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Zacks Commentary: Momentum

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America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT)
By Michael Vodicka
Sep 08, 2008
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) recently surged higher and is pressuring its 52-week and all-time high just above $21, a respectable gain since originally being featured as a momentum stock on July 9 trading at less than $20 a share.

The recent price strength comes in response to the company's impressive first-quarter results, reported on Sep 3. Revenue was up 29% from the same period last year to $75.7 million. Net income totaled $5.3 million, more than double last year's $2.1 million. This produced earnings of 45 cents per share, ahead of analyst estimates of 38 cents per share.

Analyst are bullish on this Zacks #1 rank stock, with the next-year estimate jumping to $1.70 per share from $1.67 per share 7 days ago.

After dipping lower, this stock has recently advanced back to its 52-week high, fueled by the great quarter and the company's strong fundamental composition. Take a look at the chart below.

Whiting Petroleum Corp. (WLL) continues to reap big profits from higher energy prices. The company's recently reported second-quarter results were awesome, analysts are projecting strong earnings growth into the next-year period and its share price is trading at a big discount to the overall market. Read Full Article.

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008 as the company continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its services. Analyst estimates have been rising, and the company's share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high. Read Full Article.

Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) is fresh off the heels of an impressive quarter in which its earnings were up almost 50% from the same period last year. Earnings estimates have been rising, with the next-year estimate projecting 11.86% growth. The company's share price is currently pressuring a key short-term level of resistance and looks well positioned to advance. Read Full Article.

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ZACKS COMMENTARY: MOMENTUM ARCHIVE

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
By Michael Vodicka
Nov 21, 2008
This company is set to advance after logging a few one-time deductions.

NCI, Inc.
By Michael Vodicka
Nov 20, 2008
This technology services company just posted another solid quarter.

LHC Group, Inc.
By Michael Vodicka
Nov 19, 2008
Another healthcare stock is surging on strong quarterly results.

Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.
By Michael Vodicka
Nov 18, 2008
Alternative energy companies continue to post impressive results.

Steris Corp.
By Michael Vodicka
Nov 17, 2008
This medical supplies company has been advancing along a trend line for most of 2008.


 
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