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   LAN Airlines S.A., ADR  (NYSE: LFL) is the leading passenger airlines in Latin America and the main cargo operator in the region. The Company currently provide domestic and international passenger services in Chile and Peru, domestic passenger services in Argentina, and international passenger services in Ecuador. As of May 31, 2006, LAN service 15 destinations in Chile, 11 destinations in Peru, nine destinations in Argentina, two destinations in Ecuador, ten destinations in other Latin American countries and the Caribbean, three destinations in the United States, two destinations in Europe and four destinations in the South Pacific. In addition, as of May 31, 2006, through various code-share agreements, the Company offer service to 54 additional international destinations.

The Company's operations are carried out principally by Lan Airlines and also by a number of different subsidiaries. As of May 31, 2006, in the passenger business, LAN operated through five main airlines: Lan Airlines, Transporte Aéreo S.A. (which does business under the name “Lan Express”), Lan Peru S.A. (“LanPeru”), Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A. (“LanEcuador”), and Lan Argentina S.A. (“LanArgentina”, previously Aero 2000 S.A.). The Company's cargo operations are carried out by a number of companies, including Lan Airlines and LAN Cargo and are complemented by the operations of certain subsidiaries, such as Aero Transportes Mas de Carga S.A. de C.V., or MasAir, in Mexico and Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A., or Absa, in Brazil.

The stock's price gained 17.6% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 1.3%); 64.0% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 12.3%); and 128.5% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 42.6%). LAN is classified as a medium-cap value company (with a market cap of $5.15B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than average). The Chilean government founded Lan Airlines (formerly Lan Chile S.A.) in 1929.  Lan Airlines was a government-owned company from 1929 until its incorporation in 1983. The Company's principal executive offices are located at Santiago, Chile. The Company has 14,624 employees (as of 12/12/2006).

Sector: Transportation; Industry: Airlines; Ticker: LFL;  Exch: NYSE;  06/01/07 Closing Price: $81.27) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  49.45  (GOOD)               

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SPECIAL NOTE: This is the second instance that LAN is an ACE'S pick. The stock was an ACE'S pick in December 1, 2004, when its share price then was $26.01 (SEE: Yahoo's historical prices for LFL). Based on its 06/01/07 closing price, the stock has gained 212.46% since 12/01/04 (or  an average annual gain of  about 85%).

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     Terex Corp.  (NYSE: TEX) is  a diversified global manufacturer of capital equipment for the construction, infrastructure, quarry, mining, shipping, transportation, refining and utility industries. The Company operates in five business segments: Terex Construction; Terex Cranes; Terex Aerial Work Platforms; Terex Materials Processing & Mining and Terex Roadbuilding; Utility Products and Other. The Company's products are manufactured at plants in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and South America, and are sold primarily through dealers and distributors worldwide.

The Terex Construction segment manufactures heavy construction equipment, compact construction equipment, and mobile crushing and screening equipment. The Terex Cranes segment manufactures a variety of cranes, and telescopic container stackers. The Terex Aerial Work Platforms segment manufactures aerial work platform equipment, telehandlers, light construction equipment and construction trailers. The Terex Materials Processing & Mining segment manufactures crushing and screening equipment, mining excavators and trucks, and drilling equipment. The Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other segment manufactures asphalt and concrete equipment, landfill compactors, and on/off road heavy-duty vehicles.

The stock's price gained 22.2% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 17.5%); 40.3% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 29.6%); and 93.9% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 44.1%). Terex is classified as a medium-cap value company (with a market cap of $8.46B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than average). The Company was incorporated in 1986. Terex's principal executive offices are located at Westport, Connecticut. The Company has 18,200 employees.

