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Cato Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 23, 2009
Same store sales jumped an unexpected 4% in the third quarter and gross margins rose.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 20, 2009
Sales rose 1% in the third quarter with Asian tire sales jumping 28%.

Ameriprise Financial Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 19, 2009
Revenue jumped 20% in the third quarter.

DryShips Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 18, 2009
This drybulk shipper is trading with a P/E of just 6.6.

Bristow Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 17, 2009
This helicopter services provider recently beat for the the 3rd quarter in a row.

Bank of Montreal
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 16, 2009
This Canadian bank is paying a hefty dividend as well as trading at 13x forward earnings.

Healthspring Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 13, 2009
With healthcare reform uncertain, Healthspring is trading with a P/E of just 6.7.

NBTY Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 12, 2009
Vitamins are hot as sales rose 12% to a record in the fiscal fourth quarter.

United Stationers Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 11, 2009
USTR recently beat the third quarter Zacks Consensus Estimate by 45.26%.

RPM International Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 10, 2009
The specialty coatings manufacturer boosted its dividend for the 36th consecutive year.

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 09, 2009
Another beat on estimates for DPS but sales slip 4%.

Steve Madden Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 06, 2009
Record quarterly sales boosted third quarter results.

Harbin Electric Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 05, 2009
Acquisitions and the Chinese stimulus are boosting revenues at this Chinese electric motor manufacturer.

Travelers Companies Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 04, 2009
Estimates are jumping after TRV raised 2009 earnings guidance.

The Andersons Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 03, 2009
Estimates are rising ahead of the Nov 4 third quarter results.

MasTec Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 02, 2009
MTZ surprised for the fourth quarter in a row even as it waits for federal stimulus spending to take hold.

Crane Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 30, 2009
Crane recently reported its 4th consecutive earnings beat.

DTE Energy
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 29, 2009
DTE recently raised full year guidance.

Sabesp
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 28, 2009
SBS is trading with a forward P/E of just 6.8 even as revenues grew 7.3% last quarter.

Lexmark International Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 27, 2009
LXK surprised by 44.44% in the third quarter as sales picked up quarter over quarter.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 26, 2009
Stimulus money is flowing to Great Lakes as the Army Corp of Engineers boosts bid activity.

Dolan Media Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 23, 2009
Revenues rose 61.3% in the second quarter as demand for mortgage default processing jumped.

Cott Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 22, 2009
This beverage giant is trading with a forward P/E of 12.7.

BWAY Holding Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 21, 2009
BWAY guides to the upper end of its forecast for fiscal 2009.

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 20, 2009
Estimates are rising ahead of the third quarter earnings report.

Almost Family Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 19, 2009
This home health provider is trading with a PEG ratio of just 0.56%.

Covidien Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 16, 2009
Bucking the trend over the last year, COV recently raised its dividend.

Corinthian Colleges Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 15, 2009
Revenues are expected to climb when COCO reports first quarter results on Oct 29.

SYNNEX Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 14, 2009
The earnings surprise streak grew to 8 in a row in the third quarter.

Lubrizol Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 13, 2009
Estimates are jumping ahead of the third quarter earnings report.

FUQI International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 12, 2009
Revenues soared 50.6% as jewelry demand from Chinese consumers remained hot.

Western Digital Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 09, 2009
WDC's Zacks Consensus Estimates are jumping heading into earnings season.

H.B. Fuller Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 08, 2009
This specialty chemical manufacturer surprised on the third quarter by 33.33%.

Odyssey Healthcare, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 07, 2009
This hospice provider is trading with a P/E of 12.3.

Ennis Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 06, 2009
Cost cutting contributed to the third straight earnings surprise.

The Gymboree Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 05, 2009
Estimates are rising as GYMB hits new multi-year highs.

ProAssurance Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 02, 2009
Revenues and premiums both rose in the second quarter for this professional liability insurer.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 01, 2009
Estimates jump after a big second quarter surprise.

Duncan Energy Partners L.P.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 30, 2009
Unitholders are cashing in with a 9.00% yield and a forward P/E of 14.

Royal Bank of Canada
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 29, 2009
Soaring trading revenue propelled RBC to a record third quarter.

Titan Machinery, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 28, 2009
Revenues jumped 43.2% in the fiscal second quarter boosted by strong agriculture equipment sales.

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 25, 2009
As Brazil's economy expands, GOL adds to its frequent flier alliances.

Bucyrus International Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 24, 2009
The Zacks Consensus Estimates jumped after BUCY beat by 30.12% in the second quarter.

RockTenn Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 23, 2009
RKT is trading at just 10.7x forward earnings as the 2009 Zacks Consesus Estimate rises.

Tech Data Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 22, 2009
Estimates are up as IT spending stabilizes in the Americas.

Dress Barn, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 21, 2009
The specialty retailer saw sales rise 3% in a difficult economic environment in fiscal 2009.

Del Monte Foods Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 18, 2009
The food company surprised by 900% as pet products sales jumped.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 17, 2009
It's share price is soaring but the stock is still cheap.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 16, 2009
Revenues jumped by 50.6% to a record as education remains hot.

Casey's General Stores Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 15, 2009
Improvement in gasoline margins boosted first quarter results.

Big Lots, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 14, 2009
The closeout retailer recently surprised for the third quarter in a row.

America's Car-Mart Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 11, 2009
CRMT surprised on estimates by 46.34% as revenues climbed 10.7%.

Plains Exploration & Production Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 10, 2009
2009 Zacks Consensus Estimates are soaring on this independent oil and natural gas explorer.

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 09, 2009
This clothing retailer keeps churning out the earnings surprises.

Hormel Foods Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 08, 2009
SPAM is still hot as HRL surprised for the 4th consecutive quarter.

United Stationers Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 04, 2009
Janitorial and breakroom sales show some growth in the second quarter.

Wright Express Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 03, 2009
Seeing improved sales growth, WXS raised 2009 guidance.

ITT Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 02, 2009
ITT raises its full year earnings guidance after a better than expected second quarter.

Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 01, 2009
The consulting firm recently posted its 14th consecutive earnings surprise.

Fossil, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 31, 2009
Cost cutting helped FOSL surprise on the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 25%.

The Andersons, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 28, 2009
Zacks Consensus Estimates are rising on this diversified agribusiness company.

Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 27, 2009
HGR saw revenues jump 6.8% in the second quarter and raised full year guidance.

El Paso Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 26, 2009
Cost cutting and Pipeline Group growth helped EP surprise in the second quarter.

Patni Computer Systems Ltd.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 25, 2009
Zacks Consensus Estimates are jumping as the stock hits new 52-week highs.

Helen of Troy Limited
By Alex Kolb
Aug 24, 2009
Helen of Troy is seeing bullish forecasts and improved fundamentals.

Dresser-Rand Group Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Aug 21, 2009
Dresser-Rand Group is seeing higher Zacks Consensus Estimates on a strong quarter.

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Aug 20, 2009
Newell Rubbermaid declared a solid dividend after delivering robust quarterly results.

Maidenform Brands, Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Aug 19, 2009
Maidenform Brands is seeing bullish Zacks Consensus Estimates on a solid quarter.

LINN Energy, LLC
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 18, 2009
Full year Zacks Consensus Estimates jumped 8% as first half production rose.

Steve Madden Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 17, 2009
Affordable footwear propelled SHOO's sales in the second quarter.

World Fuel Services Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 14, 2009
This fuel provider saw record profits in its land segment in the second quarter.

Multi-Fineline Electronix Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 13, 2009
Demand for smartphones pumped up MFLEX's third quarter sales.

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 12, 2009
Upscale dining is struggling with the economy but Ruth's is cutting costs to manage the downturn.

Cabela's Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 11, 2009
Revenues rose 4.4% while same store sales jumped for this outdoor outfitter.

Corn Products International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 10, 2009
CPO anticipates a better second half of the year as volumes rebound.

Corning Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 07, 2009
Demand for LCD tvs boosted Corning's glass sales in the second quarter.

Universal Health Services, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 06, 2009
After a 27.43% second quarter surprise, UHS raised full year EPS guidance.

Flowserve Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 05, 2009
FLS raised 2009 guidance as sales improved in the second quarter.

Bunge Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 04, 2009
BG reaffirmed 2009 guidance in anticipation of a strong North American harvest in the fourth quarter.

RadioShack Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 03, 2009
RSH surprised on the second quarter even as sales fell.

The Andersons, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 31, 2009
The Zacks Consensus Estimate is rising ahead of ANDE's second quarter report.

Cato Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 30, 2009
Consumers looking for value-priced fashionable clothing are choosing Cato brands.

Oriental Financial Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 29, 2009
Retail deposits grew 20.4% in the first six months of the year.

JDA Software Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 28, 2009
Strong software sales propelled JDAS to a record second quarter.

Kinetic Concepts Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 27, 2009
KCI surprised on the second quarter by 2.08% as revenue rose 6%.

Western Digital Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 24, 2009
WDC's stock is soaring ahead of next week's fourth quarter earnings results.

Mirant Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 23, 2009
MIR is trading at just 5.4x forward earnings.

Tyco International Ltd.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 22, 2009
TYC has surprised 12 quarters in a row. Will the streak continue?

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 21, 2009
Estimates are jumping after the big second quarter beat.

Chart Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 20, 2009
Chart Industries has surprised 7 quarters in a row despite the slowdown in the energy industry.

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 17, 2009
NGS grew revenue by 6% in the first quarter as rental revenue rose.

Middleby Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 16, 2009
MIDD acquired 3 companies in the first quarter as it positions its business for the recovery.

Helen of Troy Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 15, 2009
HELE surprised by 34.29% in the first quarter as household products continued to sell.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 14, 2009
Estimates are rising along with crude prices on this Canadian oil explorer.

World Fuel Services Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 13, 2009
INT has surprised 4 quarters in a row by an average of 58.98%.

