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January 2005 (0)              February 2005 (3)         March 2005 (1)             April 2005 (1)
May 2005 (1)                     June 2005 (3)                   July 2005 (2)                  August 2005 (2)
September 2005 (3 )       October 2005 (2)            November 2005 (2)     December 2005 (2)

 



January 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
(None picked)            



February 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Frontier Oil Corp. FTO NYSE Energy Oil & Gas Operations 02/01/05 $28.58
Valero Energy Corp. VLO NYSE Energy Oil & Gas Operations 02/01/05 $56.89
Dampskibsselskabet Torm A/S TRMD NASD Transportation Water Transportation 02/15/05 $50.56

    Frontier Oil Corp.  is engaged in crude oil refining and marketing of refined petroleum products. (Ticker: FTO; Exch: NYSE;  02/01/05 Price: $28.58; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 43.40)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:   38.50%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:   2.83%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:   19.67%
. . . EPS:  215.79%
. . . Price:   75.24%
. . . Dividend: ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:   11.05
. . . Earnings/Share:    2.69
Price / Share . . . As of 02/01/2005:   $28.58

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 02/01/05 - 02/01/06:   223.56% 

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   Valero Energy Corp. is engaged in the production, transportation and marketing of environmentally clean fuels and products. (Ticker: VLO; Exch: NYSE;  02/01/05 Price: $56.89; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 54.20)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:   23.36%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:   2.97%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:   30.71%
. . . EPS:  512.26%
. . . Price:   120.61%
. . . Dividend: ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:   11.65
. . . Earnings/Share:    5.27
Price / Share . . . As of 02/01/2005:   $56.89

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 02/01/05 - 02/01/06:   110.50% 

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   Dampskibsselskabet Torm A/S is engaged in the production, transportation and marketing of environmentally clean fuels and products. (Ticker: TRMD; Exch: NASD;  02/15/05 Price: $50.56; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 84.90)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:   20.50%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:   122.11%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    32.96%
. . . EPS:  303.74%
. . . Price:   84.28%
. . . Dividend: ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:   15.97
. . . Earnings/Share:     3.56
Price / Share . . . As of 02/15/2005:   $50.56

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 02/01/05 - 02/01/06:   (3.80%) 

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March 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Building Materials Holding Corp. BMHC NASD Services Retail (Home Improvement) 03/17/05 $44.48

   Building Materials Holding Corp.  specializes in providing construction services, including structural framing and shell construction, manufacturing building components and installation, value engineering, and lumber and high-quality building materials to residential builders across the United States. (Ticker: BMHC; Exch: NASD;  03/17/05 Price: $44.48; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 46.20)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 

Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:   18.38%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     2.84%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:   47.77%
. . . EPS:  161.09%
. . . Price:   171.60%
. . . Dividend: ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:   11.99
. . . Earnings/Share:     3.86
Price / Share . . . As of 02/01/2005:   $44.48

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 03/17/05 - 03/17/06:   63.34% 

SPECIAL NOTE:  On November 28, 2006, Building Materials  applied to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BLG". The common shares were projected to begin to trade on the NYSE on December 8, 2006. Also on November 27, 2006, Building Materials informed the NASDAQ of the former's intention to transfer the listing of its common shares to the NYSE and cease trading on the NASDAQ effective as of market close on December 7, 2006. (... more)
 

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April 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Aldila Inc. ALDA NASD Consumer Cyclical Recreational Products) 04/01/05 $17.60

   Aldila Inc. designs, manufactures and markets graphite golf club shafts for sale principally in the United States.. (Ticker: ALDA; Exch:NASD;  04/01/05 Price: $17.60; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 46.10)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:   33.36%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:   18.74%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:   39.56%
. . . EPS:     ( na )
. . . Price:   126.54%
. . . Dividend: ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:   12.03
. . . Earnings/Share:     1.93
Price / Share . . . As of 04/01/2005:   $17.60

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 04/01/05 - 04/01/06:   100.36% 

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May 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. BCF NYSE Services Apparel Stores 05/02/05 $27.84

    Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. operates a chain of department stores that offer a range of merchandise for men, women, and children. (Ticker: BCF; Exch:NYSE;  05/02/05 Price: $27.84; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 46.10)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:      8.30%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      2.37%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:      6.72%
. . . EPS:      1.58
. . . Price:    81.66%
. . . Dividend:      ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:     21.66
. . . Earnings/Share:       1.60
Price / Share . . . As of 05/02/2005:   $27.84

SPECIAL NOTE: Burlington Coat Factory was bought by Bain Capital Partners on 04/13/06 for $2.1 Billion (or $45.50 per share). The Stock was de-listed from the NYSE on the same date.

