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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 06/18/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
STAAR SURGIC STAA
10.98%
LUMOS NETWOR LMOS
5.70%
INSTEEL IND IIIN
5.28%
ERICKSON AIR EAC
5.10%
ASSURED GUAR AGO
4.98%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Dynamic Materials (BOOM), DeVry (DV), Invitrogen (IVGN) and Occidental Petroleum (OXY). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: Huge losses by Citigroup (C) and Merrill Lynch (MER) wipe out most of the earnings elsewhere, but things should improve. Read the Earnings Trends and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: The keys to recovery are very good valuations, and the low interest rate environment with more cuts on the way.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Despite current bearishness, there are plenty of catalysts to push Hutchinson Technology (HTCH) higher. Don't miss the options commentary from Schaeffer's.

Read current and past issues of this newsletter.

 

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Tuesday - January 22, 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.

 
Aggressive Growth - Dynamic Materials (BOOM)

Dynamic Materials (BOOM) has become cheap at about 18x estimates, well below it's long-term growth rate of 43%. Earnings estimates for 2008 still stand at $2.50 per share. Read the full analysis on BOOM now!

 
Growth & Income - DeVry, Inc. (DV)

Shares of DeVry, Inc. (DV) demonstrated solid earnings growth. Fiscal first-quarter EPS of 40 cents more than tripled the previous year. Second quarter results are scheduled for Jan 24. Read the full analysis on DV now!

 
Momentum - Invitrogen Corporation (IVGN)

The Invitrogen Corporation (IVGN) started 2008 on a strong note. Within the past 30 days, three covering analysts have increased projections. IVGN is set to report on Feb 5. Read the full analysis on IVGN now!

 
Value - Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY)

Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY) will announce fourth-quarter earnings on Jan 29. Most analysts are optimistic about the quarter with four analysts out of 13 raising estimates. Read the full analysis on OXY now!

 

 
OTHER ZACKS RANK RESOURCES


2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH

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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 TRENDS w/ Dirk Van Dijk

Total Earnings Battle to Stay in the Black

Huge losses by Citigroup (C) and Merrill Lynch (MER) wipe out most of the earnings elsewhere, but things should improve. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include Schlumberger (SLB), Baidu.com (BIDU), Hain Celestial (HAIN) and Sohu.com (SOHU). To see the latest analyst posts,  click here.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Vodafone (VOD) - Increasing Share. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Builder FirstSource (BLDR) - Weak Market. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW

Neutral on European Insurance Companies

With higher profitability due to higher P&C premiums and benign losses at firms such as Allianz and AXA, the industry's capital has built up. More...

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW with Charles Rotblut

The Week of Jan 21 - Jan 25

Nearly a quarter of the S&P 500 will report this week, including Dow components AXP, CAT, DD, HON, JNJ, MSFT and PFE. More...

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with Charles Rotblut

All That Glitters and Gushes

Gold companies, such as IAG, KGC and NEM, and oil companies, including APA, DVN and FST, are getting help from higher commodity prices. More...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
  • All Rating Upgrades Learn more...
     
  • Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2008: Buy 'em. Do nothing. Beat the market. (Up 33% in 2007). Learn more...
     
  • Zacks Elite narrows down Zacks Equity Research recommendations into three focused portfolios. Learn more...
     

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS

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Here you will find fresh articles loaded with profitable investment strategies and ideas to help you beat the market. Today we highlight...

 
ZACKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

How Will We Recover?

The key is that valuations are very good here and we are in a low interest rate environment with more cuts on the way. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

This strategy helps investors pinpoint stocks that are creating assets for shareholders. Four stocks meeting this screen's exclusive criteria include ACN, BG, KOF and WDC. More...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investing in a Turbulent Market

It is okay to be nervous, but you should still redouble your stock research efforts right now. Read about GE and FDO. More...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

Nokia (NOK)

The company had a tough start to 2008, but still has excellent fundamentals and looks well positioned for a rebound. More...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK

Three Days Up

Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move now. Stocks highlighted include ABAX, CHDX and HMSY. More...

 
FREE REPORT: Top 10 Stock Picking Strategies

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

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OPTIONS

Hutchinson Technology (HTCH)

Despite current bearishness, there are plenty of catalysts to push the company higher, including an upcoming earnings report. Read the entire commentary.

Options homepage: Go there now.

 

 
EDUCATION

Momentum Investing

MACD and Momentum: A Powerful Combination
The moving average convergence-divergence indicator (MACD) is a very popular technical tool used to determine trends in momentum Read more...

Momentum Investing Home: Go there now.

Other Investing Education Resources

 

 
MITCH ON THE MARKETS (AUDIO)

Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, reacts to the recent Fed rate cut and other issues impacting the stock market and economy. Listen to his audio here.

Click here for more Zacks audio.

 


 
Hot Turnaround Stocks Ready to Pop

Now, when certain stocks leapfrog to higher Zacks Ranks, you'll beat Wall Street to the punch. Even during rocky 2007, Zacks Breakout Trader used sudden jumps in estimated earnings to nearly double the S&P 500. Research shows that, with small, quick bursts, such turnarounds averaged annual gains of +55.8%

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