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Zacks Buy List Highlights: SINA Corporation, Cohen & Steers, Inc., C-COR Incorporated and Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd.


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 SINA Corporation SINA Corporation (新浪公司) (NASDAQ: SINA) is an online media company for China and Chinese communities around the world. SINA operates four major business lines: SINA.com, SINA Mobile, SINA Online, and SINA.net. SINA has over 94.  (Nasdaq:SINA), Cohen cohen
 or kohen

(Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male.
 & Steers, Inc. (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:CNS See Continuous net settlement.

CNS

See continuous net settlement (CNS).
), C-COR Incorporated (Nasdaq:CCBL CCBL Crescent Commercial Bank Limited (Pakistan)
CCBL Cambodia Campaign to Ban Landmines
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CCBL Chinese Christian Basketball League
), and Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ENH ENH Enhancement
ENH Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Illinois)
ENH Evanston-Northwestern Hospital
).

Stocks ranked #1 (Strong Buy) by Zacks have produced an average annual return of +31.8% 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 - SINA Corporation (Nasdaq:SINA)

SINA Corporation has exceeded earnings estimates in each of the past three quarters by an average margin of 31%. Seven analysts have raised their forecasts for 2006, while six have done so for 2007. Over the past three months, both this year and next year's estimates have jumped by about 10%.

Growth & Income - Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE:CNS)

Cohen & Steers, Inc., first presented as a Growth and Income pick on Sep 21, is up 57%. CNS exceeded analysts' earnings expectations in four out of the past five quarters by an average margin of 13.8%. Analysts have been upping their earnings estimates for both this quarter and for the full year. Earnings per share are expected to grow 14% over the next 3-5 years. This Zacks #1 Rank stock has a current dividend yield of 1.1%.

Momentum - C-COR Incorporated (Nasdaq:CCBL)

C-COR Incorporated delivered a 200% positive earnings surprise when it reported second-quarter EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format.  of 12 cents. The release of the Dec 2006 earnings report was CCBL's fifth straight positive earnings surprise and the company's third straight triple-digit surprise. From a technical point of view, CCBL is breaking out of a two and a half year congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load.

congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity.
 area, and quite convincingly. The stock clearly broke out above the top of the range at $9 back in Oct and has moved higher since.

Value - Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:ENH)

Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd., a Zacks #1 Rank stock, exceeded analysts' earnings expectations in two out of the past three quarters by an average margin of 23.4%. Consensus estimates for this quarter and for the full year have risen over the past month. On Nov 1, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 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.
. The company has a price-to-book ratio of only 1.1.

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

Since 1988, the Zacks Rank has proven that "Earnings estimate revisions are the most powerful force impacting stock prices." A $10,000 investment in the Zacks Rank list made in 1988 would now be worth $1.77 million - equivalent to a 31.8% annualized annualized

Of or relating to a variable that has been mathematically converted to a yearly rate. Inflation and interest rates are generally annualized since it is on this basis that these two variables are ordinarily stated and compared.
 return! 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 143.6% annually (+4.8% vs. +11.8%). Thus, the Zacks Rank system allows investors to truly manage portfolio trading effectively.

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Using dividends, interest and capital gains earned in an investment or mutual fund to purchase additional shares or units, rather than receiving the distributions in cash.

1. In terms of stocks, it is the reinvestment of dividends to purchase additional shares.
 of all dividends, no transaction costs Transaction Costs

Costs incurred when buying or selling securities. These include brokers' commissions and spreads (the difference between the price the dealer paid for a security and the price they can sell it).
, and represents the gross returns before management fees.

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
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