Monday - December 3, 2007
 Dear subscriber, Many of you have told us that though you really enjoy getting Profit from the Pros every day, you would prefer it to be a little bit shorter and contain fewer ads. We have listened to your feedback and today are unveiling the biggest change to this newsletter's format since it was launched nearly seven years ago. We have reduced the length of the newsletter by more than 30% without trimming out the quality commentary you expect from Zacks. We have also cut the number of ads in each issue and removed the ad placements that previously broke into the middle of articles. We dub this new format "Less Filling, but Still Tastes Great". We hope you will agree. Some of you may wonder why it is still in text format and not a fancier HTML version. Yes, we know that most other providers use HTML and yes we agree it is more attractive, but we place the largest emphasis on feedback from you, the subscriber. And in that regard, the text format continues to score higher marks. For those who prefer HTML, this newsletter is always available to you online at http://at.zacks.com/?id=4082. Please let us know what you think about our new format by emailing us at newsletters@zacks.com. Wishing you prosperity, Charles Rotblut, CFA 1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS Zacks #1 Rank stocks average a 32% 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. Ciena Corporation (CIEN) recently hit a multi-year high after telling analysts that the recent quarter was going very well. Earnings will be released December 6. Read the full analysis on CIEN now! Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd. (ENH) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per ordinary share. Endurance sports a dividend yield of 2.6%, exceeding the industry average of 1.0%. Read the full analysis on ENH now! Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) recently restructured its management team and allocated additional resources to developing "next-generation" video game concepts. Read the full analysis on TTWO now! Earnings estimates for OM Group (OMG) have been trending higher. Over the past month, this year's estimates are up 40 cents to $5.22 per share. Read the full analysis on OMG 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 Dec 3 - Dec 7 w/ Charles Rotblut There is nothing on the calendar this week that should prevent stocks from extending their recent gains. More... Stocks featured recently include Hershey (HSY), Genuine Parts (GPC), Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals (CYCC) and Altera (ALTR). To see the latest analyst posts, click here. National Semiconductor (NSM) - Expect Strength. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Post Properties (PPS) - Overvalued on Rumor. For the full Zacks research report, click here. LXRX Among New Biotech Buys Median EPS Growth Strong
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... This strategy focuses primarily on positive EPS estimate revisions and brokerage rating upgrades. Earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force driving stock prices. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include DE, NDAQ, PCLN and NFLX. More... Going for the Gold The Short Ratio PepsiAmericas, Inc. (PAS) Neuroeconomics 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 $100,000 Challenge Zacks is conducting a nationwide talent search to find the very best stock pickers. The winner gets a $100,000 dream job with Zacks! Sign up for free to join the competition, or just read what stocks the leading players are trading on the Zacks Challenge Player Blogs. BERIS HOUSING STOCKS: BURST DISSOLVING? RASER TECHNOLOGIES... SETTING UP FOR A +20% MOVE? FOSSIL FOSTERS GROWTH (FOSL)
"Jhigginbottom" sticks with familiar companies that are selling at a discount to peers with some reasonable growth opportunities: Read the full article. Zacks $100,000 Challenge home.
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