Zacks Buy List Highlights: America Movil, The First Marblehead Corporation, Viad Corp., and The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.

CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest list of Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Everyday on Zacks.com, four stocks are selected based on how well they match the criteria for the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The four Zacks Rank Buy stocks highlighted today are America Movil (NYSE:AMX), The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), Viad Corp. (NYSE:VVI), and The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. (NYSE:BSC).

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 - America Movil (NYSE:AMX)

America Movil has had a tremendous run over the past 12 months, increasing about 100% over that time period. Despite this torrid performance, the stock is trading at quite attractive valuations. AMX is currently trading at 20.4x 2006 earnings estimates of $1.74 per share, well below the long-term growth rate of 35.68%, giving the stock a PEG ratio of 0.57.

Growth & Income - The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD)

The First Marblehead Corporation, fueled by strong revenue growth, posted solid financial results in late-January. FMD has topped the Street's estimate in seven consecutive quarters. Earnings per share are forecasted to grow 10.6% over the next 3-5 years. This Zacks #1 Rank stock's return on equity is more than twice that of the industry average--46% compared to 22%.

Momentum - Viad Corp. (NYSE:VVI)

Viad Corp, a Zacks #1 rank stock, is poised for a major move higher. VVI set its most recent 52-week high on more than twice normal trading volume on Friday closing at $33.60. It was VVI's highest price since Jul 30, 1999 when the stock briefly touched $33.875. In fact, Friday's close was historic for VVI.

Value - The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. (NYSE:BSC)

The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc., a Zacks #1 Rank stock, recently reported record net revenues, net income and earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The company has topped the consensus earnings estimate for an impressive 16 straight quarters by an average margin of 18.6%. Earnings per share grew 25.3% over the past five years. Analysts' earnings estimates have been trending higher for BSC.

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