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July 19

Bullish on WY ...

Marian Filo 07/19/10

This pick is about: Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)

Rating:	$40.5 (07/19/10)
Gain/Loss:	-31.38% in 1065 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-mid-cap-stocks-... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ . Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 13.00% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -6.12% year-to-date.

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July 18

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: FFHL, DL, CTFO, CIIC, CNET, CLWT, EFUT, AMCF, CPHI, CSIQ (Jul 17, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/18/10

This pick is about: Euro Tech Holdings Company Ltd. (CLWT)

Rating:	$1.43 (07/18/10)
Gain/Loss:	+92.31% in 1066 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-us-listed-chine... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Euro Tech Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CLWT) is the 6th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 17.22% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -32.86% year-to-date.

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Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: FFHL, DL, CTFO, CIIC, CNET, CLWT, EFUT, AMCF, CPHI, CSIQ (Jul 17, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/18/10

This pick is about: China Infrastructure Investment Corp. (CIIC)

Rating:	$1.32 (07/18/10)
Gain/Loss:	-96.80% in 1066 days

14 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-us-listed-chine... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ China Infrastructure Investment Corp (NASDAQ:CIIC) is the 4th best-performing stock last week in this segment of the market. It was up 21.10% for the past week. Its price percentage change is -59.76% year-to-date.

Update 07/18:

Top 10 U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks of the Week: FFHL, DL, CTFO, CIIC, CNET, CLWT, EFUT, AMCF, CPHI, CSIQ (Jul 17, 2010)

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July 17

CBD’s Quarterly Sales Escalate ( BUY rating)

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao (CBD)

Rating:	$71.47 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	-33.96% in 1067 days

1 pt

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Synopsys Sees Product Adoption ( BUY rating )

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: Synopsys Inc. (SNPS)

Rating:	$21.15 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	+71.16% in 1067 days
Allocation:	0.0% of portfolio

1 pt

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Top 10 Rebounding Retail Stocks: PERF, BELM, BMJ, BONT, PIR, CPWM, CJJD, HSNI, AUTC, TLB (Jul 16, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: HSN Inc. (HSNI)

Rating:	$27.49 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	+102.04% in 1067 days
Allocation:	0.0% of portfolio

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-rebounding-reta...

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HSN, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSNI) is the 8th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 238% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 83% of its 52-week

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Top 10 Rebounding Retail Stocks: PERF, BELM, BMJ, BONT, PIR, CPWM, CJJD, HSNI, AUTC, TLB (Jul 16, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: Cost Plus Inc. (CPWM)

Rating:	$3.2 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	n/a in 1067 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-rebounding-reta...

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Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPWM) is the 6th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 255% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 56% of its 52-week high.

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Top 10 Rebounding Retail Stocks: PERF, BELM, BMJ, BONT, PIR, CPWM, CJJD, HSNI, AUTC, TLB (Jul 16, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: BonTon Stores Inc. (BONT)

Rating:	$8.31 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	+148.50% in 1067 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-rebounding-reta...

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) is the 4th best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 281% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 48% of its 52-week high

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Top 10 Rebounding Retail Stocks: PERF, BELM, BMJ, BONT, PIR, CPWM, CJJD, HSNI, AUTC, TLB (Jul 16, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: Bell Microproducts Inc (BELM)

Rating:	$0.0 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	n/a in 1067 days

1 pt

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Top 10 Rebounding Retail Stocks: PERF, BELM, BMJ, BONT, PIR, CPWM, CJJD, HSNI, AUTC, TLB (Jul 16, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: Perfumania Holdings Inc. (PERF)

Rating:	$9.75 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	-40.51% in 1067 days

8 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-rebounding-reta...

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/

Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERF) is the 1st best rebounding stock in this segment of the market. It has risen 511% from its 52-week low. It is now trading at 82% of its 52-week high.

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FORM-6 Tantalizing Stocks Investors Are Too Scared to Buy

Marian Filo 07/17/10

This pick is about: FormFactor Inc. (FORM)

Rating:	$10.22 (07/17/10)
Gain/Loss:	-33.66% in 1067 days

1 pt

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/6-tantalizing-stocks-i...

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July 16

Resource Capital Corp. (RSO)-9 Small Cap Stocks With Big Dividend

Marian Filo 07/16/10

This pick is about: Resource Capital Corp. (RSO)

Rating:	$5.59 (07/16/10)
Gain/Loss:	+8.94% in 1068 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/9-small-cap-stocks-wit... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Resource Capital Corp. (RSO) Market Cap: $238 million Annualized Dividend Yield: 20% Resource Capital Corp. (RSO) operates as a specialty finance company that focuses primarily on commercial real estate and commercial finance in the United States. While these may be troubling times for commercial real estate and finance, the 25 cents per quarter RSO stock has been handing out might be enough to keep some investors interested. Offering a 20% annual dividend yield creates a tempting lure that some investors might not be able to pass up.

