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Top 5 Large-Cap Stocks for June 10	3546	<I>By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 10, 2009</I> Each business day, TheStreet.com Ratings <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/thestreet-picks/thestreet-ratings/index.html" target="_blank">TheStreet.com Ratings</a> compiles a list of the top five stocks in five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap -- based on data from the close of the previous trading session. Today, large-cap stocks are in the spotlight. These are stocks of companies with market capitalizations of over $10 billion that rank near the top of all stocks rated by our proprietary quantitative model, which looks at more than 62 factors. In addition, the stocks must be followed by at least one financial analyst who posts estimates on the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. The stocks are ordered by their potential to appreciate. Note that no provision is made for off-balance-sheet assets such as unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, market value of real estate or contingent liabilities that might affect book value. This could be material for some companies with large underfunded pension plans. <B>Medco Health Solutions</B> (MHS) is one of the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers, providing sophisticated traditional and specialty pharmacy benefit programs and services for clients, members of client-funded benefit plans, and individual patients. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-6591-st011960.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the company a buy </a> since December 2008. This rating is supported by several positive factors, including its growth, notable return on equity and good cash flow from operations. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Medco reported revenue growth of 14.4% year over year, which beat the industry average of 1.1%. EPS apparently benefited from this growth, improving 16% when compared to the same quarter of last year. We feel that the company's trend of positive EPS growth should continue. Net income also increased, rising 7.7% from $270.2 million to $291 million. Medco's net operating cash flow increased 607.12% over the prior year's quarter and surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of 52.06%. An additional modest strength for the company is its return on equity, which improved slightly when compared to the first quarter of last year. Management attributed the company's first quarter results to its success in growing its top and bottom lines, and cited the company's strength in winning new business, as well. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance for fiscal 2009, indicating that it anticipates GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $2.45 to $2.55. Medco shows low profit margins, but we feel that this potential weakness is outweighed by the strengths detailed above. <B>Public Storage</B> (PSA.A) operates as a real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, owns, and operates self-storage facilities in the United States and Europe. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-8895-st007215.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock a buy </a> since January 2009. The rating is based on such strengths as the company's largely solid financial position, attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations, and relatively strong performance in comparison with the <B>S&P 500</B> over the past year. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Public Storage increased its net operating cash flow 12.79% year-over-year. The company's gross profit margin of 44.3% was strong and has increased significantly from the same quarter last year, while a net profit margin of 50.7% outperformed against the industry average. In addition, the company has a very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, which implies successful debt management. Public Storage shows sub par growth in net income in the first quarter. Despite this, we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Enterprise Products Partners</B> (EPD) is a midstream energy company that provides services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, and petrochemicals in the U.S., Canada, and the Gulf of Mexico. We recently <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5263-st003021.aspx" target="_blank"> upgraded this stock to a buy </a> in April 2009 based on several positive investment measures, the strongest of which is the company's expanding profit margins. Enterprise continues to deal with the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, but posted a record gross operating margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 despite the lingering difficulties. At the same time, NGL, crude oil and petrochemical transportation volumes were a record 2.2 million barrels per day. The company's gross profit margin is rather low, but it has managed to increase from the same period last year. In addition, a net profit margin of 6.60% compares favorably to the industry average. Management considered Enterprise's first quarter results to be a good start to fiscal 2009. The stock's performance has been lackluster recently, but we feel that its strengths outweigh the potential weakness at this time. <B>FPL Group</B> (FPL) owns and operates Florida Power & Light Company, supplying electric service to a population of more than eight million throughout most of the east and lower west coasts of Florida. We have <a href=" https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5502-st003485.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock a buy </a> since January 2009 due to the company's impressive growth and strong fundamentals. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported that its revenue increased 7.9% year over year, beating the industry average of 3.1%. This appears to have led to FPL's 45.2% improvement in EPS, which is a continuation of a pattern of positive EPS growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue, and the market expects an improvement from $4.07 to $4.23 this year. Net income also increased in the first quarter, rising 46.2% from $249 million to $364 million. Return on equity improved slightly when compared to the same quarter last year and can therefore be considered a modest strength for FPL Group. Although the company's stock price is down 15.86%, we do not feel that this should necessarily be interpreted as negative. The drop in price reflects, in part, the market's overall decline and is one factor that makes this stock an attractive investment at this time. Based on its first quarter results, FPL Group raised its guidance for both fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010. The company projects adjusted earnings for full year 2009 in the range of $4.20 to $4.40 per share and in the range of $4.65 to $5.05 per share for full year 2010. Although most measures we evaluated indicated that the company has had generally poor debt management, we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Colgate-Palmolive</B> (CL) and its subsidiaries manufacture and market consumer products worldwide. We have rated the company a buy since January 2005 based on the company's good cash flow from operations, notable return on equity, expanding profit margins, and growth in net income and EPS. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Colgate-Palmolive reported a 12.8% year over year improvement in EPS. We feel that the company should be able to continue the trend of positive EPS growth shown over the past two years. Net income also increased, rising 8.9% from $466.5 million to $507.9 million. This growth exceeded the average growth for the company's industry. The company's gross profit margin increased from the prior year's quarter and is currently rather high at 59.8%. Net operating cash flow also increased, rising 21.1%. An additional sign of significant strength is the year-over-year increase in return on equity. Looking ahead to the remainder of fiscal 2009, Colgate-Palmolive expects its strong organic sales growth to continue. We consider the company's debt management to be generally poor, but we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh this potential weakness. <I> Our quantitative rating, which can be viewed for any stock through our stock screener <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=0" target="_blank">stock rating screener</a>, is based on a variety of historical fundamental and pricing data and represents our opinion of a stock's risk-adjusted performance relative to other stocks. However, the rating does not incorporate all of the factors that can alter a stock's performance. For example, it doesn't always factor in recent corporate or industry events that could affect the stock price, nor does it include recent technology developments and competitive dynamics that may affect the company. For those reasons, we believe a rating alone cannot tell the whole story and should be part of an investor's overall research. </I>	June 10, 2009
Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 10	7664	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted at 11:42 a.m. EDT on June 10, 2009</I> Crude oil was rising again on Wednesday, lately up at about $70.58, and <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10511758/1/stocks-mixed-as-oil-moves-up.html" target="_blank">oil stocks</a> were following its lead, including <B>Chevron</B> (CVX), up 1.2% to $71.01, <B>BP</B> (BP), up 29 cents to $52.25. Soleil upgraded <B>Yahoo!</B> (YHOO) from <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10511804/1/analysts-upgrades-downgrades-rim.html" target="_blank">hold to buy</a> with a $20 price target, citing the company's potential benefit from a rebound in online advertising. <B>Citigroup</B> (C) announced that it will convert about $58 billion in preferred stock into common stock in an effort to <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10511796/1/citi-cedes-to-feds-as-rivals-break-free.html" target="_blank">improve its balance sheet</a>. According to the <I>Wall Street Journal</I>, the Department of Justice might be considering blocking or revising the terms of a <B>Google</B> settlement that allows it to scan and post books online. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at what <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-10/" target="_blank">Jim Cramer's had to say</a> about some of the stocks in the news lately. These stocks could be in the news for a number of reasons. Some require immediate attention; others may not. Regardless, it never hurts to hear what Cramer (or any professional investors) has to say about them. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=57f248cf-d8a4-492b-a72e-9c2300fbcc72" target="_blank">recent post to his <I>RealMoney</I> blog</a>, Cramer wrote: "The <B>Nasdaq</B> united will never be defeated. For those of you who were protestors for just about every cause at college, you know that familiar ditty, except it was "the people" back then. But I keep thinking about it because of how united the Nazz is on days like today, with every oar pulling in the right direction, from restaurant chains to tech (particularly cell phone tech, which I have pushed endlessly) to biotech (thanks <B>Genzyme</B> (GENZ) to infrastructure plays like <B>Bucyrus</B> (BUCY) and <B>Joy Global</B> (JOYG). "This remarkable move is once again completely ignored, this time because <B>Apple's</B> (AAPL) down on some profit-taking. I would have thought that <B>Intel's</B> (INTC) wakeup call could stir some enthusiasm, but that would require a suspension of all the bear-market prisms that have ignored a market that is up 17%, better than every year save one -- the end of the Nazz bear market, in 2003. "Oh, and wouldn't you know it? Nasdaq, oil and banks -- the trinity, stronger than ever -- shaking off another morning dip that comes from the fading of any strength. We will not have a decline as long as these three sectors are in sync. I am amazed at how well the <B>Schlumberger</B> (SLB) / <B>Transocean</B> (RIG) stocks react, as they are in super-bull-market mode. <B>JPMorgan's</B> (JPM) still trading above the huge soggy secondary. (Bond auction good? Why not just call it bad, because it would fit a bear thesis?) And of course, there's tech. Endless tech. "I can spin this pretty negative if you would like it: The steel stocks are up, and those are high-inflation stocks, so that must be the end of the good news, right? You have to be pretty frightened that <B>Wells Fargo</B> (WFC) didn't make the TARP payback cutoff, no? And worst of all, <B>Google's</B> (GOOG) down a buck and change! Oh heavens! Who the heck would have thunk it? Must be the end of the road, for certain." For more of what Cramer's had to say about stocks making headlines, check out the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-10/" target="_blank">Cramer's Take portfolio</a>. <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer owned Wells Fargo, BP, Chevron and JPMorgan for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I>	June 10, 2009
Stockpickr's Picks of the Day: June 9	4421	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> Every day, Stockpickr members are creating and sharing stock ideas with each other through various platforms. If you're not already a member, you can <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank"> sign up here</a> in one simple step. Here's a tour through what's going on at Stockpickr today. <B><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/list/latestdyi/" target="_blank">Do-It-Yourself Portfolios</a></B>: Stockpickr member <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/user/uniqueform/" target="_blank">uniqueform</a> updated a portfolio called <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Trix/" target="_blank">Trix</a> today. The portfolio includes <B>Huntington Bancshares</B> (HBAN) for its growth prospects and <B>Arena Pharmaceuticals</B> (ARNA). In <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Retroactives-Picks/" target="_blank">Retroactives Picks</a>, member <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/user/retroactives/" target="_blank">retroactives</a> perdicts that <B>Ford</B> (F) is "poised to go higher" and that <B>Advanced Micro Devices'</B> (AMD) "fastest chips will finally break out." <B> <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</a></B>: <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/user/wil3714/" target="_blank">wil3714</a> wants to know which sector will "<a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67438/" target="_blank">make or break this market</a>," and <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/user/EnergyManNJ/" target="_blank">π</a> asks: "When the market corrects (and it will), who will win the race to $115? <B>Goldman Sachs</B> (GS) or <B>Apple</B> (AAPL)?" <B><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/problog/" target="_blank">Articles</a></B>: Today's articles examine <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/problog/1752/" target="_blank">potential short-squeeze opportunities in Nasdaq stocks</a> and <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/problog/1753/" target="_blank">the charts of several auto stocks</a> that could benefit from a <B>GM</B> (GMGMQ) bankruptcy. <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/list/spotlight/ " target="_blank"><B>Spotlight Portfolios</B></a>: Highlighted portfolios today include <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Top-Dividend-Increasers-for-the-Week-Ending-06-05-09/ " target="_blank">Dividend Stocks for the Week</a> and <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-9/ " target="_blank">Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks</a>. Also check out the <B><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/allforum/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Forum</a></B>, which includes a discussion of <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/showforums/1/4575/" target="_blank">the world's best beers</a> and the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/list/latestpro/" target="_blank">Professional Portfolios</a>, including <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Warren-Buffett/" target="_blank">Warren Buffett's</a>. Becoming a member of Stockpickr is easy. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>, and learn about how to use Stockpickr <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/howtousestockpickr/ " target="_blank">here</a>. <B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/781570/jake-lynch/all.html" target="_blank"> http://www.thestreet.com/author/781570/jake-lynch/all.html</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Wednesday, June 10, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 09, 2009
