2008-07-23 05:03:09 -

- 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: Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), Suncor

Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SU), Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (NYSE: JAS) and Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCHN).

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

Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +30%. 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 - Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS)

Hasbro, Inc. reported strong second-quarter results on July 21 that once again outpaced analyst expectations. The company's share price advanced back to its 52-week high on the news. Estimates have continued to rise over the last 90 days.

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

Growth & Income - Suncor Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SU)

Suncor Energy, a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is scheduled to release results for the second quarter this Thursday, July 24, 2008. The company's first quarter demonstrated solid year-over-year earnings growth, and the second quarter is projected to post significant growth as well.

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

Momentum - Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (NYSE: JAS)

Jo-Ann Stores is doing a great job of executing a turn-around strategy that has enabled the company to move back into profitability. The company's first-quarter results, reported on May 28 were excellent. Jo-Ann also recently boosted its full-year guidance.

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

Value - Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCHN)

Schnitzer Steel is riding the price surge on ferrous metals to record earnings. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters. Schnitzer has a forward P/E of only 10.80 even as the stock has soared in 2008.

Zacks Guide to Value Investing (free!): 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.

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