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 05/02/05 - 04/13/06:   63.43% 

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June 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Gehl Co. GEHL NASD Industrial Goods Farm & Construction Machinery 06/01/05 $30.09
Southwestern Energy SWN NYSE Basic Materials Independent Oil & Gas 06/08/05 $35.60
Titanium Metals Corp. TIE NYSE Basic Materials Industrial Metals & Minerals 06/08/05 $43.21

    Gehl Company is engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution, and financing of equipment used in the construction and the agricultural industries worldwide. (Ticker: GEHL; Exch:NASD;  06/01/05 Price: $30.09; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 58.25)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     12.47%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:       3.89%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:      47.95%
. . . EPS:        2.40
. . . Price:     106.17%
. . . Dividend:      ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      16.54
. . . Earnings/Share:        2.40
Price / Share . . . As of 06/01/2005:   $30.09

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 06/01/05 - 06/01/06:   32.35% 

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     Southwestern Energy is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration for and production of natural gas. (Ticker: SWN; Exch:NYSE;  06/08/05 Price: $35.60; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 47.75)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     27.71%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      21.94%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:      45.73%
. . . EPS:       1.51
. . . Price:    150.27%
. . . Dividend:      ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:     33.55
. . . Earnings/Share:       1.51
Price / Share . . . As of 06/08/2005:   $35.60

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 06/08/05 - 06/08/06:   61.80% 

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   Titanium Metals Corp. produces titanium products. (Ticker: TIE; Exch:NYSE;  06/08/05 Price: $43.21; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 52.95)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     36.56%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     15.80%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     30.24 %
. . . EPS:    (         )
. . . Price:   150.86%
. . . Dividend:      ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:     14.26
. . . Earnings/Share:       3.96
Price / Share . . . As of 06/08/2005:   $43.21

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 06/08/05 - 06/08/06:   565.74% 

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July 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
CONSOL Energy Inc. CNX NYSE Basic Materials Industrial Metals & Minerals 07/01/05 $55.73
Hansen Natural Corp. HANS NASD Consumer Goods Beverages - Soft Drinks 07/01/05 $84.47

   CONSOL Energy Inc.  is engaged in the production of  fuel energy and provision of energy services primarily to electric power generation companies in the United States. The company has two operating units, Coal and Gas. (Ticker: CNX; Exch:NYSE;  07/01/05 Price: $55.73; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 50.60)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     36.26%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:       5.59%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     24.94%
. . . EPS:    (         )
. . . Price:     85.35%
. . . Dividend:      ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:     36.02
. . . Earnings/Share:       1.87
Price / Share . . . As of 07/01/2005:   $55.73

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 07/01/05 - 07/01/06:   68.97% 

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   Hansen Natural Corp. is engage, through its subsidiaries,  in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of beverages in the United States and Canada.. (Ticker: HANS; Exch: NASD;  07/08/05 Price: $84.47; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 43.35)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     52.71%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      12.94%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     63.42%
. . . EPS:   213.25%
. . . Price:   341.60%
. . . Dividend:      ---%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      40.56
. . . Earnings/Share:       2.28
Price / Share . . . As of 07/01/2005:    $84.47

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 07/01/05 - 07/01/06:   380.21% 

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August 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Tenaris SA TS NYSE Capital Goods Construction-Supplies & Fixtures 08/01/05 $95.97
William Lyon Homes WLS NYSE Capital Goods Construction Services 08/01/05 $125.61

