The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ: HAIN), headquartered in Melville, NY, is a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe. Continues to grow with aquisitions

Stryker Corporation is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Continuously increasing dividend. Will begin a 10-year exclusive agreement marketing Corin Group PLC's (LSE: CRG) Cormet Hip Resurfacing System in the US as early as the third quarter of this year.

FactSet Research Systems Inc. combines integrated financial information, analytical applications, and client service to enhance the workflow and productivity of the global investment community

Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's largest office products company.

The worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco's Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks

CVS Caremark is a double threat. One of the best of the Pharmacy retailers that bought a Pharmacy Benefits Management Company. This will cushion it as many name brand drugs come off patent and go to generics.

Explorer/producer in the oil and natural gas sector. Has a bit more exposure to natural gas which is bullish at the moment.

Local "Best of Breed" true local/regional bank not a Money Center Bank