Sector: Capital Goods; Industry: Misc. Capital Goods; Ticker: TEX;  Exch: NYSE;  06/08/07 Closing Price: $82.17) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  52.60  (VERY GOOD)               

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      Potash Corp. Saskatchewan  (NYSE: POT) is  an integrated fertilizer and related industrial and feed products company. The Company's potash operations include the mining and production of potash, which is predominantly used as fertilizer.  The Company's phosphate operations include the manufacture and sale of solid and liquid phosphate fertilizers, animal feed supplements and industrial acid, which is used in food products and industrial processes. The operation includes an integrated phosphate mine and processing plant in North Carolina; a phosphate mine and two chemical plant complexes in northern Florida; six phosphate feed plants in the United States and one feed plant in Brazil. Potash Corp.'s nitrogen operations involve the production of nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen feed and industrial products, including ammonia, urea, nitrogen solutions, ammonium nitrate and nitric acid. The Company have nitrogen facilities in Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Trinidad. Through Florida Favorite Fertilizer in Florida and Farmer’s Favorite Fertilizer in Georgia, Potash Corp. manufacture, process and distribute fertilizer and other agricultural supplies from plants located in Florida and Georgia.

Potash Corp.,  worldwide  and by capacity, is the largest producer of potash; the third largest producer of phosphates; and the fourth largest producer of nitrogen products. In 2005, the Company's potash operations represented an estimated 17% of global production, 22% of global potash capacity and 75% of global potash excess capacity; its phosphate operations represented an estimated 6% of world phosphoric acid production; and its nitrogen operations represented an estimated 2% of world ammonia production.

The stock's price gained 51.7% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 36.3%);68.9% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 53.6%); and 174.7% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 136.4%). Potash Corp. is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $24.48B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company is the successor to a corporation that was first established by the Province of Saskatchewan in 1975.  The Company has its corporate offices at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Company has 4,871 employees.

Sector: Basic Materials; Industry: Non-metallic Mining; Ticker: POT;  Exch: NYSE;  06/15/07 Closing Price: $77.62) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  53.63  (VERY GOOD)               

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     Deckers Outdoor Corp.  (NASD: DECK) designs and markets niche, innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. The Company markets its products under three proprietary brands: Teva, UGG and Simple. Teva is the outdoor lifestyle brand and the category creator for the sport sandal segment. The Teva sport sandal line have been expanded to include casual open-toe footwear, as well as hiking boots, trail running shoes, amphibious footwear and other rugged outdoor footwear styles. UGG is the luxury comfort brand and the category creator for luxury sheepskin footwear. The UGG product line is distributed within high-end specialty and department store retailers to maintain UGG’s position as a mid- to upper-price luxury brand.

Simple is the moderately priced “anti-brand,” serving the needs of a youthful, irreverent consumer base seeking the comfort of athletic footwear but the styling of more traditional, understated, “back-to-basics” footwear. This youth brand has a diverse product offering ranging from its successful legacy categories of sneakers, clogs and sandals to its recently introduced “9 to 5” collection of casual footwear and its ecologically friendly Green Toe collection. Deckers sells its products through domestic retailers and international distributors and directly to end-user consumers through its websites, catalogs and retail outlet stores.

The stock's price gained 28.8% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 5.3%); 60.5% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 13.5%); and 152.5% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 51.2%). Deckers is classified as a small-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.20B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company was founded in 1973 as a domestic manufacturer of sandals.  Deckers s has its corporate offices in Goleta, California. The Company has 276 employees.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical; Industry: Footwear; Ticker: DECK;  Exch: NASD;  06/22/07 Closing Price: $93.91) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  50.38  (VERY GOOD)               

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    CAE Inc.  (NYSE: CGT) is a provider of simulation and modeling technologies and integrated training services for civil aviation, and defense customers worldwide. CAE has three core businesses: Simulation Products; Civil Training and Services; and Military Training and Services. Simulation Products: The Company is a leading supplier of civil full-flight simulators, with more than 500 simulators and flight training devices sold to more than 100 airlines, aircraft manufacturers and training center. CAE also designs military training systems for air, land and sea applications, having supplied the defense forces of more than 50 nations with military training systems and services.

