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The major indexes fell further yesterday because of worries about the recession and banks.

Is a bottom being established? Steve Reitmeister, Kevin Matras and I give the answer, and tell you what to expect for the rest of the year.

http://at.zacks.com/?id=4336

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

Today's Top Stories: Tuesday- February 24, 2009

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - Capella Education Co. (CPLA) announced fourth quarter and full-year results on Feb 12 that included solid growth. Revenue climbed to $76 million, an 18% gain over last year's $64 million. Read More...
   
• Growth & Income - Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) recently stated that its able to execute on its growth strategy thanks to a strong balance sheet, global asset base, industry acumen and the company's expertise in risk- and cost-management. Read More...
   
• Momentum - Inverness Medical Technology Inc. (IMA) reported impressive fourth-quarter on Feb 18 that were ahead of expectations. Revenue was up 59% from last year to $459.3 million, largely due to acquisitions. Read More...
   
• Value - Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) saw its hospital business jump in the fourth quarter as the company surprised on estimates by 47.37%. Kindred has beat estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 37.22%. Read More...
   

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• Bull Of The Day: Marathon Oil (MRO).
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• Bear Of The Day: TRW Automotive (TRW).
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• ZACKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Coal Industry.
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• DDR Sells Major Equity Stake
• TC PipeLines (TCLP) Beats Expectations
• Semi Book-to-Bill Plummeting

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• Market Bottom: Are We There Yet?
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• Momentum Stock Picks-Feb. 19, 2009

PROFIT TRACKS: PEG Ratio.

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EARNINGS TRENDS: Still Ugly, But Rate of Decline Slowing.

While analysts continue to slash estimates with abandon, the rate of decline has slowed significantly. Read More...

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