TOTAL S.A.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 10, 2009
Estimates are moving higher along with crude prices on this French integrated oil company.

The Gymboree Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 09, 2009
GYMB surprised by 4.23% in its first quarter as cost cutting helped the bottom line.

Casey's General Stores, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 08, 2009
Casey's reported a record fiscal 2009 and is planning for growth in 2010.

SYNNEX Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 07, 2009
SNX sees some stabilization in the IT systems market as it recently surprised by 18.75%.

Dress Barn, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 06, 2009
Dress Barn expands its reach by merging with Tween Brands.

Bank of Montreal
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 02, 2009
BMO surprised twice in a row despite the financial turmoil and it pays a juicy dividend too.

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 01, 2009
KCI recently acquired Hill-Rom's patents to expand its negative pressure wound therapy product line.

Aaron's Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 30, 2009
Rent-to-own is hot as revenue at Aaron's jumped 15% in the first quarter.

Forest Oil Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 27, 2009
As crude prices jump, analysts' estimates have been rising on FST for 2009.

Dollar Tree Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 26, 2009
Consumers are flocking to Dollar Tree in search of value for their buck.

Wonder Auto Technologies Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 25, 2009
A high-flying Chinese company in the value category?

Ashland Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 24, 2009
ASH surprised on estimates in the fiscal second quarter by 109.68%.

The J.M. Smucker Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 23, 2009
Smucker raised fiscal 2010 guidance after Folger coffee sales jumped.

Conn's Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 22, 2009
Revenue grew by 5.8% as consumers continue to buy electronics.

Black Box Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 19, 2009
BBOX surprised by 42.19% in the fiscal fourth quarter.

Corrections Corporation of America
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 18, 2009
Demand is still growing for privately-operated prisons as CCA's revenue grew 6.5% in the first quarter.

Bob Evans Farms Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 17, 2009
BOBE recently surprised by 76.92% as cost controls and a value priced menu boosted the quarter.

Dress Barn, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 16, 2009
Same store sales rose 3% in the third quarter fueled by a solid response to spring fashions.

RockTenn Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 15, 2009
RKT reported record adjusted EPS for the fiscal second quarter.

Big Lots, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 12, 2009
BIG recently raised 2009 guidance after a stronger than expected first quarter.

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 11, 2009
DPS scores with its value juice drinks and well-known brands like Dr. Pepper.

Air Methods Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 10, 2009
Net income recently jumped 117.4% as fuel costs declined for the medical transport company.

Sturm, Ruger & Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 09, 2009
RGR's backlog continues to build as firearm sales spiked in the first quarter.

Ultrapetrol Bahamas Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 08, 2009
ULTR recently surprised on estimates for the fifth quarter in a row.

Steve Madden Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 05, 2009
Trendy shoes and value prices are paying off for SHOO.

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 04, 2009
This company continued its hot streak of surprising on estimates, beating by 5.1% in the first quarter.

FUQI International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 03, 2009
Luxury jewelry remains hot in China as FUQI recently raised 2009 guidance.

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 02, 2009
Revenue jumped 32% on the strength of PRX's generic drug sales.

Zhongpin Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 01, 2009
Pork continues to be in demand in China as HOGS revenue jumped 41.5% in the first quarter.

RadioShack Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 29, 2009
Consumers continue to buy electronics as RSH's revenue climbed 5.6% in the first quarter.

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 28, 2009
As consumers cut back on spending, NWL is cutting costs to boost earnings.

Maidenform Brands, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 27, 2009
Shapewear sales jumped 21.1% in the first quarter as MFB surprised by 52.94%.

Hormel Foods Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 26, 2009
Spiking SPAM sales boosted Hormel's recent quarter.

FPL Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 22, 2009
Alternative energy remains hot as FPL beat first quarter estimates by 15.38%.

RehabCare Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 21, 2009
Revenue climbed 11.6% as skilled health care services grew more than expected.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 20, 2009
The stimulus is expected to boost dredging contracts even as GLDD reported record first quarter revenue.

The Pantry, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 19, 2009
PTRY surprised analysts by reporting profit for the second quarter as it beat estimates by 150%.

Oriental Financial Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 18, 2009
The Group is running on all cylinders while other banks struggle.

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 15, 2009
Ruby Tuesday recently raised guidance as it continues to pay down debt and cut costs.

CSG Systems International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 14, 2009
CSGC saw revenue rise 9% in the first quarter as recent acquisitions added to the bottom line.

Brinker International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 13, 2009
Brinker continues to expand internationally despite a tough global economy.

United Online, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 12, 2009
Classmates.com saw revenue jump 13% as paid accounts hit a record of 4.6 million.

Almost Family Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 11, 2009
AFAM knocked it out of the park in the first quarter as revenue jumped 77%.

S1 Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 08, 2009
Software for financial services to be in demand as SONE's revenue jumped 7% in the first quarter.

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 07, 2009
NUS surprised on estimates as sales of skin care products jumped 19%.

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 06, 2009
WYN reaffirmed 2009 guidance after surprising on estimates for the 4th consecutive quarter.

Lubrizol Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 05, 2009
LZ recently raised 2009 earnings guidance as demand for additives is expected to grow.

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 04, 2009
WPI raised 2009 guidance as revenue rose 6% in the first quarter.

Dresser-Rand Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 01, 2009
Sales jumped 40% for this oil and gas industry specialty equipment maker.

Check Point Software Technologies Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 30, 2009
Internet security proves resilient as CHKP revenue rose 2% year over year.

Hormel Foods Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 29, 2009
HRL continues its streak of paying a dividend every year since 1928.

NewMarket Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 28, 2009
The chemical additive manufacturer easily surprised on estimates by 70.91% as it posted a record first quarter.

Spectra Energy Partners LP
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 27, 2009
When others are cutting, SEP recently raised its distribution by 12% year-over-year.

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 24, 2009
Earnings estimates are rising for WPI ahead of the company's first quarter report.

Covidien Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 23, 2009
Healthcare-related companies are still seeing growth as Covidien's first quarter sales climbed 6%.

VIVO Participacoes S.A.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 22, 2009
VIVO continues to grow its customer base in Brazil and it sports a PEG ratio of only 0.10.

EnerSys Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 21, 2009
ENS beat by 57.50% in the third quarter as cost cutting added to the bottom line.

The Cooper Companies, Inc
By Bill Wilton
Apr 20, 2009
The contact manufacturer has been gaining ground since being featured as a Zacks Rank Buy in February.

Kindred Healthcare Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Apr 17, 2009
Kindred Healthcare is valued attractively on healthy fundamentals.

Conn's Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Apr 16, 2009
Conn's is seeing bullish estimates on a stellar fourth quarter.

Jos A Bank Clothiers, Inc.
By Michael Vodicka
Apr 15, 2009
This discount retailer is fresh off the heels of impressive full-year results.

Kirkland's Inc.
By Bill Wilton
Apr 14, 2009
The home furnishings company has shocked Wall Street and shares continue to climb.

Monro Muffler Brake Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 13, 2009
MNRO raised 2009 guidance as same stores sales rose 10% in the fourth quarter.

Ultrapetrol Bahamas Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 09, 2009
ULTR posted record results in 2008 as its South American river transport business remained solid.

Delek US Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 08, 2009
Earnings estimates are rising as refiners see more favorable crack spreads.

Sanofi-Aventis SA
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 07, 2009
SNY is trading at only 6.8x forward earnings.

Western Digital Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 06, 2009
WDC has surprised on estimates 4 quarters in a row by an average of 24.86%.

CGI Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 03, 2009
Information technology consulting and services continue to be in strong demand as revenue rose 11.7% in the first quarter.

PAREXEL International Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 02, 2009
The drug industry continues to see strength as PAREXEL's service revenue hit a record last quarter.

Almost Family Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 01, 2009
Home health and personal care continue to see strong demand as revenue jumped 84% in the fourth quarter.

Cubic Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 31, 2009
Strength in both defense and transportation pushed CUB's sales up 16% in the first quarter.

Unilever NV
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 30, 2009
Unilever's strong global brands led to a fourth quarter surprise of 28.57%.

Terra Industries Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 27, 2009
Spring planting season is fast approaching which will push up demand for Terra's nitrogen products.

Giant Interactive Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 26, 2009
This Chinese online gaming company surprised in the 4th quarter by 63.64%.

RockTenn Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 25, 2009
Lower energy prices will give a boost in the second quarter even as sales of packaging products are expected to slow.

Western Refining Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 24, 2009
Consensus estimates are rising sharply after Western remains bullish about the 1st quarter.

El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 23, 2009
El Paso Pipeline Partners surprised by 8.82% in the fourth quarter and raised its distribution.

Jarden Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 20, 2009
The maker of Mr. Coffee is looking to brew profit in 2009.

The Laclede Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 19, 2009
Earnings jumped 46.4% in fiscal first quarter 2009 for this Missouri utility on higher sales volumes.

ManTech International Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 18, 2009
National security is the place to be as earnings are expected to grow over 14% in 2009.

SYNNEX Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 17, 2009
SYNNEX trades at only 6.25x forward earnings.

Carter's, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 16, 2009
Fourth quarter sales rose 7.3% as Carter's saw growth across both its brands.

Dress Barn, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 13, 2009
Dress Barn recently confirmed previously issued 2009 fiscal guidance.

DRDGOLD Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 12, 2009
DRDGOLD is mining its way to profit as gold prices stay elevated.

MasTec Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 11, 2009
MasTec Inc. reported record revenue in 2008 as it boosted its wireless infrastructure capabilities.

Matrix Initiatives, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 10, 2009
Matrix Initiatives confirmed 2009 guidance as revenue rose 26% in the fiscal third quarter.

Zhongpin Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 09, 2009
Zhongpin expects strong revenue growth in 2009 as the pork processor establishes new markets.

New Jersey Resources Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 06, 2009
New Jersey Resources recently raised both its dividend payout and its 2009 earnings forecast.