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9 Small Cap Stocks With Big Dividend

Marian Filo 07/16/10

This pick is about: KSea Transportation Partners L.P. (KSP)

Rating:	$5.24 (07/16/10)
Gain/Loss:	n/a in 1068 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/9-small-cap-stocks-wit... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ K-Sea Transportation Partners (KSP) Market Cap: $111 million Annualized Dividend Yield: 30.3% K-Sea Transportation (KSP) provides oil tanker shipping services in the U.S., operating about 70 tank barges and 66 tugboats. Though the company has not paid a dividend since November of 2009, the company’s annualized dividend yield of 30% is certainly worth a look. If K-Sea resumes payments of its 45 cent dividend then investors will get back almost a third of their initial buy in back via dividends. That may be wishful thinking, but aggressive traders should take note.

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July 15

The Chubb Corp.

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: The Chubb Corp. (CB)

Rating:	$52.79 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	+62.61% in 1069 days
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/10-dividend-aristocrat... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Chubb Corp. (CB) – Chubb Corp. is a holding company for several casualty insurance companies, including commercial insurance, personal insurance and specialty insurance. Founded in 1882, Chubb has been paying a dividend for 108 years. It currently pays a dividend of $1.48 annually or 2.8%.

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RYN-7 Commodity Stocks to Buy Now

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: Rayonier Inc. (RYN)

Rating:	$46.94 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	+10.93% in 1069 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/7-commodity-stocks-to-... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Rayonier (RYN) owns, leases, or manages 2.4 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and New Zealand. The close proximity of New Zealand to the insatiable appetite for lumber from Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea is one benefit of Rayonier’s business model. But Rayonier also adds real value to its timber by converting it into performance fibers for products ranging from LCD screens to disposable diapers. This is not your typical timber stock! My relative-strength chart for Rayonier shows its strong outperformance of the S&P 500 since 2007. Buy today.

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Top 10 Best-Rated Software Stocks: ORCL, MSFT, CRM, ADBE, CHKP, SYMC, SFSF, NUAN, RHT, LFT (Jul 15, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP)

Rating:	$33.14 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	+48.34% in 1069 days
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

14 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-best-rated-soft... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) is the 5th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 18 brokerage analysts. It is covered by 29 brokerage analysts.

Update 07/23:

Top 10 Most Profitable Software Stocks: STV, CHKP, EBIX, CTCH, LFT, CPBY, MSFT, ANSS, ORCL, BMC (Jul 22, 2010)

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-most-profitable... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) is the 2nd most profitable stock in this segment of the market. Its net profit margin was 39.72% for the last 12 months. Its operating profit margin was 46.72% for the same period.

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Top 10 Best-Rated Specialty Finance Stocks: HTS, CMO, AON, MMC, CYS, RRR, CIM, WSH, AYR, CISG (Jul 15, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: Willis Group Holdings Ltd. (WSH)

Rating:	$31.8 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	+23.40% in 1069 days
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-best-rated-spec... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Willis Group Holdings PLC (NYSE:WSH)is the 8th best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 6 brokerage analysts. It is covered by 11 brokerage analysts.

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Top 10 Best-Rated Specialty Finance Stocks: HTS, CMO, AON, MMC, CYS, RRR, CIM, WSH, AYR, CISG (Jul 15, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: Capstead Mortgage Corp. (CMO)

Rating:	$11.64 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	+3.95% in 1069 days
Allocation:	0.0% of portfolio

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-best-rated-spec... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) is the 2nd best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 7 brokerage analysts. It is covered by 9 brokerage analysts.

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Top 10 Best-Rated Specialty Finance Stocks: HTS, CMO, AON, MMC, CYS, RRR, CIM, WSH, AYR, CISG (Jul 15, 2010)

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: Hatteras Financial Corp. (HTS)

Rating:	$28.8978 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	-12.73% in 1069 days

7 pts

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/top-10-best-rated-spec... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Hatteras Financial Corp. (NYSE:HTS) is the 1st best-rated stock in this segment of the market. It is rated positively by 8 brokerage analysts. It is covered by 13 brokerage analysts.

