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Today's Top Stories: Friday- August 01, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - ITT Educational Services (ESI) recently announced solid second-quarter results, including higher than expected earnings. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - Flowers Foods (FLO) boosted its dividend by 20% in late May. Its dividend yield of 2.1% is a standout in its industry. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - FTI Consulting (FCN) has been one of the few companies to benefit from the financial stress circulating through our economy. Learn More...
   
• Value - EMCOR Group (EME) reported a record contract backlog at the end of the second quarter as revenues rose 25.6%. Learn More...
   

PROFIT TRACKS: RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

This strategy helps investors pinpoint stocks that are creating assets for shareholders. Four stocks meeting this screen's exclusive criteria include KNL, HES, SAI and ENS. Learn more...

ANALYST BLOG:

• Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) Has Plenty of Pop Left
• NCR Corp. (NCR) Growth Gaining Traction
• Nat'l Oilwell Varco (NOV) Keeps Pumpin'

ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW: Watch for More Biotech Acquisitions

It will be interesting to watch because there could be a lot of activity in the second half. We discuss BMY, IMCL, DNA, PFE and GSK. Learn more...

BULL OF THE DAY:

Edison International (EIX)
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BEAR OF THE DAY:

Ness Technologies (NSTC)
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EDUCATION: Momentum

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