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"We screened our database for standouts based on meaningful profit surprises," says quantitative analyst Richard Moroney.

In Upside, a service focused on applying in-depth quantitative analysis to small to mid-cap growth companies, he looks at a trio of stocks earning his "Best Buy" rating -- Priceline (NASDAQ: PCLN), Sybase (NYSE: SY), and Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA).

"All things equal, the better a stock's earnings momentum and profit outlook, the more likely it is to outperform in the year ahead.

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William Shatner has returned for the 11th year as the enigmatic spokesperson and premier negotiator for lower travel costs for Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN).

Priceline is confident that Shatner can pick up where he left off as an effective voice for the online discount travel service.

Priceline.com ("PCLN" or the "Company") reported earnings in early August, exceeding Street estimates and raising guidance for the year.  On the surface, those results would usually lead to a strong rally in the stock, but PCLN shares instead fell by over 10% after earnings.  Even with the stock under $100 and over 30% off its peak, shares in PCLN may still be overvalued given the headwinds currently facing the Company.

In Part One, I showed the results that I observed when I ran some parameters through Yahoo Stock Screener. That search was aimed at finding large, reasonably priced stocks that were likely to hold up well during the turbulent times that are seeing now.

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Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) is an online travel agency. It offers a range of services, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals, vacation packages and cruises, as well as destination and travel insurance services. The company operates a Name Your Own Price system, which allows users to make offers for travel services at prices they set. It also markets fixed-price travel products and offers various online financial services. Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) is a major competitor.

Priceline.com, Inc. ( PCLN ), a well-known online travel company, is a Focus List stalwart that has delivered a very rewarding 406% return since being added to the portfolio in November 2005.

The company is set to release results for the first quarter on May 8, 2008.

Analyst expectations are on the rise ahead of next week’s report. The full-year 2008 earnings estimate of $4.80 per share was lifted from last week’s $4.76. The most accurate forecast is more bullish at $5.09....By Zacks

Shares of Priceline.com ("PCLN" or the "Company") have been on a tear in recent years as the Company has become a dominant player in online travel. The stock has consistently outperformed Street estimates as it has been able to achieve rapid top line and bottom line growth. While PCLN has generated impressive operating results over the past two years, the Company is facing considerable headwinds which could result in a substantial correction in the coming year when factoring in its premium valuation.