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Zacks.com Releases Brokerage Buy List Portfolio for Long-Term Investors

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Zacks.com, a subsidiary of Zacks Investment Research, has announced the release of its coveted Brokerage Buy List portfolio, which includes large cap stocks that are highly recommended by top brokerage firms. This portfolio is unique in that it only includes stocks that are on the core recommended lists of at least three of the top 15 brokerage firms, making it an attractive option for long-term investors. The stocks included in this portfolio have a proven track record of success, as evidenced by the +28.5% gain in 2003, outpacing the S&P 500.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Brokerage Buy List portfolio is composed of large cap stocks that are highly recommended by top brokerage firms, such as American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG), Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM).
  • American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) increased its quarterly dividend by +66.7% and is expected to have minimal exposure to business losses due to the earthquake and tsunami tragedy.
  • Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) expects earnings per share growth of +14% to +16% for its fiscal year and has a strong track record of innovation in its industry.
  • Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) continues to deliver strong financial results, including +19% revenue growth in its Server and Tools business.
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has a proven track record of taking advantage of favorable market conditions, with upstream earnings increasing by $1,227 million in its third quarter.
  • The Brokerage Buy List portfolio has a history of outperforming the S&P 500, with a +28.5% gain in 2003.

Statistics:

  • +28.5% gain in the Brokerage Buy List portfolio in 2003
  • +66.7% increase in American International Group's quarterly dividend
  • +19% revenue growth in Microsoft's Server and Tools business
  • $1,227 million increase in Exxon Mobil's upstream earnings in its third quarter
  • AIG's quarterly dividend is to be paid on March 18th to shareholders of record on March 4th

Sources:

  • http://at.zacks.com/?id=139 ( Brokerage Buy List portfolio)
  • Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (founded in 1978)
  • American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG)
  • Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT)
  • Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)
  • S&P 500 Index ("S&P 500") (managed by Standard and Poor's)

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