Zacks Buy List Highlights: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, Tupperware Brands Corporation, Focus Media Holding Limited, and PolyOne Corporation

Business Wire, May 31, 2006

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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:WAB), Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP), Focus Media Holding Limited (Nasdaq:FMCN), and PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL). E[acute accent]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

E[acute accent]Here is a synopsis of today's Zacks Rank Buy Stocks:

E[acute accent]Aggressive Growth - Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:WAB) E[acute accent]Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation has exceeded earnings estimates for four consecutive quarters by at least 14%. Five analysts have raised their numbers for 2006, while four have done so for 2007. Over the past 60 days, 2006 estimates have increased 7% to $1.69 per share. Over the same period, 2007 estimates have risen 11.1%.

E[acute accent]Growth & Income - Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP)

E[acute accent]Tupperware Brands Corporation exceeded analysts' earnings estimates for 11 straight quarters, most recently by 5.9%. Earnings per share are projected to grow 10.0% over the next 3-5 years. Analysts have been upping their estimates for this Zacks #1 Rank stock. The company is currently yielding 4.2% and has a five-year average dividend yield of 4.7%.

E[acute accent]Momentum - Focus Media Holding Limited (Nasdaq:FMCN)

E[acute accent]Is Focus Media Holding Limited ready to set new highs? Shares of FMCN jumped 12% in reaction to the May 18 earnings report. Importantly, FMCN reaction to the report was not sufficient to set new 52-week highs and the stock could only match the high set on May 5 at 69.95. Since then however, the stock has sold off and is generally moving sideways in a tight trading range between $70 and $60.

E[acute accent]Value - PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL)

E[acute accent]PolyOne Corporation, a Zacks #1 Rank stock, topped the Street's earnings estimate in seven out of the past eight quarters, most recently by 65.0%. Analysts' earnings estimates have been trending higher for this year and next year. The company is currently trading at a discounted valuation--with a price-to-book ratio of 1.8. POL's return on equity is twice that of the industry average. E[acute accent]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.

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