Dear Subscriber,

This is going to be another busy week.

The results from the bank stress test should be released on Thursday. On Friday, we will see the April employment numbers.

Plus, the earnings reports are expected - about 850. Cisco Systems (CSCO), Kraft Foods (KFT) and Walt Disney (DIS) are a few scheduled to be released. Find out who could surprise in Earnings Preview.

Also, with the swine flu spreading, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is looking to restock the government's supply of Tamiflu. This could be good news for Gilead (GILD) as Jason Napodano explains in our Analyst blog.

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

Today's Top Stories: Monday- May 04, 2009

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. (HQS) current estimates for full-year 2009 are now averaging $1.02, which would be a 30% growth. The consensus for 2010 is $1.42, which is another 38% growth.
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• Growth & Income - Corning Inc. (GLW) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share, noting that it is payable June 30 to holders of record on June 1. GLW offers an industry-leading yield of 1.4%. Read More...
   
• Momentum - Buckle, Inc. (BKE) shares are seeing robust momentum on higher March sales and bullish analyst estimates. Current full-year forecasts of $2.53 per share are above last month’s $2.46. The most accurate estimate is more bullish at $2.56. Read More...
   
• Value - Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (WPI) revenue rose 6% to a record $667.4 million. The quarter was led by sales of generic products which rose 15% to $395.2 million over the year ago period. Watson is trading at 12.9x forward earnings. Read More...
   

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• Bull Of The Day: drugstore.com (DSCM)
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• ZACKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Automotive Industry
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• Wireless Symposium Next Week
• A Bottom for Chips?
• How Risky is the Fed Balance Sheet?

INVESTMENT IDEAS: Fighting the Market: A Losing Battle

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• Dr. Doom Lightens Up
• More Stimulus Misconceptions

EDUCATION: Aggressive Growth

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• Microsoft Facing Tough PC Market

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