Zacks Buy List Highlights: Entravision Communications Corporation, Oshkosh Truck Corporation, P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc., and PortalPlayer, 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 Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :EVC See VESA Enhanced Video Connector. ), Oshkosh Truck Oshkosh Truck NYSE: OSK, is a manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies for defense, industrial and fire emergency applications. It is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and employs about 7,000 people worldwide in five countries. Corporation (NYSE:OSK OSK On Screen Keyboard OSK Osaka Shosen Kaisha (Japanese shipping line) OSK One Shot Kill (gaming clan) OSK Oslo Seilflyklubb (Norwegian: Oslo Gliding Club) ), P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTSI PTSI Platinum Silicide PTSI Panhandle Telecommunication Systems, Inc. ), and PortalPlayer, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAY). 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 - Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE:EVC) Entravision Communications Corporation met or exceeded earnings estimates in seven out of the last eight quarters. Five different analysts raised their estimates for 2006. Over the past 30 days, estimates for 2006 increased 20% to 12 cents per share Cents per share The amount of a mutual fund's dividend or capital gains distributions that a shareholder will receive for each share owned. . Growth & Income - Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NYSE:OSK) Oshkosh Truck Corporation generated fiscal 2006 first-quarter earnings well above expectations, fueled by strong demand for new and rebuilt vehicles to support the war in Iraq. The company has topped the consensus earnings estimate for 16 straight quarters. Earnings per share are forecasted to grow 24.0% over the next 3-5 years. OSK has increased revenues, expanded gross margins and grown profits for the past nine years. This Zacks #1 Rank stock has a ROE of 22%, compared to 12% for the industry. Momentum - P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTSI) P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc., a turnaround confirmed. Technical analysis takes as a tenant of faith that all known factors about a stock are reflected in its price. Viewing PTSI's chart, it becomes evident of a company with a turn around in place. Not only did PTSI close above its 200-day moving average on Dec 19, 2005, it also closed above a long-term downtrend downtrend A series of price declines in a security or the general market. Many analysts feel that investors should avoid securities in a downtrend until the pattern is broken. Compare uptrend. line that can be drawn from the highs back on Jan 2003. Now the fundamental evidence of that turnaround is beginning to be reported to be spoken of; to be mentioned, whether favorably or unfavorably. See also: Report . Value - PortalPlayer, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAY) PortalPlayer, Inc., a Zacks #1 Rank stock, has exceeded the consensus earnings estimate every quarter since its initial public offering in November 2004. Analysts' estimates have been on the rise for this year and next. Earnings per share are forecasted to grow 21.0% over the next 3-5 years. The company has a return on equity of 25%. PLAY has a price-to-book multiple of 2.8 and a PEG ratio PEG Ratio See: Prospective earnings growth ratio PEG ratio See price-earnings/growth ratio (PEG ratio). of 0.59. Truly taking advantage of the Zacks Rank requires the understanding of how it works. The free special report, "Zacks Rank Guide: Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate Revisions," provides an insightful background about this wealth-building tool. Download your free copy of the report now to prosper in the years to come by visiting http://at.zacks.com/?id=93. About the Zacks Rank For over 17 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time 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%. 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