Dear Subscriber,

If the sharp moves over the past several days have increased your preference for stocks with lower volatility, then you should read the latest Screen of the Week.

Kevin Matras discusses the concept of beta and explains how you can find good stocks that have a tendency to be less volatile.

Wishing you prosperity,
Charles Rotblut, CFA

Today's Top Stories: Wednesday- July 30, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - CIRCOR International (CIR) is fresh off of its 52-week and all-time high after the company raised its annual guidance for 2008. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - Monsanto's (MON) earnings per share are expected to grow by 19% over the next 3 - 5 years, versus the industry average projection of 15%. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - Olin Corp's (OLN) share price recently hit a new 52-week and all-time high above $29 following strong second-quarter results. Learn More...
   
• Value - Arrow Electronics (ARW) saw sales rise 6% in the second quarter as business remained strong across all of its segments. Learn More...
   

SCREEN OF THE WEEK: Beating the Market with Less Volatility

Kevin Matras looks at how to minimize market risk and volatility by using the beta measure. Stocks highlighted include CYBX, ILMN and UGI. Learn more...

OPTIONS COMMENTARY: Acorda Therapeutics (ACOR)

Despite outperforming the broad market, short-term option traders remain leery of this biopharmaceutical company.Learn 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 TNP, SXL, WOR and COP. Learn more...

ANALYST BLOG:

• Eli Lilly (LLY) with Pipeline Issues
• LSI Corp. (LSI) "Semi"-Attractive
• Union Pacific (UNP) Est Bumped Up

ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW: Another Look at Fannie & Freddie

Now the market is convinced that they are both severely undercapitalized, despite assurances from regulators that they still meet the required capital levels. Learn more...

BULL OF THE DAY:

ENSCO International (ESV)
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BEAR OF THE DAY:

KeyCorp (KEY)
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EDUCATION: Aggressive Growth

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