Knight Capital Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 05, 2009
Knight Capital Group saw revenue grow 28% in the fourth quarter as its trading unit gained market share.

Conn's Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 04, 2009
Conn's saw sales grow 22.3% in the fourth quarter as consumer electronic sales in Texas remained strong.

Berry Petroleum Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 03, 2009
Berry Petroleum increased production by 18% in 2008.

World Fuel Services Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 02, 2009
World Fuel Services saw record 2008 revenue as marine profits jumped 78% year over year.

Hormel Foods Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 27, 2009
Hormel Foods is seeing an uptick in SPAM sales as consumers dine at home.

Odyssey Healthcare, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 26, 2009
Odyssey Healthcare grew its hospice revenue by 54.7% in 2008.

Airvana, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 25, 2009
Airvana sees growing demand for infrastructure for wireless operators which will result in higher customer activity in the first half of 2009.

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 24, 2009
Kindred Healthcare surprised on fourth quarter estimates by 47.37% as hospital results rebounded.

Encore Wire Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 23, 2009
Encore Wire, the copper wire provider, crushed Wall Street estimates by 69.82% even as construction weakened.

Symmetricom, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 20, 2009
Symmetricom surprised on second quarter estimates by 66.67%.

Knightsbridge Tankers Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 19, 2009
Knightsbridge Tankers is trading at only 4.7x forward earnings.

The Cooper Companies, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 18, 2009
The Cooper Companies are playing it conservatively in 2009 after record revenue in 2008.

EZCORP, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 13, 2009
EZCORP raised 2009 guidance in January after two acquisitions boosted locations.

USEC Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 13, 2009
USEC, the uranium provider, is bullish about 2009 as its customers are set to refuel in big numbers.

Owens & Minor, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 12, 2009
Owens & Minor saw revenue jump 13.6% to a record for the fourth quarter.

El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 11, 2009
El Paso Pipeline Partners increased its distribution by 6.7% in January.

Titan Machinery, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 10, 2009
Titan Machinery continues to acquire retail stores after raising 2009 guidance in mid-December.

Solera Holdings Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 09, 2009
Solera Holdings surprised on Feb 4 by 8.82% as it processed more auto claims.

Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 06, 2009
Fuel Systems Solutions has surprised on estimates by an average of 147.21% the last 4 quarters.

Genesis Energy, L. P.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 05, 2009
Genesis Energy is bullish about energy transportation as it just raised its distribution for the 14th consecutive quarter.

TransDigm Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 04, 2009
TransDigm Group raised 2009 guidance on Feb 3 as the aviation industry remains solid.

Triumph Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 03, 2009
Triumph Group is finding profit in the aviation industry, surprising on estimates by 19.82%.

Perini Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 02, 2009
Perini Corporation has surprised on estimates 9 quarters in a row.

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 30, 2009
Skilled Healthcare surprised on third-quarter estimates by 4% as it grows its assisted living network.

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 29, 2009
Ralcorp Holdings saw sales rise 44% in the fourth quarter helped by its acquisition of Post Cereals.

Kraft Foods, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 28, 2009
Kraft Foods is wooing customers with its popular brand name food products.

Amedisys Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 27, 2009
Amedisys recently provided bullish 2009 guidance after reporting a record third quarter in October.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 26, 2009
Family Dollar is bucking the retail trend as it recently raised its dividend for the 33rd consecutive year.

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 23, 2009
Inverness Medical is finding the medical products arena is the place to be in this economic environment.

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 22, 2009
IPC posted a record third quarter as the health care sector remained resilient.

Progress Software Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 21, 2009
Progress Software continues to perform in a tough economic environment as it surprised on fourth-quarter estimates by 77.78%.

IDACORP, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 20, 2009
IDACORP saw earnings climb 75.4% in the third quarter on strong earnings growth in subsidiary Idaho Power.

World Fuel Services Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 19, 2009
World Fuel Services is bucking the trend as 2008 and 2009 consensus estimates are up sharply.

EZCORP, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 16, 2009
EZCORP is finding growth in the pawnshop business during the economic slowdown.

Corrections Corporation of America
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 15, 2009
Corrections Corporation is bullish on business as it recently announced a $150 million share repurchase program.

Amerigroup Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 14, 2009
Amerigroup is trading at only 9.3x forward earnings as the managed healthcare sector remains stable.

Aaron Rents, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 13, 2009
Aaron Rents recently raised 2009 guidance as the rental business remains strong despite the economic downturn.

AZZ Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 12, 2009
AZZ Inc. beat Wall Street estimates for the third quarter as revenue jumped 34%.

FUQI International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 09, 2009
FUQI International is trading with a PEG of only 0.17 as Chinese jewelry sales remain hot.

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 08, 2009
Multi-Fineline Electronix is buying back shares and just raised 2009 guidance on the back of strong customer demand.

CARBO Ceramics, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 07, 2009
CARBO Ceramics finds profit in dominating the proppant market as revenue rose 38% in the third quarter.

Syngenta AG
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 06, 2009
Syngenta projects 2009 growth in the high teens as agribusiness stays strong.

Medifast, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 05, 2009
Medifast recently raised 2008 guidance as the weight loss business continues to be red hot.

Harris Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 02, 2009
Harris Corporation confirmed 2009 guidance as communication system sales remain strong worldwide.

MasTec Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 31, 2008
MasTec posted its highest revenue ever in the third quarter as utilities business jumped.

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 30, 2008
Noven Pharmaceuticals surprised on estimates by 60% in the third quarter.

Textainer Group Holdings Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 29, 2008
Textainer Group is cautious about economic conditions even as it surprised on third-quarter estimates by 16.28%.

The GEO Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 26, 2008
The GEO Group expects to add 14% more beds to its correctional facilities through 2010 as demand remains strong worldwide.

Encore Wire Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 24, 2008
Encore Wire surprised on third quarter estimates by 25.93%.

NorthWestern Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 23, 2008
NorthWestern raised 2008 guidance as electric rates moved higher.

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 22, 2008
Fresh Del Monte Produce is parlaying its strong brands into sales growth.

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 19, 2008
Republic Airways surprised on estimates the last 4 quarters by an average of 6.22%.

Titan Machinery, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 18, 2008
Titan Machinery sees no slowdown in the agriculture sector as it raises 2009 guidance.

Powell Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 17, 2008
Powell Industries had record revenues in 2008 and expects a strong 2009 as electrical equipment orders remain steady.

Thinkorswim Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 16, 2008
Thinkorswim posted a record third quarter as its online brokerage boomed.

Corn Products International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 15, 2008
Corn Products raised 2008 guidance after posting its 11th consecutive quarter of record sales.

Open Text Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 12, 2008
Open Text grew revenue 11% in the third quarter on strong demand for compliance solutions.

Avocent Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 11, 2008
Avocent had record third quarter revenue as international sales jumped 32%.

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 10, 2008
Prestige Brands is cleaning up with its strong household brands.

World Fuel Services Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 09, 2008
World Fuel Services easily surprised on estimates by 140.35% in the third quarter on record earnings per share.

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 08, 2008
Shanda saw revenue soar 42.7% as online gaming stayed hot in China.

L.B. Foster Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 05, 2008
L.B. Foster continues to make money off the rails as sales grew 7.2% in the third quarter.

ViroPharma Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 04, 2008
ViroPharma saw record sales of its popular drug Vancocin as it surprised on estimates by 43.48%.

Odyssey Healthcare, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 03, 2008
Odyssey Healthcare is using acquisitions to grow as revenue jumped 65.5%.

SYKES Enterprises, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 02, 2008
SYKES is debt free, saw revenue recently jump 17.6% and is trading at only 11.9x forward earnings.

Goodrich Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Dec 01, 2008
Goodrich Corporation is looking for 8 to 10% sales growth in 2009 despite a slowing aerospace industry.

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 28, 2008
Hill-Rom grew revenues 14.1% in the fourth quarter and reaffirmed 2009 guidance despite a tough economic environment.

Carter's, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 26, 2008
Carter's intends to open 21 children's clothing stores in the fourth quarter, defying the negative retail environment.

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 25, 2008
Simcere Pharmaceutical saw revenues soar 37.1% as sales of generic pharmaceutical products remain strong in China.

Rock-Tenn Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 24, 2008
Rock-Tenn saw sales jump 30% in a record fourth quarter as demand continued to be strong for packaging products.

Monro Muffler Brake Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 21, 2008
Monro Muffler saw record sales in the second quarter and raised full-year 2009 guidance.

Zhongpin Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 20, 2008
Zhongpin saw record revenues which jumped 116% in the third quarter on strong pork demand.

Parlux Fragrances
By Alex Kolb
Nov 19, 2008
Parlux Fragrances delivered solid quarterly results and continues to expand its offerings.

United Online Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 18, 2008
United Online is seeing big growth from its social networking site Classmates.com.

Medifast, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 17, 2008
Medifast grew revenues 25% in the third-quarter as demand for health and weight loss programs remained high.

Solera Holdings Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 14, 2008
Solera Holdings grew revenues by 15% as the auto insurance claims processing business remains strong.

Warner Chilcott Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 13, 2008
Warner Chilcott surprised on third-quarter estimates by 18.18% on strong drug sales.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 12, 2008
Deckers isn't seeing any slowdown in sales of its UGG brand footwear as it reported a record third quarter and raised guidance.

SEACOR Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 11, 2008
SEACOR is profiting from its diverse range of shipping services.

Knight Capital Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 10, 2008
Knight Capital Group is taking advantage of the market volatility as trading revenues jumped 103% in the third quarter.

Ladish Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 07, 2008
Ladish Company saw sales jump 15% in the third-quarter as the aerospace sector remains strong.

Omnicare, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 06, 2008
Omnicare recently raised full-year EPS guidance as elder care remains strong.

