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

Company Name Symbol %Change
STAAR SURGIC STAA
10.98%
LUMOS NETWOR LMOS
5.70%
INSTEEL IND IIIN
5.28%
ERICKSON AIR EAC
5.10%
ASSURED GUAR AGO
4.98%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: SunPower (SPWR), L-3 Communications (LLL), Nucor (NUE) and Gardner Denver (GDI). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: Investors looking for income can find some good bargains in REITs right now. We like Public Storage (PSA). Read the Analyst Interview article and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Kevin Matras goes over the importance of screening and backtesting. Stocks highlighted include AYI, CE and HBI.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Gross margins and cash flow are two vital metrics for investors when analyzing early-stage companies. Learn more and get our free investing guides.

Read current and past issues of this newsletter.

 

 
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Wednesday - April 30, 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 - SunPower Corporation (SPWR)

SunPower (SPWR) is almost at $90, up from the upper $50's in March. The company posted a 4.8% surprise in its recent quarter. Earnings estimates for this year have increased.  Read the full analysis on SPWR now!

 
Growth & Income - L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (LLL)

L-3 Communications (LLL) is trading very close to its 52-week high after its first-quarter results last week. EPS topped the consensus by 2% and net sales increased 6%. Read the full analysis on LLL now!

 
Momentum - Nucor Corp. (NUE)

Nucor (NUE) shares have been on quite a run for the last three months. The company reported solid first quarter results on Apr 17, and has acquired two scrap metal processors this year. Read the full analysis on NUE now!

 
Value - Gardner Denver (GDI)

Gardner Denver (GDI) saw orders increase 19% in the first quarter compared to 2007. GDI surprised on estimates in three out of the last four quarters by an average of 13.12%. Read the full analysis on GDI 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

Some Bargains May Be Found in REITs

Investors looking for income can find some good bargains right now. We like Public Storage (PSA). Get their latest posts.

 
ANALYST BLOG

Stocks featured recently include Pixelworks (PXLW), Marsh & McLennan (MMC), Aladdin Knowledge Systems (ALDN) and Trident Microsystems (TRID). Get their latest posts.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) - Impressive Growth. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

Liberty Property Trust (LRY) - Slowdown Unhelpful. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
EARNINGS TRENDS with Dirk Van Dijk

Halfway Done and It's a Tale of Two Markets

It was the best of times (for Energy) and it was the worst of times (for Financials). More...

 
EARNINGS PREVIEW with Charles Rotblut

The Week of Apr 28 - May 2

The last week of April features a two-day Fed meeting. It also includes earnings from Dow components CVX, XOM, GM, PG and VZ. More...

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with Charles Rotblut

Bank Earnings Worse Than Sentiment Suggests

The recent market rally overshadowed the fact that earnings for BAC, C, JPM, WM and WM, among others, were terrible. More...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
  • All Rating Upgrades Learn more...
     
  • Extremely Undervalued Stocks: These six companies have rock- solid fundamentals that can thrive in volatile markets. Learn more...
     
  • Zacks Elite narrows down Zacks Equity Research recommendations into three focused portfolios. 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

Improving the Odds

Kevin Matras goes over the importance of screening and backtesting. Stocks highlighted include AYI, CE and HBI. More...

 
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Prepare for Roth Opportunity in 2010

The Roth IRA will soon be available to high net worth and high income earners. More...

 
INVESTMENT IDEAS

BETAfy Your Portfolio

With the market stabilizing, more beta will juice your returns. Read about EBAY, CRYP and SCHN. More...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

EOG Resources (EOG)

This company is riding soaring natural gas and crude prices to big gains as it beat Wall Street estimates in three quarters of 2007 by an average of 9.86%. More...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: DISCOUNTED FUNDAMENTAL STRENGTH

This strategy identifies stocks with strong underlying fundamentals and low valuations. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include ASTE, CI, STRL and SYKE. 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: Importance of Gross Margins and Cash Flow

Growth & Income: Understanding Dividend Dates

Momentum: Screening for Momentum

Value: Assessing Value for Cyclical Stocks

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!

PrimoTenore has a Sell call on Annaly Capital Management (NLY), expecting this REIT to head markedly lower. "Look at a three-month chart on this, and you'll see an enormous bearish pennant starting right after that drop in early March," wrote PrimoTenore.

Previously, this player, whose score is in the top 10% of users, offered a Buy call on containers company Owens-Illinois (OI) after it was mentioned in Steve Reitmeister's "The Way I See It" podcast on Zacks.com.

Click here to see all of his stock ratings.

 

 
OPTIONS

Citrix Systems (CTXS)

The Most Active Options filter highlights this software firm. Find out why investors should keep their eyes on the 26-to-30 range. Read the entire commentary.

Options homepage: Go there now.

 

 
ROUNDTABLE REVIEW (AUDIO)

Panelists discuss how the stimulus checks will impact the economy, and offer their opinions on a housing recovery. Listen to the audio here.

 

 
THE WAY I SEE IT (AUDIO)

Steve Reitmeister, Editor-At-Large for Zacks.com, explains how to judge the quality of earnings reports, and outlines some games that companies play, using GOOG, INTC, MON and RIMM as examples. Listen to his audio here.

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