Thursday - April 17, 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. Acuity Brands (AYI) has posted an average surprise of 7.7% over the past four quarters. Strong margins, new products, and pricing power have all helped earnings. Read the full analysis on AYI now! Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is scheduled to report fiscal second-quarter results on May 15. HPQ sports a dividend yield of 0.7% in an industry that is not big on paying dividends. Read the full analysis on HPQ now! Walter Industries (WLT) shares have been surging forward on the company's ability to increase its metallurgical coal production capacities. Read the full analysis on WLT now! Worthington Industries (WOR) has beaten Wall Street estimates in two out of the prior four quarters with an average of 7.56%. Worthington has a P/E of 13.73. Read the full analysis on WOR now!
2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH 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. Profiting from the New Oil and Gas Discoveries Stocks featured recently include King Pharmaceuticals (KG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Marathon Oil (MRO) and Myriad Genetics (MYGN). Get their latest posts. Pozen, Inc. (POZN) - FDA Approval. For the full Zacks research report, click here. CSX Corporation (CSX) - Overvalued. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Pre-Earnings Season: Whither Big Pharma? Estimates Cut as Earnings Season Gets Underway The Week of Apr 14 - Apr 18
3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS Here you will find fresh articles loaded with profitable investment strategies and ideas to help you beat the market. Today we highlight... Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK) Find stocks trading in the upper ranges of their 52-week highs through this screening method. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include FREE, HA, TGH and NGS. More... Cash is King - and so is low debt, etc. 401(k) Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Globalize Your Portfolio 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 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.
Growth & Income: Reinvesting Your Dividends Momentum: Support and Resistance Value: Discount Rate Calculation Aggressive Growth: Companies "Buyback" Their Own Stock Education Home: Click here.
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! JoeJustJoe is shorting agricultural stocks like LNN. "You CAN'T get enough ag plays short at this point with a 3 month to 3 year time horizon. " He likes the long term prospects for Moneygram International (MGI) though, which he rates a BUY at $1.50. JoeJustJoe has an accuracy rating that belies his humble handle. He's been right nearly 65% of the time Click here to see all his picks.
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 commentary. Options homepage: Go there now.
Panelists in this week's Roundtable Review discuss the latest jobs report and the possibility of another rate cut.Listen to the audio here. For more Zacks audio, click here.
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 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 To unsubscribe from receiving "Profit from the Pros" e-mail newsletter, click here. | |||||||


.