Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Air Methods Corp, Starbucks Corp, Steve Madden Ltd. and Vishay Intertechnology - Press Releases - Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX)

For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – November 16, 2010 – Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

The four highlighted picks are: Air Methods Corp (AIRM), Starbucks Corp (SBUX), Steve Madden Ltd. (SHOO) and Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (VSH).

Today, Zacks informs investors of its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Four daily picks are offered free at http://at.zacks.com/?id=5607.

Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +28%. Performance has been notable even during volatile and down times. For example, during the last bear market, 2000-2002, the market tumbled -37.6% – but Zacks #1 Rank stocks gained +43.8%.

Here is a summary of today's selected stocks that are now highly rated by Zacks:

Aggressive Growth – Air Methods Corp (AIRM)
Air Methods Corp is coming off of back-to-back earnings surprises, thanks to solid increases in revenue.

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

Growth & Income – Starbucks Corp (SBUX)
Coffee prices have been soaring lately, but that hasn't stopped Starbucks Corp from delivering another excellent quarter. The company recently reported solid fourth quarter results for fiscal year 2010 driven by strong top-line growth both domestically and abroad.

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

Momentum – Steve Madden Ltd. (SHOO)
Steve Madden Ltd. recently hit a new all-time high at $44.85 before reporting solid Q3 results that included a 5% earnings surprise. With an average earnings surprise of 14% over the last four quarters and a bullish growth projection, SHOO is kicking up the momentum meter a notch or two.

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

Value – Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (VSH)
Is the semiconductor cycle entering its slowdown phase after huge growth in the last 12 months? Vishay Intertechnology Inc. isn't showing any signs of slowing as it recently surprised for the fourth quarter in a row as volumes returned to pre-crisis levels.

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

How to Regularly Access Top Zacks Rank Picks Free: http://at.zacks.com/?id=7156

Underlying the four free stock picks is a simple truth that first appeared in a Financial Analysts Journal article published in 1979. Leonard Zacks, a Ph.D. in Mathematics from M.I.T. found that "earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force impacting stock prices." Zacks #1 Rank is awarded to a stock when analysts sharply upgrade their estimates of what the company will earn.

Today, Zacks releases stock recommendations by offering four daily picks free to those who register at http://at.zacks.com/?id=7157

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Aggressive Growth Stocks:
Contact: Bill Wilton
Phone: 312-265-9277

Growth & Income Stocks:
Contact: Rob Plaza
Phone: 312-265-9442

Momentum Stocks:
Contact: Michael Vodicka
Phone: 312-265-9226

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Contact: Tracey Ryniec
Phone: 312-265-9232

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