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More top-performing CAPS members are turning bullish on Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) these days -- the coal miner has moved from its four-star rank up to the highest ranking of five stars. Arch Coal's upgrade in star ranking portends great things for the stock, and the 1,153 members giving their opinion on Arch Coal have offered many opinions as to why.

The recent market panic has obliterated share prices of coal miners like Arch Coal, Patriot Coal (NYSE:PCX), and CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX). With steelmakers like ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) and Nucor (NYSE:NUE) cutting back production, demand for coal will likely slow, but many investors see an opportunity too good to pass up. It's not hard to see why -- Arch Coal's third-quarter net income tripled over last year, and the company expressed optimism in the long-term fundamental strength of its market, despite current conditions.

Management also says that its balance sheet is the strongest it's been in the history of the company, something that will be a large benefit during the economic crisis. It's also on the lookout for acquisition opportunities that become available, the way  competitor Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) is already exploring more cash-generating opportunities in China.

With China's recent stimulus package calling for more development of housing and infrastructure, potential demand for commodities could benefit many companies from coal miners, to steelmakers, to copper miners like Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX). Arch Coal has already scheduled test shipments and burns of its coal in China that could lead to significant business in the PRC. With all the potential opportunity in coal, 96% of the 1,153 CAPS members rating Arch Coal expect it to outperform the market.

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