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Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-44229833763817436992007-10-24T09:27:00.000-06:002007-10-24T09:28:44.575-06:00SCHN - Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc - Ahead of the company's fiscal third-quarter report, brokerage analysts are raising their forecasts

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN) exceeded analysts� earnings expectations in three out of the past four quarters by an average margin of 20.4%. Consensus earnings estimates are up over the past 60 days for this Zacks #1 Rank stock. The company has returned value to shareholders through both stock buybacks and dividend payments. SCHN has a price-to-book ratio of 2.7, compared to 4.5 for the

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-82259690513919529322007-10-24T09:25:00.000-06:002007-10-24T09:26:48.690-06:00FRPT - Force Protection, Inc - Analysts expect that earnings will soar over 151% next year

Force Protection is winning contracts left and right. It recently won the second biggest contract in its history. This is showing up in higher earnings. The company's second quarter beat expectations by almost 42%. Over the past month, next year's earnings estimates have risen seven cents to $1.53 per share. Analysts expect that earnings will soar over 151% next year. FRPT has no debt and a 17%

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-84717330338615158662007-10-24T09:24:00.000-06:002007-10-24T09:25:22.314-06:00GES - Guess? Inc - increased its quarterly cash dividend by 33.3%

Guess? Inc. (GES) posted record results for the second quarter in early September. The quarterly report included an increased annual earnings guidance that ranges between $1.75 and $1.80 per share. Analysts are currently forecasting full-year earnings of $1.89, which is seven cents above the estimates of two months ago. GES is expected to grow by 24% over the next three to five years. The apparel

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-84575627043576034752007-10-24T09:22:00.000-06:002007-10-24T09:24:00.532-06:00ENB - Enbridge Inc - A number of analysts have raised their quarterly and full-year forecasts in the last 30 days

Shares of Enbridge Inc. (ENB) have traded in a very tight range for most of October but now appear ready to move higher. A number of analysts have raised their quarterly and full-year forecasts in the last 30 days.Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America and internationally. As a transporter of energy, ENB operates the world's

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-48075817542594102912007-10-23T11:46:00.000-06:002007-10-23T11:48:56.949-06:00FPL - FPL Group, Inc - generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy - exceeded estimates in the past four quarters

FPL Group just keeps generating solid earnings growth year after year. Over the past 90 days, this year's earnings estimates have increased two cents to $3.45 per share. Earnings are slated to grow 10.4% next year. The company has exceeded earnings estimates in four straight quarters. The stock has an ROE of 13%, above the industry average of 10%.Full AnalysisFPL Group, Inc. (FPL) is a public

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-90839874786172672402007-10-23T10:33:00.000-06:002007-10-23T10:34:40.372-06:00NDAQ - NASDAQ Stock Market Inc - very strong history of beating its earnings estimates - average margin of surprise nearly 30%

Shares of NASDAQ Stock Market Inc. (NDAQ) appear ready to test upside resistance levels. The stock has risen as the majority of the covering brokerage analysts have increased their full-year forecasts.The NASDAQ is the world's largest electronic stock market. With approximately 3800 companies, the exchange lists more companies and trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. NDAQ's

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-2497013168720011662007-10-23T10:31:00.000-06:002007-10-23T10:32:45.492-06:00ENN -Equity Inns - hotel properties real estate investment trust

Equity Inns, Inc. (ENN) recently declared a pro rated dividend of $0.07065 per share in connection with the closing of a recently announced merger. Equity Inns offers a current dividend yield of 4.4%. Wall Street forecasts have been on the rise for ENN. The company is expected to grow by 14% over the next three to five years, twice the expected growth rate that the industry average currently

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-46305997120392043502007-10-23T10:29:00.000-06:002007-10-23T10:31:07.481-06:00DAKT - Daktronics, Inc - visual display solutions for the sports, commercial, and transportation applications

Daktronics could light up the scoreboard for investors. The company is riding higher gross margins into more profits for shareholders. Over the past month, next year's earnings estimates have increased by a penny to $1.00 per share. This would represent 27.5% earnings growth over 2007. The past two quarters have produced an average surprise of 25%.Full AnalysisDaktronics, Inc. (DAKT), through its