Four Must-See Charts: Auto Stocks	21340	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> The auto sector has not been a kind place to investors for quite some time now. Just take a look at the performance of <B>General Motors</B> (GMGMQ) since October 2007 when the stock was trading hands at around $42 a share. Now that GM has filed for bankruptcy, the stock is not even listed on the <B>NYSE</B> anymore, and it has plunged all the way down to current levels of around $1.40 share. That is a monster loss for anyone who held the stock all the way down and ignored many of the warning signs evident from the stock's chart. For example, the stock broke many support levels and key trend lines and did it on huge volume. These were all indications that the stock was under heavy distribution and not accumulation by the large institutional investors. General Motors wasn’t the only victim of the auto sector nightmare. Companies such as <B>Ford</B> (F), <B>Tata Motors</B> (TTM), <B>Lear</B> (LEA) and <B>Toyota Motor</B> (TM) were all hit hard and saw large declines in their stock prices. As is often the case with any sector, when one company is in trouble, the entire group is at risk. Even motorcycle maker <B>Harley-Davidson</B> (HOG) wasn’t spared from the massive selling pressure that took the auto space lower. Things became so dire at Harley-Davidson that Warren Buffett had to inject $300 million into the company with an impressive 15% annual interest rate for his investment. This was clearly a sign that Harley was desperate to raise capital and that the consumer spending environment for motorcycles was nonexistent. However, now that General Motors and <B>Chrysler</B> have filed for bankruptcy, it could be a great a time to look for buying opportunities in the auto space. When the news is so bad and investor sentiment is extremely bearish, it will often signal a bottom in a sector. Right now you can make the case that this is the situation in the auto complex. In fact, the stocks of many auto companies are starting to trade as if the worst is over. With this in mind, let’s take a look at a few auto stocks that look enticing based off of their charts. <B>1. Ford</B> If you are looking for opportunity in the auto sector, you need look no further than auto giant <B>Ford Motor</B> (F). Ford has so far been able to avoid taking any of the government’s bailout money, which is considered among many investors as a bullish sign for the long-term health of the company. Just look at what happened to General Motors after it took the bailout money. Looking at the chart below, you can see that Ford has been trading in a consolidation pattern from around $6 to $6.50 share. Shares of Ford have some previous resistance at around $6.54 a share. If the stock can manage to trade above that level, it could be setting up to head back toward the next significant resistance level at around $9 a share (not seen on this chart). Volume for June continues to look strong for Ford, with a number of up days surpassing the average daily volume of around 98 million shares. It’s also worth noting that more than 4.8% of the float is currently sold short as of May. Those shorts might be forced to unwind their bearish positions now that it looks highly likely that Ford will not need to file for bankruptcy. From a consumer standpoint, who would you rather buy a car from: Ford or now-bankrupt General Motors? <a onClick="window.open('http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_F_big.gif',null,'height=600,width=795,resizable=no,scrollbars=no')" href="javascript:;"><img src="http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_F.gif" alt="" width="270" height="288" border="0"/></a> <B>2. Navistar International</B> Next up is <B>Navistar International</B> (NAV), a manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, diesel engines and military vehicles. On Tuesday, the company narrowed its outlook for 2009 due to expectations that the global recession will last longer than expected. The company also reported that second-quarter profits dropped 94% due to weak market conditions. Despite that bad news, the stock actually traded up on heavy volume. This is a great example of why it’s important to focus on the action of the stock to the news and not the actual news itself. Looking at the chart below, you can see that shares of Navistar are starting to break out now that the stock has traded above $43.50 a share. This breakout is being accompanied by strong volume of more than 3.6 million shares, vs. the average daily volume of around 1 million shares. If the stock can continue its uptrend, it could be set to trade back toward the next areas of resistance at $55 a share and possibly even $63 (not seen on this chart). <a onClick="window.open('http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_NAV_big.gif',null,'height=600,width=795,resizable=no,scrollbars=no')" href="javascript:;"><img src="http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_NAV.gif" alt="" width="270" height="288" border="0"/></a> <B>3. Lear</B> Another interesting auto stock is <B>Lear</B> (LEA). Lear is a global supplier of automotive seat systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic products with locations in 36 countries around the globe. This stock has been absolutely decimated! It use to trade at about $40 a share back in 2007 and now fetches around $1.50 a share. Looking at the chart below, you can see that shares of Lear have started to find some solid support around the 50-day moving average of $1.18 a share. On Tuesday, investors jumped in to snap up the beaten-down stock and drove it up more than 26% in midday trading on gigantic volume. Could this be signaling a bottom for the stock? The volume would seem to suggest that the worst is over for Lear and that the stock is ready to move much higher. Volume so far on Tuesday has tracked in at over 15 million shares, vs. the average daily volume of only 5.4 million shares. The stock now looks ready to trade back towards $1.90 a share, and if it can break above that level it could run towards the 200-day moving average of $3.24. It’s also worth noting that over 7% of the float is currently sold short as of May. Watch for some massive short squeezes if Lear can crack through any of the previous resistance on the chart. <a onClick="window.open('http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_LEA_big.gif',null,'height=600,width=795,resizable=no,scrollbars=no')" href="javascript:;"><img src="http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_LEA.gif" alt="" width="270" height="288" border="0"/></a> <B>4. Dana Holding</B> Another auto stock that looks compelling is <B>Dana Holding</B> (DAN), a supplier of axle, driveshaft, structural, sealing and thermal products for global vehicle manufacturers. Back in May of 2008, this stock was fetching $12 a share, but it now trades at under $2 a share. Looking at the chart below, you can see that shares of Dana Holding have found some solid support at around $1.25 a share. The stock now looks ready to make a move back toward some previous resistance at the 200-day moving average of $1.80 a share. The stock is starting to get active on Tuesday, up more than 10%, as investors jump into the sector looking to play the beaten-up names now that GM is bankrupt. Volume today has clocked in at more than 2.3 million shares, vs. the average daily volume of 1.1 million shares. If Dana can trade above $1.80, watch for the stock to make a run back towards $2.75, or possibly even higher. <a onClick="window.open('http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_DAN_big.gif',null,'height=600,width=795,resizable=no,scrollbars=no')" href="javascript:;"><img src="http://www.thestreet.com/tsc/common/images/storyimages/0609_DAN.gif" alt="" width="270" height="288" border="0"/></a> For more ideas, visit the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Charts-of-the-Week-6-09-2009/" target="_blank">Charts of the Week</a> portfolio. Also, if you want to improve your own technical-stock-picking skills, you can share ideas and pick up some tips on Stockpickr’s <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/showforums/1/3537/" target="_blank">technical-analysis forum</a>.	June 09, 2009
Top Nasdaq Short-Squeeze Plays	8183	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> Last week, <B>Volkswagen</B> spiked up by an incredible 10% for the day in Frankfurt trading, the biggest one-day rise for the stock in the last couple months. According to <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=a0ZtYMgtxDDo" target="_blank"> <I>Bloomberg</I></a>, the stock experienced a short squeeze after news broke of a potential merger of Volkswagen and Porsche. A short squeeze occurs when short-sellers quickly buy in shares of a stock in order to cover their bearish positions, driving the price of stocks up sharply. The ratio for measuring short squeeze opportunities is the short ratio, which measures how many days it would take the short-sellers to cover their positions based on recent average daily volume. Stockpickr has reviewed the heavily shorted <B>Nasdaq</B> stocks and created a portfolio of June's <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Top-NASDAQ-Short-Squeeze-Plays-for-June-2009/">top Nasdaq short-squeeze plays</a>, all of which have market caps of more than $250 million. First up is <b> Idexx Laboratories</b> (IDXX), a producer of veterinary and food- and water-testing products, which has a short ratio of 22.7. This means that it would take the short sellers more than 22 days to cover their position. Back in late April, the company reported a revenue and earnings drop of slightly more than 5%, which beat analysts' expectations. The company has $86 million in cash and debt of $131 million. Operating income is in excess of $158 million. Idexx is owned by <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Ruane-Cunniff/">Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb</a>, founded in 1969 and manager of the Sequoia Fund, which has one of the best long-term performance records of all hedge funds. Ruane Cunniff also owns <b> Berkshire Hathaway </b> (BRK.A), with a short ratio of 4.1; <b> Mohawk Industries </b> (MHK), with a 3.7 short ratio; and <b> Martin Marietta Materials </b> (MLM), with a short ratio of 8.6. Another heavily shorted Nasdaq stock is <b> CoStar Group </b> (CSGP), probably due to the fact that it serves the heavily depressed commercial real estate industry. This information and marketing services provider has a short ratio of 21.2. The company reported earnings of $6.1 million for the first three months of 2009, amounting to a 21% increase from the $5 million in net income in the first quarter of 2008. This debt-free company has more than $204 million in cash, and operating cash flow is $42 million. CoStar is one of the 10 holdings of the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Morgan-Stanley-Inst-Small-Co-MSSGX/">Morgan Stanley Institutional Small Co. Fund</a>, a three-star Morningstar-rated long-term capital appreciation fund that invests in small growth companies. The fund currently ranks in the top 3% of all small growth funds for the last three months and in the top 20% for the last five years. Other stocks the fund owns include <b> Morningstar </b> (MORN), with a short ratio of 4.7; <b> Strayer Education </b> (STRA), with an 8.3 ratio; and <b> Techne </b> (TECH), with a 3.2 ratio. For more short-squeeze ideas, check out the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Top-NASDAQ-Short-Squeeze-Plays-for-June-2009/"> top Nasdaq short-squeeze plays</a> portfolio at Stockpickr.com. <I>At the time of publication, the author had no positions in stocks mentioned.</I>	June 09, 2009
You Ask, Scott Rothbort Answers	722	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank"> Stockpickr community</a>. <I>RealMoney's</I> <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</a> answered questions recently. On <I>RealMoney</I> and <I>TheStreet.com</I> lately, Rothbort has identified a <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/p/_search/rmoney/homebuilders/10509148.html" target="_blank">glimmer of hope</a> in <B>Toll Brothers'</B> (TOL) earnings report, evaluated the <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/p/_search/rmoney/marketcommentary/10507719.html" target="_blank"><B>Dow Jones Industrial Average's</B></a> selection of <B>Traverlers</B> (TRV) and <B>Cisco</B> (CSCO) to replace outgoing components <B>GM</B> (GM) and <B>Citigroup</B> (C), and <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510178/1/10-investing-guidelines-part-1.html " target="_blank">reviewed Richard Bernsein's investing guidelines</a>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that Rothbort has been responding to. You might have to scroll through to find his answers. If we have a selloff this summer, which sectors will lead? Will it be tech, commodities and financials, which have led the way up? Would you buy some puts to play this? How about ETFs? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67406/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> Scott, you were right about money coming into the market in "The Merry, Merry Month of May." But, from what I hear, there's still a good $4 billion waiting in the wings. What's the holdup? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67411/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> Is there an ETF to short treasuries? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67406/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> Agree or disagree: <B>Apple</B> (AAPL) is more of a consumer play than a tech play. <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67416/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> What happens to the TARP bank money that will be returned? Will it be returned and disappear like it didn't exist? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67418/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> <I>Becoming a Stockpickr member is easy. Just <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/register/ " target="_blank"> sign up here</a> in one simple step! </I>	June 09, 2009
Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 9	3809	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> Monday's headline-grabber was spilling into Monday, with the excitement over <B>Apple's</B> (AAPL) <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510811/1/apple-debuts-new-iphone-world-exhales.html" target="_blank">new iPhone</a>, revealed yesterday at the company's Worldwide Developer Conference. The 3G S phone, available on June 19, looks like its predecessor but adds such features as a better camera with video capabilities and faster network speeds. Current COO Robert McDonald's <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10511027/1/pg-reportedly-to-name-mcdonald-as-ceo.html" target="_blank">appointment as the new CEO</a> of <B>Procter & Gamble</B> (PG) is expected to be approved today at a P&G board meeting in Cincinnati. McDonald would replace A.G. Lafley, who was CEO for nine years and will remain as chairman. In <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10511186/1/analysts-upgrades-downgrades-apple.html" target="_blank">analyst upgrade-downgrade news</a>, JPMorgan ugraded <B>Marvell Technologies</B> (MRVL) to outperform and raised its price target on the stock to $15 from $9. Morgan Stanley upgraded <B>U.S. Steel</B> (X) to overweight with a $45 price target but downgraded <B>Nucor</B> (NUE). And Citigroup downgraded <B>Hartford Financial</B> (HIG) to hold from buy with a $19 price target. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at what <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-9/" target="_blank">Jim Cramer's been saying about stocks in the news lately</a>. These stocks could be in the news for a number of reasons. Some require immediate attention; others may not. Regardless, it never hurts to hear what Cramer (or any professional investors) has to say about them. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. In a recent post to his <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=1c5c6dae-5424-476f-b8eb-9c2200b3ea71" target="_blank"><I>RealMoney</I> blog</a>, Cramer wrote: "This selloff seems to have some power, as the oil price hasn't gone positive yet, something I expect to happen when the margined oil players come in and squeeze things up. We remain hostage to those shenanigans, because there are so many oil and oil-related stocks that can rally with them. Watch <B>Transocean</B> (RIG) and <B>Occidental</B> (OXY) and <B>Anadarko</B> (APC) for clues. "The wise profit-takers are in on <B>Apple</B> (AAPL) which, of course, then knocks down all of the other players in the group, which is par for the 'stupid' but gameable force that is this market. "The industrials are pausing because the commodity rally, which takes its cue from oil, gold and Europe in that order, has not a thing going for it right now. <B>Caterpillar's</B> (CAT) on the case there as an indicator, along with <B>Freeport</B> (FCX) and <B>BHP</B> (BHP), the China plays. "Which leaves the banks, and they surprisingly are strong, no doubt because there have been no new deals filed. That should last the whole day. The bears have done their best to flood <B>Wells Fargo's</B> (WFC) name with lots of negativity, no doubt to somehow create the impression that another deal is necessary to pay back TARP. I think when we see the quarter -- which is a huge beneficiary of the housing bottom that everyone seems to know but the press -- we will be blown away by the money that's being made here. "The strength of this group and the possibility of oil going positive should contain the losses to manageable amounts as the cash comes in over the transom to make a ton of money for all the mutual funds that are once again putting money to work in the weakness." For more of what Cramer's had to say about stocks making headlines, check out the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-9/" target="_blank">Cramer's Take portfolio</a> on Stockpickr. <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer owned Wells Fargo and BHP Billiton for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I>	June 09, 2009
Top 5 All-Around-Value Stocks for June 9	2615	<I>By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> Each business day, TheStreet.com Ratings <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/thestreet-picks/thestreet-ratings/index.html" target="_blank">TheStreet.com Ratings</a> compiles a list of the top five stocks in five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap -- based on data from the close of the previous trading session. Today, all-around-value stocks are in the spotlight. These are stocks of companies that meet a number of criteria, including annual revenue of more than $500 million, lower-than-average valuations such as a price-to-sales ratio of less than 2, and leverage that is less than 49% of total capital. In addition, they must rank near the top of all stocks rated by our proprietary quantitative model, which looks at more than 60 factors. The stocks must also be followed by at least one financial analyst who posts estimates on the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. They are ordered by their potential to appreciate. Note that no provision is made for off-balance-sheet assets such as unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, market value of real estate or contingent liabilities that might affect book value. This could be material for some companies with large, underfunded pension plans. <B>Dollar Tree</B> (DLTR) operates discount variety stores in the U.S., under the store names Dollar Tree, Deal$ and Dollar Bills. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5041-st002624.aspx" target="_blank"> buy rating </a> for this stock has not changed since May 2008. The rating is supported by the company’s solid stock price performance, largely solid financial position, and growth in revenue, net income and EPS. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Dollar Tree reported revenue growth of 14.2% year over year, which surpassed the industry average of 6.8%. EPS appears to have received a boost from this growth, as it improved 37.5% when compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive EPS growth over the past two years, and we feel that this trend should continue. Net income increased 38.5% in the first quarter, rising from $43.6 million a year ago to $60.4 million. Dollar Tree’s debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.21, which implies that the company has successfully managed its debt levels. Management stated it that is was pleased with the first quarter results, as increased customer traffic drove earnings and sales results beyond the company’s previously stated guidance. Although almost any stock may fall in an overall down market, we consider this stock to have good upside potential in most other market conditions, despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year. The company may harbor some minor weaknesses, but we feel that they are unlikely to have a significant impact on Dollar Tree’s future financial results. <B>Lancaster Colony</B> (LANC) manufactures and markets glassware, candles, and specialty foods for the retail and foodservice markets. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-6307-st005055.aspx" target="_blank"> buy rating </a> on this stock has been in place since January 2009 and is based on the company’s growth, solid stock price performance and largely solid financial position. For the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Lancaster Colony reported revenue growth of 6.6% year-over-year. Although this trailed the industry average of 106.2% growth, it appears to have been enough to help boost EPS, which improved from 27 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to 76 cents in the most recent quarter. Lancaster Colony also reported significant net income growth of 145.9%. Net income increased to $21.21 million from results of $8.63 million a year ago. Strong earnings growth of 181.48% helped drive the stock up 39.43% over the past year, and should continue to move higher despite having already experienced a nice gain. A very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 implies that Lancaster Colony has successfully managed its debt levels, while a quick ratio of 1.27 indicates that the company should be able to avoid short-term cash problems. One additional sign of strength for the company is the fact that its return on equity improved slightly when compared to the prior year’s quarter. Management announced that Lancaster Colony’s third quarter results benefitted from higher Specialty Foods volumes and operational improvements. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, retail pricing and lower material costs are expected to boost future results, despite uncertain consumer demand. We believe that the company’s low profit margins are outweighed by the strengths detailed above. <B>Enterprise Products Partners</B> (EPD) is a midstream energy company that provides services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, and petrochemicals in the U.S., Canada and the Gulf of Mexico. We recently <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5263-st003021.aspx" target="_blank"> upgraded this stock to a buy </a> in April 2009 based on several positive investment measures, the strongest of which is the company’s expanding profit margins. Enterprise continues to deal with the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, but posted a record gross operating margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 despite the lingering difficulties. At the same time, NGL, crude oil and petrochemical transportation volumes were a record 2.2 million barrels per day. The company’s gross profit margin is rather low, but it has managed to increase from the same period last year. In addition, a net profit margin of 6.6% compares favorably to the industry average. Management considered Enterprise’s first quarter results to be a good start to fiscal 2009. The stock’s performance has been lackluster recently, but we feel that its strengths outweigh the potential weakness at this time. <B>New Jersey Resources</B> (NJR) is an energy services holding company that provides retail and wholesale energy services to customers in New Jersey, other states from the Gulf Coast to New England and Canada. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-8482-st006185.aspx" target="_blank"> buy rating </a> for New Jersey Resources Corporation has been in place since September 2002. This rating is supported by the company’s efficiency, solvency, notable return on equity, and growth in earnings per share (EPS) and net income. For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the company experienced a decline in revenue, but this does not appear to have hurt its bottom line, as both net income and EPS grew year over year. Net income growth of 183.3% greatly exceeded that of both the <B>S&P 500</B> and the company’s industry. EPS increased from 30 cents to 83 cents per share. New Jersey Resources’ net operating cash flow also increased significantly in the second quarter, increasing 119.70% to $382.83 million. As with net income, this result vastly surpassed the industry average growth rate. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio is somewhat low at 0.63 and indicates that the company has been relatively successful at managing its debt levels. An additional sign of strength is a return on equity result that succeeded that of the prior year’s quarter. Based on its second quarter results, particularly from New Jersey Natural Gas, New Jersey Resources increased its full-year earnings guidance for fiscal 2009. The company now expects net financial earnings in the range of $2.35 to $2.45 per basic share. The company’s low profit margins could be a cause for concern, but we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>RockTenn</B> (RKT) manufactures and sells packaging products, recycled paperboard, containerboard, bleached paperboard, and merchandising displays. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-6863-st007565.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock a buy </a> since November 2006. This rating is based on a few notable strengths, including the company’s growth and solid stock price performance. For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, RockTenn reported significant earnings per share (EPS) improvement when compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2008. EPS rose from 45 cents to 97 cents, continuing a trend of positive EPS growth. We feel that this trend should continue. The company also reported a notable increase in net income, which rose 118.7% from $17.1 million to $37.4 million. Earnings growth was primarily driven by strong growth in the company’s Corrugated Packaging segment, whose revenue surged 57.6% in the second quarter. An additional modest sign of strength can be seen in RockTenn’s return on equity, which improved slightly when compared to the prior year’s quarter. Looking ahead, management stated that RockTenn should continue to deliver strong cash flows during the rest of the fiscal year, as recycled fiber and energy costs are expected to remain low enough to offset the effects of difficult market conditions. Although the company’s debt management rates poorly on most measures that we evaluated, we feel that the strengths detailed above should outweigh any weakness at this time. Furthermore, we believe that the stock has good upside potential, despite having already risen in the past year, barring an overall down market. <B>Family Dollar Stores</B> (FDO) operates a chain of almost 6,000 retail discount stores in a 44-state area, providing primarily low to lower-middle income consumers with a wide range of general merchandise at highly competitive prices in convenient neighborhood stores. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5398-st003202.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock buy </a> since July 2008. The rating is based on the company’s outstanding fundamentals and recession-resistant business model. The company reported on April 8 that its revenue increased slightly in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, rising 8.7% year over year. This growth appears to have helped boost EPS, which improved 33.3% from 45 cents a year ago to 60 cents in the most recent quarter. Family Dollar’s net income jumped 32.9%, increasing from $63.6 million to $84.14 million. The company’s return on equity has also slightly improved from where it was a year ago. This change from 18.34% to 19.1% can be seen as a modest strength for Family Dollar. The company feels that its second quarter successes are due not only to budget-friendly consumer behavior generated by the current economic conditions, but also by the company’s own investments in the enhancement of consumer’s shopping experience. Looking forward to the third quarter, the company expects an increase of 7% to 9% in its net sales, along with EPS in the range of 54 cents to 58 cents per share. While we see the company’s low profit margins as a potential weakness, we believe that the strengths detailed above justify the buy rating at this time and should continue to help Family Dollar’s stock to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain of 82.7% in the past year. <I>Our quantitative rating, which can be viewed for any stock through our stock screener <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=0" target="_blank">stock rating screener</a>, is based on a variety of historical fundamental and pricing data and represents our opinion of a stock's risk-adjusted performance relative to other stocks. However, the rating does not incorporate all of the factors that can alter a stock's performance. For example, it doesn't always factor in recent corporate or industry events that could affect the stock price, nor does it include recent technology developments and competitive dynamics that may affect the company. For those reasons, we believe that a rating alone cannot tell the whole story and that it should be part of an investor's overall research. </I><B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1136809/david-macdougall/all.html" target="_blank">David MacDougall</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Tuesday, June 9, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 09, 2009
Stockpickr's Picks of the Day: June 8	491	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 9, 2009</I> Every day, Stockpickr members are creating and sharing stock ideas with each other through various platforms. If you're not already a member, you can <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank"> sign up here</a> in one simple step. Here's a tour through what's going on at Stockpickr today. Stockpickr's <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/list/latestdyi/" target="_blank">Do-It-Yourself Portfolios</a> allow members to gather together lists of stocks that they own or are thinking about owning. A DIY portfolio could also contain stocks that revolve around a certain theme, such as <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Jennifer-Aniston-Stock-Index/" target="_blank">Jennifer Aniston</a>, or event, such as a <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Academy-Awards-Winners-amp-Losers/" target="_blank">the Oscars</a>. In a DIY portfolio updated over the weekend called <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Happy-Hunting/" target="_blank">Happy Hunting</a>, dw1504, with the goal of finding dividends, groups together <B>Chevron</B>, because everyone "needs a little energy"; <B>Verizon</B>, described as "one of the top contenders in wireless"; and <B>Pfizer</B>. Member georgeminton uses his portfolio, <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/George-s-Moneymaker/" target="_blank">George's Moneymaker</a>, to track his success rates trading stocks such as <B>XTO Energy</B> (100% success over five trades) and <B>Wells Fargo</B> (a single trade brought in $10,000). Stockpickr members also interact in <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</a>, where any member can ask or respond to a question. Investing professionals regularly visit Stockpickr Answers to join in the conversation and offer their insight and advice. For example, answering member questions today is finance professor <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</a>. Today on Answers, there's an ongoing discussion of what <B>Apple</B> investors <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/view/answers/67415/" target="_blank">are doing today</a>, and member valuemac is looking for an <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/view/answers/67412/ " target="_blank">ETF to short treasuries</a>. The <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/allforum/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Forum</a> is there to catch everything that doesn't fall into the Answers forum, including daily trader diaries maintained by Stockpickr members, such as <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/showforums/1/5723/" target="_blank"> this one by Trading Nymph</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/showforums/1/4575/" target="_blank">a debate on the best beers in the world</a>. Stockpickr also maintains a list of <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/list/latestpro/" target="_blank">Professional Portfolios</a> and recently updated <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Warren-Buffett/" target="_blank">Warren Buffett's portfolio</a> after <B>Berkshire Hathaway's</B> March 31 filing with the <B>SEC</B>. Becoming a member of Stockpickr is easy. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>, and learn about how to use Stockpickr <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/howtousestockpickr/ " target="_blank">here</a>. <B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1136809/david-macdougall/all.html" target="_blank">David MacDougall</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Tuesday, June 9, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 09, 2009
Who's on Stockpickr This Week?	1641	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 8, 2009</I> One of the most popular features on Stockpickr.com is <A HREF=" http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, a real-time forum that brings Stockpickr members together to discuss and answer each other's questions about investing, the stock market and the economy. Every week, investing professionals guest-host Stockpickr Answers, responding to questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Becoming a member is easy: Just <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank"><B>sign up here</B></a> in one simple step, and you're on your way to having <I>your</I> questions answered, as well as being able to help out your investing peers with their queries. This week, our professional lineup on Stockpickr Answers includes: <B>Monday, June 8: <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank"> Scott Rothbort</A></B> <I>RealMoney</I> contributor Scott Rothbort has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. In 2002, he founded <a href="http://www.lakeviewasset.com" target="_blank"> LakeView Asset Management</a>, a registered investment advisor. He also is the founder and manager of the social networking educational Web site <a href="http://www.thefinanceprofessor.com/" target="_blank">TheFinanceProfessor</a> and is a professor of finance and the chief market strategist at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business. <B>Tuesday, June 9: <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1136809/david-macdougall/all.html" target="_blank"> David MacDougall</A></B> David MacDougall is an analyst for TheStreet.com Ratings. Previously, he was an analyst at investment consulting firm Cambridge Associates, where he worked with private equity and venture capital funds. On <I>TheStreet.com</I> recently, MacDougall wrote that <I>Intel</I> (INTC) has "<a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508534/1/is-it-safe-intel-dominates-netbook-market.html" target="_blank">already established its dominance in netbooks</a>." <B>Wednesday, June 10: <A HREF="httphttp://www.thestreet.com/author/781570/jake-lynch/all.html" target="_blank"> Jake Lynch</A></B> Recently on <I>TheStreet.com</I>, Jake Lynch, an investment analyst for TheStreet.com Ratings, has discussed <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510303/1/under-the-radar-financial-stocks-for-today.html" target="_blank">under-the-radar financial stocks</a> such as <B>California National Bancorp</B> (CFNB); whether <B>Verizon</B> (VZ) is <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510201/1/is-it-safe-verizon-is-poised-to-bounce-back.html" target="_blank">poised to bounce back</a>; and <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509131/1/10-dividend-paying-stocks-to-buy-now.html" target="_blank">10 dividend stocks to buy now</a>, including <B>Cal-Maine Foods</B> (CALM). <B>Thursday, June 11: <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1106498/richard-widows/all.html" target="_blank">Richard Widows</A></B> Prior to joining TheStreet.com Ratings, Senior Financial Analyst Richard Widows was senior product manager for quantitative analytics at Thomson Financial. He's also been involved in developing investment information systems at data firms, including the Lipper division of <I>Reuters</I>. Widows recently discussed <B>Unisys'</B> (UIS) <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10507969/1/is-it-safe-unisys-struggles-with-debt-load.html" target="_blank">debt load</a>. <B>Friday, June 12: <A HREF="http http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005249/david-peltier/all.html" target="_blank">David Peltier</A></B> David Peltier is the author of <A HREF=" http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=006892">TheStreet.com Dividend Stock Advisor</A> and <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=006892">TheStreet.com Value Investor</A>. Prior to joining <I>TheStreet.com</I> in 2001, Peltier was an anayst for <I>Individual Investor</I> magazine. His market interests include small-caps, technology and retail stocks. Recently, he <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10509759/china-watch-joyful-joyg.html" target="_blank">made the case</a> for <B>Joy Global</B> but <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10509167/uneasy-over-cardinal-health.html" target="_blank">wanted to stay away</a> from <B>Cardinal Health</B> (CAH). Not a Stockpickr member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/">Join the community today -- for free.</A>	June 08, 2009
You Ask, David Peltier Answers	903	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 8, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community (which anyone can <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">join for free</A>). <I>TheStreet.com's</I> <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005249/david-peltier/all.html " target="_blank">David Peltier</a>, manager of the <a href=" http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/login/ss_mbp_spring08.jsp?flowid=63239b1b38&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestreet.com%2Fk%2Fdsa%2F_bio%2Findex.html&denied " target="_blank">Dividend Stock Advisor</a> and <a href=" http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/login/ValueInvestorLogin.jsp?flowid=b67cadbd6d&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestreet.com%2Fk%2Ftr%2F_bio%2Findex.html&denied " target="_blank">Value Investor</a> portfolios, answered questions on Stockpickr Answers recently. On <I>TheStreet.com</I>, Peltier has been discussing why <B>Joy Global</B> is <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10509759/china-watch-joyful-joyg.html" target="_blank">a buy</a>, how to <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10510241/dow-dividends-dont-matter.html" target="_blank">pick the best dividend stocks</a>, and why <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10509167/uneasy-over-cardinal-health.html" target="_blank"> investors should avoid</a> shares of <B>Cardinal Health</B>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that Peltier's been responding to. You might have to scroll through to find his answers. I sold my <B>U.S. Natural Gas</B> (UNG) holdings because Cramer was bearish on it and said it had another leg down. I stay away from stocks that get negative notes, like <B>First Solar's</B> (FSLR) downgrade and price target cut. <B>Smith International's</B> (SII) price target was cut, and I sold out of that. I didn't sell for a lost but didn't sell for gains. After last year's selloff, I don't have any tolerance for stocks that get downgraded or that people like Cramer say have another leg down.<I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67381/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> Job loses are at 345,000, with the estimate for 550,000, but the unemployment rate is at 9.4%, well above the 9.2% estimate. I don't know how anyone can believe these jobs-loss numbers, especially with all the major <B>GM</B> (GMGMQ) dealers now closing. I'm getting sick of all these talking heads going on and on about how the stimulus bill will surge the conomy higher in the second half. We're only three weeks away from the second half! The stimulus bill is over-hyped. It may help a little, but it'll far from save us.<I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67380/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> Higher oil prices should help solar. I like <B>Canadian Solar</B> (CSIQ). Uranium is another hot area. Check out <B>Uranium Energy</B> (UEC). And energies are on fire, like <B>Stone Energy</B> (SGY). Thoughts? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67253/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> <B>Rosetta Stone</B> (RST) is the best language product I've ever used. What do you guys think of the company? <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67247/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I>	June 08, 2009
Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 8	4709	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 8, 2009</I> <B>Cisco</B> (CSCO) and <B>Travelers</B> (TRV) replace <B>General Motors</B> (GM) and <B>Citigroup</B> (C)on the <B><a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10507645/1/cisco-travelers-added-to-dow-industrials.html" target="_blank">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a></B> today. GM had been a component of the index for almost 84 years, the second-longest Dow run. <B>General Electric</B> (GE) has been on the Dow since 1907. Expectations for <B>Apple's</B> (AAPL) <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510616/1/apples-new-iphone-what-to-expect.html" target="_blank"> Worldwide Developers Conference</a> today in San Francisco include a Steve Jobs appearance and a new iPhone. In <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510631/1/analysts-upgrades-downgrades-merck.html" target="_blank"> analyst-ratings-changes </a> news, Goldman Sachs upgraded<B>Blackstone</B> (BX)to buy from neutral, while Benchmark downgraded <B>Google</B> (GOOG) to hold from buy and Wachovia downgraded <B>Hovnanian</B> (HOV) to underperform. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at what Jim Cramer's had to say about stocks making headlines on Monday. These stocks could be in the news for a number of reasons. Some require immediate attention; while others may not. Regardless, it never hurts to hear what Cramer (or any of the other professional investors) has to say about them. The key is to gather as much information as you can in order to make the most informed investment decisions you can. In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=70a9deef-01f2-41a6-94c7-9c1f00d7a315" target="_blank">recent post to his <I>RealMoney</I> blog</a>, Cramer wrote: "People aren't used to seeing <B>Boeing </B>(BA) rip because they aren't used to seeing what happens when Boeing has a new plane. Boeing is a product-cycle company -- one of the most product-cyclical companies in the world, kind of like Apple for all of its products, <B>Intel </B>(INTC) with its big microprocessor introductions or the old <B>Microsoft </B>(MSFT) when its new products mattered. "When you see that new plane in the air, you are going to convince the sells -- all three of them -- to go to the hold category and several of the holds to go to buys. There are five buys of this stock, but what's incredible to me is that the sells are all <I>major </I>firms that would have <I>immediate effect</I>. "All of these sell and hold analysts feel the pressure right now. They know that Boeing's gains are going to be multiyear and they are dreadfully afraid of missing this one. "When I used to play Boeing, I would just own the darned thing because the cycle is so powerful. It would always have moves at the start of the run as explosive as this one and the world would say, "Darn it all, I will catch it when it gets hit." But this is a product-cycle play not an unemployment play, and it will not march to the tune of the macro numbers as it is a secular growth story. "If you do not have Boeing, pick up an ancillary play. We are buying one for <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> and feel strongly that we are in the first inning of the move." <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer owned Cisco for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I>	June 08, 2009
Top 5 Fast-Growth Stocks for June 8	2535	<I>By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 8, 2009</I> <I>TSC Ratings <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/thestreet-picks/thestreet-ratings/index.html" target="_blank">TheStreet.com Ratings</a> provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund ratings and commentary based on award-winning, proprietary tools. Its “safety first” approach to investing aims to reduce risk while seeking solid outperformance on a total return basis.</I> Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap -- and publish these lists in the Ratings section of our website. This week, fast-growth stocks are in the spotlight. These are stocks of companies that are projected to increase revenue and profit by at least 12% in the coming year and rank near the top all stocks rated by our proprietary quantitative model, which looks at over 60 factors. In addition, the stocks must be followed by at least one financial analyst who posts estimates on the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. Please note that definitions of revenue vary by industry, and this screen does not make adjustments for acquisitions, which can materially affect posted results. Likewise, earnings-per-share growth may be affected by accounting charges, share repurchases and other one-time items. Note that no provision is made for off-balance-sheet assets such as unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, market value of real estate or contingent liabilities that might affect book value. This could be material for some companies with large underfunded pension plans. <B>Strayer Education</B> (STRA) is a for-profit post-secondary education services corporation that offers a variety of academic programs through wholly-owned Strayer University. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-9402-st008342.aspx" target="_blank"> buy rating </a> for Strayer has not changed since March 2003 and is based on a variety of strengths that include the company’s growth and its favorable returns, along with a surge in enrollment and a largely solid financial position. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Strayer’s revenue growth of 28.2% year over year slightly outpaced the industry average growth of 19.9%. This growth was driven by increased student enrollments and a 5% increase in tuition fees since January 2009. Revenue growth seems to have helped expand the company’s bottom line, as earnings per share improved 26.2% when compared with the same quarter last year. Net income also increased, rising to $29.05 million from $23.52 million a year ago. Strayer’s gross profit margin improvement of 128 basis points is a further sign of strength. Higher earnings combined with a lower asset and equity base to help drive returns on assets and equity higher in the first quarter. Stayer has no debt to speak of, giving it a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a favorable sign. In addition, a quick ratio of 1.47 indicates that the company should be able to avoid short-term cash problems. Management stated that it was pleased with Strayer’s first quarter financial performance and the strong student enrollment for the spring term. Strayer announced that its first quarter revenue and earnings results were records for the company. However, the company faces challenges from a deteriorating cash balance. In addition, the company incurred higher costs related to support the increase in student enrollments and building the Strayer University brand, and these costs could restrict the company’s financial performance going forward. Finally, the company’s stock is trading at a premium valuation, but we feel that the strengths detailed above justify the higher price point at this time. <B>Bio-Reference Laboratories</B> (BRLI) provides clinical testing services, primarily in the New York metropolitan area. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-4379-st001129.aspx" target="_blank"> buy rating </a> for the company’s stock has not changed since August 2005. Strengths such as the company’s solid stock price performance, notable return on equity, and growth in net income, revenue and EPS support the rating. For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, Bio-Reference reported that its revenues increased 16% year-over-year, driven by higher revenue per patient results, increased revenue from the Esoteric Testing Division, and patient count growth. Revenue growth provided a boost to the company’s bottom line, driving net income up 35.1% and EPS up 32%. We expect the company’s two-year trend of positive EPS growth to continue. Earnings growth and other factors helped drive Bio-Reference’s stock price up 29.42% over the past year. An additional modest strength can be seen in the company’s slight increase in revenue in the second quarter. Looking ahead to the rest of fiscal 2009, Bio-Reference reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 15% growth in its top line revenues and a 20% increased in its net income. Although the stock’s sharp appreciation over the past year has put it at a premium valuation, we feel that the strengths detailed above justify the higher price levels. <B>Quality Systems</B> (QSII) develops and markets healthcare information systems that automate medical and dental practices, networks of practices such as physician hospital organizations, ambulatory care centers, community health centers, and medical and dental schools. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-8980-st007281.aspx" target="_blank"> rated Quality Systems a buy </a> since November 2001 due to its efficiency, solvency, and growth in revenue and net income. Solid stock price performance also supports this rating. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported that its revenues rose 28.4% year over year, surpassing the industry average of 2.8% growth. Net income also increased in the fourth quarter, rising 1.3% from $11.25 million to $11.4 million. The company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently, but we feel that it is poised for earnings per share growth in the coming year. Compared to a year ago, Quality Systems’ stock price has jumped 50.50%, exceeding the performance of the broader market during that time frame. Although this increase has driven the stock to a level that is relatively expensive compared to the rest of the industry, we feel that the company’s strengths justify the higher price level at this time. While no company is perfect, we do not currently see any significant weaknesses that are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook for this company. <B>Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries</B> (TEVA) is an Israeli-based company that develops, produces and markets a range of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, biogenerics and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It ranks among the world’s largest generic drug companies. Teva’s stock has been rated a buy since August 2006 on the basis of its expanding profit margins and growth in revenue, net income and EPS. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported revenue growth of 22.4% year over year, which surpassed the industry average of 5.9% growth. This growth seems to have helped boost EPS, which improved to 51 cents from 18 cents in the prior year’s quarter. The company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently, but we believe that it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. Net income surged 224.5% in the first quarter, rising from $139 million to $451 million. We consider Teva’s gross profit margin of 49.9% to be strong. Management considered Teva’s first quarter results to be strong, with growth across the company’s various businesses and geographies, and therefore is optimistic about the remainder of fiscal 2009. Although Teva’s stock has shown lackluster performance recently, we feel that the strengths detailed above should outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Medco Health Solutions</B> (MHS) is one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, providing sophisticated traditional and specialty pharmacy benefit programs and services for clients, members of client-funded benefit plans, and individual patients. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-6591-st011960.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the company a buy </a> since December 2008. This rating is supported by several positive factors, including its growth, notable return on equity and good cash flow from operations. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Medco reported revenue growth of 14.4% year over year, which beat the industry average of 1.1%. EPS apparently benefitted from this growth, improving 16% when compared to the same quarter of last year. We feel that the company’s trend of positive EPS growth should continue. Net income also increased, rising 7.7% from $270.2 million to $291 million. Medco’s net operating cash flow increased 607.12% over the prior year’s quarter and surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of 52.06%. An additional modest strength for the company is its return on equity, which improved slightly when compared to the first quarter of last year. Management attributed the company’s first quarter results to its success in growing its top and bottom lines, and cited the company’s strength in winning new business, as well. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance for fiscal 2009, indicating that it anticipates GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $2.45 to $2.55. Medco shows low profit margins, but we feel that this potential weakness is outweighed by the strengths detailed above. <I>TheStreet.com Ratings, recently cited for Best Stock Selection from October 2007 through February 2009 , is an independent research provider that combines fundamental and technical analysis to offer investors tremendous value in volatile times. To see how your portfolio can use this research, <A HREF=”http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=012559” target=”new”>click here now!</A> Our quantitative rating, which can be viewed for any stock through our stock screener <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=0" target="_blank">stock rating screener</a>, is based on a variety of historical fundamental and pricing data and represents our opinion of a stock's risk-adjusted performance relative to other stocks. However, the rating does not incorporate all of the factors that can alter a stock's performance. For example, it doesn't always factor in recent corporate or industry events that could affect the stock price, nor does it include recent technology developments and competitive dynamics that may affect the company. For those reasons, we believe that a rating alone cannot tell the whole story and that it should be part of an investor's overall research. </I>	June 08, 2009
Today's Lists on Stockpickr: June 5	6878	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> After the market close, Stockpickr updates a series of portfolios called <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/list/today/ " target="_blank">Today's Lists</a> with information from that trading day. It's a useful tool for getting a quick picture of how the market moved that day. If you are a <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/login/" target="_blank"> Stockpickr member</a> and have a Today's List stock in one of your portfolios, you'll receive an email alert after that list is updated. You can <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">become a Stockpickr member here</a>. Here's a sampling of what made Today's Lists today, June 5: <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/52-Week-Highs/" target="_blank"><B>52-Week Highs</B></a>: <B>Palm</B> hit another 52-week high on Friday of $14.14 before closing down 4 cents for the day at $13. According to <B>Sprint</B> CEO Dan Hesse, Palm's Pre phone represents a "coming out" party for Sprint. <B>3Com</B> and <B>Netease.com</B> also hit year highs. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/Biggest-Gainers/" target="_blank"><B>Biggest % Gainers</B></a>: <B>Real Goods Solar</B> surged $1.12, or 53.9%, to close at $3.20 on Friday after it signed a $30 million contract to design and build a solar electric system for a school district in California. <B>Palomar Medical</B> was another big gainer for the day, closing up 52.7% at $16.73 after receiving marketing approval for an at-home laser wrinkle treatment. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/Biggest-Losers/" target="_blank"><B>Biggest % Losers</B></a>: <B>Hemispherx Biopharma</B> slid 27.2% to close at $2.73 on Friday on reports that the company's <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/10510075/1/hemispherx-builds-false-hope-on-old-data.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA" target="_blank"> claims </a> that approval is pending for its chronic fatigue syndrome drug are based on an 8-year-old government report. <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/Rising-on-Unusual-Volume/ " target="_blank"><B>Rising on Unusual Volume</B></a>: <B>Baidu.com</B> closed up 3.6% on a 47% increase in volume. <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/today/Analyst-Upgrades/" target="_blank"><B>Analyst Upgrades</B></a>: Friday's upgrades included <B>Nike</B>, upgraded from neutral to outperform at Robert Baird with a $69 price target based on a projected sales increased due to a weaker dollar. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/today/TSC-Ratings-Downgrades-1/" target="_blank"><B>TSC Ratings Downgrades</B></a>: TheStreet.com Ratings downgraded <B>Gushan Environmental Energy</B> from <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510331/tsc-ratings-updates-kraft-foods.html " target="_blank"> hold to sell</a>, driven by the company's unimpressive growth in net income, poor profit margins, generally disappointing historical stock performance and feeble EPS growth. See <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/list/today/ " target="_blank"> all of Today's Lists here</a>, including <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/today/Analyst-Downgrades/" target="_blank">Analyst Downgrades</a>, <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/today/TSC-Ratings-Upgrades/" target="_blank">TSC Ratings Upgrades</a> and <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/today/Stocks-With-Unusual-Option-Activity/" target="_blank">Unusual Options Activity</a>. <B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Monday, June 8, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 05, 2009