Civil Training and Services: CAE is a leader in aviation, maintenance and crew training services with over 110 full-flight simulators in more than 20 aviation training centers serving approximately 3,500 airlines, aircraft operators and manufacturers across the globe. The Company offers tailored training services ranging from fully integrated training programs to deployable ground school capabilities and e-learning solutions. Military Training and Service: CAE provides its customers with turnkey training services and a full range of training support services from over 60 locations around the globe. Services range from training of pilots, maintenance technicians and crew members to technical services, support training in engineering and maintenance, modeling and simulation consulting, and training centre design and operation. The Company has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 19 countries on five continents. Ninety per cent of CAE's more than Canadian $1 billion annual revenues are derived from worldwide exports.

The stock's price gained 31.0% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 20.8%); 48.3% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 32.0%); and 98.3% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 34.8%). CAE is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $3.36B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 1 (very low). The Company was founded in 1947.  CAE has its corporate offices in Saint-Laurent QC, Canada. The Company has 5,000 employees.

Sector: Technology; Industry: Electronic Instruments & Controls; Ticker: CGT;  Exch: NYSE;  06/29/07 Closing Price: $13.34) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  45.90  (GOOD)               

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    Nokia Corp.  (NYS: NOK) makes a wide range of mobile communication devices that provides people access to applications in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business.mobility through these devices. Nokia is comprised of three business groups: Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions. Mobile Phones connects people by providing expanding mobile voice and data capabilities across a wide range of mobile devices. Multimedia gives people the ability to create, access, experience and share multimedia in the form of advanced mobile multimedia computers and applications with connectivity over multiple technology standards. Enterprise Solutions offers businesses and institutions a broad range of products and solutions, including enterprise­grade mobile devices, underlying security infrastructure, software and services.

For 2005, the total mobile device volume achieved by the Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions business groups reached a record 265 million units, representing growth of 28% compared with 2004. Based on an estimated global market volume for mobile devices of 795 million units, Nokia's global market share was 33% for 2005, compared with an estimated 32% for 2004. In 2005, Nokia shipped a total of 28.5 million smartphones and more than 40 million mobile devices with an integrated music player, making Nokia one of the world's largest music device manufacturer. In 2005, Nokia announced a total of 56 new mobile devices in a wide variety of designs and technologies for all segments and at all price points.

The stock's price gained 22.9% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 10.3%); 45.8% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 22.3%); and 48.0% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 28.4%). Nokia is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $113.38B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company's history goes back to 1865 when it was founded as a wood pulp milling company. In 1967,:Nokia Ab, Finnish Rubber Works and Finnish Cable works formally merge to create Nokia. Nokia has its corporate offices in Espoo, Finland. The Company has 68,483 employees.

Sector: Technology; Industry: Communication Equipment; Ticker: NOK;  Exch: NYSE;  07/06/07 Closing Price: $28.92) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  59.31  (VERY GOOD)               

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    LoewsCorp.  (NYSE: L)  is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business: commercial property and casualty insurance (CNA Financial Corporation, a 91% owned subsidiary); production and sale of cigarettes (Lorillard, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary);  operation of interstate natural gas transmission pipeline systems (Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, an 85% owned subsidiary); operation of offshore oil and gas drilling rigs (Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a 54% owned subsidiary); operation of hotels (Loews Hotels Holding Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary); and distribution and sale of watches and clocks (Bulova Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary).

CNA Financial Corporation serves a wide variety of customers, including small, medium and large businesses, associations, professionals, and groups and individuals with a broad range of insurance and risk management products and services. The principal cigarette brand names of Lorillard, Inc. are Newport, Kent, True, Maverick and Old Gold. Lorillard’s largest selling brand is Newport, the second largest selling cigarette brand in the United States and the largest selling brand in the menthol segment of the U.S. cigarette market in 2005. Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP is engaged in the interstate transportation and storage of natural gas.

