Zacks.com Announces That Joseph Parnes Highlights the Following Stocks: Cheesecake Factory, Inc., Rayovac Corporation and Hydril

Business Wire, Feb 25, 2005

CHICAGO -- Discover some of the names from Joseph Parnes' list of long positions, including Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAKE), Rayovac Corporation (NYSE:ROV), and Hydril (NASDAQ:HYDL). Joseph Parnes is the editor of the Shortex newsletter. Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: http://at.zacks.com/?id=84

Highlights from the February 23rd Featured Expert column by Joseph Parnes includes:

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAKE): The operator of 87 upscale, casual dining restaurants offering an extensive menu of more than 200 items with an average bill of approximately $16.60. Reported 4th Qtr record financial results: Revenue up 24% to $266.1 million, net income up 32% to $205 million, earnings: 26 cents per share up 3.0% and comparable restaurant sales up 3.0%.

Rayovac Corporation (NYSE:ROV): The provider of consumer products announced of its intent to change its Corporate name to Spectrum Brands: symbol /SPC/ subject to shareholder approval in April '05. /ROV/ has evolved from a US based battery manufacturer to a global consumer products Co. all due to acquisition of United Industries.

Hydril (NASDAQ:HYDL): The maker of drilling gear for the oil industry enjoyed a rewarding year in '04. Growth in drilling for oil around the world was achieved, without causing pressure to capacity. Drilling contractors of higher day-rates and longer-term contracts for deep water rigs on the rise. Net income of $1.98 per share for '04 a record.

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