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MINE-Penny Stocks With Stellar Gain Potential for July

Marian Filo 07/15/10

This pick is about: Minerco Resources Inc (MINE)

Rating:	$0.0 (07/15/10)
Gain/Loss:	n/a in 1069 days

1 pt

http://suprastock.blogspot.com/2010/07/penny-stocks-with-stel... http://suprastock.blogspot.com/ Minerco Resources (OTC: MINE) – Minerco Resources gave you another chance to make some short-side penny stock gains last week. All told, you've had the chance to make 53% on shares since I first recommended betting against this stock two weeks ago. This pumper continues to be volatile, so I'm recommending that you close out your shorts now. We'll focus on more predictable patterns instead.

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June 27

Alliance Financial Corporation

Marian Filo 06/27/08

This pick is about: Alliance Financial Corp. (ALNC)

Rating:	$22.0 (06/27/08)
Closed:	07/13/2008 @ $21.5 (-2.27% in 16 days)
Target:	$29.00 (+31.82%) in > one year

6 pts

Analysts' Recommendation:	Hold
30 Days Ago:	Hold

lliance Financial Corporation operates as the holding company for Alliance Bank, N.A., which provides various financial and banking products and services to commercial, retail, government, and investment management customers. The company’s deposit products include interest and non-interest bearing checking accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, time deposit accounts, and individual retirement accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises residential and commercial mortgage loans, business lines of credit, working capital facilities, and business term loans, as well as installment loans, home equity loans, and personal lines of credit to individuals. The company also provides trust and investment services, such as personal trust, employee benefit trust, investment management, custodial, and financial planning. In addition, it offers safe deposit boxes, traveler’s checks, money orders, wire transfers, collection services, drive-up banking facilities, night depositories, automated teller machines, and telephone and Internet banking services. Further, the company offers financial counseling and brokerage services, commercial equipment leasing, and personal and commercial insurance products. Alliance Financial also engages in residential real estate and commercial leasing activities. As of December 31, 2007, it operated 29-customer service facilities located in Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties, as well as a trust administration center in Buffalo, New York. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Syracuse, New York.

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July 09

Bank of Montreal

Marian Filo 07/09/08

This pick is about: Bank of Montreal (BMO)

Rating:	$43.45 (07/09/08)
Closed:	07/13/2008 @ $42.28 (-2.69% in 4 days)
Target:	$50.00 (+15.07%) in > one year
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

6 pts

Analysts' Recommendation:	Hold
30 Days Ago:	Hold

Analysts' Target:	$44

Analysts' Targets
RBC Capital Markets	$44
Sector Perform
Thursday, March 27, 2008

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July 03

Harris Exploration Inc. New

Marian Filo 07/03/08

This pick is about: Harris Exploration Inc. New (HXPN)

Rating:	$0.04 (07/03/08)
Closed:	07/13/2008 @ $0.04 (+0.00% in 10 days)
Target:	$5.00 (+12400.00%) in > one year

1 pt

Harris Exploration, Inc. ( <exchange name="PINKSHEETS"> PINKSHEETS </exchange> : HXPN ) is pleased to announce that ongoing review of the initial studies of the Balsapamba property indicate that there are multiple zones of mineralization throughout the property area. The area has now been divided into five separate mineralized blocks: The Andres, Juan, Gilbert, El Cangrejo and the Diana. The initial direction of the mineralized bodies N. 35 W. appear to converge toward a centre among the benchmarks 870 and 900 and are in proximity to the intrusive body. Further review and document study is needed but upon further investigation it appears that there is significant mineralization within the Andres Block where 10 separate mineral bodies, each of an average thickness of 2.30 meters, are separated with cuarcitas and andesite. Several of these zones indicate sulphide dissemination as well as veins of quartz pyrite. The Company will further examine the detailed documentation regarding the other four mineralized Blocks prior to targeting one Block and initiating a full work program.

The Balsapamba property is located near the city of San Miguel, in the Province of Bolivar. To date, the property has been exploited and explored. Trenching and sampling have been performed previously and the property had, until recently, been subdivided into four mineralized zones.

About Minera Cristal

Minera Cristal partners currently hold license to several base and precious metal exploration and mining opportunities throughout Ecuador.

About Harris Exploration

Harris is a Nevada registered exploration Company. The Company has recently initiated a program to evaluate, exploit and explore undervalued assets and to establish an Ecuador mineral claim portfolio.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains certain statements that are "forward-looking" statements (as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Any such forward-looking statements are inherently speculative and are based on currently available information, operating plans and projections about future expectations and trends. As such, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, such as general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations, and other factors over which Harris Exploration, Inc. has little or no control. Actual results and performance may be significantly different from expectations or trends expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Harris Exploration Inc. expressly disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained in this release. This press release is for informational purposes only and is not and should not be construed as an offer to solicit, buy, or sell any security.

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July 07

Bullish on CPRT ...

