Monday - December 10, 2007
![]() 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. Satyam Computer Services (SAY) is reaping benefits from the offshoring trend. It is signing contracts left and right amid strong demand. Read the full analysis on SAY now! Harris Corporation (HRS) announced fiscal first-quarter non- GAAP earnings or 76 cents per share in early November. The result outpaced the previous year's 69 cents and exceeded the consensus estimate by 3%. Read the full analysis on HRS now! Terra Industries (TRA) has had an incredible year, as its stock price has accelerated from $10 to over $40 per share. During the most recent quarter alone, earnings grew by over 400% from the same period last year. Read the full analysis on TRA now! Dryships (DRYS) has rocketed higher this year. Despite the huge runup, shares only trade for about 5x next year's estimates of $17.42 per share. Read the full analysis on DRYS 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 10 - Dec 14 with Charles Rotblut Five S&P 500 members are scheduled to report: COST, HRB, KR, LEH and PLL. Plus, find out what the Fed could do on Tuesday. More... Stocks featured recently include Hitachi (HIT), ArthroCare (ARTC), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and Akamai Technologies (AKAM). To see the latest analyst posts, click here. National Semiconductor (NSM) - Higher Margins. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Gander Mountain (GMTN) - Softer Market. For the full Zacks research report, click here. A Couple Foreign Banks to Buy Bullish Revisions on Two Tech Companies
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 helps investors pinpoint stocks that are creating assets for shareholders. Four stocks meeting this screen's exclusive criteria include TX, BG, BGC and PCR. More... Get Back on the Train A Simple Yet Extraordinary Screen End of the Year Tax Planning 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. Java J >> JAVA'S MARKET MUSINGS #195 << THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL BUTHCER BLOCK
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