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Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Novellus Systems, United Parcel Service, Manhatten Associates, Inc. and Lexmark In

^{Published on 2010-05-07 18:01:08 - Market Wire}
 

CHICAGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industrya™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.

"earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force impacting stock prices."

The four highlighted picks are: Novellus Systems (Nasdaq: [ NVLS ]), United Parcel Service (NYSE: [ UPS ]), Manhatten Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: [ MANH ]) and Lexmark International (NYSE: [ LXK ]).

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% a" 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 a" [ Novellus Systems ](Nasdaq: [ NVLS ])

Novellus Systems just topped earnings estimates, but recent weakness sent stocks lower. However, that just made valuations even more attractive and produced a great entry point.

Zacks Guide to Aggressive Growth Investing (free!): [ http://at.zacks.com/?id=4309 ]

Growth & Income a" [ United Parcel Service ] (NYSE: [ UPS ])

United Parcel Service's strong operating leverage is driving impressive earnings growth.

Zacks Guide to Growth & Income Investing (free!): [ http://at.zacks.com/?id=4310 ]

Momentum a" [ Manhatten Associates, Inc. ] (Nasdaq: [ MANH ])

Manhatten Associates, Inc. jumped higher to an all-time high just above $31 in late April after reporting much better than expected Q1 results that included a 113% earnings surprise. The company now boasts an average earnings surprise of 95% over the last four quarters.

Zacks Guide to Momentum Investing (free!): [ http://at.zacks.com/?id=4311 ]

Value a" [ Lexmark International ] (NYSE: [ LXK ])

Lexmark International recently saw revenue grow 10% in the first quarter. The company is an attractive value stock with a forward P/E of 9.6.

Zacks Guide to Value Investing (free!): [ http://at.zacks.com/?id=4312 ]

How to Regularly Access Picks from the Zacks Rank Discovery for Free:[ http://at.zacks.com/?id=88 ]

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=88 ].

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