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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 06/17/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
GLOBAL GEOPH GGS
7.79%
STAAR SURGIC STAA
6.23%
KAPSTONE PAP KS
6.14%
HORNBECK OFF HOS
5.99%
ANIKA THERAP ANIK
5.55%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Kirby (KEX), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Herbalife (HLF) and JAKKS Pacific (JAKK). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: The 2008 outlook for the telecom industry has become more favorable. Read the Analyst Interview and find out why ADCT and CHT are looking good, then get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Kevin Matras explains why investors should pay attention to stocks with new analyst coverage. Stocks highlighted include ESE, NDSN and SUP.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: In addition to growth rates and estimate revisions, investors also need to know the 'quality' of a company's earnings. Learn more and get our free investing guides.

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Wednesday - March 26, 2008

Dear Subscriber,

We recently launched an online community for individual investors: People And Picks.

People And Picks not only allows you to personally rate stocks as buys or sells, but this free service also tracks your stock- picking skills against the markets. Furthermore, you can see how well other community members are selecting stocks.

In addition, there are lots of interesting investing blogs and community discussions.

Get involved today with People And Picks: Click here.

Wishing you prosperity,

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 31% 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 - Kirby Corporation (KEX)

Kirby (KEX) has posted an average surprise of 4.3% over the past four quarters. Five of the nine covering analysts for this year have raised their estimates over the past week.  Read the full analysis on KEX now!

 
Growth & Income - Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ)

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) recently reaffirmed its first-quarter sales and earnings per share guidance. Analysts raised earnings estimates, bringing them in line with the company's outlook. Read the full analysis on HPQ now!

 
Momentum - Herbalife, Ltd., (HLF)

Herbalife (HLF) boosted its full-year earnings guidance to between $3.25 and $3.30 per share. Herbalife shares responded by setting a new 52-week, and all-time high. Read the full analysis on HLF now!

 
Value - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK)

JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) beat fourth-quarter estimates by 41.33%. It has surprised in three out of the last four quarters by an average of 14.47%. It has a 2008 P/E of only 9.40. Read the full analysis on JAKK 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.

 
ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW

Telecoms ADCT & CHT Looking Good

The 2008 outlook for the telecommunications industry has become more favorable, with recent valuation pullbacks of major telecom equity shares. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include ASM International (ASMI), Dendreon (DNDN), Carnival (CCL) and Embraer Air (ERJ). Get their latest posts.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Chalco (ACH) - Play Chinese Aluminum Demand. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

ZION Bancorp (ZION) - Outlook Still Dire. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW with Charles Rotblut

The Week of Mar 24 - Mar 28

Oracle (ORCL) will headline a limited earnings calendar this week, which also includes CAG, CKR, LEN and WAG. More...

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with 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 feared either. More...

 
EARNINGS TRENDS with Dirk Van Dijk

Earnings Estimates Still Heading South

Deterioration still being led by the Financial and Consumer Discretionary sectors. 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

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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...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK

New Analyst Coverage

Kevin Matras explains why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to own. Stocks highlighted include ESE, NDSN and SUP. More...

 
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Diversifying Your Tax Risk

Now is a good time to consider the type of tax-deferred accounts to fund for retirement and beyond. 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...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

Kirby Corporation (KEX)

This company continues to expand its market share with a surge in subscribers and good execution of its expansion strategy. 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 FFH, CGX, UVV and HUGH. 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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EDUCATION

Aggressive Growth: How to Gauge Earnings Quality

Growth & Income: The Power of Dividend Yields

Momentum: Support and Resistance

Value: Understanding Growth vs. Value

Education Home: Click Here.

 

 
OPTIONS

Elan Corporation (ELN)

The Zacks Most Active Options filter highlights this biotech. Discover how this underperformer could have bearish implications from a contrarian perspective. Read the entire commentary.

Options homepage: Go there now.

 

 
MITCH ON THE MARKETS (AUDIO)

Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, feels that market pessimism is overblown and that an economic recovery remains on track. Listen to his audio here.

For more Zacks audio, click here.

 

 
THE WAY I SEE IT (AUDIO)

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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