Dear Subscriber,

If the volatile market conditions have you seeking the safety of dividends, then you should read Kevin Matras' latest article.

Kevin explains how to find dividend-yielding stocks with a track record of excellent growth. And he names 5 large-cap stocks to look at now:

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Wishing you prosperity,
Charles Rotblut, CFA
Senior Market Analyst & Editor,
Profit From the Pros

Today's Top Stories: Wednesday- January 28, 2009

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - LaBranche & Co (LAB) analysts have substantially raised estimates since the company's last earnings announcement. Learn More...
   
• Growth & Income - Brown & Brown (BRO) has been faring well lately, while other financial companies continue to struggle. The company boasts strong fundamentals as it expands through acquisitions. Learn More...
   
• Momentum - Western Refining (WNR) has been on a roll for the last month, with its share price almost doubling in value. The current-year estimate has been on the move as well. Learn More...
   
• Value - Kraft Foods (KFT) is winning customers with its popular food brands. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of 4 quarters and is trading at 12.8x forward earnings. Learn More...
   

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• Bull Of The Day: McDonald's Corp. (MCD).
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• Bear Of The Day: Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO).
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• ZACKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
  Clearly, a trough is not yet in sight and companies are more likely to lower their guidance. Also, sell-side estimates are still too high, in our opinion, and may be curtailed as we move forward. We discuss SAY, CTSH, INFY and WIT. Learn more...
  
• When to Seek a Housing Bottom?
• Churchill Downs (CHDN) a Good Gamble
• Dow Chemical (DOW) Has Much to Clean Up

• Staying in the Game
• Life Insurance for Less

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