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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 10, 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...

Jefferies & Company, Inc. has increased the price target for Textainer (NYSE: TGH) according to their research report published this morning. The price target on TGH has increased from $22.00 to $28.00. TGH had a net income of $30.6M which was $3.6M ahead of Jefferies & Co.'s estimate. Even...

Kaman Corp (KAMN) has been surging lately. The company recently delivered third quarter earnings per share of $0.49, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 26%, driven by double-digit sales growth and an expanding operating margin. Analysts have also been revising their estimates higher following...

RBC Capital Markets upgrades the following companies from Sector Perform to Outperform: H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES); price target raised from $11 to $14. Cameco (NYSE: CCJ); price target raised from $30 to $45.

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 8, 2010 – Zacks Equity Research highlights W. W. Grainger (GWW) as the Bull of the Day and Jacobs Engineering (JEC) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Ventas Inc. (VTR), Sunrise Senior Living Inc. (SRZ) and...

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: WLFC) reported net income of $3.1 million in the third quarter of 2010, compared to $9.3 million in the third quarter a year ago. After payment of preferred dividends, net income available to common shareholders was $2.3 million or $0.25 per diluted common...

W. W. Grainger's (GWW) third quarter adjusted EPS improved 32% year over year to $1.99 and revenues jumped 19% to $1.9 billion, outperforming the respective Zacks Consensus Estimates. For fiscal 2010, Grainger elevated its sales growth guidance to a range of 14%-15% and its EPS guidance to a range...

Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) reported better than expected 3Q10 EPS of $0.22, compared with the consensus estimate of $0.20. Over the next few quarters the company will be adding next generation aircraft to its portfolio at attractive rates. Aircastle reported 3Q10 adjusted EPS of $0.22 vs $0.35...

MKM Partners believes Watsco's (NYSE: WSO) internal catalysts remain in the Carrier Enterprise integration, but are priced in. Catalysts include the layering-in of the parts and supplies business and the implementation of a performance culture based on branch-level accountability. We believe the...

FLY Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY), a global lessor of modern, fuel-efficient commercial jet aircraft, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2010. Third Quarter 2010 Highlights * Adjusted net income of $14.1 million, diluted EPS of $0.52, excluding $1.9 million of share-...

Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE: TGH) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010. Total revenue for the quarter was $75.3 million, which was an increase of $19.2 million, or 34%, compared to $56.1 million for the prior year quarter. Net income...

Farm products industry is trading 5% lower in Tuesday's trading session. Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) lost 6.44%, after it posted earnings results, but The Andersons, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANDE) is trading almost 2% higher. Medical practitioners industry is struggling today. It trades 2.10%...

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 2 , 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...

WESCO International (WCC) is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the U.S. The company's third quarter results beat the Zacks consensus. WESCO's strong market position, the turnaround in the industrial and utility markets, gradual recovery in the construction market, the...