Conditions of Growth, Economic Analysis - Research Report on Apollo Group Inc and Diamond Foods, Inc.

   Today, www.EquityLeader.com introduced research coverage of Apollo Group Inc (NASDAQ: APOL) and Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND). Full research reports are available to readers at: www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm1=APOL&sm2=DMND.

Economic fundamentals leading into 2012 have set a generally positive pace with GDP growth likely to pick up through the coming year. However, there are several important caveats to note as the world economy continues to face headwinds and risks weigh to the downside. Positive outlooks are conditional on fiscal policy in payroll taxes and unemployment insurance benefits and upon the easing of the European debt situation. A repeat of volatility experience in 2011 is likely in 2012, as perceptions about the strength of the U.S. economy and the euro zone will vary over time as events unfold.

Despite the current situation, our team continues to identify high momentum situations with growth potential -- there remains strong opportunity within careful discretion.

Equity Leader has decided to cover Apollo Group Inc for its current position within the services industry. Apollo Group, Inc. (Apollo Group) is a private education provider. The Company offers educational programs and services both online and on-campus at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels through its wholly owned subsidiaries, The University of Phoenix, Inc. A copy of this report detailing Apollo Group Inc (NASDAQ: APOL) is available at: www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm1=APOL.

Equity Leader is also taking note of Diamond Foods, Inc. for its changing role within the consumer goods industry. Diamond Foods, Inc. (Diamond) is a packaged food company focused on building, acquiring and energizing brands. Diamond specializes in processing, marketing and distributing snack products and culinary, in-shell and ingredient nuts. To download free research on Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND) investors may visit: www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm2=DMND.

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