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There is an ongoing debate about the shape of our recovery. Will it be the classic V or perhaps a bumpier ride like a W?
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One of the key themes from first-quarter earnings season was the number of positive earnings surprises.
But not all earnings surprises are the same. Kevin Matras shows you how to find companies with the right kind of surprise in Screen of the Week.
Wishing you prosperity,
Charles Rotblut, CFA
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Today's Top Stories: Wednesday- May 27, 2009
ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS
- Aggressive Growth - Stepan Co. (SCL) reported first-quarter results which included net income of $15.2 million, up 73% from $8.7 million. Earnings per share were $1.13, which beat the consensus by 39 cents, or 53%. This was the company's second consecutive surprise. Read More...
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Growth & Income - Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced first-quarter earnings of 69 cents per share, surpassing the consensus estimate by 15%. Sales of $14.4 billion came in above last year’s $14.3 billion. Read More...
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Momentum - Gap, Inc. (GPS) analysts pushed their earnings projections higher, with the current-year adding 3 cents and climbing to $1.20 per share. The next-year estimate is pegged at $1.31, a 10% earnings growth projection. Read More...
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Value - Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB) reported first-quarter earnings that surprised on analysts' estimates by 52.94%. Earnings per share were 26 cents which was flat with the first quarter of 2008 but 9 cents higher than analysts' estimates of 17 cents per share. Read More...
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BEST OF ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH
- Bull Of The Day:
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- Bear Of The Day:
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