On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eurand N.V.'s (EURX) New Drug Application for its pancreatic enzyme product (PEP) Zenpep. The product targets a condition where insufficient secretion of enzymes by the pancreas hampers digestion of food. This phenomenon, known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), causes malnutrition, impaired growth in children, compromised immune response and shortened life expectancy.   EPI is very common in cystic fibrosis patients. Cystic fibrosis causes life-threatening lung infections and serious digestive complications. Zenpep, which improves digestion and absorption by replacing the missing enzymes, is the only FDA-approved PEP to be tested in adults and children below 12 years of age. The approval of Zenpep is a major milestone for EPI patients. The drug would enable doctors to fine tune treatment regimens to achieve optimal symptom control with improved dosing precision thereby reducing pill burden.   Previously, PEPs were not regulated and

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Chicago, IL - April 16, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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Chicago, IL - June 3, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +28%. 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%.

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Chicago, IL - May 21, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +28%. 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%.

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Nakoma Absolute Return (NARFX) seeks to provide positive absolute returns. The fund principally invests in mid-to-large capitalization U.S. traded companies, but may consider issuers of all sizes in all markets.

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Chicago, IL - May 20, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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Today was owned by the banking sector as the “Bank Stress Tests” were released today. By in large this stress was viewed vastly different from all sides of the aisle. Regardless of anyone’s opinion, the market’s opinion was positive as banks roared higher pushing the NYSE composite Index and S&P500 higher. Lagging behind was the NASDAQ composite index and the IBD indexes. It shouldn’t be a major surprise seeing the banks leading for one day as the stress tests showed most banks can withstand further downside, but we’ll need to see leadership from the IBD indexes. Once again, we did see major support for the NASDAQ and other indexes showing there is a bullish tint …

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Chicago, IL - May 6, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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Chicago, IL - May 1, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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Zacks #1 Rank Stocks have nearly tripled the S&P 500 since 1988, producing an average annual return of +28%. 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