   Tenaris SA manufactures and supplies seamless steel pipe products and associated services to the oil and gas, energy and other industries worldwide. (Ticker: TS; Exch:NYSE;  08/01/05 Price: $95.97; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 63.05)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     48.81%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     22.82%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     30.08%
. . . EPS:   253.71%
. . . Price:   160.46%
. . . Dividend:      10.00%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      10.23
. . . Earnings/Share:      10.06
Price / Share . . . As of 08/01/2005:   $95.97

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 08/01/05 - 08/01/06:   109.96% 

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   William Lyon Homes designs, constructs, and sells single family detached and attached homes. (Ticker: TS; Exch:NYSE;  08/01/05 Price: $125.61; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 72.05)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     53.38%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     10.33%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     102.92%
. . . EPS:   141.00%
. . . Price:     56.04%
. . . Dividend:     (         )
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:        6.63
. . . Earnings/Share:      20.52
Price / Share . . . As of 08/01/2005:   $125.61

      (NOTE: On July 25, 2006, William Lyon Homes was merged with WLH Acquisition Corp. After the merger, William Lyon Homes was delisted from the NYSE and continued as a privately held company. The stocks closing price on June 29, 2006 was $147.15 a shr.)

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 08/01/05 - 08/01/06:   17.15% 

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September 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Chesapeake Energy Corp. CHK NYSE Energy Oil & Gas Operations 09/02/05 $31.78
Encana Corp. ECA NYSE Energy Oil & Gas Operations 09/02/05 $49.53
Great Prideco, Inc. GRP NYSE Energy Oil Well Services & Equipment 09/02/05 $36.14

   Chesapeake Energy Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas in the United States.  (Ticker: CHK; Exch:NYSE;  09/02/05 Price: $31.78; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 45.70)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     20.81%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     18.34%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     57.75%
. . . EPS:     26.98%
. . . Price:   124.13%
. . . Dividend:      25.93%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      19.83
. . . Earnings/Share:      10.06
Price / Share . . . As of 09/02/2005:   $31.78

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 09/02/05 - 09/02/06:   1.36% 

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   Great Prideco, Inc. provides oilfield equipment and services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Drilling Products and Services, Drill Bits, and Tubular Technology and Services..  (Ticker: GRP; Exch:NYSE;  09/02/05 Price: $36.14; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 48.40)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     14.82%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     10.11%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     17.64%
. . . EPS:  1252.63%
. . . Price:     91.14%
. . . Dividend:       NA%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      48.10
. . . Earnings/Share:        0.82
Price / Share . . . As of 09/02/2005:    $36.14

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 09/02/05 - 09/02/06:   28.33% 

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   Encana Corp. is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company.  (Ticker: ECA; Exch:NYSE;  09/02/05 Price: $49.53; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 49.95)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     17.57%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     17.86%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     25.75%
. . . EPS:     13.69%
. . . Price:    138.12%
. . . Dividend:       NA%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      21.90
. . . Earnings/Share:        2.48
Price / Share . . . As of 09/02/2005:    $49.53

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 09/02/05 - 09/02/06:   8.26% 

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October 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
GMX Resources Inc. GMXR NASD Energy Oil & Gas Operations 10/13/05 $21.73
JLG Enterprises JLG NYSE Capital Goods Construction & Agricultural Machinery 10/13/05 $34.25

   GMX Resources Inc. JLG Industries is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of crude oil and natural gas.  (Ticker: GMXR; Exch:NASD;  10/13/05 Price: $21.73; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 59.90)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:       8.86%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      26.13%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:      45.35%
. . . EPS:     115.31%
. . . Price:    236.99%
. . . Dividend:           0.0%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      66.37
. . . Earnings/Share:        0.35
Price / Share . . . As of 10/13/2005:    $21.73

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 10/13/05 - 10/13/06:   76.12% 

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   JLG Industries Inc. JLG Industries is a producer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers; and  hydraulic excavators.  (Ticker: JLG; Exch:NYSE;  10/12/05 Price: $34.39; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 48.90)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     16.26%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:       3.30%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     45.32%
. . . EPS:     97.66%
. . . Price:    119.66%
. . . Dividend:           0.0%
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      31.76
. . . Earnings/Share:        1.13
Price / Share . . . As of 10/13/2005:    $34.25

