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There have been some great debates around the Zacks office lately as to the future direction of the market. You have intelligent investors on all sides of the issue. Some are raging bulls. Some are quite bearish. And yet still some believe we are stuck in a trading range given that bulls and bears are neutralizing each other. Still too soon to say who is right. However, the recent spike in volatility is generally a sign the market is setting up for a down leg. I would love to be wrong about that.

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Today's Top Stories: Tuesday- May 04, 2010

ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS

• Aggressive Growth - Tenneco Inc. (TEN) reported first-quarter results that included a 36% increase in revenues, to $1.3 billion. Higher revenue and better margins usually lead to impressive earnings. Tenneco reported EPS of 25 cents, a dime ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Read More...
   
• Growth & Income - Cooper Industries (CBE) reported revenue of $1.23 billion and arned $0.72 per share, a year-over-year increase of 53.2%, and above company guidance of $0.65-$0.70. Its Q1 EPS also beat the Zacks Consensus by 3 cents, or 4.4%, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Read More...
   
• Momentum - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) first-quarter revenue was up 5% from last year to $1.2 billion, while operating expenses fell 2% to $962 million. Earnings also came in strong at 59 cents, 18% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Read More...
   
• Value - Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) reported yet another strong quarter as it blew by the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 32 cents. Earnings per share were 73 cents compared to the 41 cent estimate.Net sales were up 30% to $128.3 million from $98.5 million in the year ago quarter. Read More...
   

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• Bull Of The Day: General Electric (GE)
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• Bear Of The Day: France Telecom - ADR (FTE)
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• ZACKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Insurance Industry Stock Update - May 2010
  Competition within the segments of the industry has reduced, which is consolidating through mergers and acquisitions. We have Buy recommendations on (GNW), (ACAP), (HALL), (IPCC) and (NYM). Read More...
  
  
• Autoliv (ALV) Meets Guidance, Beats Ests
• Sysco (SYY) Barely Beats, Stock Down
• VistaPrint (VPRT) Sinks on Weak Outlook

INVESTMENT IDEAS: Should You Mimic Warren Buffett's Stock Picks?

Competition within the segments of the industry has reduced, which is consolidating through mergers and acquisitions. We have Buy recommendations on (GNW), (ACAP), (HALL), (IPCC) and (NYM). Read More...

• Stocks start May strong @ CNNMoney.com
• Crude Inches Up as Market Eyes Oil Slick @ TheStreet.com
• 20 Jobs That Have Disappeared @ MAINSTREET.com
• Clorox Reports 7.8% Rise in 3Q Earnings @ FOXBUSINESS.com
• Bargains in Used Cars @ Kiplinger.com

EDUCATION: Value

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EARNINGS PREVIEW Lots of Earnings, Lots of Data

In addition to almost 1000 firms reporting, the markets will face a flood of economic data, culminating with the all-important employment report on Friday. Read More...

EARNINGS TRENDS: Great Growth So Far

With two thirds of results in, total net income is up 40.9% and top line growth is 10.9%, much stronger than expected on both counts. Read More...

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