Monday - January 14, 2008
![]() 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. Martek Biosciences (MATK) increased penetration in international infant formula markets, expanded the use of DHA outside of infant formula and improved its gross margin and profitability. Read the full analysis on MATK now! Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) is scheduled to release second-quarter earnings results on Jan 17, 2008. Wall Street estimates for the year ending June of 2008 have increased over the past two months. Read the full analysis on PH now! JA Solar Holdings Co. (JASO) reported an awesome third quarter on Nov 9 in which revenue almost tripled from last year. Within the past seven days, analysts have increased estimates for this year and next. Read the full analysis on JASO now! Dryships (DRYS) shares only trade for about 3.5x 2008 estimates of $18.02 per share. Analysts expect earnings to leap over 100% next year. 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 Jan 14 - Jan 18 with Charles Rotblut Five Dow companies - C, GE, IBM, INTC and JPM - are on the docket this week, along with well over 50 financial companies. More... Stocks featured recently include CRA International (CRAI), U.S. Cellular (USM), Benchmark Electronics (BHE) and Satyam Computer Services (SAY). To see the latest analyst posts, click here. Regeneron (REGN) - Making Progress. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Alcon, Inc. (ACL) - Expensive, with Setbacks. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Parsing Bernanke's Speech Coal Rising Total Net Income Expected to Fall 8.5% for the S&P 500
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... 8x the S&P Return Isn't Bad This strategy combines solid earnings with a healthy net profit margin. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include TGB, GII, NGS and GLF. More... Sizing Up the Markets Accessing Your IRA Penalty Free 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 EXTRA Growth & Income Investing Know When to Hold `Em and Know When to Fold `Em Growth & Income Investing Home: Go there now. Other Investing Education Resources
Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, reacts to the recent Fed rate cut and other issues impacting the stock market and econom. Listen to his audio here. Click here for more Zacks audio.
Verasun Energy (VSE) The company has room for upgrades, which makes it an attractive contrarian play to the experts at Schaeffer's. More... Options homepage: Go there now.
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