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

 



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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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