For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – August 18, 2010 – 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.
The four highlighted picks are: Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS), Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) and Insight Enterprises Inc. (NSIT).
Today, Zacks informs investors of its ”Buy” stock recommendations. Four daily picks are offered free at http://at.zacks.com/?i d=5607.
Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +28%. 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 – Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD)
Buffalo Wild Wings topped expectations a couple weeks ago and now has analysts raising estimates. Growth rates are looking strong and a sell of in the spring produced a great buying opportunity.
Zacks Guide to Aggressive Growth Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?i d=4309
Growth & Income – Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS)
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. is proving that even a global recession can’t keep people from wanting to look young. Earnings are expected to grow by 32.9% in 2010 on the strength of its anti-aging skin care systems.
Zacks Guide to Growth & Income Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?i d=4310
Momentum – Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. just hit a new multi-year high after reporting strong Q2 results in mid August that included a 14% earnings surprise. Estimates are on the rise and the valuation picture is in check, providing some solid upward momentum for this Zacks #1 rank stock.
Zacks Guide to Momentum Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?i d=4311
Value – Insight Enterprises Inc. (NSIT)
Insight Enterprises Inc. is seeing strong IT demand worldwide as the global recovery progresses. NSIT is cheap, trading at just 9.6x forward earnings when its industry trades at 14x.
Zacks Guide to Value Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?i d=4312
How to Regularly Access Top Zacks Rank Picks Free: http://at.zacks.com/?i d=7156
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 releases stock recommendations by offering four daily picks free to those who register at http://at.zacks.com/?i d=7157
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Aggressive Growth Stocks:
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