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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 06/18/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
STAAR SURGIC STAA
10.98%
DTS INC DTSI
6.89%
ANIKA THERAP ANIK
6.04%
LUMOS NETWOR LMOS
5.70%
INSTEEL IND IIIN
5.28%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Clean Harbors (CLHB), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Companhia Vale Do Rio Doce (RIO) and Oriental Financial Group (OFG). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: Strong international sales volumes, increased pricing power and a weak U.S. dollar should fuel profit gains in machinery. Read about JOYG in the Analyst Interview, then get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Kevin Matras shows how to search for stocks with increasing cash and more. Stocks highlighted include HL, LFUS and OI.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Aggressive Growth investors should have an idea how long a company can sustain earnings growth. Learn about sustainable growth rates, and get our free investing guides.

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Wednesday - April 16, 2008

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 - Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLHB)

Clean Harbors (CLHB) is increasing its incinerator capacity, which should spur strong revenue growth. This year's earnings estimates have increased over the past two months.  Read the full analysis on CLHB now!

 
Growth & Income - Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share in late Feb. Wall Street estimates are on the rise. Its ROE of 15% is in line with the industry average. Read the full analysis on CHK now!

 
Momentum - Companhia Vale Do Rio Doce (RIO)

Companhia Vale Do Rio Doce (RIO) was recently able to renegotiate its pricing structure with some of its major Asian and European customers, boosting its ore prices by as much as 65%. Read the full analysis on RIO now!

 
Value - Oriental Financial Group Inc. (OFG)

Oriental Financial Group (OFG) parlayed a conservative mortgage policy into profits. It beat Wall Street estimates the last two quarters by an average of 51.98%. Read the full analysis on OFG 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

Good Things Expected from Machinery

Strong international sales volumes, increased pricing power and a weak U.S. dollar should fuel profit gains. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include Pactiv (PTV), Charlotte Russe (CHIC), Crocs (CROX) and Harris Interactive (HPOL). Get their latest posts.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Qualcomm (QCOM) - Impressive Fundamentals. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK) - Mortgage Exposure. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
EARNINGS TRENDS with Dirk Van Dijk

Estimates Cut as Earnings Season Gets Underway

For both this year and next, more than twice as many estimates are being cut as increased. More...

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW with Charles Rotblut

The Week of Apr 14 - Apr 18

Dow components CAT, C, KO, IBM, INTC, JPM, JNJ, PFE and UTX will headline a busy week for earnings and economic data. More...

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with Charles Rotblut

Rice Rallies as Global Food Shortages Worsen

Rising food prices are creating political unrest, but the strong demand is helping fertilizer companies AGU, CF and MOS. More...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
  • All Rating Upgrades Learn more...
     
  • Zacks Method for Trading: Transform your trading by applying the full force of the Zacks Rank. Learn more...
     
  • Zacks Value Trader: Get into stocks just as Wall Street is beginning to recognize their real worth. 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

Cash is King - but so is...

Kevin Matras shows how to search for stocks with increasing cash and more. Stocks highlighted include HL, LFUS and OI. More...

 
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

401(k) Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many of the most common mistakes can be easily avoided. More...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

Globalize Your Portfolio

ADRs offer investors a reliable mechanism to invest in international companies. Read about ABV, CHL and SID. More...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

Accenture (ACN)

This company beat Wall Street estimates for the second quarter by 12.28% on the back of record consulting. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: GROWTH AND INCOME

This screen looks for stocks that are paying dividend yields of greater than 8% along with other fundamental attributes. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include PWE, PGH, IWA and ERF. 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: Sustainable Growth Rates

Growth & Income: The Risk of a Dividend Cut

Momentum: Trendlines 101

Value: "Dogs of the Dow"

Education Home: Click Here.

 

 
BEST OF PEOPLE AND PICKS

PeopleandPicks.com is the brand new Zacks Community web site. Already, top people are demonstrating their stock-picking skill every day. Visit PeopleandPicks.com today!

Joe Cole likes the Protection and Safety Equipment industry, especially GEO, "currently favored and showing excellent field position." He also likes the Taiwan Fund (TWN) "thinly traded, but I expect earnings to reflect the economic conditions there."

Joe Cole tops the charts with a P&P Score in the top 3%. Click here to see all of his stock ratings.

 

 
OPTIONS

Fastenal (FAST)

The Unusually High Put Volume filter features this construction supplier, as option speculators showed increased skepticism ahead of its quarterly report. Read the entire commentary.

Options homepage: Go there now.

 

 
ROUNDTABLE REVIEW (AUDIO)

Panelists give their views on whether record oil prices and crisis in the airline industry spell opportunity for investors. Listen to the audio here.

 

 
THE WAY I SEE IT (AUDIO)

Steve Reitmeister, Editor-At-Large for Zacks.com, details three ways to profit after an earnings surprise. Listen to his audio here.

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