Zacks Releases Four Powerful "Buy" Stocks: Celera Corp., Harris Corp., Life Partners Holdings and CARBO Ceramics

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: Celera Corp. (Nasdaq: CRA), Harris Corp. (NYSE: HRS), Life Partners Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPHI) and CARBO Ceramics, Inc. (NYSE: CRR).

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 +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 – Celera Corp. (Nasdaq: CRA)

Celera Corp. is showing phenomenal growth over the next few years as shares continue to set higher highs.

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

Growth & Income – Harris Corp. (NYSE: HRS)

Harris compares favorably to its industry. The company’s net profit margin of 8.5% and return on equity (ROE) of 21% tops the industry averages of 2.7% and 5%, respectively. HRS also offers a dividend yield 2%, while most of its industry peers pay no income.

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

Momentum – Life Partners Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPHI)

Life Partners Holdings has been on a roll since late November, with its share price posting impressive short-term gains. Analysts are bullish on the company, with the next-year estimate projecting 21% earnings growth.

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

Value – CARBO Ceramics, Inc. (NYSE: CRR)

CARBO Ceramics saw record proppant sales in the third quarter as oil drilling remained strong in the U.S. CARBO has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters. CRR has a forward P/E of 12.

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

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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=88

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