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Today's Top Stories: Monday- September 08, 2008

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - Hawk Corporation (HWK ) recently set a new 52-week high after an excellent second-quarter earnings report. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - Bunge (BG) has exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - Northwest Bancorp (NWSB) reported impressive second-quarter results in July. The company's share price recently broke
  above a key short-term level of resistance. Learn More...
   
• Value - Encore Acquisition (EAC) has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 16.44%. Encore's forward P/E is 10.07. Learn More...
   

• Bull Of The Day: Plexus Corp. (PLXS)
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• Bear Of The Day: MGIC Investments (MTG)
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• Analyst Interview: High-End Cruise Lines Stay Strong
  Booking trends have remained favorable, and occupancy rates continue to be solid. We like RCL. Learn more...
  
• U.S. Steel (X) Demonstrates Strength
• CVS Caremark (CVS) Feels Wal-Mart (WMT) Heat

INVESTMENT IDEAS: Healthy Profits from Healthcare Stocks

The healthcare sector carries the favor of inelastic demand. Read about ICLR, HS, AFAM and KNDL. Learn more...

EDUCATION: Value

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• Zacks Rank Value Buys - Sep. 8, 2008
• Troubled Mortgage Firms Taken Over
• Zacks Rank Momentum Buys - Sep. 4, 2008

PROFIT TRACKS: Recent Price Strength

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