The stock's price gained 11.4% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 4.3%); 22.7% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 5.2%); and 46.3% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 26.8%). Loews is classified as a large-cap value company (with a market cap of $27.85B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 1 (very low). CNA Financial Corp. was incorporated in 1967. Thru a subsidiary, Continental Casualty Co., Loews' history goes back to 1897.  Loews has its corporate offices in New York, New York. The Company has 21,600 employees.

Sector: Financial; Industry: Insurance (Property & Casualty); Ticker: LTR;  Exch: NYSE;  07/13/07 Closing Price: $51.86) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  48.96  (GOOD)               

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SPECIAL NOTE:   Loews is an Ace's "re-pick" (the stock was one of Ace's picks for March 2001).

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    Novo Nordisk A/S ADR  (NYSE: NVO)  is a healthcare company that is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The Company has two business segments – diabetes care and biopharmaceuticals. The diabetes care segment covers Novo Nordisk’s insulin franchise, including insulin analogues, human insulin and insulin-related sales and OADs (oral antidiabetic drugs). Novo Nordisk uses recombinant DNA technology to make innovative products for people with diabetes. The company first marketed insulin for commercial use in 1923. Novo Nordisk created the world's first insulin pen device.

The biopharmaceuticals segment covers the therapy areas: haemostasis management (NovoSeven®), growth hormone therapy (Norditropin®), hormone replacement therapy and other products. NovoSeven® is the only recombinant bypassing agent approved for use for bleeding episodes and surgical bleeding in patients with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors. Norditropin® is a growth hormone for the long-term treatment of children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone and for replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Novo Nordisk has been providing women's hormone therapy products worldwide for more than 25 years. In the United States, Novo Nordisk markets two products in this class; Activella and Vagifem.

The stock's price gained 9.3% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 2.4%); 32.9% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 10.3%); and 80.3% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 25.9%). Novo Nordisk is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $34.90B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 1 (very low). The Company  was formed in 1989 by a merger of two Danish companies, Nordisk Gentofte A/S and Novo Industri A/S.  Novo Nordisk has its corporate offices in Bagsvaerd, Denmark. The Company employs approximately 22,000 employees in 78 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries.

Sector: Healthcare; Industry: Biotechnology & Drugs); Ticker: NVO;  Exch: NYSE;  07/20/07 Closing Price: $109.93) 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  55.85  (VERY GOOD)               

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   Vimpel-Communications ADR  (NYSE: VIP) is a leading provider of wireless telecommunications services in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. As of December 31, 2005, The Company had a total subscriber base of approximately 45.4 million, compared to approximately 26.6 million as of December 31, 2004. Overall, it is estimated that Vimpel's subscriber base increased by 70.9% in 2005, and its subscriber base in Russia— its principal market both in terms of subscribers and revenues—increased by 67.5% in 2005.

Vimpel's license portfolio covers approximately 232.0 million people. Geographically, it covers 78 regions in Russia (with 136.5 million people, representing 94.0% of Russia’s population) as well as the entire territories of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In 1996, The Company became the first Russian company since 1903 to list on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1998, Telenor, one of Norway’s leading telecommunications companies, became a strategic partner in the Company. In 2001, to accelerate the development of its regional GSM license portfolio, the Company signed an agreement with Alfa Group to purchase strategic ownership interests in Vimpel. In 2004, the Company expanded its operations into the CIS by acquiring KaR-Tel, a wireless services provider with a national GSM license in Kazakhstan. Vimpel's growth strategy continued thru 2005 and 2006 with the acquisition of URS in Ukraine; Tacom in Tajikistan; and Buztel and Unitel in Uzbekistan.

The stock's price gained 16.4% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 19.6%);35.8% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 26.7%); and 143.4% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 72.4%). Vimpel is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $22.78B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications is a company organized under the laws of the Russian Federation on 1992. Vimpel's principal executive offices are located at Moscow, Russian Federation. The Company has 21,303 employees.

