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    July 2011 Stock Picks
    Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
    (per share)
    ASG
    CGI Group, Inc.   GIB    NYSE   Technology   Computer Services 07/15/11 $23.17   48.20 (GOOD)  
    Ezcorp, Inc.   EZPW    NASD   Financial   Consumer Financial  Services 07/22/11 $34.24   47.43 (GOOD)  
    Tiffany & Co.   TIF    NYSE   Services   Retail - Specialty 07/29/11 $79.59   51.26 (VERY GOOD)  

           CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE: GIB) provides its clients with business process services that delivers solutions to satisfy client objectives in information technology, business processes and management. 

    The stock's price gained 49.90% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 21.86%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap value company (with a market cap of $6.24B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1976 and has their principal executive offices in Montreal, Canada. The Company has 31,000 employees.

    Sector: Technology Industry:   Computer Services ;    Ticker: GIB;     Exch:  NYSE;     07/15/11 Closing Price: $23.17

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  49.90  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    18.79%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      9.92%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    -2.43%
    . . . EPS:    22.89%
    . . . Price:    47.30%
    . . . Dividend:       NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    15.23
    . . . Earnings/Share:      1.55
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 07/15/2011:    $23.17

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $23.17) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $23.52) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $22.68) by -1.48% and 2.16% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 07/15/2011:      $23.52
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 07/15/2011:      $22.68
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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          Ezcorp, Inc. (NASD: EZPW) operate pawn stores in the United States (“EZPAWN” and “Value Pawn” brands) and in Mexico (“EMPEÑO FÁCIL” and “EMPEÑE SU ORO” brands). The Company also operate short-term consumer loan stores in the United States principally (“EZMONEY” brand) and in Canada (“CASHMAX” brand).

    The stock's price gained 69.76% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 21.86%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.71B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1989 and has their principal executive offices in Austin, Texas. TheCompany has 4,900 employees.

    Sector: Financial Industry:   Consumer Financial Services ;    Ticker: EZPW;     Exch:  NASD;     07/22/11 Closing Price: $34.24

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  47.43  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 3 (Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    20.12%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:    13.32%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    22.69%
    . . . EPS:    37.79%
    . . . Price:    69.84%
    . . . Dividend:       NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    15.99
    . . . Earnings/Share:      2.14
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 07/22/2011:    $34.24

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $23.17) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $23.52) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $22.68) by -1.48% and 2.16% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 07/22/2011:      $36.27
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 07/22/2011:      $33.83
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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         Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) offers an extensive selection of TIFFANY & CO. branded jewelry at a wide range of prices. The Company also sells timepieces, sterling silver goods (other than jewelry), china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, personal accessories and leather goods. The Company's remaining sales were from wholesale sales of diamonds and earnings received from third-party licensing agreements.

    The stock's price gained 82.76% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 17.31%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $10.16B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1837 and has their principal executive offices in New York, New York. The Company
     has 9,200 employees.

    Sector: Services Industry:   Retail - Specialty ;    Ticker: TIF;     Exch:  NYSE;     07/29/11 Closing Price: $79.59

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  51.26  (VERY GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    18.18%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:    11.99%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    13.86%
    . . . EPS:    35.40%
    . . . Price:    91.74%
    . . . Dividend:    39.71%
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    26.54
    . . . Earnings/Share:      3.00
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 07/29/2011:    $79.59

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $79.59) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $80.85) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $77.08) by -1.56% and 3.26% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 07/29/2011:      $80.85
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 07/29/2011:      $77.08
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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    August 2011 Stock Picks
    Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
    (per share)
    ASG
    Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.   EL    NYSE   Consumer / Non-Cyclical   Personal & Household Products 08/05/11 $95.47   48.20 (GOOD)  
    First Cash Financial Servies, Inc.   FCFS    NYSE   Services   Retail Specialty 08/19/11 $42.29   48.20 (GOOD)  

             Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (NYSE: EL) is a manufacturer and marketer of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Company's products are sold worldide under a number of brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Origins, M ž A ž C, Bobbi Brown, La Mer and Aveda. The Company is also the global licensee for fragrances and/or cosmetics sold under brand names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Sean John and Coach.

    The stock's price gained 50.44% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 6.99%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $18.77B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1946 and has their principal executive offices in New York, New York. The Company
     has 31,200 employees.