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 10/13/05 - 10/13/06:   21.27% 

SPECIAL NOTE:  JLG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: JLG), on November 28, 2006, announced that it has submitted a request to the NYSE for withdrawal of the listing of its common stock, effective December 8, 2006. (... more details)

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November 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Guess? Inc. GES NYSE Services Retail (Apparel) 11/01/05 $27.81
Lamson & Sessions Co. LMS NYSE Technology Electronic Instruments & Control 11/01/05 $19.20

   Guess? Inc. designs, markets, distributes, and licenses casual apparel and accessories for men, women, and children.  (Ticker: GES; Exch:NYSE;  11/01/05 Price: $27.81; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 40.65)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     21.11%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:       5.42%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     74.56%
. . . EPS:     296.81%
. . . Price:    100.71%
. . . Dividend:        NA
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      31.88
. . . Earnings/Share:        1.07
Price / Share . . . As of 11/01/2005:    $27.81

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 11/01/05 - 11/01/06:   103.63% 

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   Lamson & Sessions Co. is a producer of thermoplastic enclosures, fittings, conduit and pipe, and wiring devices for the electrical, telecommunications, consumer, power and waste water markets. (Ticker: LMS; Exch:NYSE;  11/01/05 Price: $19.20; Business & Financial Summary from Yahoo; Expanded Business Description from Multex) 

STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (ASG: 47.35)                     STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN) 
Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     27.26%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:       3.14%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:     13.70%
. . . EPS:     61.25%
. . . Price:    153.07%
. . . Dividend:        NA
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:      24.42
. . . Earnings/Share:        0.95
Price / Share . . . As of 11/01/2005:    $19.20

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 11/01/05 - 11/01/06:   9.01% 

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December 2005 Stock Picks
Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
(per share)
Cemex S.A. de C.V.. CX NYSE Capital Goods Construction-Raw Materials 12/12/05 $58.75
RPC Inc. RES NYSE Energy Oil Well Services & Equipment 12/27/05 $25.23

   Cemex, S.A. de C.V. is a leading global producer and marketer of quality cement and ready-mix concrete products. The company has operations in North, Central, and South America; Europe; the Caribbean; Asia; and Africa.

Sector: Capital Goods; Industry: Construction ~ Raw Materials; Ticker: CX; Exch: NYSE;  12/12/05 Price: $58.75. 

STOCK GRADE (ASG: 53.85)                     
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Yahoo)
EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
OWNERSHIP
(MSN)
KEY DEVELOPMENTS & RECENT NEWS (MSN)
COMPANY'S WEB SITE 
STOCK'S CORE STRENGTHS (SEE: Table Below)

Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     31.36%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     16.66%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:        6.91%
. . . EPS:     77.55%
. . . Price:     75.56%
. . . Dividend:        NA
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:        7.74
. . . Earnings/Share:        7.66
Price / Share . . . As of 12/12/2005:    $58.75

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 12/12/05 - 12/12/06:   12.87% 

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   RPC Inc. provides specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies which are engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States and in selected international markets. 

Sector: Energy; Industry: Oil Well Services & Equipment; Ticker: RES;  Exch: NYSE;  12/27/05 Price: $25.04) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG: 44.65)   
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Management's Effectiveness (12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:     29.67%
Profitability (12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:     14.20%
Stock's Growth Record (12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:       25.60%
. . . EPS:     217.39%
. . . Price:    129.59%
. . . Dividend:        NA
PE & EPS (12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:       30.89
. . . Earnings/Share:         0.86
Price / Share . . . As of 12/27/2005:    $25.04

 STOCK'S 12-MONTH GAIN (LOSS), 12/27/05 - 12/27/06:   6.28% 

SPECIAL NOTE (January 4, 2008):

1. International Power announced on June 6, 2007 that it intends to delist from the New York Stock Exchange and deregistration under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with the aim of reducing compliance costs. The company's press release added that "subsequent to its deregistration, International Power intends to maintain its ADR facility with The Bank of New York. This means that International Power’s ADRs will be traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market. International Power’s ordinary shares will continue to trade on the London Stock Exchange". (Source: SEC Info).

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