Sector: Services; Industry: Communication Services; Ticker: VIP;  Exch: NYSE;  07/27/07 Closing Price: $101.29 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  45.90  (GOOD)               

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  Commscope Inc.  (NYSE: CTV) designs and manufactures cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks. The Company's product line completes the link of a communication network to the customer. Commscope also design, manufacture and market a broad line of high-performance electronic, coaxial and fiber optic cable products for data networking, Internet access, wireless communication,telephony and other broadband applications. The Company has 12 manufacturing facilities on five continents.CommScope sells its products, in more than 120 countries, directly to customers and through a global network of distributors, system integrators and value-added resellers.

Commscope's major product categories are: Enterprise, Broadband and Carrier. The Enterprise segment includes structured cabling systems for business enterprise applications. A structured cabling system is the transmission network inside a building or campus of buildings that connects voice and data communication devices, video, and building automation devices, switching equipment and other information management systems to one another as well as to other communication networks. The Broadband segment includes coaxial and fiber optic cable, most of which are used the cable television industry. The Company's coaxial and fiber optic cables are primarily used in Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks being deployed throughout the world. HFC networks utilizes a combination of fiber optic and coaxial cable and are widely recognized as one of the most const-effective ways to offer multi-channel video, voice and data services. The Carrier segment includes a variety of other solutions and products, including secure environmental enclosures, cables and components used by wireless providers to connect antennae to transmitters and structured cabling solutions for telephone central offices. These products are primarily used by telecommunication service providers or “carriers.”

The stock's price gained 5.8% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 0.5%);63.5% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 11.3%); and 76.5% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 25.3%). Commscope is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $3.35B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company a company was incorporated on 1997. Commscope's executive offices are located at Hickory, North Carolina. The Company has 4,550 employees.

Sector: Technology; Industry: Communication Equipment; Ticker: CTV;  Exch: NYSE;  08/03/07 Closing Price: $53.23 

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  47.13  (GOOD)               

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     Johnson Controls, Inc.  (NYSE: JCI) operates in three primary businesses: building efficiency, interior experience, and power solutions. Building efficiency is a worldwide supplier of installed control systems and technical and facility management services which improve the comfort, fire-safety, security, productivity, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of non-residential buildings. The Company provides control systems that monitor, automate and integrate critical building operating equipment and conditions. Interior experience designs and manufactures products and systems for passenger cars and light trucks, including vans, pick-up trucks and sport/crossover utility vehicles. Interior experience systems and products include complete seating systems and components; cockpit systems, including instrument clusters, information displays and body controllers; overhead systems, including headliners and electronic convenience features; floor consoles; and door systems. Interior experience sales accounted for approximately 68 percent of total fiscal 2005 net sales.

Power solutions services both automotive original equipment manufacturers and the battery aftermarket by providing advanced battery technology, coupled with systems engineering, marketing and service expertise. The Company is the largest automotive battery manufacturer in the world, producing more than 110 million lead-acid batteries annually. Investments in new product and process technology have expanded product offerings to nickel-metal-hydride and lithium-ion battery technology to power hybrid vehicles.

The stock's price gained 9.4% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 1.8%);23.8% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 9.4%); and 58.6% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 33.5%). Johnson Controls is classified as a large-cap value company (with a market cap of $23.29B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 1 (very low). The Company was originally organized in 1885. Johnson Controls' principal offices are located at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Company has 136,000 employees.