    Sector: Consumer / Non-CyclicalIndustry:   Personal & Household Products ;    Ticker: EL;     Exch:  NYSE;     08/05/11 Closing Price: $95.47

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  48.20  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 3 (Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    29.62%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      7.96%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:      6.44%
    . . . EPS: 115.73%
    . . . Price:   50.80%
    . . . Dividend:     NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    28.15
    . . . Earnings/Share:      3.39
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 08/05/2011:    $95.47

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $95.47) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $101.89) and the  50-day EMA (of $101.96) by -6.30% and -6.37% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 08/05/2011:      $101.89
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 08/05/2011:      $101.96
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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         First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: FCFS) operates pawn stores. These stores purchase second hand goods, engage in retail sales of collateral forfeitures and consumer finance activities. Personal items such as jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods and musical instruments are pledged as collateral for the loans. Some of the Company’s pawn stores also offer short-term loans, check cashing, money orders, money transfers and prepaid card products.

    The stock's price gained 81.11% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 5.26%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.30B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1988 and has their principal executive offices in Arlington, Texas. The Company
     has 4,700 employees.

    Sector: ServicesIndustry:  Retail Specialty ;    Ticker: FCFS;     Exch:  NYSE;     08/19/11 Closing Price: $42.29

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  48.20  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    23.07%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:   14.85%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:   18.75%
    . . . EPS:   28.15%
    . . . Price:   77.02%
    . . . Dividend:     NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    18.65
    . . . Earnings/Share:      2.27
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 08/19/2011:    $42.29

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $42.29) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $43.71) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $42.28) by -3.25% and 0.03% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 08/19/2011:      $43.71
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 08/19/2011:      $42.28
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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    September 2011 Stock Picks
    Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
    (per share)
    ASG
    Hansen Natural, Corp.   HANS    NASD   Consumer / Non-Cyclical   Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 09/02/11 $83.63   51.26 (VERY GOOD)  
    V.F. Corp.   VFC    NYSE   Consumer / Cyclical   Apparel / Accessories 09/09/11 $113.40   51.26 (VERY GOOD)  
    Mueller Industries Inc.   MLI    NYSE   Basic Material   Miscellaneous Fabricated Products 09/23/11 $39.93   49.73 (GOOD)  

         Hansen Natural, Corp. (NASD: HANS) develop and market “alternative” beverages. Among the Company's primary brand names are: Monster Energy®, Java Monster™, Peace Tea™, Hansen’s®, Hansen’s Natural Sodas®, Blue Sky®, X-Presso Monster™, Worx Energy™, Lost® Energy™, Hubert’s™, Rumba®, Samba and Tango.

    The stock's price gained 75.88% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 7.52%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $7.41B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1990 and has their principal executive offices in Corona, California. The Company
     has 833 employees.

    Sector: Consumer / Non-Cyclical Industry:  Beverages - Non-Alcoholic ;    Ticker: HANS;     Exch:  NASD;     09/02/11 Closing Price: $83.63

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  51.26  (VERY GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    31.30%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:   16.79%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:   14.05%
    . . . EPS:     3.36%
    . . . Price:  88.44%
    . . . Dividend:     NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:  30.62
    . . . Earnings/Share:    2.73
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 09/02/2011:    $83.63

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $83.63) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $83.92) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $79.32) by -0.35% and 5.43% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 09/02/2011:      $83.92
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 09/02/2011:      $79.32
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

    SPECIAL NOTE: This is the third instance that Hansen was picked by ACE'S. Hansen was also an ACE pick on July 2005 and October 2007.

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            V.F., Corp. (NYSE: VFC) is a diversified apparel company which owns a broad portfolio of brands in the jeanswear, outerwear, packs, luggage, footwear, sportswear, occupational and performance apparel categories. The Company's products are sold in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada and Latin America. 

    The stock's price gained 50.18% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 4.03%). The Company is classified as a large-cap value company (with a market cap of $12.44B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1899 and has their principal executive offices in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Company
     has 47,000 employees.

    Sector: Consumer / Cyclical Industry:  Apparel / Accessories ;    Ticker: VFC;     Exch:  NYSE;     09/09/11 Closing Price: $113.40

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  51.26  (VERY GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), RECENT NEWS (MSN) & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    15.90%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      7.69%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:      6.68%
    . . . EPS:   25.30%
    . . . Price:   51.06%
    . . . Dividend:     2.53%
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:  19.88
    . . . Earnings/Share:    5.70
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 09/09/2011:    $113.40

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $113.40) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $113.91) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $111.22) by -0.45% and 1.96% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 09/09/2011:      $113.91
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 09/09/2011:      $111.22
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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         Mueller Industries Inc.'s (NYSE: MLI) manufactures and sells copper tube, copper and plastic fittings, plastic pipe, and valves. The Company's plumbing and refrigeration products are sold to wholesalers in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning), plumbing, refrigeration markets, to distributors to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, and to building material retailers.