Genesco, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 05, 2008
Genesco saw sales climb 8% in the second quarter and raised full-year guidance.

DXP Enterprises, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 04, 2008
DXP Enterprises saw a 13.5% increase in sales on strong demand for pumping solutions from the food, beverage and energy sectors.

Healthspring, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Nov 03, 2008
Healthspring saw revenues rise 44.1% in the third-quarter as medicare premium revenue soared.

AZZ Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 31, 2008
AZZ reported record revenues and backlog in its second quarter as galvanizing services remained hot.

Lufkin Industries Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 30, 2008
Lufkin Industries recently raised 2008 guidance as energy sector demand remains strong.

Amgen, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 29, 2008
Amgen raises 2008 EPS guidance after revenues climb 7% in the third quarter.

Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 28, 2008
Jo-Ann Stores is bucking the gloomy retail outlook as sales remain strong for sewing and craft products.

Bucyrus International Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 27, 2008
Bucyrus saw surface mining sales rise 42.2% as global mining demand remained strong.

LDK Solar Company Ltd.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 24, 2008
LDK Solar recently raised third-quarter guidance as wafer shipments surged.

Ternium SA
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 23, 2008
Ternium is trading at only 2x forward earnings while consensus estimates continue to rise.

ShengdaTech Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 22, 2008
ShengdaTech is seeing growth from China's industrial strength as revenues jumped 75.7% in the second quarter.

Earthlink, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 21, 2008
Earthlink has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 19.82%.

Ferro Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 20, 2008
Ferro sells its fine chemicals business for $66 million.

Layne Christensen Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 17, 2008
Layne Christensen saw double digit growth in all divisions as revenues rose 23.8%.

Medifast, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 16, 2008
Medifast grew revenues by 25% in the second quarter as demand for weight loss programs remained strong.

Parlux Fragrances, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 15, 2008
Parlux Fragrances is cashing in on Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton's popularity as sales surged 43%.

The Pantry, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 14, 2008
The Pantry saw revenues leap 20.1% in a challenging retail environment.

ArcelorMittal Sa Luxembourg
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 13, 2008
ArcelorMittal reaffirmed third quarter guidance amidst fear of a global steel slowdown.

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 10, 2008
Elizabeth Arden is placing its bets on its hot anti-aging product and celebrity fragrances.

Terra Industries Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 09, 2008
Terra Industries is cheap at only 2.8x forward earnings.

Bucyrus International Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 08, 2008
As commodities prices tumble, Bucyrus' stock has been pummeled leaving the company trading at only 8.6 times forward earnings.

The Brink's Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 07, 2008
Brink's sees big growth in Latin America as revenue rose 20% in the second quarter.

Agrium Incorporated
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 06, 2008
Agrium trades at only 3.5x forward earnings as potash prices remain elevated.

ONEOK Partners Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 03, 2008
ONEOK Partners still sees big profits in energy as it recently raised 2008 guidance.

Fossil, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 02, 2008
Fossil continues to defy the retail odds as sales for the second quarter rose 15.2%.

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Oct 01, 2008
Shanda Interactive grew revenues by 48.4% as online gaming remains hot in China.

Collective Brands Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 30, 2008
Collective Brands bets on designer shoe brands to pump up the bottom line.

Worthington Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 29, 2008
Worthington Industries recently reported record quarterly earnings on hot steel demand.

Pioneer Drilling Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 26, 2008
Pioneer Drilling saw revenues rise 48% as the energy sector continues to see strong drilling demand.

The9 Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 25, 2008
The9 is tapping into China's online gaming market, growing revenues by 69%.

CIRCOR International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 24, 2008
CIRCOR's revenues jumped 25% as the worldwide valve market remains strong.

Healthspring, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 23, 2008
Healthspring raised 2008 guidance as Medicare premium revenues soared 54%.

Textainer Group Holdings Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 22, 2008
Textainer sees strong worldwide demand for containers as it beat estimates by 10.87%.

Ultrapetrol Bahamas Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 19, 2008
Ultrapetrol grew revenues by 50% as it expanded business in South America's river system.

Trina Solar Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 18, 2008
Trina Solar continues to shine bright as sales jumped 171.1% in the second quarter.

Penn Virginia Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 17, 2008
Penn Virginia posted record production in the second quarter just as crude hit record highs.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 16, 2008
Lincoln saw a 28.6% jump in exports as the company took advantage of a weakened dollar.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 15, 2008
Family Dollar is bucking the gloomy retail picture as sales rose 5.9% in August.

Chart Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 12, 2008
Chart Industries raised 2008 guidance as sales rose 18% in the second quarter.

Agrium Incorporated
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 11, 2008
Agrium is cashing in on high fertilizer prices as earnings soar.

Goodrich Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 10, 2008
Goodrich raised guidance after beating estimates for the second quarter by 32.11%.

Encore Acquisition Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 09, 2008
Encore Acquisition reported a record second quarter as revenues jumped 96% on high crude prices.

NCI Building Systems, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 08, 2008
NCI Building Systems beat estimates by 39.32% as sales jumped 10%.

RadioShack Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 05, 2008
RadioShack grew sales by 6.9% even as the retail environment remains challenging.

United Stationers, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 04, 2008
United Stationers has beat Wall Street estimates four quarters in a row.

Euroseas Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 03, 2008
Euroseas surprised on estimates for the fourth consecutive quarter as commodities shipping demand remains strong.

Whiting Petroleum Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Sep 02, 2008
Whiting Petroleum combines increasing production and rising crude prices to post record profits.

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 29, 2008
Gibraltar Industries raises full year guidance despite a slowdown in its two key markets: housing and autos.

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 28, 2008
Multi-Fineline Electronix saw revenues jump 61% as smartphone demand stayed hot.

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 27, 2008
Overseas Shipholding saw revenues jump 41% as spot charter shipping rates soared.

Enterprise Products Partners L. P.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 26, 2008
Enterprise Products is riding the energy boom to record profits as revenues jumped 51%.

Metalico, Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Aug 25, 2008
Metalico is seeing higher estimates after delivering a record second quarter.

TBS International Limited
By Alex Kolb
Aug 22, 2008
TBSI is bullish on its business after reporting a record quarter. Wall Street is also upbeat on the shipper.

UniFirst Corp.
By Alex Kolb
Aug 21, 2008
UniFirst posted a record third quarter and expects to have a record year.

Unit Corp.
By Alex Kolb
Aug 20, 2008
Unit boasted record results in the second quarter, and Wall Street sees higher earnings.

Steel Dynamics
By Alex Kolb
Aug 19, 2008
Steel Dynamics recently upped its share repurchase program, signaling that valuation is appealing.

Cimarex Energy Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 18, 2008
Cimarex saw revenues jump 81% in the second quarter on record crude prices.

Gulfport Energy Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 15, 2008
Gulfport Energy is drilling for profits as revenues jumped 43%.

Olympic Steel, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 14, 2008
Olympic Steel reported a record second quarter as sales jumped 31%.

Zacks Rank Value Buys-Aug. 11, 2008
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 13, 2008
Tracey Ryniec, Value stock analyst for Zacks.com, discusses recent Value picks, Bunge Ltd.(BG), TBS International (TBSI), Oil States International (OIS) and AGCO (AG).

Metalico Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 13, 2008
Metalico reported the best quarter in its history as metal prices soar.

Bunge Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 12, 2008
Bunge beat estimates by 97.08% and raised 2008 guidance as agribusiness soars.

Paragon Shipping Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 11, 2008
Paragon raised its dividend by 14.3% and expanded its fleet as revenues continue to rise.

TBS International Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 08, 2008
TBS International sees its best quarter ever as revenues jump 104.6% on strong cargo volume.

Oil States International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 07, 2008
Oil States surprised by 15.46% in the second quarter as the energy sector remains on overdrive.

AGCO Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 06, 2008
AGCO posts a record quarter as tractors and other farming equipment stay in high demand worldwide.

Murphy Oil Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 05, 2008
Murphy Oil surprises on second quarter estimates by 33.33% as exploration revenues soar.

ArcelorMittal
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 04, 2008
ArcelorMittal surprised on second quarter estimates by 49.11% as steel demand remained strong.

EMCOR Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Aug 01, 2008
EMCOR Group is bullish about the year as the contract backlog hit a record at the end of the second quarter.

Forest Oil Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 31, 2008
Forest Oil is using record energy prices to expand onshore exploration.

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 30, 2008
Arrow Electronics saw sales rise 6% as it beat Wall Street estimates for the second quarter by 9.09%

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 29, 2008
Anadarko Petroleum is cashing in on Rocky Mountain gushers.

Petro-Canada
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 28, 2008
Petro-Canada saw profits soar 81.2% in the second quarter as crude prices skyrocketed.

EnerSys
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 25, 2008
EnerSys raised first-quarter 2009 guidance as it sees strong demand for batteries worldwide.

Posco
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 24, 2008
Posco saw revenue jump 28.3% in the second quarter as a steel supply/demand imbalance continues worldwide.

SYNNEX Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 23, 2008
SYNNEX has surprised on estimates three quarters in a row by an average of 7.55%.

Zacks Rank Value Buys for 7-22-08
By Terry Ruffolo
Jul 22, 2008
Tracey Ryniec, Value Stock Analyst for Zacks.com, profiles Schnitzer Steel (SCHN), Spectra Energy (SE), Mariner Energy (ME) and MDU Resources Group (MDU).

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 22, 2008
Schnitzer Steel reported record revenues for the third quarter as global demand for recycled metals remains strong.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 21, 2008
Gulf Island Fabrication has surprised on earnings four consecutive quarters as the energy sector remains hot.

Spectra Energy Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 18, 2008
Spectra Energy surprised on first quarter earnings by 23.40% as commodity prices surge.

Mariner Energy, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 17, 2008
Mariner Energy reports record revenues and production for the first quarter as crude prices soar.

