Dear Subscriber,

The U.S. financial markets will be closed on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. On Friday, Nov 28, stock exchanges will close at 1 p.m. ET.

Key earnings reports this week will include Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) after the close of trading today, and Deere & Co. (DE) on Wednesday.

Find out which companies will surprise in Earnings Preview:

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

Today's Top Stories: Monday- November 24, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) was last featured as a Zacks Rank buy on Sept 16 and has just reported great quarterly results. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - Casey's General Stores (CASY) has seen a share price increase since it was last featured as a Growth and Income pick in early November. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - ManTech International (MANT) recently rallied from a short-term dip after reporting excellent fourth-quarter results. Learn More...
   
• Value - Rock-Tenn (RKT) reported record fourth-quarter earnings on Nov 3 as strong demand continued for consumer packaging and paperboard products. Learn More...
   

• Bull Of The Day: Vornado Realty Trust (VNO).
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• Bear Of The Day: School Specialty, Inc. (SCHS).
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• Analyst Interview: Pharmaceuticals Industry.
  Although not completely recession proof, there are several key underlying characteristics that make the industry a good place to hide in a down market. We like ABT, JNJ, DNA, BMY and BIIB. Learn more...
  
• Avon Products' (AVP) Successful Makeover
• AK Steel (AKS) Demonstrates Strength
• Patterson-UTI (PTEN) at Great Value

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• Earnings Preview for Nov 24 - 28
• Zacks Rank Momentum Buys - Nov 20, 2008
• Retail's Dim Holiday Season

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