    The stock's price gained 54.17% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's -1.07%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap value company (with a market cap of $1.51B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1917 and has their principal executive offices in Memphis, Tennessee. The Company
     has 3,600 employees.

    Sector: Basic Materials;  Industry:  Miscellanerous Fabricated Materials ;    Ticker: MLI;     Exch:  NYSE;     09/23/11 Closing Price: $39.93

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  49.73  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 3 (Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    12.01%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      4.19%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    33.13%
    . . . EPS: 1,726.39%
    . . . Price:    62.05%
    . . . Dividend:    0.00
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:  15.23
    . . . Earnings/Share:    2.62
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 09/23/2011:    $39.93

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $39.93) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $42.82) and the  50-day EMA (of $41.96) by -6.75% and -4.85% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 09/23/2011:      $42.82
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 09/23/2011:      $41.96
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (Current) . . . Current Price       Quote
    Price / Share (Historical) . . . Historical Price       Quote

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    (M9P3)

    October 2011 Stock Picks
    Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
    (per share)
    ASG
    Perrigo Co.   PRGO    NASD   Healthcare   Biotechnology & Drugs 10/28/11 $89.94   54.32 (VERY GOOD)  

         Perrigo Co. (NASD: PRGO) is a global healthcare supplier of over-the-counter (OTC) and generic prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals, infant formulas, nutritional products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The Company’s primary markets and locations of manufacturing and logistics operations are the United States (U.S.), Israel, Mexico, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia. 

    The stock's price gained 36.52% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 8.61%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $8.35B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1917 and has their principal executive offices in Allegan, Missouri. The Company
     has 8,700 employees.

    Sector: Healthcare;  Industry:  Biotechnology & Drugs ;    Ticker: PRGO;     Exch:  NASD;     10/28/11 Closing Price: $89.94

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  54.32  (VERY GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    25.95%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:    12.31%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    21.47%
    . . . EPS:    50.63%
    . . . Price:    50.22%
    . . . Dividend:    12.37
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    24.81
    . . . Earnings/Share:      3.63
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 09/28/2011:    $89.94

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $89.94) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $95.70) and the  50-day EMA (of $94.40) by -6.02% and -4.73% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 09/28/2011:      $95.70
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 09/28/2011:      $94.40
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
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    SPECIAL NOTE: This is the second instance that the stock was picked by ACE'S. Perrigo was first picked by ACE's pick in April 2008.

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    November 2011 Stock Picks
    Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
    (per share)
    ASG
    Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.   DLTR    NASD   Services   Retail-Department & Discount 11/04/11 $79.21   51.26 (VERY GOOD)  
    Buckeye Technologies Inc.   BKI    NYSE   Basic Material   Paper & Paper Products 11/11/11 $30.45   44.37 (GOOD)  

         Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASD: DLTR) operates discount variety stores selling merchandise at the "fixed price" of $1.00. The Company's stores operate under the names of Dollar Tree, Deal$, Dollar Tree Deal$, Dollar Giant and Dollar Bills. At the start of 2011, the Company operated 4,000 plus stores in 48 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 86 stores in Canada.  

    The stock's price gained 49.51% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 2.23%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $9.66B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 2 (Less than Average). The Company was founded in 1986 and has their principal executive offices in Chesapeake Virginia. The Company
     has 13,060 employees.

    Sector: Services;  Industry:  Retail-Department & Discount ;    Ticker:DLTR;     Exch:  NASD;     11/04/11 Closing Price: $79.21

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  51.26  (VERY GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 2 (Less than Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    30.42%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:      7.24%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    12.45%
    . . . EPS:    30.96%
    . . . Price:    49.51%
    . . . Dividend:      NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    21.97
    . . . Earnings/Share:      3.61
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 10/04/2011:    $79.21

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $79.21) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $79.41) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $79.21) by -0.25% and 3.82% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 10/04/2011:      $79.41
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 10/04/2011:      $79.21
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
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         Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BKI) manufacture specialty products made from both wood and cotton and utilizing wetlaid and airlaid technologies. The Company produce precisely tailored products designed to meet individual customer requirements. The Company operate manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Germany and Brazil.

    The stock's price gained 61.11% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 1.49%). The Company is classified as a small-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.90B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1992 and has their principal executive offices in Memphis, Tennessee. The Company
     has 1,400 employees.

