Thursday - April 10, 2008
 Dear Subscriber, First-quarter earnings season has started and we will soon be seeing thousands of companies reporting. Though some will disappoint their shareholders, there will be many companies that will surprise to the upside. In fact, our expectation is that more companies will beat expectations than miss. This means that regardless of how aggregate first-quarter growth turns out, you will be able to find plenty of opportunities to make money from earnings season. Yesterday, Zacks Editor at Large Steve Reitmeister explained three ways investors can profit from an earnings surprise. http://at.zacks.com/?id=4486 (audio) Alternatively, our Surprise Trader service will alert you to those stocks most likely to rise in the days following an earnings announcement. Since inception in May 2006, Surprise Trader has generated an 89.9% total return. Learn more about Surprise Trader Wishing you prosperity, 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. Joy Global, Inc. (JOYG) is mining profits for itself and its shareholders. Mining equipment is sought after because end demand for commodities is so strong. This puts JOYG in an enviable business position. Current-year earnings estimates have increased 11 cents to $3.39 per share over the past 90 days. Read the full analysis on JOYG now! MasterCard Incorporated (MA) is a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) company that is trading near a 52-week high. MasterCard is scheduled to release its first quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Earnings estimates continue to rise for the credit card giant. Read the full analysis on MA now! Devon Energy (DVN) is riding the wave of growth that has been running through the energy exploration Industry. The company's full-year profit was up over 25% in 2007 compared to 2006, to $3.6 billion. Read the full analysis on DVN now! Cimarex Energy Company (XEC) is positioned for big profits as crude continues to trade over $100 a barrel. Despite a run-up in its share price, Cimarex is still cheap at only 11.30 times its forward P/E. Read the full analysis on XEC now!
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