Sector: Services; Industry: Business Services; Ticker: JCI;  Exch: NYSE;  08/10/07 Closing Price: $114.95.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  52.02  (VERY GOOD)               

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   FMC Technologies, Inc.  (NYSE: FTI) design, manufacture and service machinery and systems for customers in the energy, food processing and air transportation industries through three business segments: Energy Systems, FoodTech and Airport Systems. Energy Production Systems designs and manufactures systems and provides services used by oil and gas companies involved in land and offshore, including deepwater, exploration and production of crude oil and gas. The systems control the flow of oil and gas from producing wells. This segment includes subsea production systems, surface production systems, floating production systems, and separation systems. Energy Production Systems revenue comprised approximately 57% of the Company’s consolidated revenue in 2005. Energy Processing Systems designs, manufactures and supplies high pressure valves and fittings for oilfield service customers. FMC also manufacture and supply liquid and gas measurement and transportation equipment and systems to customers involved in the production, transportation and processing of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum-based refined products. Energy Processing Systems revenue comprised approximately 16% of the Company’s consolidated revenue in 2005.

FoodTech designs, manufactures and services food processing and handling systems used primarily for fruit juice production, frozen food production, shelf-stable food production and convenience food preparation by the food industry. FoodTech’s equipment is used in more than 100 countries and have production facilities in the United States, Belgium, Brazil, and Sweden. FoodTech revenue comprised approximately 17% of the Company’s consolidated revenue in 2005. Airport Systems is a global supplier of passenger boarding bridges, cargo loaders, and other ground support products and services that are used primarily by commercial airlines, air freight companies, and airport authorities. Airport Systems revenue comprised approximately 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenue in 2005.

The stock's price gained 15.6% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 3.8%) 31.3% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 76.5%); and 40.1% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 69.2%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap value company (with a market cap of $5.95B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company was formed in 2000 from the restructuring of FMC Corp. into two separate, publicly traded companies - a machinery business (FMC Technologies) and a chemicals business (FMC Corporation).  The Company's' principal offices are located at Houston, Texas. The Company has 11,000 employees.

Sector: Energy; Industry: Oil Well Services & Equipment; Ticker: FTI;  Exch: NYSE;  08/17/07 Closing Price: $86.84.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  47.43  (GOOD)               

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     Trimble Navigation Ltd.  (NASD: TRMB) provides advanced positioning product solutions to commercial and government users. The Company is organized into five reporting segments: Engineering and Construction, Field Solutions, Component Technologies, Mobile Solutions, and Portfolio Technologies. Products in the Engineering and Construction segment improve productivity and accuracy throughout the entire construction process including the initial survey, planning, design, site preparation, and building phases. The Field Solutions segment addresses the agriculture and geographic information system (GIS) markets. The agriculture products consist of manual and automated navigation guidance for tractors and other farm equipment used in spraying, planting, cultivation, and harvesting applications.

The Component Technologies segment provides GPS-based components for applications that require embedded position or time. The largest markets are in the telecommunications and automotive industries where the Company supply modules, boards, custom integrated circuits and software, or single application IP licenses to the customer according to the needs of the application. The Mobile Solutions segment addresses the market for fleet management services. This solution enables the fleet owner to dispatch, track, and monitor the conditions of vehicles in the fleet on a real-time basis. A vehicle-mounted unit consists of a single module including a GPS receiver, sensor interface, and a cellular modem. The Portfolio Technologies segment includes various operations that aggregate to less than 10 percent of our total revenue. The operations in this segment are Applanix, Military and Advanced Systems (MAS), and Trimble Outdoors.

The stock's price gained 17.3% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 13.0%) 26.0% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 20.7%); and 38.0% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 59.2%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $4.32B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company began operations in 1978 and was incorporated in 1981. The Company's' principal offices are located at Sunnyvale, California. The Company has 3,400 employees.

Sector: Technology; Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments; Ticker: TRMB;  Exch: NASD;  08/24/07 Closing Price: $36.99.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  47.43  (GOOD)               

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     Cummins Inc

The stock's price gained 25.9% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 11.7%) 77.0% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 57.5%); and 105.0% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 105.9%). The Company is classified as a large-cap value company (with a market cap of $11.97B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company was founded in 1919 as one of the first manufacturers of diesel engines and are headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. The Company has 34,600 employees.