Marian Filo 07/07/08

This pick is about: Copart Inc. (CPRT)

Rating:	$40.51 (07/07/08)
Closed:	07/13/2008 @ $42.89 (+5.88% in 6 days)
Target:	$52.00 (+28.36%) in > one year
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

6 pts

BusinessWeek Rankings

Hot Growth 100

2007 #99

Copart Inc. helps sell so-called salvage vehicles over the Internet—those vehicles damaged beyond repair or recovered from thieves. Founded in 1982, the company offers its virtual bidding auction-style sales technology to vehicle suppliers, chiefly insurance companies, which in turn sell to licensed dismantlers, rebuilders, repair shops, used vehicle dealers, and exporters. Copart’s revenues come from sales fees as well as fees on such services as towing and storage. Based in Fairfield, Calif., it has 122 storage locations in the U.S. and Canada and can serve other locations through its network of independent salvage vehicle processors.

Analysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Strong Buy

Analysts' Target:	$47

Analysts' Targets
C.L. King & Associates	$51
Accumulate
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Robert W. Baird & Co.	$43
Neutral
Monday, March 10, 2008

Copart Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRT) today entered into agreement to buy 1.5 million shares from its CEO. The company will acquire the shares of common stock at a price of $40 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of $60 million. The acquisition of the common stock is expected to settle on or about July 11, 2008.

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June 29

Sony Corp.

Marian Filo 06/29/08

This pick is about: Sony Corp (SNE)

Rating:	$43.81 (06/29/08)
Closed:	07/13/2008 @ $41.49 (-5.30% in 14 days)
Target:	$75.00 (+71.19%) in > one year

3 pts

Sony Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, design, manufacture, and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer and industrial markets in Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s products include audio and video equipment, liquid crystal display televisions, personal computers, monitors, semiconductors, components, mobile phones, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc. It develops, produces, manufactures, markets, and distributes home-use game consoles and software, such as PlayStation2, PlayStation Portable, and PLAYSTATION 3 hardware and software. Sony also engages in the development, production, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and broadcasting of image-based software, including film, video, and television products. In addition, the company engages in motion picture, television, and home entertainment production, acquisition, and distribution; television broadcasting; digital content creation and distribution; new entertainment products, services, and technologies development; and studio facilities operations. Further, it engages in various financial service businesses, such as insurance, banking, and leasing and credit financing. Additionally, it engages in the development, production, manufacture, and distribution of recorded music, as well as operates a network service business, an animation production and marketing business, and an advertising agency business. The company also operates a domestic recorded music business that produces recorded music and music videos through contracts with various artists in various musical genres; music publishing business to own and acquire rights to musical compositions; an Internet-related service business; an in-house facilities management business; and an advertising agency business. The company was formerly known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Sony Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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July 02

Applera Corp. Celera Group

Marian Filo 07/02/08

This pick is about: Applera Corp. Celera Group (CRA)

Rating:	$11.48 (07/02/08)
Closed:	07/13/2008 @ $12.68 (+10.45% in 11 days)
Target:	$23.00 (+100.35%) in > one year

6 pts

Celera Group, a molecular diagnostics business, engages in the identification and validation of diagnostic markers using proprietary genomics and proteomics discovery platforms. The company, through its strategic alliance with Abbott Laboratories, discovers, develops, and commercializes in vitro diagnostic products for disease detection, prediction of disease predisposition, disease progression monitoring, and therapy selection. It manufactures five product groups, including ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System, an aid to physicians in monitoring and treating HIV-1 infection; products that are used for the detection of mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene, which cause cystic fibrosis; hepatitis C virus analyte specific reagents (ASRs); ASRs for the detection of mutations in the FMR-1 gene, which cause Fragile X Syndrome; and ASRs for the detection of mutations in genes known to be involved in deep vein thrombosis. In addition, Celera Group performs contract manufacturing and technology development services for appropriately licensed clinical laboratories for the development and manufacture of reagents for use by the clinical laboratories in the performance of clinical testing services. Further, it is conducting genomics research programs in various areas, including Alzheimer’s disease; autoimmune and inflammatory diseases; breast cancer; cardiovascular diseases; and liver diseases. Celera Group has collaborations with Abbott Laboratories; Genentech, Inc.; Medarex, Inc.; Seattle Genetics, Inc.; and General Electric Company, as well as research collaboration with Ipsen S.A. to develop biomarker and pharmacogenomic tests for growth failure patients. The company was founded in 1937. It was formerly known as Celera Genomics Group and changed its name to Celera Group in 2006. Celera Group is headquartered in Alameda, California. Celera Group is a part of Applera Corporation.

Analysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$38

Analysts' Targets
Roth Capital Partners	$52
Buy
Thursday, April 24, 2008
JMP Securities LLC	$23
Mkt Underperform
Friday, January 25, 2008

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June 04

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,

Marian Filo 06/04/08

This pick is about: Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

Rating:	$7.29 (06/04/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $4.92 (-32.51% in 38 days)
Allocation:	0.0% of portfolio

1 pt

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., a semiconductor company, provides processing solutions for the computing, graphics, and consumer electronics markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

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June 29

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Marian Filo 06/29/08

This pick is about: WalMart Stores Inc (WMT)

Rating:	$56.73 (06/29/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $57.0 (+0.48% in 13 days)
Target:	$73.00 (+28.68%) in > one year
Allocation:	0.5% of portfolio

6 pts

Analysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$61

Analysts' Targets
Lehman Brothers	$65
Overweight
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Citigroup	$57
Buy
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Deutsche Bank Securities	$61
Accumulate
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates retail stores in various formats worldwide. The company’s Wal-Mart Stores segment offers general merchandise, including apparel, domestics, fabrics and notions, stationery and books, shoes, housewares, hardware, electronics, home furnishings, small appliances, automotive accessories, horticulture and accessories, sporting goods, toys, pet food and pet accessories, cellular phones and cellular service plan contracts, cameras and supplies, health and beauty aids, pharmaceuticals, jewelry, and opticals; and grocery merchandise, financial services and products, and photo processing services through supercenters, discount stores, and neighborhood markets in the United States, as well as through walmart.com. Its Sam’s Club segment provides hardgoods, softgoods, institutional-size grocery items, and selected private-label items under the MEMBER’S MARK, BAKERS & CHEFS, and SAM’S CLUB brands; software, electronics, jewelry, exercise equipment, outdoor goods, tires, office supplies, and books; and photo processing, pharmaceuticals, optical departments, and gasoline stations through warehouse membership clubs in the United States, as well as through samsclub.com. The company’s International segment includes various formats of retail stores and restaurants, including combination discount and grocery stores, supercenters, Sam’s Clubs, hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash-n-carry stores, neighborhood markets, department stores, and general merchandise stores. As of January 31, 2008, Wal-Mart operated 971 discount stores, 2,447 supercenters, 132 neighborhood markets, and 591 Sam’s Clubs in the United States; and 21 units in Argentina, 313 in Brazil, 305 in Canada, 149 in Costa Rica, 70 in El Salvador, 145 in Guatemala, 47 in Honduras, 394 in Japan, 1,023 in Mexico, 46 in Nicaragua, 54 in Puerto Rico, and 352 in the United Kingdom, as well as 202 stores through joint ventures in China. The company was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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May 15

Marian Filo 05/15/08

This pick is about: Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR)

Rating:	$63.87 (05/15/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $98.47 (+54.17% in 58 days)

0 pt

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Marian Filo 05/15/08

This pick is about: Walter Industries Inc (WLT)

Rating:	$89.74 (05/15/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $89.2 (-0.60% in 58 days)
Target:	in < two weeks
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

0 pt

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June 03

JOYG Analyst

Marian Filo 06/03/08

This pick is about: Joy Global Inc. (JOYG)

Rating:	$83.12 (06/03/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $73.97 (-11.01% in 39 days)
Target:	$89.00 (+7.07%) in One month

9 pts

Joy Global’s principal activities are to manufacture and market underground mining machinery and surface mining equipment for the extraction of coal and other minerals and ores. The Group operates in two segments: Underground mining and Surface mining.

Joy Global Inc. Market Data

Currency	US Dollars
Share Price	$82.59
Change Today	-$1.64
52 Week High	$84.95
52 Week Low	$42.93
Volume	2,740,442
Shares Issued	108.61m
Market Cap	$8,970m
Beta	1.30
RiskGrade	212

What The Brokers Say

Strong Buy	4
Buy	2
Neutral	7
Sell	0
Strong Sell	0
Total	13

Income & Efficiency

	Latest	F'cast
Div Yield	0.0%	0.7%
Div Cover	n/a	4.5
Op Mrgn	n/a	17.6%
ROCE	n/a

Valuation

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P/E	n/a	30.9
PEG	n/a	n/a
Pr/Revenue	n/a	3.5
Pr/Book	n/a

Growth

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Revenue	n/a	n/a
PBT	n/a	n/a
EPS	n/a	n/a
DPS	n/a	n/a

