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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 05/17/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
VIASAT INC VSAT
19.35%
OLD SECOND B OSBC
5.76%
GAMCO INVEST GBL
4.61%
CORNING INC GLW
4.47%
SYNCHRONOSS SNCR
4.23%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Bucyrus International (BUCY), EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG), Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL) and Pioneer Drilling (PDC). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: There still is strong demand for plants and equipment that have to do with power generation and hydrocarbons. Read the Analyst Interview and learn about AAON, ABB, CBI and URS. Then get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: The earnings picture remains pretty positive as this growth screen shows. Stocks highlighted include ORBK, RTIX and ULTI.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Be suspicious of young, aggressive growth companies that announce big stock buybacks and avoid value traps. Learn more and get our free investing guides.

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Wednesday - April 2, 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 - Bucyrus International (BUCY)

Bucyrus International (BUCY) is thriving despite a poor economic backdrop. Booming commodities markets and strong global growth are accounting for the success.  Read the full analysis on BUCY now!

 
Growth & Income - EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) is drilling for profits as natural gas prices keep rising. The company beat on estimates in the fourth quarter by 20.56% and has surprised in three of the last four quarters by an average of 9.86%. Read the full analysis on EOG now!

 
Momentum - Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL)

Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL) has been pumping up its profits as energy prices continue to accelerate. The company reported awesome fourth quarter results that included an amazing 63% jump in earnings. Read the full analysis on WLL now!

 
Value - Pioneer Drilling (PDC)

Pioneer Drilling (PDC) is growing as this oil and gas services company diversifies geographically around the United States and dips its toe into international expansion. The company has surprised on estimates the last two quarters on average of 27.78%. Read the full analysis on PDC 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

Global Engineering & Construction Buys

There still is strong demand for plants and equipment that have to do with power generation and hydrocarbons. We like AAON, ABB, CBI and URS. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include Linktone, Ltd.'s (LTON), Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), Bear Stearns (BSC) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TM). Get their latest posts.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Health Net (HNT) - Stable & Promising. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Centennial Comm. (CYCL) - Weak Performance. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
EARNINGS TRENDS

Decent Start for Q1

Median per share earnings growth is running at 11%, but it is very early in the reporting season. More...

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW with Charles Rotblut

The Week of Mar 31 - Apr 4

March employment numbers, along with reports from BBY, STZ, FDO, MU and MON, highlight an otherwise light calendar this week. More...

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with Charles Rotblut

Credit Scores: 720 is the New 680

Mortgage lenders continue to tighten credit standards, which means DHI, RYL, TOL and other homebuilders won't see an improvement anytime soon. 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...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK

The Sky is NOT Falling

The earnings picture remains pretty positive as this growth screen shows. Stocks highlighted include ORBK, RTIX and ULTI. More...

 
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Retirement Risks to Consider

Discover seven retirement risks to watch as you put together your game plan. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

This screen focuses on EPS revisions, along with broker ratings and rating changes. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include TMO, AXYS, SAM and CHTT. More...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

Making a Killing

Funeral services companies like SCI, CSV and HB are in an industry that others would die for. More...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE)

This company, which reported a blowout fourth quarter, is now a completely integrated entertainment company with big plans for international markets. 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.

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