Wednesday - March 12, 2008
![]() 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. Martek Biosciences (MATK) recently posted a solid fiscal first quarter with revenues increasing 18%. Analysts lifted their earnings forecasts in response to the quarter. Read the full analysis on MATK now! Joy Global (JOYG) soared to a 52-week high after announcing solid fiscal first-quarter results. The company's ROE of 45% is well above the industry's average of 23%. Read the full analysis on JOYG now! Esterline Technologies (ESL) is flying high due to momentum from a very strong first quarter. ESL also boosted its guidance - another sign that it is bullish on its future. Read the full analysis on ESL now! Warner Chilcott (WCRX) reported a fourth-quarter EPS surprise of 15.38%, as it focused on oral contraceptives and dermatology products. Read the full analysis on WCRX 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. Some Bargains May Be Found in REITs Stocks featured recently include Allegheny Energy (AYE), National Semiconductor (NSM), ArvinMeritor (ARM) and CRA International (CRAI). Get their latest posts. Quicksilver Resources (KWK) - Newly Productive. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Sanmina-SCI (SANM) - Businesses Struggling. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Weak Total Net Income Growth Expected for Q1 The Week of Mar 10 - Mar 14 Entertain Your Portfolio
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... Screening for the Best Sectors Investing vs. Speculating Online travel companies are doing big business overseas, and its likely to get even bigger this summer. Find out why CTRP, EXPE and PCLN are in a good position to capitalize. More... ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) This strategy combines solid earnings with a healthy net profit margin. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include TRMA, DXPE, FUNC and NGS. More... 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 Aggressive Growth: Don't Get Buried With Debt Levels Growth & Income: Check a Company's Debt Level Momentum: Momentum Trading and Valuations Value: Avoiding Value Traps Education Home: Click Here.
Kevin Matras, Steve Reitmeister and Charles Rotblut give their views on the direction of the market, and what investors can do in the current climate. Listen to the audio here: Part 1 and Part 2. For more Zacks audio, click here.
Paychex (PAYX) The national provider of payroll outsourcing is highlighted through the Most Active Options filter. Read the entire commentary. Options homepage: Go there now.
Steve Reitmeister, Editor-At-Large for Zacks.com, explains why buy-and-hold investing is dead. Listen to his audio here. For more Zacks audio, click here.
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