MDU Resources Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 16, 2008
MDU Resources reported a record first quarter as rising crude prices propelled earnings.

Worthington Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 15, 2008
Worthington Industries reported record sales for the fourth quarter as the steel sector stays hot.

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 14, 2008
Gerdau Ameristeel expands its Southern operations as the steel market remains hot.

UniFirst Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 11, 2008
The laundry business proves lucrative as UniFirst reports record revenues for the third quarter.

Callon Petroleum Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 10, 2008
Callon Petroleum is drilling big profits in the Gulf of Mexico as crude prices soar.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 09, 2008
Family Dollar Stores sees June sales up 6% despite the tough retail environment.

Ferro Corporation (FOE)
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 08, 2008
Zacks.com Value Stock analyst, Tracey Ryniec discusses Ferro Corp. as well as other value stocks TBS International, Tiffany,and Swift Energy.

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 07, 2008
Overseas Shipholding raises its dividend 40% as crude demand remains strong.

Swift Energy Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 03, 2008
Swift Energy has surprised on earnings five quarters in a row as crude hits records.

Tiffany & Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 01, 2008
Tiffany shines as sales rose 12% in the first quarter on strong European and Asian demand.

Zacks Rank Value Buys
By Tracey Ryniec
Jul 01, 2008
Zacks.com Value stock analyst, Tracey Ryniec, highlights stock buys from the Value category.

The Andersons, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 30, 2008
The Andersons raises full year guidance on fertilizer strength.

Talisman Energy Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 27, 2008
Talisman Energy is expanding exploration in Southeast Asia and the Middle East as crude hits new record highs.

Eastman Chemical Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 26, 2008
Eastman Chemical saw earnings jump 24% in the first quarter on global strength and increased prices.

Esterline Technologies Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 25, 2008
Esterline Technologies has surprised on estimates four quarters in a row as the aerospace sector keeps humming.

Owens-Illinois, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 24, 2008
Owens-Illinois saw big profits in glass containers as sales rose 16.4% in the first quarter.

Plains Exploration and Production Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 23, 2008
Plains Exploration announces the purchase of 11,500 acres next to its Piceance Gas Basin property.

Textainer Group Holdings Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 20, 2008
Textainer Group is taking advantage of the hot shipping market as it surprised on estimates by 23.68% in the first quarter.

Penn West Energy Trust
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 19, 2008
Penn West Energy is gushing cash for its shareholders with a dividend yield of 12.10% and increasing oil and natural gas production.

NCI Building Systems, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 18, 2008
NCI Building Systems saw sales rise 13.1% in the second quarter as demand remained solid in the industrial and agricultural markets.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 17, 2008
Silicon Motion saw sales increase 35% to a record high for the first quarter as demand for mobile phones and notebooks remains strong.

Superior Essex Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 16, 2008
Superior Essex agrees to be acquired by South Korean-based LS Cable for $900 million.

Knight Capital Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 13, 2008
Knight Capital saw electronic trading volumes pop 64% in April as its trading business continues to expand.

Gulfport Energy Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 12, 2008
Gulfport Energy is gushing with profit as crude and natural gas prices continue to rise.

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 11, 2008
ADC Telecommunications beat on second quarter estimates by 17.24% as sales rose 6% year over year.

Gardner Denver, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 10, 2008
Gardner Denver raises guidance for the second quarter and the year as global sales remain strong.

Whiting Petroleum Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 09, 2008
Whiting Petroleum completes a $365 million aquisition as crude hits records and natural gas prices soar.

CenturyTel, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 06, 2008
CenturyTel is profiting as high-speed internet demand increases across the country.

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 05, 2008
Overseas Shipholding Group saw sharply rising charter rates for its crude tankers as revenue rose 45% in the first quarter.

PC Connection, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 04, 2008
PC Connection reports record first-quarter sales.

StatoilHydro ASA
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 03, 2008
StatoilHydro surprised on estimates by 34.29% for the first quarter as realized oil prices rose 42% year-over-year.

Petro-Canada
By Tracey Ryniec
Jun 02, 2008
Petro-Canada surprised on estimates by 8.82% as crude and natural gas prices soar.

Cimarex Energy Company
By Tracey Ryniec
May 30, 2008
Cimarex forecasts an 8-12% increase in production in 2008 as crude hits record prices.

Oceanfreight, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 29, 2008
Oceanfreight sees vessel utilization rates at nearly 100% as global commodities demand remains strong.

Plains Exploration and Production Company
By Tracey Ryniec
May 28, 2008
Plains Exploration and Production Company is acquiring properties and increasing production as crude hovers near record highs.

W&T Offshore, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 27, 2008
W&T Offshore saw revenues jump 45% to a record $356.5 million in the first quarter as crude prices continue to soar.

Unit Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 23, 2008
Unit Corp. is drilling for profit as crude hits record highs.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 22, 2008
Gulf Island Fabrication surprises on estimates by 80.77% in the first quarter as the energy market continues to sizzle.

Targa Resources Partners LP
By Tracey Ryniec
May 21, 2008
Targa Resources finds natural gas is the business to be in for 2008.

Rosetta Resources Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 20, 2008
Rosetta Resources reports record income as natural gas prices remain high.

Paragon Shipping Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 19, 2008
Paragon Shipping beat Wall Street estimates by 43.90% as dry bulk shipping demand remains strong.

Tyco Electronics Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
May 16, 2008
Tyco raised full year estimates as the company continues to see 7% to 9% sales growth.

Chevron Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 15, 2008
As crude prices soar, Chevron buys back shares, raises its dividend 12% and increases exploratory expenditures.

Superior Essex Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 14, 2008
Superior Essex used acquisitions and a weak dollar to boost earnings per share 50% over 2007.

Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 13, 2008
Coca-Cola FEMSA continued to see growth in the Latin American beverage market as revenues increased 6.4% in the first quarter.

Encore Acquisition Company
By Tracey Ryniec
May 12, 2008
Encore Acquisition is riding the crude boom to big profits as it beat Wall Street estimates by 27.71%.

Amkor Technology Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 09, 2008
Amkor Technology forecasts a strong second quarter as global semiconductor demand remains hot.

Barnes Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 08, 2008
Barnes Group reports a record quarter as the company benefited from globalization to increase sales 7.7%.

Whiting Petroleum Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 07, 2008
Whiting Petroleum beats Wall Street estimates by 16.67% as crude continues to hit new records.

Metalico Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 06, 2008
Metalico reports a record quarter with net income up 67% as scrap metal prices soar.

Petro-Canada
By Tracey Ryniec
May 05, 2008
Petro-Canada beats Wall Street estimates by 8.82% as high crude prices propel profits.

Olympic Steel, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
May 02, 2008
Olympic Steel reports record first-quarter earnings as processed steel demand remains strong.

Parker Hannifin Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
May 01, 2008
Parker Hannifin sees strong demand for its motion and control technologies systems as sales hit a new quarterly record.

Corn Products International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 30, 2008
Corn Products sees profits rise 18% as prices rise on agricultural products around the world.

Gardner Denver, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 29, 2008
Gardner Denver beats Wall Street estimates by 18.75% on the back of hot industrial demand.

Bunge Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 28, 2008
Bunge rides fertilizer demand to a big first quarter, beating Wall Street estimates by 94.44%.

Paragon Shipping Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 25, 2008
Paragon Shipping sees high global demand for its vessels as commodities remain hot.

Mirant Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 24, 2008
Mirant enhances shareholder value through its $4.6 billion share repurchase program.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 23, 2008
Apogee reported a record 2008 as its glass manufacturing business booms.

Petro-Canada
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 22, 2008
Petro-Canada looks for high oil and natural gas prices to boost first quarter-earnings when it reports on Apr 29.

Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 21, 2008
Bois d'Arc is poised to turn record crude prices into big profits when it reports earnings on May 5.

Swift Energy Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 18, 2008
Swift Energy sees a record year in 2008 as crude prices are at records and production increases.

Stone Energy Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 17, 2008
Stone Energy is gushing with profits as crude hits $115 a barrel.

Worthington Industries, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 16, 2008
Worthington Industries rides the steel bull to higher sales.

Oriental Financial Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 15, 2008
Oriental Financial proves it paid to be conservative in the risky mortgage game as the company beat on fourth quarter estimates by 73.58%.

W&T Offshore, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 14, 2008
W&T Offshore is drilling for profit as crude and natural gas prices remain high.

BASF SE
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 11, 2008
BASF SE is bullish on the global economy as sales rose 10% in 2007 and the company remains confident about 2008.

Perry Ellis International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 10, 2008
Perry Ellis bucks the retail trend and reports a record year despite economic uncertainties.

Cimarex Energy Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 09, 2008
Cimarex Energy has surprised on earnings the last three quarters as crude has soared. Will XEC do it again in this quarter?

ArcelorMittal Sa Luxembourg
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 08, 2008
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, expects a strong first quarter as steel continues to be a hot commodity.

Trina Solar Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 07, 2008
Trina Solar sees brighter days as it enters into eight year polysilicon supply agreement.

Western Digital Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 04, 2008
What global slowdown? Western Digital sees big demand for its hard drives.

Companhia Paranaense de Energia- COPEL
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 03, 2008
Copel saw 2007 profits rise 10.9% as energy consumption in southern Brazil continued to increase.

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 02, 2008
Occidental Petroleum finds big profit in black gold as it beats estimates four quarters in a row.

Pioneer Drilling Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Apr 01, 2008
Pioneer Drilling surprised on third quarter earnings by 45%.

Encore Acquisition Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 31, 2008
Encore Acquisition has surprised on earnings the last four quarters by 22.90%.

Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 28, 2008
Chiquita finds pricing power as worldwide banana supplies are tight.

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 27, 2008
Genco Shipping sees big profits as commodities demand shows no signs of abating.

