Stocks ranked #1 (Strong Buy) by Zacks have produced an average annual return of +33% since inception in 1988. During the 2000-2002 bear market, Zacks #1 Rank stocks gained 43.8% while the S&P 500 tumbled 37.6%. To see the full Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) List, or the rank for any other stock, visit: http://at.zacks.com/?id=88

Here is a synopsis of today's Zacks Rank Buy Stocks:

Aggressive Growth - Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH)

Amphenol Corporation has exceeded earnings estimates in 13 out of the past 14 quarters. Amazingly, the stock has ralled in response to each one of those earnings reports. Eight different analysts raised their numbers for 2006. Over the past 30 days, 2006 estimates have increased 3.8% to $2.73 per share. The stock is attractively valued at 18.4x next year's estimate of $3.14 per share, slightly above the 17% long-term growth rate, giving the stock a PEG ratio of 1.08.

Growth & Income - Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:LECO)

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has topped analysts' earnings estimates in five straight quarters. The company recently posted record 2006 first-quarter financial results. Earnings per share are projected to grow 19.0% over the next 3-5 years. The consensus earnings estimates have been on the rise for this Zacks #1 Rank stock. The company has a current dividend yield of 1.4% and a five-year average dividend yield of 2.4%.

Momentum - DXP Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:DXPE)

DXP Enterprises, Inc. experiences a dramatic turnaround. As mentioned, after an initial sell off after the earnings report, DXPE changed direction and finished last week strong, closing at a 52-week high. Then the stock exploded yesterday, spending most of the day up well over 15%. DXPE has been in an up-trend since bottoming out on Feb 16, 2006. Now, with a positive earnings report, it's obvious that the market is recognizing the power of DXPE's earnings revisions.

Value - United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X)

United States Steel Corporation, a Zacks #1 Rank stock, has met or topped the consensus earnings estimate in nine of the past 10 quarters, most recently by 38.7%. Analysts' estimates have been on the rise. The Board of Directors at X recently increased it cash dividend by 50%. The company has a price-to-book (P/B) multiple of 2.5 and a return on equity of 19%.

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For over 18 years, the Zacks Rank has proven that "Earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force impacting stock prices." Since inception in 1988, #1 Rank stocks have generated an average annual return of +33%. During the 2000-2002 bear market, Zacks #1 Rank stocks gained 43.8%, while the S&P 500 tumbled 37.6%. Also note that the Zacks Rank system has just as many Strong Sell recommendations (Rank #5) as Strong Buy recommendations (Rank #1). Since 1988, Zacks Rank #5 stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 by 129.7% annually (+5.2% vs. +11.9%). Thus, the Zacks Rank system allows investors to truly manage portfolio trading effectively.

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