Today's Lists on Stockpickr: June 4	1399	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> After the market close, Stockpickr updates a series of portfolios called <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/list/today/ " target="_blank">Today's Lists</a> with information from that trading day. It's a useful tool for getting a quick picture of how the market moved that day. If you are a <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/login/" target="_blank"> Stockpickr member</a> and have a Today's List stock in one of your portfolios, you'll receive an email alert after that list is updated. Here's a sampling of what made Today's Lists today, June 4: <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/52-Week-Highs/" target="_blank"><B>52-Week Highs</B></a>: Making this list was <B>Palm</B> (PALM), which rose 9.2% to close at $13.64. It <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/video/10509729/palm-pops-retail-sinks.html?cm_ven=YAHOOV&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA&s=1#25108593001" target="_blank"> hit a new high </a> earlier in the day of $13.78. The list also included <B>3Par</B> (PAR) and <B>Tivo</B> (TIVO). <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/52-Week-Lows/" target="_blank"><B>52-Week Lows</B></a>: There weren't nearly as many year lows today as highs. The biggest stock on the list was <B>Odyssey Marine</B> (OMEX). <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/Biggest-Gainers/" target="_blank"><B>Biggest % Gainers</B></a>: <B>Novavax</B> (NVAX) shares jumped 74% to $3.26. The company announced that it's working with NIH on a <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509641/1/novavax-shares-jump-on-nih-swine-flu-agreement.html " target="_blank">swine flu vaccine</a>. Also surging was <B>Wind River</B> (WIND), which <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509755/1/wind-river-systems-posts-higher-1q-earnings.html " target="_blank">beat quarterly earnings expectations</a> and <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509426/1/intel-expands-into-wireless-devices-market.html " target="_blank">will be acquired</a> by <B>Intel</B> (INTC). <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/Biggest-Losers/" target="_blank"><B>Biggest & Losers</B></a>: <B>OpenTV</B> (OPTV) plummeted 19.8% today to close at $1.38, <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/today/Rising-on-Unusual-Volume/ " target="_blank"><B>Rising on Unusual Volume</B></a>: <B>Green Mountain Coffee Roasters</B> (GMCR) rose 7.4% today on 138% increased volume. See <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/list/today/ " target="_blank"> all of Today's Lists here</a>.	June 05, 2009
Stockpickr's Picks of the Day: June 5	2301	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> Every day, Stockpickr members are creating and sharing stock ideas with each other through various platforms. If you're not already a member, you can <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank"> sign up here</a> in one simple step. Here's a tour through what's going on at Stockpickr today. Stockpickr's <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/list/latestdyi/" target="_blank">Do-It-Yourself Portfolios</a> allow members to gather together lists of stocks that they own or are thinking about owning. A DIY portfolio could also contain stocks that revolve around a certain theme, such as <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Jessica-Alba-Stock-Index/" target="_blank">Jessica Alba</a>, or event. In a DIY portfolio updated today called <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Growing-Divs/" target="_blank">Growing Divs</a>, swagner1818 groups together <B>General Electric</B> (GE), <B>Nordic American Tanker</B> (NAT) and <B>Sprint</B> (S). Member dstepleton's portfolio <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/port/David-S-1/" target="_blank">David S</a> also contains GE, because "in the long run it will come back," as well as <B>Clorox</B> (CLX), because "People still need to clean." Stockpickr members also interact in <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</a>, where any member can ask or respond to a question. Investing professionals regularly visit Stockpickr Answers to join in the conversation and offer their insight and advice. For example, answering member questions today is dividend expert <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005249/david-peltier/all.html" target="_blank">David Peltier</a>. Today on Answers, there's an ongoing discussion of <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/view/answers/67375/ " target="_blank">what's responsible for the rise in the market</a>, and member blurpkin is <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/view/answers/67381/" target="_blank">selling stocks</a> such as <B>U.S. Natural Gas</B> (UNG) and <B>First Solar</B> (FSLR) because of negative notes. The <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/allforum/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Forum</a> is there to catch everything that doesn't fall into the Answers forum, including daily trader diaries maintained by Stockpickr members, such as <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/showforums/1/5723/" target="_blank"> this one by Trading Nymph</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/showforums/1/4575/" target="_blank">a debate on the best beers in the world</a>. Stockpickr also maintains a list of <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/list/latestpro/" target="_blank">Professional Portfolios</a> and recently updated <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Warren-Buffett/" target="_blank">Warren Buffett's portfolio</a> after <B>Berkshire Hathaway's</B> (BRK.A) March 31 filing with the <B>SEC</B>. Becoming a member of Stockpickr is easy. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>, and learn about how to use Stockpickr <a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/howtousestockpickr/ " target="_blank">here</a>. <B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Monday, June 8, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 05, 2009
Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 5	3661	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> Making a headline splash into Friday was the <B>SEC's</B> Thursday announcement that it's charged former <B>Countrywide Financial</B> <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509689/1/sec-drops-hammer-on-mozilo.html" target="_blank"> CEO Angelo Mozilo with insider trading </a>. He and two other former company execs are also facing civil fraud charges. In other CEO news, <B>Apple</B> (AAPL) head <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509883/1/apples-jobs-reportedly-ready-to-return.html" target="_blank"> Steve Jobs </a> reportedly could make his comeback at the company this month after being on medical leave since January. <B>Chinalco's</B> (ACH) deal to invest $19.5 billion in <B>Rio Tinto</B> (RTP) is off the table. Instead, <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509859/1/rio-tinto-scraps-195b-chinalco-deal.html" target="_blank"> Rio Tinto will raise $15.2 billion </a> through a share sale and a collaboration with <B>BHP Billiton</B> (BHP). <B>Chipotle</B> (CMG) and <B>Wind River</B> (WIND) both received <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510001/analysts-upgrades-downgrades-nike.html" target="_blank">analyst downgrades</a> today. Oppenheimer knocked Chipotle to underperform, and JPMorgan moved Wind River from overweight to neutral. <B>Nike</B> (NKE) received an upgrade from Baird to outperform based on a projected sales increase due to a weaker dollar. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at what Jim Cramer's had to say recently about some of the stocks in the news today. In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=0e0cd3e6-c05c-4a98-9904-9c1e00ad1e43" target="_blank">recent post to his <I>RealMoney</I> blog</a>, Cramer wrote: "Did we get lucky? Brad "the Axe" Hintz at Sanford C. Bernstein says he likes <B>Goldman Sachs</B> (GS) up here citing the strength in fixed income. Apple's target price was increased by Oppenheimer. <B>Intel</B> (INTC) buys Wind River. To top it off, oil is up. "Boom -- the troika is back in action: banks, oil and tech! "You do have to be amazed at how banks and tech refuse to stay down. They are like manic dogs that have energy to rally no matter what until they are beaten with a rolled-up newspaper. Then they are right back at 'em a couple of days later. "Of course, we lost retail for the day with some nasty same-store numbers as the group has ramped so much that we can't trust 'em and the market's not trusting them. I am shocked that <B>Costco</B> (COST) could be so awful and that <B>Macy's</B> (M) and <B>Gap</B> (GPS) just slipped back into the old ways. "What a tough, tough group this is: It goes up gigantically during the 'off season' and then gets annihilated when the regular season begins. Sure, there's resiliency but not today. "Drugs had their one day in the sun; two days would be too much to ask from that hapless group. Still, when I see the troika going up I know any fall will be cushioned -- people will revert to these three groups and their ancillary plays such as the oil group and a snapback in copper gives hope to the reflation trade. "The group I least trust is the banks because recommendations are fleeting and isn't Brad Hintz late? "Still, Apple's back as a leader and I don't think that's going away. "Overall we have a day that would be down, and if the oil futures were down, we'd be giving up the ghost despite the takeovers and the recommendations. "Maybe a push developing like we had in Europe last night? "Seems likely." <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer owned Goldman Sachs, Nike and BHP Billiton for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I> <B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Monday, June 8, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 05, 2009
You Ask, Widows Answers	531	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. The Street.com Ratings Financial Analyst <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1106498/richard-widows/all.html " target="_blank">Richard Widows</a> answered questions recently. On TheStreet.com lately, Widows has addressed the <a href="XXX" target="_blank">uncertain fate</a> of <B>Unisys</B> (UIS), the <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10506138/1/is-it-safe-idle-rigs-could-hurt-transocean.html" target="_blank"> effect that idle rigs</a> might have on <B>Transocean</B> (RIG) and <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508219/1/few-new-funds-get-buy-recommendation.html" target="_blank">funds rated buy by TheStreet.com Ratings</a>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that Widows has been responding to. I am not understanding <B>Ritchie Bros.</B> (RBA) lately. It has a great balance sheet and good growth and expansion, and it's setting records at most of their recent auctions. What's up? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67334/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> Some say <B>Immucor</B> (BLUD) is too undervalued at the $15 to $16 range. What do you think? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67333/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> Are any utilities worth owning once the greens get their cap & trade? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67330/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> <B>GM</B> (GMGMQ) -- Government Motors -- will be run into the ground by the administration's geniuses. But with cars still hitting the scrap yards, sales will pick up somewhere down the road. What are some good plays? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67329/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> As oil went up recently, would you sell <B>Anadarko</B> (APC)? I have had it for a few months. <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67325/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> <B>Chesapeake</B> (CHK) or <B>ConocoPhillips</B> (COP)? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67321/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> I bought <B>Yum!</B> (YUM) more than a year ago and didn't sell it after and during the crash. Right now, I'm breaking even with it again. Should I just sell it and look for a beaten-down stock, or should I keep it? If the economy improves, especially in China, Yum! may still have some driving power.<I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67319/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> Is <B>Hess</B> (HES) in trouble or just on sale? Is now the time to stock up or to cut my losses? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67318/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> Would you be a buyer of <B>General Electric</B> (GE) at this price or wait for a pullback? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67316/" target="_blank">Click here for Widows' response.</a></I> <B>Who's on Stockpickr Answers? </B> <A HREF="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</A> will be on <B><A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A></B> on Monday, June 8, to respond to investing and trading questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. Not a member? <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">Join the Stockpickr community today -- free.</A>	June 05, 2009
You Ask, Baker Answers	275	<I>Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. TheStreet.com Ratings' <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1105037/kevin-baker/all.html " target="_blank">Kevin Baker</a> answered questions recently. On TheStreet.com lately, Baker has discussed <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10510092/1/real-estate-funds-jump-on-housing-hopes.html" target="_blank">a jump in real estate funds</a> due to housing optimism, which <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509510/1/etfs-to-short-if-youre-a-stock-market-bull.html" target="_blank">ETF to short</a> if you're bullish on the market and <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509535/1/foreign-funds-gain-on-us-inflation-fears.html" target="_blank">gains in foreign funds</a>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that Baker has been responding to. You might have to scroll through to find his answers. Do you think <B>GMX Resources</B> (GMXR) is a buy or sell before natural gas reports? <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67353/ " target="_blank">Click here for Baker's response.</a></I> Anyone long with BRIC ETFs? I'm looking for some overseas exposure that doesn't involve a nude beach in France. <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67350/ " target="_blank">Click here for Baker's response.</a></I> Wow, look at the action in <B>Cliffs Natural Resources</B> (CLF). I'm just barely scraping the surface here, but what is the big news that made it drop 10%? Thoughts on this stock? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67346/" target="_blank">Click here for Baker's response.</a></I> I am looking at building a position in <B>Vale</B> (VALE) as a longer-term investment. I'm wondering where a good entry point is. Support level? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67345/" target="_blank">Click here for Baker's response.</a></I>	June 05, 2009
'Fast Money' Portfolios of the Week	11915	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> The traders of <I>CNBC’s</I> “Fast Money” are in the camp that believes momentum is ready to take this market higher, not toward an imminent correction. Joe Terranova thinks the current market action is all about asset allocation and that money is flowing into the market. However, he has also warned investors to be defensive because some of the leaders such as financials, energy and materials are starting to roll over. Tim Seymour thinks the market is in a nice zone, at least until second-quarter earnings are released. A bearish set of second-quarter earnings could be just the catalyst that sparks a correction in the stock market. Predicting earnings is a difficult game, so the traders are sticking to finding stocks that continue to work in the current environment. The crew is also discovering some great trading opportunities that have specific catalysts to drive certain sectors higher. The panel recently highlighted trading ideas that play off of <B>General Motors’</B> (GMGMQ) bankruptcy, stocks to buy off the improving Chinese economy and stocks with cancer breakthroughs. Here are some highlights from over the past week as aggregated from the show. <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Growing-Chinese-Economy-Trade/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Growing Chinese Economy Trades</a></b>: The traders see opportunity in playing China off their recent better-than-expected PMI data. On Monday’s “Fast Money” show, Tim Seymour told viewers: “I’m keeping a close eye on China’s consumers, they seem to be in much better shape than their American counterparts.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Growing-Chinese-Economy-Trade/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Growing Chinese Economy Trades</a> include <B>E-House Holdings</B> (EJ) and <B>Giant Interactive Group</B> (GA). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Bear-Rally-Stock-Picks/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Bear Rally Stock Picks</a></b>: Are we entering a new bull market, or is this a bear market rally? The traders have some insight. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” show, Brian Kelly of Kanundrum Research told viewers: “The current rally is a 'rally in a bear market.' I am still a buyer of retail stocks but on pullbacks.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Bear-Rally-Stock-Picks/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Bear Rally Stock Picks</a> include <B>Research In Motion</B> (RIMM) and <B>Plum Creek Timber</B> (PCL). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Cancer-Breakthrough-Stocks/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Cancer Breakthrough Stocks</a></b>: The crew thinks it’s time to put cancer stocks on your radar due to the recent partnership between <B>Exelixis</B> (EXEL) and <B>Sanofi-Aventis</B> (SNY). On last Thursday’s “Fast Money” show, <I>CNBC</I> pharmaceuticals reporter Mike Huckman told viewers: “<B>Genomic</B> (GHDX) will introduce a test that may be able to determine the likelihood of colon cancer coming back.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Cancer-Breakthrough-Stocks/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Cancer Breakthrough Stocks</a> include <B>OSI Pharmaceuticals</B> (OSIP) and <B>Medivation</B> (MDVN). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Stimulus-Plan-Winners/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Stimulus Plan Winners</a></b>: What stocks are the big winners now that 100 days have gone by since President Obama passed his stimulus plan in Congress? On last Thursday’s “Fast Money” show, Joe Terranova told viewers: “The global economic stimulus in such countries as China and India is benefiting companies like <B>Freeport McMoRan</B> (FCX).” <a href=”http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Stimulus-Plan-Winners/” target="_blank">Fast Money’s Stimulus Plan Winners</a> include <B>Joy Global</B> (JOYG). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-GM-Bankruptcy-Trades/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s GM Bankruptcy Trades</a></b>: What companies will emerge as the winners now that <B>General Motors</B> (GM) has filed bankruptcy? On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” show, Guy Adami told viewers: “A possible beneficiary of the GM bankruptcy is <B>BorgWarner</B> (BWA), along with <B>O’Reilly</B> (ORLY).” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-GM-Bankruptcy-Trades/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s GM Bankruptcy Trades</a> include <B>Toyota Motor</B> (TM) and <B>Ford</B> (F). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Commodities-Stock-Plays/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Commodities Stock Plays</a></b>: The commodity space is on fire! Is it time to buy or sell? On Monday’s “Fast Money” show, Karen Finerman told viewers: “Now may be the time to take some money off the table in names like <B>Transocean</B> (RIG) or <B>Anadarko</B> (APDC) who have had big moves of late.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Fast-Money-s-Commodities-Stock-Plays/" target="_blank">Fast Money’s Commodities Stock Plays</a> include <B>Potash</B> (POT) and <B>Marathon Oil</B> (MRO).	June 05, 2009