    Sector: Basic Materials;  Industry:  Paper & Paper Products ;    Ticker: BKI;     Exch:  NYSE;     11/11/11 Closing Price: $30.45

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  44.37  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 3 (Average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    18.30%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:    10.70%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    19.68%
    . . . EPS:      5.26%
    . . . Price:    64.77%
    . . . Dividend:      NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    12.25
    . . . Earnings/Share:      2.49
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 11/18/2011:    $30.45

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $30.45) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $30.45) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $28.64) by -0.01% and 6.32% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 11/18/2011:      $30.45
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 11/18/2011:      $28.64
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
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    December 2011 Stock Picks
    Stock Name SYM Exch. Sector Industry Date Picked Pick Price
    (per share)
    ASG
    True Religion Apparel, Inc.   TRLG NASD Consumer Cyclical Apparel Accesories 12/16/11 $33.99 43.61 (GOOD)
    Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   QCOR NASD Healthcare Biotechnology & Drugs 12/23/11 $42.80 42.08 (GOOD)

        True Religion Apparel, Inc. (NASD: TRLG) designs and markets products that can be categorized as denim, knit and non-denim, and most come in 'tops' and 'bottoms'. The Company's apparel are marketed under the brand name "True Religion Brand Jeans" to consumers in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America.

    The stock's price gained 45.38% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's -2.20%). The Company is classified as a small-cap growth company (with a market cap of $853.18M) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 4 (Above average). The Company was founded in 2002 and has their principal executive offices in Vernon, California. The Company
     has 1,663 employees.

    Sector: Basic Materials;  Industry:  Paper & Paper Products ;    Ticker: BKI;     Exch:  NYSE;     12/16/11 Closing Price: $33.99

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  43.61  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 4 (Above average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    18.09%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:    11.25%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    16.95%
    . . . EPS:     -8.82%
    . . . Price:    61.87%
    . . . Dividend:      NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    18.38
    . . . Earnings/Share:      1.85
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 12/16/2011:    $33.99

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $33.99) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $34.36) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $33.25) by -1.09% and 2.23% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 12/16/2011:      $34.36
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 12/16/2011:      $33.25
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
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         Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASD: QCOR) is a biopharmaceutical company whose primary product, Acthar, is approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, or MS, in adults, and the treatment of infantile spasms, or IS, in infants and children under two years of age. The Company derive substantially all of its net sales from the sale of Acthar in the U.S. and do not have operations outside of the U.S. The Company owns the worldwide rights to Acthar.

    The stock's price gained 180.66% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 0.62%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $2.67B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 4 (Above average). The Company was founded in 1990 and has their principal executive offices in Union City, California. The Company
     has 152 employees.

    Sector: Healthcare;  Industry:  Biotechnology & Drugs ;    Ticker: QCOR;     Exch:  NASD;     12/23/11 Closing Price: $42.80

    STOCK GRADE (ASG):  42.08  (GOOD)             
    BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SUMMARY; (Yahoo)

     EXPANDED BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Reuters)
    STOCK INFO/RESEARCH (MSN)
    COMPETITORS
    (CNN Money)
    OWNERSHIP (MSN)
    KEY DEVELOPMENTS (MSN), & HEADLINES  (Yahoo)
    HISTORICAL PRICES (Yahoo) PRICE CHART (BigCharts)
    RISK LEVEL: 4 (Above average) (MSN)
    COMPANY'S WEB SITE

    Management's Effectiveness (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Return on Equity:    38.35%
    Profitability (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Profit Margin:    31.62%
    Stock's Growth Record (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Revenue:    30.36%
    . . . EPS:    34.79%
    . . . Price:  180.29%
    . . . Dividend:      NA
    PE & EPS (Trailing 12 Mo.) . . . Price/Earnings:    52.13
    . . . Earnings/Share:      0.82
    Price / Share (Pick Date, Closing Price) . . . Pick Date 12/23/2011:    $42.80

    COMMENT: The stock's pick price (of $42.80) is lower than
     the 13-day EMA price (of $43.31) and higher than the  50-day EMA (of $40.46) by -1.18% and 5.79% respectively. This suggests that the pick price IS presently timely AND advantageous buy price for the stock.  (Note: A stock's EMA price changes with time. SEE also: ACE'S report  ACE'S "Timely" & "Untimely" Stocks - How to Use and How They Perform".   An ACE'S Look at the Dictum "Buy Low Sell High" ).

    . . .    
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . . 12/23/2011:      $43.31
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . . 12/23/2011:      $40.46
    Price / Share (13-day EMA) . . .       Current:
    Price / Share (50-day EMA) . . .       Current:
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    SPECIAL NOTE: This is the second instance that Questcor was picked by ACE'S. Questcor was also an ACE pick for December 2008.

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