Rock-Tenn Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 26, 2008
Rock-Tenn continues to raise prices as paper demand stays strong.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 25, 2008
JAKKS Pacific is hoping tween superstars, like Hannah Montana, continue to pump up its toy profits.

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 24, 2008
Multi-Fineline Electronix continues to ride the technology gadget boom to big profits.

Perini Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 20, 2008
Perini Corp. predicts a record year in 2008 as its construction business keeps booming.

Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 19, 2008
Boots & Coots finds growing profits as oil wells catch fire.

Trina Solar Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 18, 2008
Trina Solar shines as it easily surprised on fourth quarter earnings.

America's Car-Mart, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 17, 2008
America's Car-Mart surprised on the fourth-quarter as retail sales rose.

W&T Offshore, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 14, 2008
W&T Offshore will drill a record number of wells in 2008 as crude hits new highs.

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 13, 2008
Syniverse is riding the wireless boom to big profits.

Hurco Companies, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 12, 2008
Hurco Companies has its day in the sun as booming commodities increase demand for metal and mining tools.

Warner Chilcott Limited
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 11, 2008
Warner Chilcott boosts the bottom line with sales gains in contraceptives and dermatology products.

Synnex Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 10, 2008
Synnex uses acquisitions to expand its consumer electronics division.

Om Group, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 07, 2008
Om Group scores record earnings on the back of a global economy hungry for specialty chemicals.

Valassis Communications, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 06, 2008
Valassis finds that coupons, whether in the newspaper or on the Internet, are back in style.

Fossil, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 05, 2008
Fossil finds fashion and telling time are a good mix.

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 04, 2008
Fresh Del Monte Produce finds fruit is sweet as the food sector stays hot.

Celanese Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Mar 03, 2008
Celanese Corp. finds demand for its specialized chemicals as the global economy booms.

Oil States International, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 29, 2008
Oil States International finds it profitable to manufacture deepwater equipment in an era of record oil prices.

Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 28, 2008
Shipping crude around the world proves profitable for Knightsbridge Tankers.

Trico Marine Services, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 27, 2008
Trico Marine finds big bucks in servicing the oil companies in an era of record crude prices.

Cimarex Energy Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 26, 2008
Record crude prices pump up Cimarex Energy's profits.

Encore Acquisition Company
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 25, 2008
Encore Acquisition drilled for big profit in the fourth quarter.

The Andersons, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 22, 2008
The Andersons, Inc. harvests big profits out of the Corn Belt and ethanol.

Amerigroup Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 21, 2008
Amerigroup is benefiting from the increased need for access to health care.

Duke Energy Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 20, 2008
Duke Energy profits from energy efficiency push.

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 19, 2008
Multi-Fineline Electronix is seeing increased profits from its circuit boards as smart phones heat up.

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 15, 2008
Gerdau Ameristeel finds rising steel prices and growth through acquisition to be a successful combination.

Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 14, 2008
Bois d'Arc Energy finds drilling success on the Gulf of Mexico shelf.

Olympic Steel, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 13, 2008
Olympic Steel hopes to cash in from rising steel prices and increased North American demand.

PC Connection, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 12, 2008
PC Connection is hitting its stride supplying tech gadgets and software to businesses.

Murphy Oil Corp.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 11, 2008
Murphy Oil sees profit gush as crude hits record highs.

Olin Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 08, 2008
Olin Corporation's mix of chemicals and ammo is a winning combination.

Sierra Wireless, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 07, 2008
Sierra Wireless is cashing in on demand for wireless access all over the globe.

Metalico Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 06, 2008
Metalico finds dollars in others discarded scrap metals.

Mariner Energy, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 05, 2008
Mariner Energy sees high crude and natural gas prices combined with recent acquisitions as the recipe for success in 2008.

Western Digital Corp.
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 04, 2008
Western Digital sees no signs of a global slowdown as the hard drive business stays hot.

Apache Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Feb 01, 2008
Apache's aggressive oil plays in Egypt, Australia and Argentina pay off with big profits.

PolyOne Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 31, 2008
PolyOne Corp. finds there is a great future in plastics.

Encore Acquisition
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 30, 2008
EAC rides the energy boom to greater heights.

Synnex Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 29, 2008
Synnex's future looks bright in information technology supply chain services

OM Group Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 28, 2008
OM Group expands its electronic chemical division as part of its long-term growth strategy

Unilever NV
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 25, 2008
Great brands and international reach give Unilever the edge in the global economy

UniFirst Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 24, 2008
UniFirst Corp. is finding growth in the uniform business 70 years after its launch

Ico Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 23, 2008
Custom polymer powder manufacturer Ico Inc. sees continued growth through global operations and a weak dollar.

Yamana Gold Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 22, 2008
As gold hits record highs, Yamana Gold, buoyed by recent acquisitions, is one of the few gold miners poised to cash in.

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 21, 2008
High crude prices combined with increasing production make OXY a top energy pick.

Zoran Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 18, 2008
Zoran's prospects perk up as camera phones and on-line video surge in popularity

Murphy Oil Corporation
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 17, 2008
High commodity prices to boost Zack's #1 Rank (Strong Buy) Murphy Oil

Commscope, Inc.
By Tracey Ryniec
Jan 16, 2008
Brokerage analysts seem to share CTV's optimism about 2008.

Del Monte Produce, Inc.
By Michael Vodicka
Dec 27, 2007
Del Monte Produce, Inc. has had an outstanding year, returning close to 100% to share-holders. In early November, the company's stock price pulled back from its 52-week high, driving valuations lower and providing an excellent opportunity to initiate at discounted levels.

Assurant, Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Dec 12, 2007
Estimates are on the rise for AIZ, a company that recently experienced another solid quarter.

TBS International
By Charles Rotblut
Nov 19, 2007
A bullish quarter helps lift the consensus estimate higher for TBSI.

Take-Two Interactive
By Charles Rotblut
Nov 16, 2007
The success of BioShock has helped earned this stock a spot Zacks #1 Rank List.

AGCO Corporation
By Charles Rotblut
Nov 15, 2007
This Zacks #1 Rank stock generated third-quarter revenue growth of 36%, but trades at less than 3x book value.

Bunge
By Charles Rotblut
Nov 14, 2007
A sharp rise in revenues, better-than-expected earnings, a valuation of less than 2x book value and a Zacks #1 Rank are all characteristics that describe Bunge.

Expedia
By Charles Rotblut
Nov 13, 2007
Shares of the EXPE are trading below 1.5x book value despite an impressive third-quarter earnings report.

OM Group, Inc.
By Alex Kolb
Oct 25, 2007
OMG is taking key steps in implementing its long-range growth strategy.

Schnitzer Steel Industries
By Zacks Investment Research
Oct 24, 2007
Ahead of the SCHN's fiscal third-quarter report, brokerage analysts are raising their forecasts.

AMB Property
By Charles Rotblut
Oct 18, 2007
AMB Property generated FFO of 99 cents per share in the third-quarter, surpassing both its own guidance and the consensus estimate.

AU Optronics
By Charles Rotblut
Oct 17, 2007
Shares of AU Optronics continue to have a discounted valuation despite a sharp rise in price.

Chubb Corporation (CB)
By Charles Rotblut
Oct 16, 2007
Chubb appears poised for another positive earnings surprise when it reports next Tuesday, Oct 23.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 15, 2007
CF, first presented as a Value pick on Mar 1, has returned an impressive 92%.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation
By Jim Licato
Oct 12, 2007
HMN has returned value to its shareholders through dividend payments & share repurchases.

Cascade Corporation
By Jim Licato
Oct 11, 2007
CAE recently authorized a $50 million share repurchase program.

Oshkosh Truck Corporation
By Jim Licato
Oct 10, 2007
OSK exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 14 out of the past 16 quarters.

The Andersons, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 09, 2007
ANDE recently boosted its full-year earnings per share outlook.

OM Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 08, 2007
OMG's recent acquisition extends its current product portfolio and broadens its geographic reach.

Perry Ellis International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 05, 2007
PERY recently boosted its fiscal 2008 earnings guidance.

PartnerRe, Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Oct 04, 2007
PRE has a price-to-book ratio 1.2 and a current dividend yield of 2.2%.

Portland General Electric Company
By Jim Licato
Oct 03, 2007
After reporting strong second-quarter results, POR boosted its full-year EPS guidance.

Insight Enterprises, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 02, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have risen over the past two months for NSIT.

FMC Corp.
By Jim Licato
Oct 01, 2007
FMC is increasing its prices, effective today.

Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Sep 28, 2007
Earnings per share are projected to grow 20% over the next 3-5 years for SPIL.

Volt Information Sciences, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 27, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have increased over the past seven days for VOL.

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 26, 2007
HOS has a price-to-book ratio of 1.9, compared to 2.1 for the industry.

TBS International Limited
By Jim Licato
Sep 25, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have been trending higher for TBSI.

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 24, 2007
STLD is up over 16% since it was last featured as a Value pick on Aug 3.

Excel Maritime Carriers
By Charles Rotblut
Sep 21, 2007
Shares of Excel Maritime Carriers continue to trade at a discounted valuation despite the stock?s year-to-date gain of more than 200% this year.

TriMas Corporation
By Jim Licato
Sep 20, 2007
TRS has a price-to-book ratio of 1.1, compared to 1.9 for the industry.

Excel Maritime Carriers (EXM)
By Charles Rotblut
Sep 20, 2007
Shares of Excel Maritime Carriers continue to trade at a discounted valuation despite the stock?s year-to-date gain of more than 200% this year.

NOVA Chemicals Corporation
By Jim Licato
Sep 19, 2007
NCX has a price-to-book ratio of 2.2 and a current dividend yield of 1.0%.

Assurant, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 18, 2007
AIZ exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 13 out of the past 14 quarters.

Cummins Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 17, 2007
CMI is up over 36% since it was last featured as a Value pick on May 22.

