Published: September 03, 2010

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: UFP Technologies, Coach, Kraton Performance Polymers and SKECHERS USA

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CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - 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: UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), Coach Inc. (NYSE: COH), Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA) and SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX).

Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Four daily picks are offered free at http://at.zacks.com/?id=88

Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +26%. 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 â€“ UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT)

UFP Technologies, Inc. posted record results in the last quarter after growing through acquisition and organically.

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

Growth & Income - Coach Inc. (NYSE: COH)

Coach Inc. is making a big move into China as its U.S. and Japanese operations face more difficult growth trends. COH saw double digit revenue growth in its Chinese retail stores in the fiscal fourth quarter.

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

Momentum - Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA)

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.'s share price is up more than 100% since going public in December of 2009. The company's recent Q2 earnings surprise and rising estimates make this Zacks #1 rank stock a solid momentum pick.

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

Value - SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX)

SKECHERS USA, Inc. has seen its stock slide in the last 2 months making it an extremely attractive value stock at just 7x forward estimates.

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

How to Regularly Access Top Zacks Rank Picks for Free: http://at.zacks.com/?id=7154

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 is promoting its stock recommendations by offering four daily picks free to those who register at http://at.zacks.com/?id=7155

About Zacks

Zacks.com is a property of Zacks Investment Research, Inc., which was formed in 1978 by Len Zacks. The company continually processes stock reports issued by 3,000 analysts from 150 brokerage firms. It monitors more than 200,000 earnings estimates, looking for changes.

Then, when changes are discovered, they're applied to help assign more than 4,400 stocks into five Zacks Rank categories: #1 Strong Buy, #2 Buy, #3 Hold, #4 Sell, and #5 Strong Sell. This proprietary stock-picking system continues to outperform the market by a nearly 3-to-1 margin.

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Each weekday, new Zacks #1 Rank or Zacks #2 Rank stock picks are released on the free email newsletter, Profit from the Pros. Investors are invited to register for their free subscription at http://at.zacks.com/?id=91

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Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Visit http://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.

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Aggressive Growth Stocks:
Bill Wilton, 312-265-9277
or
Growth & Income Stocks:
Rob Plaza, 312-265-9442
or
Momentum Stocks:
Michael Vodicka, 312-265-9226
or
Value Stocks:
Tracey Ryniec, 312-265-9232
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