STANDEX INT : Zacks Releases Four Powerful 'Buy' Stocks: Standex International, Calavo Growers, Bed Bath & Beyond and Cott

CHICAGO, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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The four highlighted picks are: Standex International Corp (NYSE: SXI), Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW), Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) and Cott Corporation (NYSE: COT).

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 -Standex International Corp (NYSE: SXI)

Standex International Corp looks like it should continue to outpace the S&P thanks to upward estimate revisions coupled with cheap valuations.

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

Growth & Income - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW)

Calavo Growers, Inc. recently delivered a 19% positive earnings surprise driven by double-digit sales growth and an expanding gross margin. Analysts unanimously raised their estimates for 2011 following the strong quarter. It is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).

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

Momentum -Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY)

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. recently hit a new all-time high at $50.95 on another strong quarter from mid December that included a 12% earnings surprise. With an average earnings surprise of 13% over the last four quarters and a solid 14% growth projection, this Zacks #1 rank stock

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

Value -Cott Corporation (NYSE: COT)

The beverage market continues to expand as ready-to-drink teas, flavored waters, and sports drinks take center stage over the colas of the past. Cott Corporation is cashing in on the change in consumer preferences. Shares are still a value, trading at just 9.7x 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

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