Joy Global Inc. Fundamentals

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29-Aug-05	1,927.47	227.45	122.00¢	22.7	0.1	+160%	27.50¢	1.0%
29-Oct-05	1,927.47	227.45	120.00¢	25.1	n/a	-2%	30.00¢	1.0%
28-Aug-06	2,401.71	450.36	411.98¢	9.0	0.0	+243%	54.21¢	1.5%
28-Oct-06	2,401.71	450.36	338.00¢	12.1	n/a	-18%	48.80¢	1.2%
27-Aug-07	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0.0%

Joy Global Inc. Forecasts

31-Oct-07	2,547.32	448.79	267.00¢	30.9	n/a	n/a	59.80¢	0.7%
31-Oct-08	3,296.35	544.92	332.71¢	24.8	1.0	+25%	61.51¢	0.7%
31-Oct-09	3,874.96	703.33	432.19¢	19.1	0.6	+30%	68.40¢	0.8%

Covering analysts: Actual, Bank of America Securities, BMO Capital Markets US, CL King & Associates, FTN Midwest Securities, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, KeyBanc Cap Mkt - Div McDonald, Lehman Bros, Longbow Research, Robert W. Baird & Co, Sterne Agee & Leach Equity Rch, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS

Trades for 01-Jun-2008

Time	Volume / Share Price
19:29	100 @ $82.60
18:54	100 @ $82.60
18:17	100 @ $82.60
17:53	100 @ $83.07
16:51	3,906 @ $82.59

etailed Joy Global Inc. Share Price Data

Share Price	$82.59	Close	$82.59
Change Today	-$1.64	Volume	2,740,442
Percent Change	-1.95%	Day High / Low	$83.87 / $82.59
Update Time	16:00:01	Year High / Low	$84.95 / $42.93
Bid	$81.25	Last Trade Price	$82.60
Offer	$84.94	Last Trade Amount	100
Open	$83.87	Last Trade Time	19:29:57

Detailed Joy Global Inc. Share Price Changes

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1 week	$76.91	+$5.68	+7.39%
1 month	$76.97	+$5.62	+7.30%
3 months	$66.37	+$16.22	+24.44%
6 months	$58.00	+$24.59	+42.40%
1 year	$58.02	+$24.57	+42.35%

Latest Trades

Time

Price

Volume

Value

Buy/Sell

01-Jun-2008	$82.60	100	$8,260	Sell
01-Jun-2008	$82.60	100	$8,260	Sell
02-Jun-2008	$82.60	100	$8,260	Sell
02-Jun-2008	$83.07	100	$8,307	Sell
02-Jun-2008	$82.59	3,906	$322,596	Sell

Largest Trades

Time	Price	Volume	Value	Buy/Sell
01-Jun-2008	$82.60	100	$8,260	Sell
01-Jun-2008	$82.60	100	$8,260	Sell

Dividend Information

Dividend Yield:

0.70 %

Dividend Yield 5yr Avg:

0.80 %

Dividend Rate:

$ 0.60 %

Dividend Payout Ratio:

23.00 %

Dividend Payout Ratio 5yr Avg:

17.00 %

Dividend Growth Rate 3yr Avg:

37.72 %

Dividend Growth Rate 5yr Avg:

0.00 %

Dividend AllStar™ Ranking:

Consecutive Div. Increases:

3 years

Dividend Payment Type:

Cash

Dividend Declaration Date:

May-22-2008

Dividend Ex Date:

Jun-03-2008

Dividend Record Date:

Jun-05-2008

Dividend Pay Date:

Jun-19-2008

Dividend Amount:

0.1500

Dividend Payments:

Last 12 months payments: 4

Dividends Paid Since >

2003

Update 07/07:

Joy Global Inc.

JOYG - Joy Global Inc. is currently trading at $70.30. The July $70.00 Calls (JQYGN) are trading at $3.10. That provides a return of about 4% if JOYG is above $70.00 on expiration Friday in July.

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May 15

Marian Filo 05/15/08

This pick is about: Western Digital Corp. (WDC)

Rating:	$33.5 (05/15/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $33.35 (-0.45% in 58 days)
Target:	in < two weeks

0 pt

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July 02

Rockwell Collins Inc.

