods, Inc. (KFT)
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• Bear Of The Day: Autonation, Inc. (AN)
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• Analyst Interview: European Stocks Poised for Rebound
  We suspect European markets have seen the lows for the year, and we would buy any weakness towards such lows. Our top recommendation is FTE. Learn more...
  
• Daimler AG (DAI) Getting Smarter
• Motorola (MOT) Cashes in on Headsets

TIMELY BUY of the WEEK: Metalico (MEA)

This scrap metal processor reported the strongest quarter in its history as soaring metal prices hiked revenues by 342%. Learn more...

EDUCATION: Growth & Income

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PROFIT TRACKS: Earnings and Margins

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