Frontier Financial Corporation
By Jim Licato
Sep 14, 2007
FTBK has a price-to-book ratio of 2.7 and is currently yielding 2.85%.

PPG Industries, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 13, 2007
PPG?s second-quarter revenues marked the highest revenue in its history.

FTD Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 12, 2007
FTD topped analysts? earnings expectations in eight out of the last nine quarters.

AU Optronics Corp.
By Jim Licato
Sep 11, 2007
AUO has a price-to-book ratio of 1.3, compared to 1.8 for the industry.

Arcelor Mittal
By Jim Licato
Sep 10, 2007
Arcelor Mittal, which was last presented as a Value pick on Apr 11, has returned 18%.

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 07, 2007
GBX recently boosted its railcar delivery forecast for the entire year.

W-H Energy Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 06, 2007
WHQ exceeded analysts? earnings expectations for the past seven quarters.

Metal Management, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 05, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates for both this year and next are up for MM.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Sep 04, 2007
NOV, which was last presented as a Value pick on Apr 4, has returned over 60%.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 31, 2007
SCHN has returned value to shareholders through stock buybacks and dividend payments.

COMSYS IT Partners, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 30, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates are trending higher for CITP.

Encore Wire Corporation
By Jim Licato
Aug 29, 2007
WIRE stock has a P/B ratio of 1.7 compared to 4.7 for the market and 2.7 for the industry.

Headwaters Incorporated
By Jim Licato
Aug 28, 2007
HW recently raised its full-year profit guidance after delivering strong quarterly results.

Tidewater Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 27, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates continue to trend higher for TDW.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 24, 2007
HALL recently reported the highest quarterly revenues and profit in its history.

Stone Energy Corporation
By Jim Licato
Aug 23, 2007
SGY has a P/B ratio of 1.1, compared to 2.2 for the industry.

Hess Corporation
By Jim Licato
Aug 22, 2007
HES has a P/B ratio of 2.0 and its PEG ratio currently sits at 0.77.

KMG Chemicals, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 21, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates are trending higher for KMGB.

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Aug 20, 2007
EXM reported a solid second quarter and declared a cash dividend.

Trinity Industries, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 17, 2007
TRN has beaten the consensus earnings estimate in 10 consecutive quarters.

HealthSpring, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 16, 2007
HS recently raised its full-year profit guidance.

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 15, 2007
AIT recently reported record sales for fiscal 2007.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
By Jim Licato
Aug 14, 2007
CLMT has a P/B ratio of 2.4 and a current dividend yield of 5.3%.

ICF International Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 13, 2007
ICFI recently posted impressive second-quarter results.

A.O. Smith Corporation
By Jim Licato
Aug 10, 2007
AOS topped analysts? earnings expectations for 11 consecutive quarters.

Labor Ready, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 09, 2007
LRW exceeded analysts? earnings expectations for the past 15 quarters.

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 08, 2007
FDP has a price-to-book ratio of 1.4 compared to 2.1 for the industry.

RLI Corp.
By Jim Licato
Aug 07, 2007
In early May, RLI boosted its dividend and announced a new stock repurchase program.

Deutsche Bank AG
By Ryan Whitmore
Aug 06, 2007
DB reported a second quarter profit of $2.44 billion, up 31% from last year.

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 03, 2007
STLD has returned value to shareholders through both share buybacks and dividend payments.

Humana, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 02, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates for HUM have been on the rise.

The Chubb Corporation
By Jim Licato
Aug 01, 2007
CB exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 16 consecutive quarters.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 31, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates for both this year and next are trending higher for FCX.

Anixter International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 30, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates continue to trend higher for AXE.

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 27, 2007
LEH exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 15 out of the past 16 quarters.

ALLETE, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 26, 2007
ALE has a price-to-book ratio of 2.1, compared to 2.9 for the industry.

Green Bankshares, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 25, 2007
GRNB has a P/B ratio of 1.9 and is currently yielding 1.47%.

Bank of Nova Scotia
By Ryan Whitmore
Jul 24, 2007
BNS has risen over 10% year to date, reflecting consecutive earnings surprises, increasing estimates and geographic expansion.

Diana Shipping, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 23, 2007
DSX, which was last featured as a Value stock on Mar 29, has soared over 65%.

Eaton Corporation
By Jim Licato
Jul 20, 2007
ETN exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 14 out of the past 16 quarters.

Bank of Montreal
By Jim Licato
Jul 19, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have been on the rise for BMO.

OM Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 18, 2007
OMG has a price-to-book ratio of 1.9, compared to 2.6 for the industry.

Excel Maritime Carriers, Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Jul 17, 2007
EXM has a price-to-book ratio of 1.9 and is currently yielding 2.47%.

Schnitzer Steel
By Jim Licato
Jul 16, 2007
SCHN is up over 19% since it was featured as a Value pick on Apr 25.

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 13, 2007
TRH recently raised its quarterly cash dividend by 18.5% to 16 cents per share.

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 12, 2007
LPNT has a P/B ratio of 1.5, compared to 4.6 for the market and 2.2 for the industry.

Rosetta Resources, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 11, 2007
ROSE has a P/B ratio of 1.2, compared to 4.6 for the market and 2.3 for the industry.

Commercial Metals Company
By Jim Licato
Jul 10, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates are trending higher for CMC.

DryShips, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 09, 2007
DRYS, which was last featured as a Value pick on Apr 26, has returned an impressive 43%.

Bristow Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 06, 2007
BRS recently reported record revenues, operating income, net income and EPS for fiscal 2007.

Worthington Industries, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 05, 2007
WOR has returned value to shareholders through both dividend payments and share buybacks.

FMC Corporation
By Jim Licato
Jul 03, 2007
FMC recently raised its full-year profit guidance.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jul 02, 2007
CF, which was first highlighted as a Value stock on Mar 1, has returned an impressive 58%.

Terra Industries, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 29, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates for TRA have risen over the past week.

Petro-Canada
By Ryan Whitmore
Jun 28, 2007
PCZ trades at a discount and has gained over 25% for the year.

Oil States International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 27, 2007
OIS topped the Street?s earnings estimate for nine straight quarters.

Deutsche Bank AG
By Ryan Whitmore
Jun 26, 2007
DB is trading at an attractive discount to both the market and its peer group.

Morgan Stanley
By Ryan Whitmore
Jun 25, 2007
MS blew away analysts' estimates.

Anixter International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 22, 2007
AXE, which was first featured as a Value pick on Nov 21, has returned 30%.

Portland General Electric Company
By Jim Licato
Jun 21, 2007
POR has a P/B ratio of 1.4, compared to 4.6 for the market and 1.9 for the industry.

Rock-Tenn Company
By Jim Licato
Jun 20, 2007
RKT exceeded analysts? earnings expectations for five straight quarters.

Sun Life Financial, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 19, 2007
SLF has returned value to its shareholders through both share repurchases and dividend payments.

Sciele Pharma, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 18, 2007
SCRX?s recent acquisition provides product diversification and expansion into pediatrics.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
By Jim Licato
Jun 15, 2007
RS exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 13 consecutive quarters.

GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 14, 2007
GMRK, which was first highlighted as a Value pick on Nov 9, 2006, has returned a solid 31%.

Everest Re Group, Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Jun 13, 2007
RE has returned value to shareholders through both stock buybacks and dividend payments.

Olympic Steel, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 12, 2007
ZEUS has a price-to-book ratio of 1.4, compared to 2.6 for the industry.

Celanese Corp.
By Jim Licato
Jun 11, 2007
CE has returned nearly 20% since it was first featured as a Value pick on Mar 21.

Valero Energy Corporation
By Jim Licato
Jun 08, 2007
VLO has a price-to-book ratio of 2.4 compared to 4.6 for the market and 3.5 for the industry.

RAM Holdings, Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Jun 07, 2007
RAMR has a price-to-book ratio of 1.1 and a PEG ratio of 0.67.

Magna International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 06, 2007
Analysts have been upping their profit forecasts for MGA.

Sanderson Farms, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 05, 2007
SAFM has a price-to-book ratio of 2.5 and a current dividend yield of 1.1%.

Trico Marine Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 04, 2007
TRMA, last presented as a Value pick on Jan 9, has returned over 18%.

The Phoenix Companies, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jun 01, 2007
PNX has a P/B ratio of only 0.78, compared to 4.5 for the market and 1.3 for the industry.

ProAssurance Corporation
By Jim Licato
May 31, 2007
Since the release of PRA?s first-quarter results, analysts have been upping their estimates.

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 30, 2007
HOS beat the Street?s earnings estimate in nine out of the past 12 quarters.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 29, 2007
NOV, last presented as a Value pick on Apr 4, has already returned over 15%.

Parker Drilling Company
By Jim Licato
May 25, 2007
PKD recently set a new world record for extended reach drilling.

Gardner Denver, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 24, 2007
GDI exceeded analysts? earnings expectations for 14 straight quarters.

Complete Production Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 23, 2007
CPX has a price-to-book ratio of 2.5 and its PEG ratio currently sits at 0.50.

Cummins, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 22, 2007
CMI recently boosted its full-year profit guidance.

Terex Corporation
By Jim Licato
May 21, 2007
TEX, presented as a Value pick on Feb 28, has returned 18%.

Bandag, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 18, 2007
BDG has a P/B ratio of 1.7 compared to 4.5 for the market and 2.0 for the industry average.

The Midland Company
By Jim Licato
May 17, 2007
MLAN has a price-to-book ratio of 1.4 and a current dividend yield of 0.94%.

Barnes Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 16, 2007
After reporting solid first-quarter results, B boosted its full-year profit guidance.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 15, 2007
MER exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 15 out of the past 16 quarters.

