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Stock Analyst Update

What's in the Bargain Bin Now

17 new stocks hit 5 stars.

Jeffrey Ptak, CFA

Jul 2, 2007

Mentioned: PulteGroup Inc (PHM) , Atmos Energy Corp (ATO) , Boston Scientific Corp (BSX) , Ventas Inc (VTR) , Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) , MarineMax Inc (HZO) , Brinker International Inc (EAT) , Regions Financial Corp (RF) , Qurate Retail Inc (QRTEA) , Popular Inc (BPOP)

Following is a roundup of stocks that recently jumped to 5 stars. By way of background, we award a stock 5 stars when it trades at a suitably large discount--i.e., a margin of safety--to our fair value estimate. Thus, when a stock hits 5-star territory, we consider it an especially compelling value.

Atmos Energy
Moat: Narrow | Risk: Below Avg | Price/Fair Value Ratio: 0.86 | Trailing 1-Year Return: 12.2%

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