CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.
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The four highlighted picks are: Omega Protein Corp (NYSE: OME), Legacy Reserves LP (Nasdaq: LGCY), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (Nasdaq: DECK) and The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG).
Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Four daily picks are offered free at http://at.zacks.com/?id=88
Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +26%. Performance has been notable even during volatile and down times. For example, during the last bear market, 2000-2002, the market tumbled
-37.6% – but Zacks #1 Rank stocks gained +43.8%.
Here is a summary of today's selected stocks that are now highly rated by Zacks:
Aggressive Growth – Omega Protein Corp (NYSE: OME)
Omega Protein Corp has been red-hot since its earnings release last week. Estimates are moving higher, keeping valuations attractive.
Zacks Guide to Aggressive Growth Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4309
Growth & Income – Legacy Reserves LP (Nasdaq: LGCY)
Investors looking for both strong earnings growth and a big yield should check out Legacy Reserves LP. The company is expected to grow earnings by 182% in 2011 and pays a distribution that yields a hefty 6.6%.
Zacks Guide to Growth & Income Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4310
Momentum – Deckers Outdoor Corp. (Nasdaq: DECK)
Deckers Outdoor Corp. continues to trade near its 52-week high on strong Q4 results from late February that included a 14% earnings surprise. With estimates on the upswing and a bullish growth projection, this Zacks #1 rank stock has momentum to boot.
Zacks Guide to Momentum Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4311
Value – The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG)
With the Baby Boomers aging, demand for home health and assisted living care is growing. The Ensign Group, Inc. saw occupancy of its care facilities grow to a record in 2010 as it focused on quality of care for current residents and their families. This Zacks #1 Rank (strong buy) is trading at 13.9x forward estimates.
Zacks Guide to Value Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4312
How to Regularly Access Top Zacks Rank Picks for Free: http://at.zacks.com/?id=7154
Underlying the four free stock picks is a simple truth that first appeared in a Financial Analysts Journal article published in 1979. Leonard Zacks, a Ph.D. in Mathematics from M.I.T. found that "earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force impacting stock prices." Zacks #1 Rank is awarded to a stock when analysts sharply upgrade their estimates of what the company will earn.
Today, Zacks is promoting its stock recommendations by offering four daily picks free to those who register at http://at.zacks.com/?id=7155
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Zacks.com is a property of Zacks Investment Research, Inc., which was formed in 1978 by Len Zacks. The company continually processes stock reports issued by 3,000 analysts from 150 brokerage firms. It monitors more than 200,000 earnings estimates, looking for changes.
Then, when changes are discovered, they're applied to help assign more than 4,400 stocks into five Zacks Rank categories: #1 Strong Buy, #2 Buy, #3 Hold, #4 Sell, and #5 Strong Sell. This proprietary stock-picking system continues to outperform the market by a nearly 3-to-1 margin.
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Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
Zacks.com
Aggressive Growth Stocks: |
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Contact: Bill Wilton |
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Phone: 312-265-9277 |
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Growth & Income Stocks: |
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Contact: Rob Plaza |
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Phone: 312-265-9442 |
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Momentum Stocks: |
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Contact: Michael Vodicka |
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Phone: 312-265-9226 |
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Value Stocks: |
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Contact: Tracey Ryniec |
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Phone: 312-265-9232 |
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Email: [email protected] |
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Visit: www.zacks.com |
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Visit http://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.
SOURCE Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
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