Jim Cramer's Portfolios of the Week	26536	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> According to Jim Cramer, the market can’t continue to rally off of just the strength in oil. Cramer would rather see the market running higher led by banks, tech and oil. However, the market has started to lose the positive action in the first two and is now being driven primarily by the strength in crude oil, which is currently trading close to $70 a barrel. Cramer thinks <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=a0d7710f-26a7-492e-be8f-9c1e0088d015" target="_blank">oil is too easily manipulated</a> and that the government seems oblivious to the manipulation and the use over leveraged ETFs that help to drive commodities up and down. He doesn’t like that the market is held hostage to oil and he feels investors would be better served by taking profits and waiting for more clarity. Cramer is also watching <B>Bank of America</B> (BAC) as a key “tell” to future market direction. He likes BofA because it’s a play on the housing cycle, TARP cycle and mutual fund cycle. If Cramer were <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=3515c2c6-57ef-4864-b326-9c1e00d1e4f8" target="_blank">back at his old hedge fund</a>, he would have BofA up five times on his quote screen. Recently, Cramer found opportunity in stocks that are hedges against global inflation, stocks that are plays on China and some key stocks that can indicate future market direction. Here are some Cramer highlights from over the past week as aggregated from his "Mad Money" TV show, the "Stop Trading!" segment on <I>CNBC</I> and his <I>RealMoney</I> blog posts (these blog post require a <I>RealMoney</I> subscription). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Inflation-Hedge-Stocks/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Inflation Hedge Stocks</a></b>: Cramer has noticed that investors are gobbling up stocks to hedge against global inflation. In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=5e3c8cc0-3a3f-4bcd-8e48-9c1b009993b0" target="_blank">June 1 blog post</a>, he wrote: “It's funny to think of stocks as an inflation hedge because they've always been victims of inflation. But the brutal competition that once typified the minerals industries and the scarcity of plays against them has caused a shortage and short squeeze of amazing proportions as we span the globe looking for inflation plays.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Inflation-Hedge-Stocks/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Inflation Hedge Stocks</a> include <B>Vale</B> (VALE) and <B>Agnico Eagle</B> (AEM). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Key-Stocks-To-Market-Direction/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Key Stocks to Market Direction</a></b>: Cramer has identified a number of key stocks that act as tells to future market direction. On <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10506493/1/cramers-mad-money-recap-the-markets-compass-final.html" target="_blank">last Thursday’s “Mad Money” episode,</a> he told viewers that the rally is led by three sectors: oil, technology and the financials. <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Key-Stocks-To-Market-Direction/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Key Stocks to Market Direction</a> include <B>Schlumberger</B> (SLB) and <B>Bank of America</B> (BAC). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Nasdaq-Four-Horseman/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Four Horseman</a></b>: Are Cramer’s four horseman of the <B>Nasdaq</B> still in play? In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=ae8caf06-057b-4cf2-9093-9c1b00daad15" target="_blank">June 1 blog post</a>, he wrote: “I would still jump on the four horsemen, but only with half positions with hope that somehow the stocks cool so more can be bought.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Nasdaq-Four-Horseman/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Four Horseman</a> include <B>Apple</B> (AAPL) and <B>Google</B> (GOOG). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-China-Stock-Plays/" target="_blank">Cramer’s China Stock Plays</a></b>: Cramer believes that the move in China is far from over. In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=94345d7d-6834-4793-bbb4-9c1b00709926" target="_blank">June 2 blog post</a>, he wrote: “I am also looking at the <B>Asia Tigers Fund</B> (GRR), the appropriately symbol'd GRR, a closed-end fund I haven't looked at in a couple of decades that gives you exposure to China and the ancillary markets that are truly on fire.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-China-Stock-Plays/" target="_blank">Cramer’s China Stock Plays</a> include <B>SanDisk</B> (SNDK). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Worry-Wart-Stock-Plays/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Worry-Wart Stock Plays</a></b>: Cramer thinks the market needs to get rid of the worry-warts. On <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508880/1/cramers-mad-money-recap-stop-worrying-start-investing-final.html" target="_blank">Wednesday’s “Mad Money” episode,</a> he told viewers to play the worries over rising gas prices with stocks such as <B>Transocean</B> (RIG). <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Worry-Wart-Stock-Plays/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Worry-Wart Stock Plays</a> include <B>FirstMerit</B> (FMER) and <B>Goldman Sachs Group</B> (GS). <b><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Safety-Last-Stocks/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Safety Last Stocks</a></b>: Are market players running from safety stocks? In a <a href="http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=c0de89ca-5971-4549-98b6-9c1b00f99015" target="_blank">June 1 blog post</a>, Cramer wrote: “People want <B>Sears Holdings</B> (SHLD) because they want to play companies that will benefit coming out of a recession and are still solvent.” <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Safety-Last-Stocks/" target="_blank">Cramer’s Safety Last Stocks</a> include <B>Johnson Controls</B> (JCI) and <B>Fortune Brands</B> (FO). <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer owned Goldman Sachs for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I>	June 05, 2009
Top 5 Small-Cap Stocks for June 5	1495	<I>By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 5, 2009</I> <I>TSC Ratings <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/thestreet-picks/thestreet-ratings/index.html" target="_blank">TheStreet.com Ratings</a> provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund ratings and commentary based on award-winning, proprietary tools. Its “safety first” approach to investing aims to reduce risk while seeking solid outperformance on a total return basis.</I> Each business day, we compile a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap -- based on data from the close of the previous trading session. Today, small-cap stocks are in the spotlight. These are stocks of companies that have market capitalizations of $50 million to $500 million that rank near the top of all stocks rated by our proprietary quantitative model, which looks at more than 60 factors. The stocks must also be followed by at least one financial analyst who posts estimates on the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. They are ordered by their potential to appreciate. Note that no provision is made for off-balance-sheet assets such as unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments or market value of real estate or contingent liabilities that might affect book value. This could be material for some companies with large underfunded pension plans. <B>Hawkins</B> (HWKN) formulates, blends, and distributes bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment and industrial and pharmaceutical use. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-10350-st004033.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock a buy </a> since January 2003 on the basis of its efficiency, solvency, and solid stock price performance. For the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported very impressive revenue growth of 59.7% year over year. This growth greatly exceeded the industry average of 22.9% and appears to have contributed to improved EPS. Hawkins posted a significant change in EPS to 68 cents from 15 cents in the prior year’s quarter. Net income also increased dramatically, rising 362.7% when compared to the same quarter a year ago. A further strength for the company is that it has no debt to speak of, resulting in a favorable debt-to-equity ratio of zero. To add to this, a quick ratio of 1.65 clearly demonstrates the company’s ability to cover its short-term liquidity needs. Management stated that Hawkins’ business and gross profit will return to levels in line with past results over the next few months, as commodity pricing and demand have begun to level off recently. The company shows weak operating cash flow, but we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Tompkins Financial Corporation</B> (TMP) is the corporate parent of three community banks: Tompkins Trust Company, The Bank of Castile, and Mahopac National Bank. Its three banks primarily offer commercial banking services to individuals and businesses throughout New York state. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-9585-st008792.aspx" target="_blank"> rated Tompkins Financial a buy </a> since October 2007 on the basis of its expanding profit margins, solid stock price performance, and growth in revenue, net income, and EPS. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Tompkins’ revenue increased slightly by 3% year over year. This growth appears to have trickled down to the company’s bottom line, as EPS improved from 77 cents to 79 cents over the past year. Net income also increased slightly, rising 2.7% when compared to the same quarter of last year. Tompkins’ gross profit margin increased from the prior year’s quarter and is currently very high at 73.6%. Management was pleased with Tompkins’ strong operating results for the first quarter and feels that the company is well positioned to perform well in the future despite its predictions of continued challenges in the remainder of the fiscal year. Although the company shows weak operating cash flow and its stock has been driven to a premium valuation compared to the rest of its industry, we feel that its strengths outweigh any potential weaknesses and justify the higher price level at this time. <B>Diamond Foods</B> (DMND) processes and markets culinary, snack, in-shell, and ingredient nuts, which are primarily sold through two main product lines: Diamond of California and Emerald Nuts. We <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5046-st013261.aspx" target="_blank"> upgraded the company’s stock from a hold to a buy </a> in April 2009 on the basis of Diamond’s good cash flow from operations, notable return on equity, and growth in revenue, net income, and EPS. For the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Diamond reported revenue growth of 11% year over year. Although this trailed the industry average, EPS improvement from 7 cents to 16 cents per share indicates that the company’s revenue growth trickled down to its bottom line. EPS growth has in fact been trending positive for the past two years, and we feel this should continue. Diamond’s net income increased significantly in the third quarter when compared to the prior year’s quarter, rising 144.1% from $1.11 million to $2.7 million. Net operating cash flow also increased significantly, rising 126.48% to $8.75 million. In addition, the company’s return on equity improved slightly and can therefore be considered a modest strength for Diamond. Looking ahead to full-year results for fiscal 2009, Diamond anticipates non-GAAP EPS in the range of $1.31 to $1.36, along with net sales of $550 million to $565 million. Guidance was raised from previously announced expectations on the basis of third quarter results. We find the company’s debt management to be generally poor, but feel that the strengths detailed above should outweigh this potential weakness. <B>American Physicians Service Group</B> (AMPH) is an insurance and financial services firm. Its subsidiaries and affiliates provide medical malpractice insurance, as well as brokerage and investment services to institutions and high net worth individuals. American Physicians Service has been <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-3946-st000477.aspx"> rated a buy </a> since May 2003. This rating is supported by several positive factors, including its largely solid financial position and expanding profit margins. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, APS reported a slight drop in revenue, but this does not appear to have hurt the company’s bottom line, as EPS improved 45.6%. The company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently, but we feel that it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. The company’s net income also increased significantly in the first quarter, rising 39.9% when compared to the prior year’s quarter. Its gross profit margin increased since the first quarter of last year, and we consider it to be strong at 43.9%. Management was pleased to see its momentum from fiscal 2008 continue into fiscal 2009, and expects to see continued progress as the year continues. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we do not feel that they are likely to have a significant impact on future results. <B>PetMed Express</B> (PETS), which does business as 1-800-PetMeds, markets and sells prescription and non-prescription pet medications, along with other health products for dogs, cats, and horses. We have rated PetMed Express a buy since November 2004 due to such strengths as its solid stock price performance, largely solid financial position, and growth in net income, EPS and revenue. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, PetMed recorded revenue growth of 18.9% year over year. This trails the industry average, but appears to have helped boost EPS, which improved 25% in the fourth quarter. We feel that the company’s trend of positive EPS growth over the past two years should continue. Net income also increased in the fourth quarter, rising 15.2% from $4.9 million to $5.65 million. PetMed has no debt to speak of, and we consider its zero debt-to-equity ratio to be a favorable sign. In addition, a quick ratio of 4.72 clearly demonstrates the company’s ability to cover its short-term cash needs. Management was proud of PetMed’s financial performance throughout fiscal 2009, citing the fourth quarter in particular. Reorder and new order growth were cited as factors in the company’s successful fiscal year. The company’s weak operating cash flow could be a cause for concern, but we feel this is outweighed by the strengths detailed above. In addition, we feel that PetMed’s stock has good upside potential in most market conditions, despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year as a result of earnings growth and other factors like those cited here. <I> TheStreet.com Ratings, recently cited for Best Stock Selection from October 2007 through February 2009 , is an independent research provider that combines fundamental and technical analysis to offer investors tremendous value in volatile times. To see how your portfolio can use this research, <A HREF=”http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=012559” target=”new”>click here now!</A> Our quantitative rating, which can be viewed for any stock through our stock screener <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=0" target="_blank">stock rating screener</a>, is based on a variety of historical fundamental and pricing data and represents our opinion of a stock's risk-adjusted performance relative to other stocks. However, the rating does not incorporate all of the factors that can alter a stock's performance. For example, it doesn't always factor in recent corporate or industry events that could affect the stock price, nor does it include recent technology developments and competitive dynamics that may affect the company. For those reasons, we believe that a rating alone cannot tell the whole story and that it should be part of an investor's overall research. </I>	June 05, 2009
Dividend Stocks for the Week	9376	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 4, 2009</I> According to David Peltier, portfolio manager of the <a href="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/login/ss_mbp_spring08.jsp?flowid=cd1976043c&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestreet.com%2Fk%2Fssp%2F_tscnav%2Findex.html&denied" target="_blank">Dividend Stock Advisor</a>, <a href="http://www.thestreet.com:80/video/10507226/three-utility-stocks-to-love.html#24825348001" target="_blank">dividend increases</a> can perk up your portfolio. If a company consistently increases its dividend over the long term, for example, the stock price inevitably will rise as well. With this in mind, Stockpickr has combed through the recent dividend declarations and compiled a portfolio of the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Dividend-Increasers-for-the-Week-Ending-05-29-09/">top dividend-raisers for the week</a>. <b>H. J. Heinz</b> (HNZ) <a href="http://www.thestreet.com:80/story/10506581/4/dividendcom-twx-kisses-aol-goodbye.html" target="_blank">boosted its dividend last week by 1.2%</a>, from 41.5 cents to 42 cents per quarter, for all shareholders of record as of June 24, payable on July 10. This gives the stock a yield of 4.5%. Heinz's quarterly earnings went the other direction, dropping 10% to 55 cents per share for the quarter ended April 30, down from 61 cents per share for the previous year, about in line with analyst expectations. Heinz's net income of $923 million is more than enough to cover its $528.6 million in dividend payouts. The company has $5.53 billion in debt and $690 million in cash. Heinz is owned by money manager <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Navellier-amp-Associates/">Navellier & Associates</a>, a $3.4 billion fund founded in 1980 and run by Louis Navellier. Navellier looks for stocks that should contribute significantly to overall portfolio outperformance against relative benchmarks. Other stocks it owns include <b>Wal-Mart Stores</b> (WMT), which has a 2.2% yield; <b>General Mills</b> (GIS), with a 3.3% yield; and <b>CSX</b> (CSX), with a 2.6% yield. Bakery company <b>Flowers Foods</b> (FLO) was another dividend-raiser, announcing that it is <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/10507133/1/dividendcom-flowers-payout-blooms.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA" target="_blank">increasing its quarterly payout by 17%</a>, from 17.5 cents per quarter up from 15 cents a quarter, providing a yield of 3.2%. The dividend is payable July 2 to shareholders of record as of June 19. The company recently announced that its earnings increased by about 5% to 40 cents per share for the quarter ending April 25, up from 39 cents per share for the same quarter last year. This was on a revenue increase of 19%, primarily due to the fact that less people are eating out and staying home for meals. Flowers Foods' dividend payout of $55.8 million is exceeded by its operating income of $91.6 million. It has $18.5 million in cash and $272 million in total debt. Flowers is favored by <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/John-Keeley/">John Keeley</a>, president and chief investment officer at Keeley Asset Management, which has $9 billion under management. He also likes <b>Walter Energy</b> (WLT), with a 1.2% yield; <b>Robbins & Myers</b> (RBN), which has a 0.7% yield; and <b>Bucyrus International</b> (BUCY), with a 0.3% yield. For more ideas, check out the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/port/Dividend-Increasers-for-the-Week-Ending-05-29-09/">dividend-raisers for the week</a> portfolio at Stockpickr.com. <I>Author had no positions in stocks mentioned.</I>	June 04, 2009