Warnaco Group Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 14, 2007
WRNC, presented as a Value pick on Jan 17, has returned over 21%.

W-H Energy Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 11, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have risen over the past 30 days for WHQ.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 10, 2007
VSH has been rather active in the acquisitions arena of late.

TBS International Limited
By Jim Licato
May 09, 2007
Analysts? earnings estimates have been climbing upward for TBSI.

Tidewater, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 08, 2007
TDW, which was first featured as a Value stock on Dec 14, has returned nearly 20%.

GulfMark Offshore Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 07, 2007
GMRK, presented as a Value pick on Nov 9, has returned over 41%.

XL Capital, Ltd.
By Jim Licato
May 04, 2007
In late February, a $1 billion share repurchase program was authorized by XL's Board.

Sciele Pharma, Inc.
By Jim Licato
May 03, 2007
SCRX met or beat analysts? earnings expectations in 15 out of the past 16 quarters.

Petro-Canada
By Jim Licato
May 02, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have been on the rise for PCZ.

Whirlpool Corporation
By Jim Licato
May 01, 2007
WHR exceeded analysts? earnings expectations for 10 straight quarters.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
By Jim Licato
Apr 30, 2007
CMTL, presented as a Value pick on Jul 20, has returned nearly 46%.

SeaBright Insurance Holdings, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 27, 2007
SEAB has a price-to-book ratio of 1.5, compared to 4.5 for the market.

DryShips, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 26, 2007
DRYS's return on equity more than doubles that of the industry average.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 25, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates for SCHN have been on the rise over the past 30 days.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
By Jim Licato
Apr 24, 2007
JPM recently announced an increase in its dividend and a new $10 billion stock repurchase program.

Cascade Corporation
By Jim Licato
Apr 23, 2007
CAE, presented as a Value pick on Sep 13, has returned over 44%.

American Physicians Capital, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 20, 2007
exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 13 consecutive quarters.

Credit Suisse Group
By Jim Licato
Apr 19, 2007
CS has a price-to-book ratio of 2.6 and a PEG ratio of 0.65.

ICF International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 18, 2007
ICFI announced two strategic acquisitions in January.

United States Steel Corporation
By Jim Licato
Apr 17, 2007
X has a price-to-book ratio of 2.9 and a current dividend yield of 0.76%.

Anixter International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 16, 2007
AXE, presented as a Value pick on Nov 21, has returned nearly 20%.

Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation
By Jim Licato
Apr 13, 2007
ASPV has a price-to-book ratio of 2.7 and its PEG ratio currently sits at 0.31.

Resource Capital Corp.
By Jim Licato
Apr 12, 2007
RSO is currently yielding 9.74% and has a price-to-book ratio of only 1.2.

Arcelor Mittal
By Jim Licato
Apr 11, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates for MT have been on the rise over the past two months.

Eastman Chemical Company
By Jim Licato
Apr 10, 2007
EMN recently announced a $300-milllion share repurchase program and a 44-cent dividend.

MKS Instruments, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 09, 2007
MKSI, presented as a Value pick on Nov 17, has returned over 26%.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 05, 2007
ABG has returned value to shareholders through both stock buybacks and dividend payments.

National Oilwell Varco Inc.
By Ryan Whitmore
Apr 04, 2007
NOV continues to benefit from solid fundamentals, rising oil prices and a solid backlog of new orders.

Humana Inc.
By Ryan Whitmore
Apr 03, 2007
Despite faster growth, the stock trades at a discount to both the market and the industry.

AMERISAFE, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Apr 02, 2007
AMSF has exceeded analysts' earnings expectations for the past five quarters.

BASF Aktiengesellschaft
By Jim Licato
Mar 30, 2007
Consensus estimates for this year are up huge for BF over the past 60 days.

Diana Shipping, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 29, 2007
Consensus estimates have been trending higher for DSX.

US Home Systems Inc.
By Ryan Whitmore
Mar 28, 2007
The Zacks #1 Rank stock currently trades at a discount to both the market and its industry.

Morgan Stanley
By Ryan Whitmore
Mar 27, 2007
Morgan Stanley recently reported a sixth consecutive double-digit earnings surprise.

Alliant Energy Corporation
By Jim Licato
Mar 26, 2007
LNT, presented as a Value pick on Sep 26, has returned nearly 26%.

Global Industries, Ltd.
By Jim Licato
Mar 23, 2007
GLBL has a price-to-book ratio of 2.8 and a PEG of 0.64.

Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.
By Jim Licato
Mar 22, 2007
ORH recently increased its quarterly cash dividend by 100%.

Celanese Corporation
By Ryan Whitmore
Mar 21, 2007
Celanese Corp. trades at multiples well below the overall market and its respective industry, despite superior profitability measures.

Brasil Telecom Participacoes S.A.
By Jim Licato
Mar 20, 2007
BRP has a price-to-book ratio of only 0.96, compared to 2.4 for the industry.

Avnet, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 19, 2007
AVT, presented as a Value pick on Oct 31, has returned 52%.

Asta Funding, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 16, 2007
ASFI topped the Street?s earnings estimate for 10 consecutive quarters.

COMSYS IT Partners, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 15, 2007
CITP?s return on equity of 21% tops the industry average of 13%.

The First American Corporation
By Jim Licato
Mar 14, 2007
FAF recently raised its cash dividend by 22%.

Agrium, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 13, 2007
Analysts have been upping their profit forecasts for AGU.

Hurco Companies
By Jim Licato
Mar 12, 2007
HURC, first presented as a Value pick on Dec 15, has returned over 48%.

Consensus estimates are on the rise for UVV.
By Jim Licato
Mar 09, 2007
UVV has a price-to-book ratio of 1.8 and is currently yielding 3.3%.

Allianz SE
By Jim Licato
Mar 08, 2007
Consensus earnings estimates have been on the rise for AZ.

GAMCO Investors, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 07, 2007
GBL recently reported record fourth-quarter earnings per share.

LII recently reported record full-year 2006 results.
By Jim Licato
Mar 06, 2007
LII, which was first highlighted as a Value stock on Dec 1, is up over 17%.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Mar 01, 2007
CF has a price-to-book ratio of 2.7, compared to 4.8 for the market.

Terex Corporation
By Jim Licato
Feb 28, 2007
TEX is up nearly 58% since being featured as a Value stock on Sep 12.

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Feb 27, 2007
USAP, which was last presented as a Value stock on Oct 24, is up over 66%.

Superior Well Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Feb 21, 2007
SWSI recently announced solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 results.

SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc.
By Jim Licato
Feb 15, 2007
SMOD?s return on equity quadruples that of the industry average?-32% compared to 8%.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Feb 14, 2007
NOV has a price-to-book ratio of 2.3 and its PEG ratio currently resides at 0.47.

National Oilwell Varco Inc.
By Jim Licato
Feb 14, 2007
NOV recently released strong results for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2006.

Argonaut Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Feb 08, 2007
Analysts have been upping their earnings estimates for AGII.

Parker-Hannifin Corporation
By Jim Licato
Feb 02, 2007
PH topped the Street?s earnings estimate in 12 out of the past 14 quarters.

RLI Corp.
By Jim Licato
Jan 25, 2007
RLI recently announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend, and continues to repurchase shares.

Harleysville Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jan 23, 2007
HGIC paid a dividend for 82 consecutive quarters.

Warnaco Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jan 17, 2007
WRNC has a price-to-book ratio of 1.8 and a PEG ratio of 0.95.

The Warnaco Group Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jan 17, 2007
WRNC surprised to the upside by 64.0% in the third quarter.

WRNC crushed third-quarter estimates.
By Jim Licato
Jan 17, 2007
WRNC has a price-to-book ratio of 1.8 and a PEG ratio of 0.95.

Trico Marine Services, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Jan 09, 2007
TRMA has a price-to-book ratio of 1.8, compared to 4.8 for the market.

AMERISAFE, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Dec 21, 2006
AMSF's return on equity nearly doubles that of the industry average?-25% compared to 13%.

Amerisafe Inc.
By Jim Licato
Dec 21, 2006
AMSF's ROE nearly doubles that of the industry average?-25% compared to 13%.

Another great year for HURC.
By Jim Licato
Dec 15, 2006
HURC recently announced record fourth-quarter and full-year net sales.

CIGNA Corporation
By Jim Licato
Dec 08, 2006
CI beat analysts? earnings expectations for 16 consecutive quarters.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
By Jim Licato
Nov 30, 2006
AHL exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in eight out of the past 11 quarters.

Riverview Bancorp, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Nov 22, 2006
RVSB recently reported record second-quarter fiscal 2007 profits.

Anixter International, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Nov 21, 2006
AXE exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 14 out of the past 16 quarters.

MKS Instruments, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Nov 17, 2006
MKSI recently reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter.

GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Nov 09, 2006
GMRK recently beat the Street?s third-quarter earnings estimate by an impressive 80.7%.

Avnet, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 31, 2006
AVT has a price-to-book ratio of 1.2 and a PEG ratio of 0.62.

HMN ups its full-year profit forecast.
By Jim Licato
Oct 12, 2006
HMN boosted its full-year EPS guidance in early August.

Cummins, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Oct 03, 2006
CMI beat the Street?s earnings estimate in 10 out of the past 11 quarters.

Alliant Energy Corporation
By Jim Licato
Sep 26, 2006
LNT recently upped its 2006 earnings per share guidance.

Cascade Corporation
By Jim Licato
Sep 13, 2006
Consensus estimates have shot upward over the past seven days for CAE.

American Financial Group, Inc.
By Jim Licato
Aug 18, 2006
AFG recently upped its 2006 earnings guidance.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
By Jim Licato
Jul 20, 2006
CMTL exceeded analysts? earnings expectations in 13 consecutive quarters.


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