Force Protection won a $221.7 Million U.S Marin Corps order for mine-resistant vehicles, but the deal fell short of investor’s expectations throwing FRPT down 10% for the week. Most analyses feel that Force Protection will see tougher competition in winning future contracts in the mine-resistant vehicle space. But as the war in Iraq lingers on; and insurgents getting desperate investors will quickly come to there sense which will bring them bring back too FRTP. Short position of over 13% which fueled the fire of the government contract “miss” if you want to call it that. Weekly Catalyst: Oversold stock vs. its sector. Increased fighting in Iraq will underscore the importance of FRPT. BTW, quarterly growth for this company is insane.

NYX is by far the most talked about stock on our stockpickr message boards. The stock has acted like a total dog, leaving investors dazed and confessed in regards to its next move. NYX this week broke thru Atticus Capitals “average” price per share (it is somewhere in-between $82-$79 in which Atticus owns a ton of NYX) making them as well as other investors look stupid. NYX is clearly in an oversold stock. Recent buyout talks with the NMX and Italy Bourse could help NYX in its pricing power. Weekly Catalyst: Oversold stock; you may see large hedge funds (such as Atticus Capital) start to average down in their holdings and recent buyout talks with the NMX could give NYX the lift it needs.

EMC is on a tear right now due to the highly anticipated spin off of VMware; an apparent God-sent bundle of products that companies live by. Analysts and the market (in general) are going to be forced to value VMware once it comes public (late July). Most, analyses shows that VMware is worth roughly 10Billion which goes directly to EMCs market cap (since they will still own 90% of the company). EMC has acted very strong the past few days in a rocky tape, with signs of heavy buying. The growth figures on VMware are outstanding. Also, VMware cuts companies technology related energy bills by 40%, and with the recent Senate passing the pro-renewable energy bill VMware will benefit. Weekly Catalyst: EMC has JUST started the “road-trip” of VMware to the major I-Banks who will certainly want in.

Invesco Plc has been rumored as a takeover speculation following the private equity buyout of Nuveen Investments at a healthy premium. It also, just recently announced a $500Million dollar buyback program over the next year, which will certainly help the stock. Weekly Catalyst: Continued rumors of a buyout compassed with a massive buyback for a company this size should make the stock rise.

Panera Bread Company engages in the ownership and franchising of bakery-cafes in the United States. Its bakery-cafes primarily offer baked goods, dough items, custom roasted coffees, cafe beverages, and other complementary products. The company's bakery-cafes are located in suburban, strip mall, and regional mall locations. It also operates fresh dough facilities, which supply fresh dough items to both company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes. As of February 8, 2007, the company owned and franchised 1,027 bakery-cafes under the Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co. It has recently hit a 52 week low despite its amazing food and service.

Since LVLT has alot of debt it was affect hard when the 10 year was about 5.2%; Since the 10 year has backed off some it has given LVLT room to run. Still a great play on bandwith (along with GLW) with improving fundmentals. Weekly Catalyst: If the 10 year goes under 5.05% this could give LVLT even more room to run

ERTS is near a 6 month low- They are by far the best gaming company; with good growth. MSFT is going to pay $50 Million to TTWO for the rights of Grand Theft Auto IV for a downloadable episodes for their Xbox 360- ERTS just released a game though MRVL which tied in the Fantastic Four flick, ERTS should rally near its release date as it will create demand for their video game. Weekly Catalyst: Oversold Stock which upcoming feartuer movie which will be a major hit and kids will go out and but the video game.

Saw heaving trading in both call options and common stock the past few days; many believe that is going to get bought out. HUGE short position which will lead to short squeeze, short-interest ratio north of 10, so the company clearly has a target on its back. Trades at just 12 times cash flows, great play on the 60% of the American people that are overweight