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-17875489603076844582007-10-19T14:35:00.001-06:002007-10-19T14:37:26.070-06:00COGT - Cogent Inc - fingerprint biometrics solutions to governments - homeland security play - net profit margin of 28.5% - no debt

Cogent is on the right side of the law. Strong demand from law enforcement agencies sent revenues soaring. Over the past 90 days, this year's earnings estimates have increased almost 10% to 37 cents per share. Analysts are pegging earnings to jump 32% next year. The stock has an amazing net profit margin of 28.5%, with no debt on the balance sheet.Full AnalysisCogent, Inc. (COGT) provides

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-78435808721136099462007-10-19T14:33:00.000-06:002007-10-19T14:35:01.887-06:00POT - Potash Corp - return on equity of 22% exceeds the industry’s average of 14%

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (POT) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share. POT’s dividend yield stands at 0.4%, topping the industry’s average of 0.1%. Potash’s return on equity of 22% exceeds the industry’s average of 14%. In late July, Potash announced second-quarter results, delivering the best quarterly earnings in the history of the company. Current Wall

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-69822952501267546702007-10-19T14:31:00.000-06:002007-10-19T14:33:04.670-06:00AKS - AK Steel Holding Corp - blown away its earnings estimates the last two quarters by 24% and 46%

AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) looks positioned for a push to a new 12-month high with a strong chart formation and a pending earnings release on October 23. AKS has blown away its earnings estimates the last two quarters by 24% and 46%, respectively.AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products, for automotive, appliance, construction and manufacturing markets

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-48180465076195175822007-10-19T14:28:00.000-06:002007-10-19T14:31:17.329-06:00VSH - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc - semiconductors and passive electronic components

Vishay is a cheap stock with improving fundamentals. With the notebook and mobile phone markets doing well, the company is reaping the benefits. The stock is currently trading at 11.3x next year's estimates, which is quite attractive. With demand for its products stabilizing, investors should be able to award a higher multiple for its earnings.Full AnalysisVishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH)

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-76353121575300345562007-10-18T09:52:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:53:42.000-06:00ULBI - Ultralife Batteries, Inc - Analysts expect earnings to explode 190.1% next year

Ultralife Batteries is recharging the portfolios of its shareholders. One recent success was the nice $24 million contract it received in September from Raytheon. Over the past 90 days, this year's earnings estimates have increased a dime to 27 cents per share. Analysts expect earnings to explode 190.1% next year to 79 cents per share.Full AnalysisUltralife Batteries, Inc. (ULBI) develops,

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-89799002395687411482007-10-18T09:51:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:52:02.337-06:00FPL - FPL Group, Inc - public utility holding company - exceeded analysts’ earnings expectations in the past four consecutive quarters

FPL Group, Inc. (FPL) recently reaffirmed earnings estimates for 2007 and 2008, which are in line with Wall Street expectations. Earnings per share are projected to grow 10% over the next 3-5 years. On Aug 3, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 41 cents per common share of stock. FPL has a current dividend yield of 2.6%. The company delivered a solid second-quarter and

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-1020440694347312332007-10-18T09:49:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:50:34.289-06:00BG - Bunge Limited - $1.28 per share - Analysts only expected 89 cents per share

Bunge is benefiting from a boom in fertilizer demand and strong agribusiness. This year's earnings estimates have jumped 39 cents to $4.77 per share over the past 90 days. Earnings are slated to rise another 14.1% next year. The chart is looking great the stock is trading near new highs after a nice breakout in September. There is plenty of support near current levels.Full AnalysisBunge Limited (

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-8848139467944762562007-10-18T09:47:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:48:47.869-06:00AMB - AMB Property - During the third quarter, the REIT bought nearly 1.7 million shares of its stock

AMB Property (AMB) generated FFO of 99 cents per share in the third-quarter, surpassing both its own guidance and the consensus estimate by a wide margin. The Zacks #1 Rank REIT, which trades at less than 17x 2008 FFO, enjoyed improved average occupancy rates and higher rents during the quarter.Full AnalysisAMB Property Corporation develops and operates warehouses and distribution facilities. The

