|
TODAY'S TOPICS
1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks:
Priceline.com (PCLN), Vimpel-Communications (VIP), Potash
(POT) and Boots & Coots (WEL).
2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: First-quarter profits for GS, LEH and MS were not very good, but they weren't as bad as many feared either. Read the Industry Rank and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.
3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Kirby Corporation (KEX) hiked its first-quarter guidance as demand for commodities shipping stays strong.
4. ZACKS EXTRA: Mitch Zacks feels that market pessimism is overblown. Don't miss his audio.
Read current and past issues of this newsletter.
Learn to Out-Trade Stock Fund Managers - No Classes or Seminars.
Master the new Zacks Method for Trading step by step at home.
Apply the full market-tripling force of Zacks Rank. In fact, you'll gain
an advantage over fund managers who also react to Zacks signals but often take weeks to make their moves. Beat them to the stocks. Then profit when they pour in fund money, driving up prices.
Click to find out more.
| | |
| |
Thursday - March 20, 2008
Dear Subscriber,
The U.S. financial markets will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday.
Daily updates for Breakout Trader, Champion Trader, Momentum Trader,
Surprise Trader and Value Trader will not be sent tomorrow.
Zacks.com and Zacks Elite portfolio updates will be sent tomorrow, but
not on Saturday.
The next edition of Profit From the Pros (this newsletter) will be sent
out on Monday.
On behalf of everyone at Zacks, have a happy Easter.
Charles Rotblut, CFA
Senior Market Analyst & Editor
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 - Priceline.com Inc. (PCLN)
Priceline.com (PCLN) price has increased from about $100 per share at the beginning of the year to Tuesday's closing share price of $123.06. Read the full analysis on PCLN now!
Growth & Income - Vimpel-Communications (VIP)
Vimpel-Communications (VIP) recently posted fourth-quarter and full-year
2007 results, noting that revenues exceeded $7 billion and grew at a
remarkable rate of 47%. Read the full analysis on VIP now!
Momentum - Potash Corp. (POT)
Potash Corp. (POT) reported that fourth quarter revenue jumped 39% while
income more than doubled from last year. Estimates continue to rise. Read the full analysis on POT now!
Value - Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc. (WEL)
Boots & Coots (WEL) surprised on earnings by 166.67% in the fourth
quarter. Analysts forecast juicy year-over-year growth of 113.64% for
2008. Read the full analysis on WEL now!
OTHER ZACKS RANK RESOURCES
- Zacks Rank Home Page: Go there now.
- All Zacks #1 Rank Stocks
. Learn more...
- Zacks Wealth Management: Own all the Zacks #1 Rank stocks in a portfolio managed by Zacks. Learn more...
- Zacks Method for Trading: Transform your trading by applying
the full force of the Zacks Rank. Learn more...
2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH Back to top
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
Broker Earnings Not as Bad as Feared
First-quarter profits for GS, LEH and MS were not very good, but they
were not as bad as many had feared either. More...
ANALYST BLOG
Stocks featured recently include DeVry (DV), FactSet Research (FDS),
Alexza Pharmaceuticals (ALXA) and Kyocera (KYO). Get their latest posts.
BULL OF THE DAY
GameStop (GME) - Bullish Guidance. For the full Zacks research report, click here.
BEAR OF THE DAY
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) - Poor Outlook. For the full Zacks research report, click here.
ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW
Retail Upped to Market Perform
Valuations in the retail sector now reflect the economic weakness that
has become headline news. We have buys on GME and SKX. More...
EARNINGS TRENDS w/ Dirk Van Dijk
Earnings Estimates Still Heading South
Deterioration still being led by the Financial and Consumer
Discretionary sectors. More...
EARNINGS PREVIEW w/ Charles Rotblut
The Week of Mar 17 - Mar 21
The March Fed meeting and earnings reports from GS and MS are scheduled
for this week: More...
