Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Ctrip.com International Ltd., Casey's General Stores Inc., Sketchers USA Inc. and Bristow Group Inc.

The four highlighted picks are: Ctrip.com International Ltd. (CTRP), Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY), Sketchers USA Inc. (SKW) and Bristow Group Inc. (BRS).

    
Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Four daily picks are offered free at http://at.zacks.com/?id=5607

Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +26%. Performance has been notable even during volatile and down times. For example, during the last bear market, 2000-2002, the market tumbled -37.6% – but Zacks #1 Rank stocks gained +43.8%.

Here is a summary of today's selected stocks that are now highly rated by Zacks:          
       
Aggressive Growth – Ctrip.com International Ltd. (CTRP)
Ctrip.com International Ltd. has been taking advantage of the rebound in the Chinese economy. The company is expected grow 2009 earnings by 35.79%.

Zacks Guide to Aggressive Growth Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4309

Growth & Income – Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY)
Casey's General Stores Inc. is watching analysts boost estimates ahead of reporting fiscal second quarter results in early December. For the year ending April 2010, the Zacks Consensus Estimate jumped from $2.19 to $2.21 per share in 1 month’s time.

Zacks Guide to Growth & Income Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4310
  
Momentum – Sketchers USA Inc. (SKW)
Sketchers USA Inc. reported third-quarter results on Oct 21 that came in far ahead of expectations on strong international sales and margin expansion.

Zacks Guide to Momentum Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4311

Value – Bristow Group Inc. (BRS)
Bristow Group Inc. has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 10.50%. The company is trading at 11.7x forward earnings.

Zacks Guide to Value Investing (free!): http://at.zacks.com/?id=4312