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Profit From the Pros

Today's Top Stories: Thursday- August 07, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - Titan International (TWI) just announced record sales for the second quarter and increased its quarterly earnings by 167%, year-over-year. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - EOG Resources (EOG) recently reported second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations by 11.5%. The company also hiked its dividend. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - ICON Plc's (ICLR) share price has been steadily climbing higher for most of 2008. It's second-quarter results were ahead of analyst estimates. Learn More...
   
• Value - Oil States Int'l (OIS) continues to take advantage of a hot energy market as it saw second quarter revenues rise 26%. Learn More...
   

INDUSTRY RANK: Breadbasket Brings Record Earnings for Fertilizers

TRA, MOS and AGU see earnings soar as prices for fertilizers continue to rise on increasing demand and low supply.Learn More...

TIMELY BUY of the WEEK: Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK)

This international shipping company surprised on estimates in the second quarter by 13.37%, as shipping demand for essential commodities, such as iron ore and coal, remains strong worldwide. Learn more...

ANALYST BLOG:

• Comstock Resources (CRK) Brings It In
• Arch Coal (ACI) a Buy, Target Lowered
• Amdocs (DOX) Buy Rec Reiterated

ZACKS ANALYST INTERVIEW: Chinese Alt-Energy Poised for Growth

Two solar panel makers - JASO and HOKU - are discussed, along with GU, China's top bio-diesel firm. Learn more...

BULL OF THE DAY:

Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX)
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BEAR OF THE DAY:

National City (NCC)
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EDUCATION: Growth & Income

How to Determine Return on Equity Learn more...

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