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-78349666046992963812007-10-17T14:06:00.000-06:002007-10-17T14:08:19.033-06:00AUO - AU Optronics - large-size panels for desktop monitors, notebook PCs and LCD TVs - record revenues for five consecutive months

Shares of AU Optronics (AUO) have surged by more than 25% since the stock was last featured a little over a month ago. Corresponding with the price appreciation has been a 17.2% increase in full-year profit projections. As a result, this Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") stock continues to trade at discounted valuation of just 13.4x 2007 earnings.Full AnalysisAU Optronics designs and manufactures of

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-49611739680594500992007-10-17T14:04:00.000-06:002007-10-17T14:06:15.581-06:00PDGI - PharmaNet Development Group - analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Hold" and raised his price target to $39 from $30

PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. is involved with some interesting early and late-stage studies. Next year's earnings estimates have increased by seven cents just over the past week to $1.65 per share. Analysts are projecting earnings to leap another 49.2% next year. The stock just broke out to new highs, which means there is no overhead resistance.Full AnalysisPharmaNet Development Group, Inc.

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-44784923141826973772007-10-17T14:02:00.000-06:002007-10-17T14:03:57.279-06:00FPL - FPL Group, Inc - generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-53632499543425033752007-10-17T14:00:00.000-06:002007-10-17T14:01:37.505-06:00SPNC - Spectranetics - past two quarters have produced an average positive surprise of 250%

Spectranetics is enjoying explosive earnings growth. Earnings are slated to grow 220% this year, followed by another 235% in 2008. The past two quarters have produced an average positive surprise of 250%. Over the past 90 days, this year's estimates have gone from breakeven to a profit of six cents per share. Analysts are projecting long-term earnings growth of 40%.Full AnalysisThe Spectranetics

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-22356397539349909262007-10-16T10:56:00.000-06:002007-10-16T10:57:44.373-06:00CB - The Chubb Corp - Almost half of the covering brokerage analysts have raised their 2007 forecasts

The Chubb Corporation (CB) appears poised for another positive earnings surprise when it reports next Tuesday, Oct 23. Brokerage analysts have been raising their forecasts on multiple property and casualty insurers over the past several weeks, including Zacks #1 Rank stock CB.Full AnalysisChubb provides both personal and commercial insurance. Its coverage includes property and casualty (including

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-51090813931354780292007-10-16T10:53:00.000-06:002007-10-16T10:56:11.296-06:00IVGN - Invitrogen Corp - completed a previous $500 million buyback - authorized a new $500 million stock buyback program

Invitrogen is doing a good job of cloning profits. The company has exceeded analyst estimates by an average of about 25% over the past three quarters. This year's earnings estimates have risen 27 cents to $3.75 per share over the past 90 days. IVGN is also buying back shares at a nice pace. It recently authorized another $500 million program after completing a previous one for the same

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-73151333876845846462007-10-16T10:51:00.000-06:002007-10-16T10:52:48.537-06:00CMI - Cummins, Inc - 39% increase in dividend on a year-over-year basis

Cummins, Inc. (CMI) is a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stock, which has been hitting 52-week highs lately and currently trades slightly below that level. The company recently declared a dividend of 25 cents per share. The dividend, which reflects a 39% year-over-year increase, is payable on November 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on November 16, 2007. Cummins’ current dividend yield 0.70% tops

Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007997591478825330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16261506.post-28879107044859540832007-10-16T10:48:00.000-06:002007-10-16T10:51:15.205-06:00WBMD - WebMD Health Corp - second-quarter revenue grew to $78.5 million from $56.6 million a year earlier

WebMD Health Corp. has a strong history of exceeding earnings estimates. It has done so in each of the past five quarters by a minimum surprise of 25%. Over the past 90 days, this year's estimates have increased seven cents to 58 cents per share. Analysts expect earnings to grow another 36.1% next year. The company sports a strong balance sheet with no debt.Full AnalysisWebMD Health Corp. (WBMD)

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