For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – November 11, 2009 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: AT&T Inc (T), Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL), Verizon (VZ), JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (JASO) and AutoNation (AN).

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Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:

AT&T Completes CYCL Acquisition

AT&T Inc (T) has reportedly completed its much anticipated acquisition of Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL), the eighth largest US wireless carrier by subscribers. This follows the recent approvals of the transaction by the US Department of Justice and US

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AT&T Inc (T) has reportedly completed its much anticipated acquisition of Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL), the eighth largest US wireless carrier by subscribers. This follows the recent approvals of the transaction by the US Department of Justice and US telecom regulator Federal Communications Commission (“FCC"). The transaction, which was originally set to complete in second-quarter 2009, is now officially closed.  As per the agreement terms, shareholders of Centennial will receive $8.50 in cash for every share they own, equating to approximately $944 million. Including net debt, the aggregate value of the deal is $2.7 billion. AT&T will take appropriate steps to redeem all of Centennial’s outstanding debts. AT&T expects minimal dilution to earnings and cash flow in 2009 given the upfront integration costs.  The acquisition has expanded AT&T’s wireless coverage to include the rural areas of the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US as ...

AT&T Inc’s (T) much anticipated acquisition of regional wireless and wireline service provider Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL), has progressed a step further as the US wireless giant has reportedly received a conditional approval of the US Department of Justice (“DOJ").  The acquisition is now subject to the approval of the US telecom regulator Federal Communications Commission. The US antitrust approval is based on fulfillment of specific conditions which requires AT&T to divest certain Centennial assets in eight markets across Louisiana (central and southern) and southwestern Mississippi .  This is due to the fact that the acquisition may potentially hurt consumer interest in these regions. As part of this requirement, AT&T has already committed to sell wireless assets in five of the eight markets to its rival operator Verizon (VZ) for $240 million. AT&T announced its acquisition of Centennial for approximately $2.8 billion (including net debt) ...

T-Mobile USA, the US wireless subsidiary of incumbent German telecom carrier Deutsche Telekom (DT), is set to launch a new wireless service for corporate customers today. The service integrates T-Mobile BlackBerry smartphones with Wi-Fi (wireless broadband) network. T-Mobile USA already markets similar service for residential customers.  The new corporate Wi-Fi service ties up with office PBX system and enables employees to access Wi-Fi network using their BlackBerry cellular phones in the office, which eliminates the need for wireline phones. This will offer meaningful cost savings on international long-distance calls and roaming while providing greater convenience to businesses. To avail the service, enterprises have to pay a flat monthly fee (include provision for unlimited Wi-Fi calls) in addition to the regular mobile tariffs.  T-Mobile USA is contending in an increasingly consolidating industry. Verizon (VZ) has become the number one wireless carrier in the US after its ...

  Incumbent German telecom carrier Deutsche Telekom (DT) is evaluating the acquisition of Sprint Nextel (S), the third largest US carrier. The company has reportedly initiated discussions and may submit a bid in the coming weeks. Deutsche Telekom operates in the US through its subsidiary T-Mobile USA, which is the fourth largest US wireless carrier, with 33.5 million subscribers.   Sprint has a current market valuation of $10.8 billion with a total debt position of approximately $21 billion. In order to finance the potential multi-billion dollar deal, Deutsche Telekom may need to seek funding from its shareholders, including the German government, which holds 32% stake in the company. Deutsche Telekom is pursuing several initiatives to revive its struggling business operations across Britain and the US. The company has recently announced the merger of its British subsidiary T-Mobile UK with France Telecom’s (FTE) Orange UK ...

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

American Capital Agency Corp (AGNC) Atlas Pipeline Holdings LP (AHD) AudioCodes Ltd (AUDC) Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL) China-Biotics Inc (CHBT) Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH) Corinthian Colleges Inc (COCO) CPI Corp (CPY) Diodes Inc (DIOD) DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc (DWA) E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP) Golfsmith International Holdings Inc (GOLF) Gymboree Corp (GYMB) Huaneng Power International Inc (HNP) Hypercom Corp (HYC) John Bean ...

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

Benchmark Electronics Inc (BHE) Bunge Ltd (BG) Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL) Chiquita Brands International Inc (CQB) CSG Systems International Inc (CSGS) Euronet Worldwide Inc (EEFT) FalconStor Software Inc (FALC) Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP) Greenlight Capital Re Ltd (GLRE) Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc (HGR) The Hershey Co (HSY) Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ) Lender Processing Services Inc (LPS) MeadWestvaco Corp (MWV) MWI Veterinary Supply Inc (...

For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – July 10, 2009 – Zacks Equity Research highlights Smith Micro (SMSI) as the Bull of the Day and Internap Network Services (INAP) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on AT&T Inc. (T), Centennial Communications Corp. (CYCL) and Verizon (VZ).

Full analysis of all these stocks is available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2676.

Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:

Bull of the Day:

Smith Micro (SMSI) is a developer of wireless communications software and utility software for multiple OS platforms and phone manufacturers. Although the year 2009 is expected to remain challenging, SMSI will benefit from new PC OEM deal and new carrier wins besides increased adoption of 4G WiMAX connectivity management.

We expect the company to post good results in the second half of 2009 on

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Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

American Public Education Inc (APEI) Associated British Foods Plc (ASBFY) Atlantic Tele-Network Inc (ATNI) Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones (BLX) CapLease Inc (LSE) Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA (CCU) China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (SNP) Knology Inc (KNOL) Kohlberg Capital Corp (KCAP) Netflix Inc (NFLX) NVE Corp (NVEC) RAE Systems Inc (RAE) Rolls-Royce Group Plc (RYCEY) Ross Stores Inc (ROST) WestAmerica Bancorp (WABC) Wyndham Worldwide Corp (WYN) Access National Corp (ANCX) Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) American Financial Group (AFG) The Buckle Inc (BKE) Callon Petroleum Co (CPE) Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc (CRZO) Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL) Flanders Corp (FLDR) Hellenic Telecom Organization SA (OTE) Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (HRC) Iconix ...

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

AAON Inc (AAON) Belo Corp (BLC) Cadence Pharmaceuticals Inc (CADX) Caliper Life Sciences Inc (CALP) Covidien Ltd (COV) HLS Systems International Ltd (HOLI) HMS Holdings Corp (HMSY) Macrovision Solutions Corp (MVSN) Majesco Entertainment Co (COOL) NaviSite Inc (NAVI) Osteologix Inc (OLGX) Papa John's Int'l Inc (PZZA) Prudential Public Limited Co (PUK) Publicis Groupe SA (PUBGY) Reed Elsevier NV (ENL) Stericycle, Inc (SRCL) Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) Analogic Corp (ALOG) Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL) Dolan Media Co (DM) Endologix Inc (ELGX) HearUSA Inc (EAR) Lender Processing Services Inc (LPS) Stillwater Mining Co (SWC) Telstra Corporation Ltd (TLSYY) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List.

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