I'm writing this while on a short holiday in Macau, Asia's booming Las Vegas. And let me tell you (again) — judging by what I'm seeing in Macau, there are very few signs of a slowdown in Asia! More than 1.5 million international visitors arrived in Macau in the first six months of 2008 — UP 47% over the same period last year. Mainland China visitors to Macau soared to a record 8.8 million, and in total, a record 14.92 million tourists visited in the first half of this year, handing Macau's government a whopping 51.4% increase in gaming tax revenues. Of course, that's Macau, and it may not represent the rest of Asia, right? Wrong. I am seeing the same vibrant economies wherever I go on my current tour through Asia. ...

The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: CNOOC Limited (CEO), UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW), True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS).

CNOOC Limited (CEO) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Aug 29 as shares advanced 10.2%. Earnings estimates for this year are moving in the right direction, gaining approximately 22.6% in 2 months and 7.5% in the 7 days. Furthermore, analysts currently expect a more than 23% improvement in earnings next year, compared to this year.

The Chinese oil company enjoyed a strong first half of 2008 as it capitalized on high oil prices. Net profit for the period grew by more than 89% over the same period a year earlier. Oil and gas sales advanced 63.9%. In addition, its

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The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: CNOOC Limited (CEO), UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW), True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS).

CNOOC Limited (CEO) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Aug 29 as shares advanced 10.2%. Earnings estimates for this year are moving in the right direction, gaining approximately 22.6% in 2 months and 7.5% in the 7 days. Furthermore, analysts currently expect a more than 23% improvement in earnings next year, compared to this year.

The Chinese oil company enjoyed a strong first half of 2008 as it capitalized on high oil prices. Net profit for the period grew by more than 89% over the same period a year earlier. Oil and gas sales advanced 63.9%. In addition, its

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The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: CNOOC Limited (CEO), UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW), True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS).

CNOOC Limited (CEO) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Aug 29 as shares advanced 10.2%. Earnings estimates for this year are moving in the right direction, gaining approximately 22.6% in 2 months and 7.5% in the 7 days. Furthermore, analysts currently expect a more than 23% improvement in earnings next year, compared to this year.

The Chinese oil company enjoyed a strong first half of 2008 as it capitalized on high oil prices. Net profit for the period grew by more than 89% over the same period a year earlier. Oil and gas sales advanced 63.9%. In addition, its

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