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES
- Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
- All Rating Upgrades
. Learn more...
- Zacks Elite narrows down Zacks Equity Research recommendations into three focused portfolios. Learn more...
- Extremely Undervalued Stocks: These six companies have rock-
solid fundamentals that can thrive in volatile markets. Learn more...
3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS Back to top
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
Kirby Corporation (KEX)
This company hiked its first-quarter guidance as demand for commodities
shipping stays strong. More...
PROFIT TRACKS: PEG RATIO
If you like to use a company's PE ratio to determine its value, you'll
love using the PEG ratio. Four stocks that pass this screen's test
include GFA, ESV, OIS and EGLT. More...
SCREEN OF THE WEEK
The Market is Cheap
Kevin Matras explains why the market looks so cheap at these levels, and how to start planning your market-bottoming purchases. Stocks highlighted include CGNX, FDP and XLNX: More...
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Diversify to Avoid a Blue-Chip Disaster
One of the biggest mistakes investors make is holding onto an
over-concentrated position in one stock. More...
INVESTMENT IDEAS
Pump-Up Your Returns with Exploration Companies
Exploration companies are posting huge gains, distinguishing themselves
from their industry peers. Read about XEC, APA, SGY and EAC. 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 Back to top
MITCH ON THE MARKETS (AUDIO)
Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, believes the market's current weakness is a buying opportunity for investors with a longer-term horizon. Listen to the audio here.
For more Zacks audio, click here.
EDUCATION
Growth & Income: Market Capitalization
Momentum: The Trend is Your Friend
Value: Checking the Price-to-Book Ratio
Aggressive Growth: Stocks "Neglected" by Analysts
Education Home: Click here.
OPTIONS
Hansen Natural (HANS)
The Zacks Most Active Options filter highlights this beverage maker.
Find out why you should watch the 38-to-40 range.Read the commentary.
Options homepage: Go there now.
ROUNDTABLE REVIEW (AUDIO)
Panelists give their opinions on JP Morgan acquiring Bear Stearns, and
attempt to make some sense out of recent recession surveys. Listen to his audio here.
For more Zacks audio, http://at.zacks.com/?id=4168.
|
Volatile Market Tamed by Smooth 46.4% Return
Now there's an answer for today's trying market. Zacks Value Trader has
demonstrated about one-fifth the downside risk of the S&P 500.
It ignites the traditional value signals with Zacks Rank. So you can get
aboard a stock just as Wall Street begins to recognize its real worth.
That's how Value Trader generates a 46.4% average annual return, turning
$10,000 into $171, 130 in less than 8 years
Click here to find out more.
|
OTHER POPULAR FEATURES FROM ZACKS
- Zacks Rank Guide - Get our free report that tells you all
about our time tested stock ranking system that gas
generated 32.2% average annual return since 1988: click here.
- Free Portfolio Alerts: Over 60,000 investors wake up every
morning to our free portfolio alerts that provide timely
updates on events that affect the profitability of your
stocks. Get started now.
- New Stock Screener - We've made big improvements to our
custom stock screener so you can use your own criteria to
pick winning stocks. Check it out.
- What else can Zacks do to help you be a more successful
investor? Discover all of our products and services.
Manage your Profit from the Pros subscription:
REFER-A-FRIEND
If you enjoy this e-mail newsletter, then please pass it along to a friend. Simply forward them the link below to sign up for their own free subscription. THANKS! http://at.zacks.com/?id=2338
Regards and Happy Investing,
Charles Rotblut, CFA
Senior Market Analyst
Zacks.com
p.s. What is the mission for Zacks Profit from the Pros? Click here to find out how we will help you become a more successful investor.
Visit /performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this newsletter
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.
To contact us by mail:
Zacks Investment Research
Attn: Profit from the Pros
111 N. Canal St., Suite 1101
Chicago, IL 60606
To unsubscribe from receiving "Profit from the Pros" e-mail newsletter, click here.
|