Sector: Capital Goods; Industry: Misc. Capital Goods; Ticker: CMI;  Exch: NYSE;  08/31/07 Closing Price: $118.42.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  54.32  (VERY GOOD)               

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   GameStop Corp.  (NYSE: GME) is a global retailer of video game products and PC entertainment software. The Company sells new and used video game hardware, video game software and accessories, as well as PC entertainment software, and related accessories and other merchandise. As of January 28, 2006, The Company operated 4,490 stores in the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe, primarily under the names GameStop and EB Games; and publish Game Informer, the largest circulation multi-platform video game magazine in the United States, with approximately 1.9 million subscribers.

Video Game Software. The Company purchase new video game software directly from the leading manufacturers, including Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Nintendo of America, Inc. and Microsoft Corp., as well as over 40 third-party game publishers, such as Electronic Arts, Inc. and Activision, Inc. Used Video Game Products. The Company is a sizable retailer of used video games. The Company provides it customers with an opportunity to trade in their used video game products in its stores in exchange for store credits which can be applied towards the purchase of other products, primarily new merchandise. Video Game Hardware. The Company offer video game platforms of all major manufacturers, including Sony PlayStation 2 and PSP, Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, GameCube and Game Boy Advance SP. PC Entertainment and Other Software. The Company purchase PC entertainment software from over 45 publishers, including Electronic Arts, Microsoft and Vivendi Universal. Accessories and Other Products. Video game accessories consist primarily of controllers, memory cards and other add-ons. PC entertainment accessories consist primarily of joysticks and mice.

The stock's price gained 29.4% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's -13.6%); 77.9% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 22.1%); and 115.5% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 62.2%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap value company (with a market cap of $7.67B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). The Company's subsidiary Babbage’s Etc. LLC began operations in 1996; and its corporate office is  in Grapevine, Texas. The Company has 12,000 employees.

Sector: Services; Industry: Retail (Technology); Ticker: GME;  Exch: NYSE;  09/07/07 Closing Price: $48.21.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  43.61  (GOOD)               

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     Garmin Ltd.  (NASD: GRMN)  is a worldwide provider of navigation, communications and information devices, most of which are enabled by GPS technology. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a diverse family of hand-held, portable and fixed-mount GPS-enabled products and other navigation, communication and information products for the consumer and general aviation markets. The Company's target markets currently consist of the consumer segment, which primarily includes automotive, marine, recreational, fitness, and personal digital assistant (PDA) products, and the aviation segment, which consists of panel mount and portable products for use in general aviation aircraft.

The Company currently offers a wide range of consumer products, including automotive navigation devices, handheld GPS receivers, two-way radios with integrated GPS receivers, GPS-enabled portable digital assistants, GPS-enabled training assistants for athletic activities, and fixed-mount GPS/Sounder products. Since the inception of its business, The Company has delivered over 14 million products, which includes the delivery of over 3 million products during 2005. In 2005, The Company launched 40 new consumer products. Among these was the "nüvi". The nüvi combines a full-featured GPS navigator, language translator, MP3 player, audio book player, currency and measurement converter, world clock, and digital photo organizer in one device.

The stock's price gained 55.3% over the past 3 months (vs. the Industry's 13.9%); 99.3% over the past 6 months (vs. the  Industry's 41.2%); and 142.8% over the past 12 months (vs. the Industry's 71.4%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $23.11B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (less than average). Garmin was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on July 24, 2000 as a holding company for Garmin Corporation, a Taiwan corporation, in order to facilitate a public offering of Garmin shares in the United States. The Company has its corporate office in George Town, Cayman Islands. Garmin has 4,571 employees.

Sector: Technology; Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments; Ticker: GRMN;  Exch: NASD;  09/14/07 Closing Price: $106.77.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  53.55  (VERY GOOD)               

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    Apple Corp. Inc.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  50.49  (VERY GOOD)               

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    Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc.

STOCK GRADE (ASG):  46.67  (GOOD)               

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