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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 05/20/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
ORBOTECH LTD ORBK
10.86%
SONIC FOUNDR SOFO
9.45%
VIPSHOP HOLD VIPS
9.20%
RENEWABLE EN REGI
8.98%
EAGLE BULK S EGLE
7.84%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Trina Solar (TSL), Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS), Hawaiian Holdings (HA) and Swift Energy (SFY). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: As stocks try to sustain their upward momentum, nine Dow components will report this week: MMM, AXP, T, BAC, BA, DD, MCD, MRK and MSFT. Read the Earnings Preview and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Learn about four stock-screening strategies that are producing some strong performers.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Aggressive Growth investors need to be aware of various "tweaks" that firms can use to manipulate earnings results. Learn more and get our free investing guides.

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Monday - April 21, 2008

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

Zacks #1 Rank stocks average a 31% annual return. Every day on Zacks.com we highlight four new Zacks Rank Buy stocks based on the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Momentum, Growth & Income and Value.

 
Aggressive Growth - Trina Solar (TSL)

Trina Solar (TSL) is much more attractively valued than its peers and has similar fundamentals. The company posted an average surprise of over 18% during the past four quarters. Read the full analysis on TSL now!

 
Growth & Income - Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NUS)

Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS) is scheduled to release first- quarter results on May 1. NUS offers a dividend yield of 2.4%. It's ROE of 20% crushes the industry average of 4%. Read the full analysis on NUS now!

 
Momentum - Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (HA)

Hawaiian Holdings (HA) buoyed itself since emerging from bankruptcy. HA is now positioning itself to capitalize on opportunities to service additional cities and passengers. Read the full analysis on HA now!

 
Value - Swift Energy Company (SFY)

Swift Energy (SFY) posted record earnings in 2007 and is poised to break that record again in 2008. Despite being near its 52 week high, SFY trades with a forward P/E of only 7.90. Read the full analysis on SFY 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.
 

EARNINGS PREVIEW for Apr 21 - Apr 25 with Charles Rotblut

As stocks try to sustain their upward momentum, nine Dow components will report this week: MMM, AXP, T, BAC, BA, DD, MCD, MRK and MSFT. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include AutoNation (AN), Genuine Parts (GPC), SanDisk (SNDK) and Sonic Innovations (SNCI). To see the latest analyst posts, click here.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Exxon Mobil (XOM) - Staying Strong & Steady. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Alpharma, Inc. (ALO) - Considerable Risks. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW

Attractive Valuations in Health Care

Industry fundamentals for government-sponsored programs, in particular, remain positive. More...

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with Charles Rotblut

Profiting From New Oil and Gas Discoveries

APA, EOG and PBR may have all found big, new reserves. Find out what other companies stand to gain from the discoveries. More...

 
EARNINGS TRENDS

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...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
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  • Zacks Elite narrows down Zacks Equity Research recommendations into three focused portfolios. Learn more...
     
  • Research Wizard: Find winning strategies that apply the power of the Zacks Rank. 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...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

Looking for Winning Stocks?

Learn about four stock-screening strategies that are producing some strong performers. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: HIGH RANK VALUE

This strategy pinpoints value stocks that are also good bargains with real potential for earnings improvement. Four stocks featured include EMCI, EIX, OGE and SPAR. More...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (GNK)

This company is cashing in on the commodities boom as it locks in worldwide shipping contracts. More...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK

Cash is King -- and so is low debt, etc.

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...

 
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". More...


4. ZACKS EXTRA

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EDUCATION

Aggressive Growth: Earnings Manipulation

Momentum: Momentum Trading and Valuations

Growth & Income: How Strong is Company Management?

Value: How to Consider Insider Ownership

Education Home: Click here.

 

 
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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!

TheMiamiNegotiator likes toymaker Mattel (MAT). He says it's in "great position and getting ready to POP."

He also likes the Nasdaq ETF (QQQQ), which he notes is "testing the 50 Day on a Six Month Chart."

TheMiamiNegotiator drives a hard bargain, with a score in the top 11% of PeopleAndPicks.com users. Click here to see all of his picks.

 

 
THE WAY I SEE IT (AUDIO)

Steve Reitmeister, Editor-At-Large for Zacks.com, outlines proven ways to increase your odds of owning stocks that will exhibit positive surprises. Listen to his audio here.

 

 
MITCH ON THE MARKETS (AUDIO)

Steve Reitmeister, Editor-At-Large for Zacks.com, outlines proven ways to increase your odds of owning stocks that will exhibit positive surprises. Listen to his audio here.

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OPTIONS

Fastenal (FAST)

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

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