Marian Filo 07/02/08

This pick is about: Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL)

Rating:	$49.52 (07/02/08)
Closed:	07/12/2008 @ $47.76 (-3.55% in 10 days)
Target:	$90.00 (+81.74%) in > one year

6 pts

Analysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$65

Analysts' Targets
Lehman Brothers	$65
Equalweight
Thursday, June 12, 2008

Rockwell Collins, Inc. engages in the design, production, and support of communications and aviation electronics worldwide. It operates in two segments, Government Systems and Commercial Systems. The Government Systems segment supplies communications systems and products designed to help customers transfer information; military data link systems and related products; and navigation systems and products, including radio navigation systems, global positioning systems, handheld navigation systems, and multi-mode receivers. It also provides subsystems for the flight deck comprising flight controls and displays, information/data processing and communications, navigation, and/or safety and surveillance systems; cockpit display systems, integrated computer systems, and simulation and training systems. This segment serves the U.S. Department of Defense, other government agencies, civil agencies, defense contractors, and foreign ministries of defense. The Commercial Systems segment supplies integrated avionics systems and products; cabin electronics systems and products, including passenger connectivity and entertainment, business support systems, network capabilities, passenger flight information systems, and lighting and other environmental controls; and situational awareness, and surveillance systems and products. It also provides flight deck systems and products; integrated information systems; and electro mechanical pilot controls and actuation systems consisting of horizontal stabilizer and trim actuation systems, throttle quadrants, cockpit petals, and other pilot controls. This segment serves original equipment manufacturers of commercial air transport, and regional and business aircraft; commercial airlines; and fractional and other business aircraft operators. In addition, it offers engineering, maintenance, repair, and parts and after-sales support services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL) operates independently of Rockwell Automation Inc. as of June 29, 2001.

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July 07

Marian Filo 07/07/08

This pick is about: Marshall & Ilsley Corp. (MI)

Rating:	$12.35 (07/07/08)
Closed:	07/11/2008 @ $12.63 (-2.27% in 4 days)

0 pt

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June 11

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc

Marian Filo 06/11/08

This pick is about: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc (LEH)

Rating:	$21.35 (06/11/08)
Closed:	07/11/2008 @ $13.9801 (-34.52% in 30 days)
Target:	$72.00 (+237.24%) in > one year

6 pts

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various financial services to corporations, governments and municipalities, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Investment Management. The Capital Markets segment represents institutional customer flow activities, including secondary trading, financing, mortgage origination and securitization, prime brokerage, and research activities in fixed income and equity products. These products include a range of cash, derivative, secured financing, and structured instruments and investments. It also offers equity and fixed income products, including U.S., European, and Asian equities; government and agency securities; money market products; corporate high grade securities; high yield and emerging market securities; mortgage- and asset-backed securities; preferred stock; municipal securities; bank loans; foreign exchange; and financing and derivative products. In addition, this segment invests in real estate, private equity, and other long-term investments. The Investment Banking segment provides advice to corporate, institutional, and government clients on mergers, acquisitions, and other financial matters. It also raises capital for clients by underwriting public and private offerings of debt and equity instruments. The Investment Management segment consists of private investment management, which provides investment, wealth advisory, and capital markets execution services to high net worth and middle market institutional clients; and asset management that provide customized investment management services for high net worth clients, mutual funds, and other small and middle market institutional investors. Lehman Brothers Holdings was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York with regional headquarters in London, the United Kingdom and Tokyo, Japan.

What The Brokers Say

Strong Buy	7
Buy	1
Neutral	8
Sell	0
Strong Sell	1
Total	17

Analysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$45
Members' Target:	$39

Analysts' Targets
UBS Securities	$32
Hold
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Deutsche Bank Securities	$49
Neutral
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ladenburg, Thalmann	$35
Neutral
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Punk, Ziegel & Company	$46
Mkt Perform
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Citigroup	$65
Hold
Friday, March 28, 2008

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June 25

Schlumberger Ltd

Marian Filo 06/25/08

This pick is about: Schlumberger Ltd (SLB)

Rating:	$107.37 (06/25/08)
Closed:	07/11/2008 @ $98.78 (-8.00% in 16 days)
Target:	$140.00 (+30.39%) in > one year
Allocation:	0.1% of portfolio

6 pts

Analysts' Recommendation:	Strong Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$131

Analysts' Targets
Lehman Brothers	$142
Overweight
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
RBC Capital Markets	$120
Outperform
Monday, April 21, 2008

Schlumberger (SLB)
Click Here for the Strategy Report on this oil & gas equipment services company.
Stocks Covered: Schlumberger (SLB)
Target Returns: 5.04% or 34.08 % Annualized *
Downside Protection: Up to 8.55%
Duration: 54 Days
Investor Level: Beginner to Advanced
Risk Level: Low Relative Risk

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July 09

Marian Filo 07/09/08

This pick is about: Callidus Software Inc. (CALD)

Rating:	$4.67 (07/09/08)
Closed:	07/10/2008 @ $4.47 (+4.28% in 1 day)

0 pt

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CIRCOR International Inc.

