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Zacks #1 Stocks on the Move 05/17/2013

Company Name Symbol %Change
VIASAT INC VSAT
19.35%
OLD SECOND B OSBC
5.76%
GAMCO INVEST GBL
4.61%
CORNING INC GLW
4.47%
SYNCHRONOSS SNCR
4.23%
 

TODAY'S TOPICS

1. ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS: Today we highlight four new stocks: Sohu.com (SOHU), Fluor (FLR), Frontline (FRO) and Parker Hannifin (PH). Get these stories below.

2. BEST OF EQUITY RESEARCH: While there are individual names that can be bought here, it is too early to get excited about retailers as a whole. We like GME, CTRN and DECK. Read the Analyst Interview and get our Bull and Bear Stocks of the Day.

3. STRATEGIES & IDEAS: Discover stocks that combine solid earnings with a healthy net profit margin through the Earnings and Margins profit track.

4. ZACKS EXTRA: Mitch Zacks believes that the Fed's recent rate cut was the right move. Listen to his audio.

Read current and past issues of this newsletter.

 

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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.

 
Aggressive Growth - Sohu.com, Inc. (SOHU)

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!

 
Growth & Income - Fluor Corporation (FLR)

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!

 
Momentum - Frontline Ltd. (FRO)

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!

 
Value - Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH)

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!

 

 
OTHER ZACKS RANK RESOURCES


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

Retail Buys Can Indeed Be Found

While there are individual names that can be bought here, it is too early to get excited about retailers as a whole. We like GME, CTRN and DECK. More...

 
ANALYST BLOG

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.

 
BULL OF THE DAY

Sciele Pharma (SCRX) - At a Good Price. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
BEAR OF THE DAY

LoopNet, Inc. (LOOP) - Rife with Challenges. For the full Zacks research report, click here.

 
ZACKS INDUSTRY RANK with Charles Rotblut

Industrial Gas Inflating; Health Insurer Outlook Weak

Trends are favorable for industrial gas companies APD and PX, while insurers UNH and WLP are giving investors headaches. More...

 
EARNINGS TRENDS with Dirk Van Dijk

Financials Pull Total Earnings Down

Total net income reported so far is down 19.5%, but excluding Financials it is up 8.0%. More...

 

 
OTHER ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH RESOURCES

  • Zacks Equity Research Home Page: Go there now.
     
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  • 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...

 
PROFIT TRACKS: EARNINGS AND MARGINS

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...

 
TIMELY BUY of the WEEK

Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP)

Strong demand from the emerging markets was key to this famous container company's stellar first-quarter earnings report. More...

 
SCREEN OF THE WEEK with Kevin Matras

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...

 
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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MITCH ON THE MARKETS (AUDIO)

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.

 

 
EDUCATION

Momentum: Momentum Trading Overview

Growth & Income: Check a Company's Debt Level

Aggressive Growth: Sustainable Growth Rates

Value: Avoiding Value Traps

Education Home: Click Here

 

 
BEST OF PEOPLE AND PICKS

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

 

 
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.

For more Zacks audio, click here.

 

 
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 complete commentary.

Options homepage: Go there now.

 


 
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Charles Rotblut, CFA
Senior Market Analyst
Zacks.com

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