Zacks Buy List Highlights: Kennametal, Inc., Corn Products International, Inc., Whirlpool Corporation and Sun Life Financial, Inc

Business Wire, June 19, 2007

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 Kennametal, Inc. (NYSE: KMT), Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO), Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), and Sun Life Financial, Inc. (NYSE: SLF).

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Here is a synopsis of today's Zacks Rank Buy Stocks:

Aggressive Growth - Kennametal, Inc. (NYSE: KMT)

Kennametal, Inc. has been generating healthy amounts of cash flows and profits. The company is also benefiting from the strong growth of emerging economies. Next quarter's earnings estimates have jumped 13 cents to $1.04 per share over the past 90 days. Next year's numbers have also risen 31 cents to $5.41 per share. The company has exceeded earnings estimates in six straight quarters. Three analysts have raised their forecasts for this fiscal year.

Growth & Income - Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO)

Corn Products International, Inc. exceeded analysts' earnings expectations in three out of the past four quarters by an average margin of 32.6%. In late April, the company reported record first-quarter earnings per share and revenues. CPO also raised its full-year 2007 profit guidance. Earnings per share are projected to grow 11% over the next 3-5 years. CPO has a current dividend yield of 0.83%.

Momentum - Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR)

On Apr 24, Whirlpool Corporation reported first-quarter earnings of $1.55 per share, up from $1.70 in the year-ago period and 42 cents above expectations. Momentum appeared to wane in early May, as the stock leveled off; however, renewed price acceleration has driven WHR to new highs. With no resistance to impede the underlying trend, the stock should continue moving higher.

Value - Sun Life Financial, Inc. (NYSE: SLF)

Sun Life Financial, Inc. beat the Street's earnings estimate in eight consecutive quarters by an average margin of 11.5%. Consensus earnings estimates are up over the past 30 days. SLF has returned value to its shareholders through both share repurchases and dividend payments. The company has a price-to-book ratio of 2.0, compared to 4.6 for the market.

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