Marian Filo 07/09/08

This pick is about: CIRCOR International Inc. (CIR)

Rating:	$56.16 (07/09/08)
Closed:	07/10/2008 @ $61.55 (+9.60% in 1 day)
Target:	$57.00 (+1.50%) in Six months

6 pts

CIRCOR International, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of valves and fluid control products in the United States and internationally. The company has two product groups: Instrumentation and Thermal Fluid Controls Products, and Energy Products. The Instrumentation and Thermal Fluid Controls Products Group designs, manufactures, and distributes valves, fittings, and controls for various end-uses, including instrumentation, aerospace, cryogenic, and steam applications. Its products include precision valves, compression tube fittings, control valves, relief valves, butterfly valves, solenoid valves, couplers, regulators, switches, strainers, samplers, and aerospace landing gear. The Energy Products Group designs, manufactures, and distributes flanged-end and threaded-end floating and trunnion ball valves, needle valves, check valves, butterfly valves, large forged steel ball valves, gate valves, control valves, relief valves, pressure regulators, pipeline measurement, and pipeline closures for use in oil, gas, and chemical processing and industrial applications. CIRCOR International sells its products to distributors and end-users primarily through commissioned representatives, as well as through its direct sales forces. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

nalysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$54

Analysts' Targets
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & C	$52
Mkt Perform
Friday, May 02, 2008
BMO Capital Markets	$53
Outperform
Friday, May 02, 2008
RBC Capital Markets	$55
Sector Perform
Friday, May 02, 2008
BB & T Capital Markets	$54
Buy
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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June 29

Cleantech Biofuels, Inc.

Marian Filo 06/29/08

This pick is about: Clean Tech Biofuels Inc. (CLTH)

Rating:	$1.15 (06/29/08)
Closed:	07/09/2008 @ $1.13 (-1.74% in 10 days)
Target:	$1.25 (+8.70%) in One month

6 pts

Cleantech Biofuels, Inc., a development stage company, engages in developing, owning, and operating renewable energy facilities to convert cellulose feed stocks to fuel ethanol and other combustible fuels. Its licensed technologies include the Pressurized Steam Classification technology that uses a pressurized steam classification vessel to convert municipal solid waste into cellulosic material simultaneously segregating and eliminating inorganic materials in the solid waste and cleaning recyclable materials in the municipal solid waste; the Brelsford technology, a sulfuric acid hydrolysis process to convert cellulosic material into fermentable sugars; and HFTA technology, a nitric acid hydrolysis process that incorporates chemical reaction occurring through acid hydrolysis. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri

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July 09

Vmware

Marian Filo 07/09/08

This pick is about: Vmware (VMW)

Rating:	$40.99 (07/09/08)
Closed:	07/09/2008 @ $40.99 (+0.00% in 2 minutes)
Target:	$90.00 (+119.57%) in > one year
Allocation:	0.0% of portfolio

6 pts

Mware, Inc. provides virtualization solutions. Its virtualization platform products include Player that enables individuals to run virtual machines on their desktops; Fusion, a desktop virtualization product for users of Intel-based Apple Macintosh computers; Workstation for software developers and enterprise IT professionals; Server, which enables virtual partitioning of a server; ESX Server, an enterprise-class virtualization platform that runs directly on the hardware; Virtual SMP that enables a virtual machine to use four physical processors simultaneously; and VMFS, which allows multiple ESX Servers to share block-based storage. The company also offers VirtualCenter that provides a central point of control to manage a virtualized IT environment; VMotion, which allows users to move virtual machines; DRS that creates resource pools from physical servers; HA, which provides automated recovery from hardware failure; Consolidated Backup that enables LAN-free automated backup of virtual machines; Storage VMotion, which allows live migration of virtual machine disks; Update Manager that automates patch and update management; Capacity Planner, which enables VMware service providers to perform capacity assessments onsite; Converter to convert local and remote physical machines into virtual machines; Lab Manager to automate the setup, capture, storage, and sharing of multi-machine software configurations; ACE that allows desktop administrators to protect company resources against the risks presented by unmanaged desktops; Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to host individual desktops inside virtual machines running on centralized servers; Virtual Desktop Manager, a desktop management server that connects users to virtual desktops in the data center; and VMware Lifecycle Manager that provides control over the virtual environment. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. VMware, Inc. is a subsidiary of EMC Corporation.

Analysts' Recommendation:	Buy
30 Days Ago:	Buy

Analysts' Target:	$66

Analysts' Targets
Jefferies & Co.	$75
Buy
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
UBS Securities	$70
Buy
Monday, June 09, 2008
Caris & Company	$67
Above Average
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
BMO Capital Markets	$65
Market Perform
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Deutsche Bank Securities	$55
Hold
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Canaccord Adams	$67
Hold
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Credit Suisse	$33
Neutral
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Lazard Capital Markets	$100
Buy
Wednesday, January 09, 2008

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