You Ask, MacDougall Answers	704	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 4, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. TSC Ratings Analyst <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1136809/david-macdougall/all.html" target="_blank">David MacDougall</a> answered questions recently. On <I>TheStreet.com</I> this week, MacDougall discussed <B>Intel's</B> (INTC) <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508534/1/is-it-safe-intel-dominates-netbook-market.html " target="_blank">domination of the netbook market</a>, whether the <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10505623/1/is-it-safe-pre-phone-might-not-save-palm.html " target="_blank">Pre phone </a> can save <B>Palm</B> (PALM) and <B>Time Warner's</B> (TWX) <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10507206/1/is-it-safe-time-warner-drops-aol-to-grow.html " target="_blank">growth prospects</a>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that MacDougall's been responding to. You might have to scroll through to find his answers. Approximately how many hours a week do you spend on stock research ? <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67303/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I> Isn't <B>Sirius'</B> (SIRI) reverse stock split going to hurt? <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67304/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I> A couple of hot plays for me since the start of the year are <B>GMX Resources</B> (GMXR) and <B>Ritchie Bros.</B> (RBA). Do you think I should take profits or hold on for more upside? <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67305/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I> <B>Garmin</B> (GRMN) is a company and a stock that people have left for dead. With <B>Nokia</B> (NOK) paring with Navteq, look for Garmin to start to gain traction in the mobile market. It has also announced a deal with <B>Google</B> (GOOG) and <B>Hughes</B> (HTC) to develop a smartphone. This is an under-looked story, but is it a trading opportunity similar to how investors reacted to the <B>Palm</B> (PALM) Pre? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67306/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I> How about <B>Sprint</B> (S)? Do you think it is in line for a big jump along with Palm's new release on June 6? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67308/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I> I've been thinking about the markets and hos no one really knows what is going to happen. Do you think it will just be a repeat of 1930 all over again? Will people start spending again? Will wages rise in concert with inflation of commodities? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67309/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I> I just bought <B>Wells Fargo</B> (WFC) for a day/swing trade at $27.34. I've always had trouble identifying resistances. Can you help me figure out a technically significant exit point for a quick trade here? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67310/" target="_blank">Click here for MacDougall's response.</a></I>	June 04, 2009
You Ask, Rothbort Answers	271	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 4, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community. <I>RealMoney's</I> <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005089/scott-rothbort/all.html" target="_blank">Scott Rothbort</a> answered questions recently. On <I>RealMoney</I> and <I>TheStreet.com</I> lately, Rothbort has addressed the addition of <B>Cisco</B> (CSCO) and <B>Travrlers</B> (TRV) to the <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/p/_search/rmoney/marketcommentary/10507719.html" target="_blank">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> and <B>Costco's</B> (COST) <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/p/_search/rmoney/retail/10506694.html " target="_blank">third-quarter earnings results</a>, as well as offered <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/story/10506055/1/10-reasons-to-be-bullish.html " target="_blank">10 reasons to be bullish</a>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that Rothbort has been responding to. You might have to scroll through to find his answers. I have seven stocks with gains of more than 20% for the past couple of months: <B>BP</B> (BP), <B>Deere</B> (DE), <B>3M</B> (MMM), <B>Nike</B> (NKE), <B>State Street</B> (STT), <B>Taiwan Semiconductor</B> (TS) and <B>Yum! Brands</B> (YUM)_. Is there a way to protect my profits through options, or should I take my profits and wait for a fall back, or should I hold and ride them?<I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67285/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> What would be a good retailer with overseas growth? I thinking that with all the problems we have here with rising taxes, high-debt, and so on, growth will be overseas. <B>Luxottica</B> (LUX)? <B>Tiffany</B> (TIF)? <B>Coach</B> (COH)? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67277/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> What's the play in Hong Kong market? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67276/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> When your stock makes you a profit, when do you sell, and how much of your stock do you sell? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67275/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I> I missed the <B> UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury ProShares</B> (TBT) again. <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67291/" target="_blank">Click here for Rothbort's response.</a></I>	June 04, 2009
Top 5 Mid-Cap Stocks for June 4	2219	<I>By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 4</I> Each business day, TheStreet.com Ratings <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/thestreet-picks/thestreet-ratings/index.html" target="_blank">TheStreet.com Ratings</a> compiles a list of the top five stocks in one of five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap -- based on data from the close of the previous trading session. Today we focus on mid-caps. These are stocks of companies that have market capitalizations of between $500 million and $10 billion that rank near the top of all stocks rated by our proprietary quantitative model, which looks at more than 60 factors. The stocks must also be followed by at least one financial analyst who posts estimates on the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. They are ordered by their potential to appreciate. Note that no provision is made for off-balance-sheet assets such as unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, market value of real estate or contingent liabilities that might affect book value. This could be material for some companies with large underfunded pension plans. <B>Strayer Education</B> (STRA) is a for-profit post-secondary education services corporation that offers a variety of academic programs through wholly-owned Strayer University. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-9402-st008342.aspx" target="_blank"> buy rating </a> for Strayer has not changed since March 2003 and is based on a variety of strengths that include the company’s growth and its favorable returns, along with a surge in enrollment and a largely solid financial position. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Strayer’s revenue growth of 28.2% year over year slightly outpaced the industry average growth of 19.9%. This growth was driven by increased student enrollments and a 5% increase in tuition fees since January 2009. Revenue growth seems to have helped expand the company’s bottom line, as earnings per share improved 26.2% when compared with the same quarter last year. Net income also increased, rising to $29.05 million from $23.52 million a year ago. Strayer’s gross profit margin improvement of 128 basis points is a further sign of strength. Higher earnings combined with a lower asset and equity base to help drive returns on assets and equity higher in the first quarter. Stayer has no debt to speak of, giving it a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a favorable sign. In addition, a quick ratio of 1.47 indicates that the company should be able to avoid short-term cash problems. Management stated that it was pleased with Strayer’s first-quarter financial performance and the strong student enrollment for the spring term. Strayer announced that its first quarter revenue and earnings results were records for the company. However, the company faces challenges from a deteriorating cash balance. In addition, the company incurred higher costs related to support the increase in student enrollments and building the Strayer University brand, and these costs could restrict the company’s financial performance going forward. Finally, the company’s stock is trading at a premium valuation, but we feel that the strengths detailed above justify the higher price point at this time. <B>Quality Systems</B> (QSII) develops and markets healthcare information systems that automate medical and dental practices, networks of practices such as physician hospital organizations, ambulatory care centers, community health centers and medical and dental schools. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-8980-st007281.aspx" target="_blank">rated Quality Systems a buy </a> since November 2001 due to its efficiency, solvency and growth in revenue and net income. Solid stock price performance also supports this rating. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported that its revenues rose 28.4% year over year, surpassing the industry average of 2.8% growth. Net income also increased in the fourth quarter, rising 1.3% from $11.25 million to $11.4 million. The company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently, but we feel that it is poised for earnings per share growth in the coming year. Compared with a year ago, Quality Systems’ stock price has jumped 50.5%, exceeding the performance of the broader market during that time frame. Although this increase has driven the stock to a level that is relatively expensive compared to the rest of the industry, we feel that the company’s strengths justify the higher price level at this time. While no company is perfect, we do not currently see any significant weaknesses that are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook for this company. <B>Dollar Tree</B> (DLTR) operates discount variety stores in the United States, under the store names Dollar Tree, Deal$, and Dollar Bills. Our <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5041-st002624.aspx" target="_blank">buy rating </a> for this stock has not changed since May 2008. The rating is supported by the company’s solid stock price performance, largely solid financial position and growth in revenue, net income and earnings per share. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Dollar Tree reported revenue growth of 14.2% year over year, which surpassed the industry average of 6.8%. EPS appears to have received a boost from this growth, as it improved 37.5% when compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive EPS growth over the past two years, and we feel that this trend should continue. Net income increased 38.5% in the first quarter, rising from $43.6 million a year ago to $60.4 million. Dollar Tree’s debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.21, which implies that the company has successfully managed its debt levels. Management stated it that is was pleased with the first quarter results, as increased customer traffic drove earnings and sales results beyond the company’s previously stated guidance. Although almost any stock may fall in an overall down market, we consider this stock to have good upside potential in most other market conditions, despite the fact that it has already risen in the past year. The company may harbor some minor weaknesses, but we feel that they are unlikely to have a significant impact on Dollar Tree’s future financial results. <B>Check Point Software Technologies</B> (CHKP) and its subsidiaries develop, market, and support Internet security solutions for enterprise and high-end networks, service providers, consumers and small and medium businesses. We <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-4619-st001751.aspx" target="_blank"> upgraded the stock to a buy </a> in January 2009. The buy rating is supported by the company’s efficiency, solvency and growth in revenue and EPS. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Check Point reported that it posted record revenues of $195 million, with revenue rising 1.8% year over year. This growth appears to have trickled down to the company’s bottom line, as EPS improved 5.5% when compared to the same quarter a year ago. Net income also increased in the first quarter, rising 3.4% from $78.26 million to $80.92 million. The company’s gross profit margin has increased from a year ago, currently coming in at 95.1%, which is very high. Check Point has no debt to speak of, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign. In addition, the company’s quick ratio of 2.94 indicates that it is clearly able to cover its short-term cash needs. Management stated that Check Point’s first quarter results provided a good start to fiscal 2009. The company believes that it will be able to continue to post increased revenues and EPS during the year. We find the company’s return on equity to be somewhat disappointing, but feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Tyler Technologies</B> (TYL) provides integrated information management solutions and services for local governments in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. It has been <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-9701-st008994.aspx" target="_blank"> rated a buy </a> since July 2005 because of its efficiency, solvency, expanding profit margins and growth in net income and revenue. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Tyler reported revenue growth of 17.2% year over year. This was higher than the industry average of 8.9%, and appears to have helped boost EPS, which improved from 8 cents to 16 cents per share. Net income increased 92.1%, rising from $3.13 million to $6.01 million. The company has a strong gross profit margin of 45.9%, which has increased from the same quarter last year. Tyler’s return on equity can also be considered a modest strength, as it has improved slightly from 13.73% to 15.61%. In addition, a very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 implies that the company has managed its debt levels very successfully. Management was pleased with Tyler’s strong start to fiscal 2009, but did not make any changes to its previously announced 2009 guidance because of the current economic climate. Although the company shows weak operating cash flow, we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <I>Our quantitative rating, which can be viewed for any stock through our stock screener <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=0" target="_blank">stock rating screener</a>, is based on a variety of historical fundamental and pricing data and represents our opinion of a stock's risk-adjusted performance relative to other stocks. However, the rating does not incorporate all of the factors that can alter a stock's performance. For example, it doesn't always factor in recent corporate or industry events that could affect the stock price, nor does it include recent technology developments and competitive dynamics that may affect the company. For those reasons, we believe a rating alone cannot tell the whole story and should be part of an investor's overall research. </I>	June 04, 2009
Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 4	5791	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Updated at 4:02 p.m. EDT on June 4, 2009</I> Same-store sales numbers for May are in, with <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509368/1/costco-target-bjs-all-miss-mark-update.html" target="_blank"> many retailers missing expectations </a> and posting larger-than-expected losses. <B>Target's</B> (TGT) numbers fell 6.1%, compared with an expected 4.3% decline. <B>Costco</B> (COST) reported same-store sales down 7%, compared with an expected 6.4% loss. <B>Wal-Mart</B> (WMT), which had lately posted positive results, is no longer reporting same-store sales, but there were a few other positive reports, including <B>TJX</B> (TJX), up 5%, and <B>Aeropostale</B> (ARO), up 19%. In other Thursday news, <B>Intel</B> (INTC) announced a deal to buy <B>Wind River Systems</B> (WIND) for $11.50 a share, or $884 million, in an attempt to <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10509426/1/intel-expands-into-wireless-devices-market.html" target="_blank">enter the wireless devices market</a>. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at some of the stocks making the news and see what <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-4/" target="_blank">Jim Cramer's had to say about them lately</a>. In a <a href=" http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=d61f1240-3fdf-48d4-a107-9c1d00b6fffe " target="_blank">recent post to his <I>RealMoney</I> blog</a>, Cramer wrote: "I like this healthy pullback in the <B>Nasdaq</B>, something I hope our colleague Dan Fitzpatrick weighs in on with his excellent look at the <B>PowerShares QQQ</B> (QQQQ) technicals, which he liked so much and I used as the basis of my "Off the Charts" segment on "Mad Money" -- by far the most popular segment I do. "You want this pullback because this rally is entirely based on the 'always right/never wrong' 10% pullback crowd. Are you familiar with these people? They want to buy on any 10% pullback beginning from the $28 QQQQ level -- it is now $36. I swear, with any 10% pullback they will be all over this opportunity, but until then, count them out. "Today we will see them en masse saying this is the beginning of the 10% pullback and 'I told you so.' The brilliance of the 10% pullback crowd is that it is impossible to be wrong because you simply move up the level where you are calling for it. They called for it at $28, $30, $32, $34 and all sorts of areas where we had shallow pullbacks. "They nailed every one that they didn't get to buy, but they stuck by their discipline, which is a heck of a lot better than 'being a trader,' as I am or Doug Kass is. "The only thing that is worrisome to the 10% pullback crowd who do their newspeak with the news-givers is <B>Apple</B> (AAPL). The darned thing has spoiled more 10% pullbacks before they can get to 10% than any other stock. "But here we go again. "You want an indicator that works? How about this -- as soon as you hear or read three straight commentators claiming this is the beginning of the 10% pullback, don't buy <I>unless it is Apple</I>, because it is all about deadlines next week and you can't take any of that stock off until then. "<B>Random musings</B>: Maybe <B>Valero</B> (VLO) is just a really bad company. First, what's with the second-quarter <I>loss</I>? This should have been a golden moment for a refiner as they have been raising prices like mad and outages have allowed for some excellent gouging. Valero also bought back a gigantic amount of stock much higher -- perhaps the most aggressive buying of stock on the <B>New York Stock Exchange</B> -- and now it offers 40 million shares? That's a nightmare. Valero CEO William Klesse is going for a potential "Wall of Shame" entry.... Anybody know why Bill Ackman didn't go after <B>Saks</B> (SKS)? Wouldn't that have been a better target? How about <B>Liz Claiborne</B> (LIZ)? Any back-of-the-envelope calculation would have told you that Target is one of the few retailers that generated any wealth at all over the last 10 years. It also had one of the most sophisticated and best boards imaginable in part because of the excellent and legendary charity programs that it runs.... <B>Nucor</B> (NUE) declares its 145th dividend -- awesome company, just awesome." For more of what Cramer's had to say about stocks in the news, including <B>KBR</B> (KBR), <B>Monsanto</B> (MON) and <B>Visa</B> (V), check out the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-4/" target="_blank">Cramer's Take portfolio</a>. <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer had no positions in stocks mentioned for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I>	June 04, 2009
Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: June 3	11051	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 3, 2009</I> <B>Toll Brothers</B> (TOL) reported <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508645/1/toll-posts-loss-but-sees-buyers-emerging.html" target="_blank">second-quarter earnings</a> on Wednesday, announcing a loss of $93.7 million, or 59 cents a share. The homebuilder's revenue fell 51% to $398.3 million. <B>NetApp</B> (NTAP) and <B>EMC</B> (EMC) are in a <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508796/1/netapp-counters-emc-bid-for-data-domain.html" target="_blank"> bidding war </a> for <B>Data Domain</B> (DDUP). After EMC made an offer of $1.8 billion, NetApp raised its $1.5 billion offer to $1.9 billion. EMC's offer is all-cash, while NetApp's is a combination of stock and cash. Also making Wednesday's headlines, a Collins Stewart analyst upgraded <B>Apple</B> (AAPL) to <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10508829/1/the-iphone-pulls-the-apple-cart.html" target="_blank"> buy from neutral </a> based on its competitive advantage in the smartphone market over <B>Research In Motion</B> (RIMM) and <B>Microsoft</B> (MSFT). With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at some of the stocks making the news lately and see what <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-3/" target="_blank">Jim Cramer's had to say about them.</a> In a <a href=" http://jimcramer.rmblogs.thestreet.com/entry.aspx?q=7e60495e-0d27-4e0c-b50b-9c1c00b76a8a " target="_blank">recent post to his <I>RealMoney</I> blog</a>, Cramer wrote: "Oh my, right in the same breath about the pending home sales data that has bottom written all over it, the pundits come right back and say, 'Won't these higher rates derail things?' "OK, let's go over it. You have two components: affordability and rates. Affordability is off the charts. Rates? They were ridiculously low, now they are just historically low. "How can the pundits keep pushing on this string of mortgage trouble? It is driving me crazy. Especially because the $8,000 for first-time homebuyers is <I>larger </I>than any quarter-point rate boost for the buyers. Do the math. A 4.75% mortgage vs. 5% on $ 275,000 (average house), of which you put down 30% -- the mortgage payments are vastly exceeded by the credit for some time, certainly the time you need to settle in. You can do the math to 6%, and it still works. Darn it, why don't people talk about that? "I am thinking of calling the housing decline over right now on this data. There are very few regions that haven't bottomed. How much more forward information do you need? "The other day, someone in some blog was mocking my June 30 call. I am so confused about this. How many states does it have to bottom in? I have never said it will do a U-turn; I just needed an end to house price depreciation to make the numbers work for the economy. The resistance to saying anything positive about housing in the face of the data is ridiculous, and two years ago I went on national TV and gave you a guarantee that you would lose money if you bought a house. That's simply not the case, and this pending home survey tells you that. "This is not a clarion call to buy Toll Brothers or <B>Lennar </B> (LEN) or <B>KB Home</B> (KBH). It is a clarion call to buy <B>JPMorgan Chase</B> (JPM) and <B>Bank of America</B> (BAC) and <B>Wells Fargo</B> (WFC). The latter may have to do a deal; the former two have done them. (I would buy JPMorgan Chase on the broken print, which I don't think will last.) "They are all set to ramp. The data are convincing. The only way I would be wrong is if the data are irrelevant, and I just don't know how that is." For more of what Cramer's had to say about stocks in the news, including <B>Fifth Third</B> (FITB), <B>BP</B> (BP) and <B>AIG</B> (AIG), check out the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/port/Cramer-s-Take-on-Headline-Stocks-June-3/" target="_blank">Cramer's Take portfolio.</a> <I>(Editor's note: At the time of publication and/or original publication of his posts and shows, Cramer owned JPMorgan and Wells Fargo for his <A HREF="http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/prm.do?OID=011707" target="_blank">Action Alerts PLUS</A> charitable trust.)</I>	June 03, 2009
Top 5 Large-Cap Stocks for June 3	2493	<I>By TSC Ratings Staff Posted on June 3, 2009</I> Each business day, TheStreet.com Ratings <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/thestreet-picks/thestreet-ratings/index.html" target="_blank">TheStreet.com Ratings</a> compiles a list of the top five stocks in five categories -- fast-growth, all-around value, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap -- and publishes these lists in the Ratings section of our Web site. This list is based on data from the close of the previous trading session. Today, large-cap stocks are in the spotlight. These are stocks of companies with market capitalizations of over $10 billion that rank near the top of all stocks rated by our proprietary quantitative model, which looks at more than 62 factors. In addition, the stocks must be followed by at least one financial analyst who posts estimates on the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. The stocks are ordered by their potential to appreciate. Note that no provision is made for off-balance-sheet assets such as unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, market value of real estate or contingent liabilities that might affect book value. This could be material for some companies with large underfunded pension plans. <B>Public Storage</B> (PSA.A) operates as a real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, owns, and operates self-storage facilities in the United States and Europe. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-8895-st007215.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock a buy </a> since January 2009. The rating is based on such strengths as the company’s largely solid financial position, attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations, and relatively strong performance in comparison with the <B>S&P 500</B> over the past year. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Public Storage increased its net operating cash flow 12.79% year-over-year. The company’s gross profit margin of 44.30% was strong and has increased significantly from the same quarter last year, while a net profit margin of 50.70% outperformed against the industry average. In addition, the company has a very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, which implies successful debt management. Public Storage shows sub par growth in net income in the first quarter. Despite this, we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Enterprise Products Partners</B> (EPD) is a midstream energy company that provides services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, and petrochemicals in the U.S., Canada and the Gulf of Mexico. We recently <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5263-st003021.aspx" target="_blank"> upgraded this stock to a buy </a> in April 2009 based on several positive investment measures, the strongest of which is the company’s expanding profit margins. Enterprise continues to deal with the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, but posted a record gross operating margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 despite the lingering difficulties. At the same time, NGL, crude oil, and petrochemical transportation volumes were a record 2.2 million barrels per day. The company’s gross profit margin is rather low, but it has managed to increase from the same period last year. In addition, a net profit margin of 6.6% compares favorably to the industry average. Management considered Enterprise’s first quarter results to be a good start to fiscal 2009. The stock’s performance has been lackluster recently, but we feel that its strengths outweigh the potential weakness at this time. <B>FPL Group</B> (FPL) owns and operates Florida Power & Light Company, supplying electric service to a population of more than eight million throughout most of the east and lower west coasts of Florida. We have <a href=" https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-5502-st003485.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the stock a buy </a> since January 2009 due to the company’s impressive growth and strong fundamentals. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the company reported that its revenue increased 7.9% year over year, beating the industry average of 3.1%. This appears to have led to FPL’s 45.2% improvement in EPS, which is a continuation of a pattern of positive EPS growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue, and the market expects an improvement from $4.07 to $4.23 this year. Net income also increased in the first quarter, rising 46.2% from $249 million to $364 million. Return on equity improved slightly when compared to the same quarter last year and can therefore be considered a modest strength for FPL Group. Although the company’s stock price is down 15.86%, we do not feel that this should necessarily be interpreted as negative. The drop in price reflects, in part, the market’s overall decline and is one factor that makes this stock an attractive investment at this time. Based on its first quarter results, FPL Group raised its guidance for both fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010. The company projects adjusted earnings for full year 2009 in the range of $4.20 to $4.40 per share and in the range of $4.65 to $5.05 per share for full year 2010. Although most measures we evaluated indicated that the company has had generally poor debt management, we feel that the strengths detailed above outweigh any potential weakness at this time. <B>Medco Health Solutions</B> (MHS) is one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, providing sophisticated traditional and specialty pharmacy benefit programs and services for clients, members of client-funded benefit plans, and individual patients. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-6591-st011960.aspx" target="_blank"> rated the company a buy </a> since December 2008. This rating is supported by several positive factors, including its growth, notable return on equity, and good cash flow from operations. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Medco reported revenue growth of 14.4% year over year, which beat the industry average of 1.1%. EPS apparently benefitted from this growth, improving 16% when compared to the same quarter of last year. We feel that the company’s trend of positive EPS growth should continue. Net income also increased, rising 7.7% from $270.2 million to $291 million. Medco’s net operating cash flow increased 607.12% over the prior year’s quarter and surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of 52.06%. An additional modest strength for the company is its return on equity, which improved slightly when compared to the first quarter of last year. Management attributed the company’s first quarter results to its success in growing its top and bottom lines, and cited the company’s strength in winning new business, as well. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance for fiscal 2009, indicating that it anticipates GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $2.45 to $2.55. Medco shows low profit margins, but we feel that this potential weakness is outweighed by the strengths detailed above. <B>McDonald’s</B> (MCD) primarily operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants. In total, the corporation has more than 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. We have <a href="https://secure3.thestreet.com/StoreFront/p-6496-st005484.aspx" target="_blank"> rated McDonald’s a buy </a> since March 2004, based on strengths such as its EPS and net income growth, strong profit margin results, and relatively strong performance in comparison to the S&P 500 over the past year. McDonald’s reported on April 22 that its revenue decreased slightly in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, dropping 9.6% year over year. This decline did not seem to affect the company’s bottom line, however, as EPS improved 7.4% when compared to the same quarter last year. We feel that the company’s trend of positive EPS growth should continue. Although McDonald’s gross profit margin decreased year-over-year, a result of 36.6% is still considered strong, and the company’s net profit of 19.3% compares favorably with the rest of the industry. McDonald’s net income increased slightly in the first quarter, rising 3.5% from $946.1 million to $979.5 million. McDonald’s attributed its first quarter results to strong global comparable sales, and management said that the company was confident about its ability to drive shareholder value and grow the business’ value. Although the company’s stock price is down 8.69% when compared to last year, we do not see anything in its fundamentals that is likely to cause a continuation of last year’s declining stock price. No company is perfect, but we do not currently see any significant weakness that is likely to detract from McDonald’s generally positive outlook.<I> Our quantitative rating, which can be viewed for any stock through our stock screener <a href=" http://www.thestreet.com/screener/index.html?src=ratingsindex&tab=0" target="_blank">stock rating screener</a>, is based on a variety of historical fundamental and pricing data and represents our opinion of a stock's risk-adjusted performance relative to other stocks. However, the rating does not incorporate all of the factors that can alter a stock's performance. For example, it doesn't always factor in recent corporate or industry events that could affect the stock price, nor does it include recent technology developments and competitive dynamics that may affect the company. For those reasons, we believe a rating alone cannot tell the whole story and should be part of an investor's overall research. </I>	June 03, 2009
You Ask, Peltier Answers	1239	<I>By Stockpickr Staff Posted on June 2, 2009</I> Throughout the trading week on <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/answers/" target="_blank">Stockpickr Answers</A>, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community (which anyone can <A HREF="http://www.stockpickr.com/register/" target="_blank">join for free</A>). <I>TheStreet.com's</I> <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/author/1005249/david-peltier/all.html " target="_blank">David Peltier</a>, manager of the <a href=" http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/login/ss_mbp_spring08.jsp?flowid=63239b1b38&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestreet.com%2Fk%2Fdsa%2F_bio%2Findex.html&denied " target="_blank">Dividend Stock Advisor</a> and <a href=" http://secure2.thestreet.com/cap/login/ValueInvestorLogin.jsp?flowid=b67cadbd6d&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestreet.com%2Fk%2Ftr%2F_bio%2Findex.html&denied " target="_blank">Value Investor</a> portfolios, answered questions on Stockpickr Answers recently. On <I>TheStreet.com</I>, Peltier has been discussing what <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10507346/china-watch-melcos-sweet-dream.html" target="_blank"> the opening of a casino in Macau, China</a>, will mean to <B>Melco Crown Entertainment</B> (MPEL); <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10507226/three-utility-stocks-to-love.html" target="_blank">three utility stocks that could raise their dividends</a>; and what he thinks of <B>China Sunergy</B> (CSUN) after a recent <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/video/10507274/china-watch-mail-bag-sunergys-forecast.html" target="_blank">downgrade from Jefferies</a>. Here are some questions and comments from the Stockpickr community that Peltier's been responding to. You might have to scroll through to find his answers. Higher oil prices should help solar. I like <B>Canadian Solar</B> (CSIQ). Uranium is another hot area. Check out <B>Uranium Energy</B> (UEC). And energies are on fire, like <B>Stone Energy</B> (SGY). Thoughts? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67253/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> Anyone shorting oil here for a trade? <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67252/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> Any reason why <B>Verizon</B> (VZ) and <B>AT&T</B> (T) are lagging the market? The only explanation I have is that money is going to oil and tech right now. <I><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67251/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> Can someone please tell me what happened to <B>Best Buy</B> (BBY)? I hadn't looked at the stock's price in weeks, and I was surprised to see that it's gone down over 10% in the last month. <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67249/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> Does anyone else believe that financials and commercial real estate are far from stabilized, or am I crazy? Seems to me an awful scenario ahead for them. <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67248/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I> <B>Rosetta Stone</B> (RST) is the best language product I've ever used. What do you guys think of the company? <I><a href=" http://www.stockpickr.com/members/view/answers/67247/" target="_blank">Click here for Peltier's response.</a></I>	June 02, 2009