Profit From Zacks Investment Research

In 1978, Len Zacks discovered the power of earnings estimates revisions to enable profitable investment decisions. Today, that discovery is still the heart of the Zacks Rank, a peerless stock rating system whose Strong Buy recommendation has an average return of 26% per year.

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Zacks Rank

By identifying stocks with upward revisions in earnings estimates, the Zacks #1 Rank List has generated an annual average return of 26% since 1988.

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Zacks Rank Education

The Zacks Rank Education section explains how investors can use the power of earnings estimate revisions to their advantage.

Zacks Rank Education

Zacks #1 Rank

Zacks #1 Rank (strong buy) stocks have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since 1988.

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Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers

Zacks #5 Rank

The Zacks #5 Rank (strong sell) has consistently alerted investors as to which stocks to avoid.

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Zacks Industry Analysis

Zacks Analyst Interviews:
Business Consulting Services

Zacks Industry Rank Analysis:
Tech - Demand for Hardware Improving

Zacks Industry Rank List

Zacks Rank Buys

AGGRESSIVE GROWTH

Apollo Group Inc.
APOL Chart

(APOL)
The education company has analysts playing catch-up after its latest earnings report.

GROWTH AND INCOME

DeVry Inc.
DV Chart

(DV)
DeVry is seeing bullish forecasts on strong fundamentals as it prepares to report in about a month.

MOMENTUM

Michael Baker Corporation
BKR Chart

(BKR)
This engeneering and services company is gaining ground on record quarterly results reported in early May.

VALUE

Bank of Montreal
BMO Chart

(BMO)
BMO surprised twice in a row despite the financial turmoil and it pays a juicy dividend too.

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RATING UPGRADES

Tickers	From	To
CONN	HOLD	BUY
GOOD	HOLD	BUY
LOJN	SELL	HOLD
RY	SELL	HOLD
UEPS	HOLD	BUY

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INSIGHT

Industry Outlook
Business Consulting Services

Earnings Trends:
Earnings Estimates Continue to Increase

Market Strategy:
Banks and the Economy

Economic Outlook:
A Bottom in GDP Is Forming