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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: PetMed Express (PETS), State Street (STT), Dynamic Materials (BOOM) and Olympic Steel (ZEUS). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: Sustained defense spending is helping Lockheed Martin (LMT), Northrop Grumman (NOC) and FLIR Systems (FLIR). Read the Industry Rank and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Fertilizer company CF Industries (CF) had a strong fourth-quarter performance, as the Corn Belt heats up.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Mitch Zacks discusses current stock market drivers and the economy. Don't miss his audio.

Read current and past issues of this newsletter.

 

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Thursday - February 14, 2008

Dear Subscriber,

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Profit From the Pros

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

The Zacks Rank is a powerful short term stock ranking system that has generated a 32% average annual return. Every day on Zacks.com we highlight four new Zacks Rank Buy stocks based on the main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value.

 
Aggressive Growth - PetMed Express (PETS)

PetMed Express (PETS) posted an average surprise of 15.5% over the past four quarters. This year's estimates are up three cents to 79 cents. Next year's numbers have also risen. Read the full analysis on PETS now!

 
Growth & Income - State Street Corp. (STT)

State Street Corp. (STT) put up a solid fourth quarter and a strong year. Analysts see further growth as evidenced by the upward revisions of this year's earnings forecasts. Read the full analysis on STT now!

 
Momentum - Dynamic Materials Corporation (BOOM)

Dynamic Materials' (BOOM) third quarter results included 69% growth in revenue and a 93% jump in net income. Dynamic is schedule to report its fourth quarter results on Feb 21. Read the full analysis on BOOM now!

 
Value - Olympic Steel (ZEUS)

Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is an attractive value in the sector with a P/E of 11.01 compared to an industry average of 12.1.  Read the full analysis on ZEUS now!

 

 
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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.

 
INDUSTRY RANK w/ Charles Rotblut

Aerospace Still Flying; Subprime Hitting Insurers

Sustained defense spending is helping LMT, NOC and FLIR. Meanwhile, the subprime crisis is hurting AIG and fellow insurers GNW, LNC and PFG. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include Alpharma (ALO), Aftermarket Technologies (ATAC), Cree (CREE) and Fred's (FRED). Get their latest posts.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

CF Industries (CF) - Robust Demand. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Dillard's (DDS) - Difficult Market. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW

Microsoft/Yahoo to Affect Online Ad Market

The board at Yahoo (YHOO) might have a hard time holding off Microsoft (MSFT) permanently More...

 
EARNINGS TRENDS w/ Dirk Van Dijk

Median EPS Growth Okay

Outside of weakness in the Financials and Consumer Discretionary sectors, earnings are surprisingly strong. More...

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW w/ Charles Rotblut

The Week of Feb 11 - Feb 15

Dow components KO and GM report this week, and Bernanke will testify. Read why NILE, FSLR, NXY and TEVA could surprise: More...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
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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...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

CF Industries Holding, Inc. (CF)

This fertilizer company had a blow out fourth quarter performance as the Corn Belt heats up. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: HIGH RANK VALUE

This strategy pinpoints value stocks that are also good bargains with real potential for earnings improvement. Four stocks featured include COP, CBBO, CINF and BKH. More...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK

"Magic Numbers" and Relative Valuations

Kevin Matras explains how upgraded broker ratings can take your portfolio to a whole new level. Stocks highlighted include CSIQ, HGIC and NFLX: More...

 
ZACKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

"Gut Check" Time

Investors need to understand themselves first, and find common ground between emotion and reason. More...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

Graphical Eye Candy

Find out what DE, MON and ISRG have in common. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: UPGRADES AND REVISIONS

This screen looks for stocks that are paying dividend yields of greater than 8% along with other fundamental attributes. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include SBR, BPT, ERF and LYG: 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".


4. ZACKS EXTRA

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MITCH ON THE MARKETS (AUDIO)

Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, discusses current stock market drivers and the economy. Listen to his audio here.

For more Zacks audio, click here.

 

 
EDUCATION

Growth & Income: When You Should "Buy and Hold"

Momentum: The Trend is Your Friend

Value: Paying Dividends to Investors

Aggressive Growth: Incorporating Value into Growth Investing

Education Home: Click here.

 

 
OPTIONS

Research In Motion (RIMM)

The Blackberry maker is a potential bearish contrarian play. Read the commentary.

Options homepage: Go there now.

 

 
ROUNDTABLE REVIEW (AUDIO)

Kevin Matras, Steve Reitmeister and Charles Rotblut discuss the economic stimulus package and take a look at the stock market. Listen to the audio here: Part 1 and Part 2.

 


 
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Senior Market Analyst
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The performance of the Zacks Rank portfolios for annual and year-to-date periods are the linked monthly total returns (price changes + dividends) of equal weighted hypothetical portfolios, consisting of those stocks with the indicated Zacks Rank, assuming monthly rebalancing and zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios. The hypothetical portfolios were created at the beginning of each month from January 1988 forward based on the values of the Zacks Rank available to Zacks' clients before the beginning of each month. The portfolios created monthly from 1988 through September 2006 exclude ADRs and are comprised of stocks that have the indicated Zacks Rank and were covered by at least two analysts at the time of the stocks inclusion in the portfolio. Starting in October 2006 and going forward, the portfolios are comprised of all stocks with the indicated Zacks Rank and do not exclude ADRs, which is more reflective of the list of stocks that customers will find on the Zacks web sites. These performance numbers have been audited from 1995 through 2003 by Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP.

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Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

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