AMERISTAR CASINOS INC (ASCA)

Overview Price 20.29 Price Change Today 0.00 (0.00%) P&P rating Zacks Rank 3 - HOLD Open Price $0.00 Previous Close $20.29 Daily Range $0.00 - $0.00 52-Week Range $14.60 - $24.50 Volume 0 Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment company known for its premier properties characterized by innovative architecture, state-of-the-art casino floors and superior dining, lodging and entertainment offerings. Ameristar's focus on the total entertainment experience and the highest quality guest service has earned it a leading market share position in each of the markets in which it operates. Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nevada, Ameristar has been a public company since November 1993. The company has a portfolio of seven casinos in six markets: Ameristar St. Charles; Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs; Ameristar Vicksburg; Ameristar Black Hawk; and Cactus Petes and the Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada. Other Resources for ASCA Detailed Quote Earnings Estimates Company Report Interactive Chart Commentary Zacks Blog: Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Tractor Supply, Select Comfort, Dick's Sporting Goods, Ameristar Casinos and Pinnacle Entertainment October 21, 2011 Zacks Blog: Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ameristar Casinos, Dollar General and Gold Fields October 13, 2011 Zacks Blog: Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Monday August 15, 2011 Zacks Blog: Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Ameristar Casinos, Melco Crown Entertainment and Bally Technologies June 17, 2011 Zacks Blog: Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Tuesday April 12, 2011 Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment company known for its premier properties characterized by innovative architecture, state-of-the-art casino floors and superior dining, lodging and entertainment offerings. Ameristar's focus on the total entertainment experience and the highest quality guest service has earned it a leading market share position in each of the markets in which it operates. Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nevada, Ameristar has been a public company since November 1993. The company has a portfolio of seven casinos in six markets: Ameristar St. Charles; Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs; Ameristar Vicksburg; Ameristar Black Hawk; and Cactus Petes and the Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada.   Brokerage Analyst Recommendations 14 Brokerage Firms Covering ASCA   Strong Buy 6 Buy 0 Hold 8 Sell 0 Strong Sell 0 Average Broker Recommendation (ABR): 2.14   ASCA Ratings: BUY  SELL  HOLD ASCA Consensus Forecasts

Rate this Stock! You haven't rated this stock yet! Ticker Call Buy Sell Analysis Time Frame Week or Less Week to a Month One to Three Months Three to Six Months Six Months to a Year One to Three Years Three Plus Years What The Community Thinks Total Players 21 Buy 0 Sell   Top Buy Analysis BUY: ASCA Company: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. Points: -46.94 Start Price: $19.96 Start Date: 05/12/2009 7:52 AM supratrade1 P&P Score: 99.71 Recs: 05/05/09 05/12/09 1 week $22.05 $21.05 -4.54% Comments: 0 | Comment More Recent Analysis Top Sell Analysis No Sell Analysis. Be the First. More Recent Analysis

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BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $19.87 Points: -0.68 Created: 01/30/2012 ( 1) Per my recent analysis ASCA is a growth stock story with projected 5-year growth rate of nearly 50% and expectations of around 150% earnings growth this year. Also, ASCA has a dividend yield of 2.4% and has free cash flow of $4/share. ( 2) Expecting ASCA to surprise on eanins when ASCA reports this week. Comments: 0 | Comment Vet67to82 Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $18.92 Points: -13.19 Created: 08/10/2011 buy it Comments: 0 | Comment rtezanos Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $21.81 Points: -11.77 Created: 06/14/2011 Broke long term downtrend Comments: 0 | Comment wallstreeter Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $19.95 Points: +2.72 Created: 05/01/2011 I billion market cap. They have no growth and don't make a lot of money. But, the 50 crossed the 150 and there is some staircase action. So with a market cap of one billion the financials don't matter so much. Probably a buyout here. If it trades below the 50day moving average for more than a week ( say 8 days ), then I would exit my position. Otherwise hold as long as trades above the 50 Comments: 1 | Comment frankbean Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $19.96 Points: -46.94 Created: 05/12/2009 05/05/09 05/12/09 1 week $22.05 $21.05 -4.54% Comments: 0 | Comment supratrade1 Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $14.67 Points: +34.91 Created: 08/11/2008 Sector pick 1 week Comments: 0 | Comment HappySmile Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $21.98 Points: -13.84 Created: 06/18/2011 Comments: 0 | Comment dmonnie Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $21.03 Points: -6.32 Created: 06/02/2011 Comments: 0 | Comment uptensweet Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $17.94 Points: -38.04 Created: 06/22/2009 Comments: 0 | Comment LeveneOMurray Recs:

BUY: AMERISTAR CASINOS INC. (ASCA) Start Price: $22.36 Points: -1.20 Created: 01/01/2008 Comments: 0 | Comment gus Recs:

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Username	P&P Score	Call	Time Frame	Start Date	Start Price	Today (change)	Stock Gain	S&P Gain	Points	Analysis
Vet67to82	95.97	BUY	Six Months to a Year	01/30/2012	$19.87	$20.29 (-1.01%)	+2.11%	+2.80%	-0.68	view close
rtezanos	0.24	BUY	Six Months to a Year	08/10/2011	$18.92	$20.29 (-1.01%)	+7.24%	+20.43%	-13.19	view close
dmonnie	0.21	BUY	One to Three Months	06/18/2011	$21.98	$20.29 (-1.01%)	-7.69%	+6.15%	-13.84
wallstreeter	0.23	BUY	Six Months to a Year	06/14/2011	$21.81	$20.29 (-1.01%)	-6.97%	+4.80%	-11.77	view close
uptensweet	99.99	BUY	Three to Six Months	06/02/2011	$21.03	$20.29 (-1.01%)	-3.52%	+2.80%	-6.32
frankbean	2.31	BUY	One to Three Years	05/01/2011	$19.95	$20.29 (-1.01%)	+1.70%	-1.02%	+2.72	view close
LeveneOMurray	0.70	BUY	Week or Less	06/22/2009	$17.94	$20.29 (-1.01%)	+13.10%	+51.14%	-38.04
supratrade1	99.71	BUY	Week or Less	05/12/2009	$19.96	$20.29 (-1.01%)	+1.65%	+48.59%	-46.94	view close
HappySmile	0.52	BUY	Week or Less	08/11/2008	$14.67	$20.29 (-1.01%)	+38.31%	+3.40%	+34.91	view close
gus		BUY	Six Months to a Year	01/01/2008	$22.36	$20.29 (-1.01%)	-9.26%	-8.05%	-1.20

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