Friday - May 2, 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. Sohu.com (SOHU)recently reported an excellent quarter and guided higher. Its sponsorship of the 2008 Olympic Games should boost revenues going forward as well. Read the full analysis on SOHU now! Fluor (FLR) will report first-quarter results on May 12. In late February, the company posted record results for 2007 and raised its guidance for 2008. Read the full analysis on FLR now! Frontline (FRO)shares have advanced to more than $55 from less than $35 on Jan 22. Much of this strength is due to strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, reported on Feb 14. Read the full analysis on FRO now! Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) has increased its dividend 52 consecutive years. It beat Wall Street estimates in the last four quarters by an average of 6.73%. Read the full analysis on PH 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. Retail Buys Can Indeed Be Found Stocks featured recently include Allot Communications (ALLT), Newmont Mining (NEM), JA Solar Holdings (JASO) and Baker Hughes (BHI). To see the latest analyst posts, click here. Sciele Pharma (SCRX) - At a Good Price. For the full Zacks research report, click here. LoopNet, Inc. (LOOP) - Rife with Challenges. For the full Zacks research report, click here. Industrial Gas Inflating; Health Insurer Outlook Weak Financials Pull Total Earnings Down
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... This strategy combines solid earnings with a healthy net profit margin. Four stocks that pass this screen's test include DCO, TGI, CTGX and CFSG. More... Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) Improving the Odds Prepare for Roth Opportunity in 2010 BETAfy 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". More... 4. ZACKS EXTRA Mitch Zacks, Portfolio Manager at Zacks Investment Management, continues to expect the S&P 500 to end 2008 with a gain of roughly 4% to 6% over 2007, and offers his take on the airline sector. Listen to the audio here. For for more Zacks audio, click here.
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PeopleAndPicks.com is the brand new Zacks Community website. Already, top people are demonstrating their stock-picking skill every day. Visit PeopleAndPicks.com today! Eversar recently highlighted oil & gas driller Noble Corporation (NE) as a Buy. The player views NE as a good long- term option with growth potential. The player, who is in the top 9% of users, has been busy in recent days, making Buy calls on Hittite Microwave (HITT), Take-Two (TTWO) and LDK Solar (LDK). Click here to see all of this player's picks
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. For more Zacks audio, click here.
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 complete commentary. Options homepage: Go there now.
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