Cognex Corp. (NASD: CGNX) makes machine vision products that are used in manufacturing for automated production and quality assurance. Industries using machine vision includes automotive, consumer electronics, food and beverage, health and beauty, medical devices, packaging, pharmaceutical, and solar. The Company's ID products are also used in logistics automation for package sorting and distribution.

The stock's price gained 34.09% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 0.77%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.68B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1981 and has their principal executive offices in Natick, Massachusetts. The Company has 824 employees.

Sector: Technology;  Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments ;    Ticker: CGNX;     Exch:  NASD;     02/10/12 Closing Price: $41.31

      Starbucks Corp. (NASD: SBUX) is a marketer and retailer of specialty coffee. The Company purchase and roast whole bean coffees that are sold, along with coffee and tea beverages and a variety of fresh food items, through company-operated stores. The Company also license its trademarks through other channels. The other brands in the Company's portfolio includes Tazo ® Tea, Seattle’s Best Coffee ® , and Starbucks VIA ® Ready Brew. The Company operates in more than 50 countries.

The stock's price gained 47.95% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 3.48%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $36.50B) 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 1985 and has their principal executive offices in Seattle, Washington. The Company has 149,000 employees.

Sector: Services;  Industry: Specialty Eateries ;    Ticker: SBUX;     Exch:  NASD;     02/17/12 Closing Price: $48.45

     Donaldson Company, Inc. (NASD: DCI) manufactures air filtration systems, exhaust and emissions systems, liquid filtration systems, and replacement filters. These products are sold to manufacturers in the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense, truck markets and various industrial end-users.  The Company's products are manufactured at several plants around the world.

The stock's price gained 30.75% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 2.90%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $5.52B) 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 1915 and has their principal executive offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Company has about 13,000 employees.

Sector: Industrial Goods;  Industry: Pollution & Treatment Controls ;    Ticker: DCI;     Exch:  NYSE;     02/24/12 Closing Price: $73.61

      H.B. Fuller Co,  (NYSE: FUL) formulates, manufactures and markets adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products. The Company's products are used in the manufacture of common consumer goods, such as food and beverage containers, disposable diapers, windows, doors, flooring, appliances, sportswear, footwear and multi-wall bags. The Company's products are sold worldwide.

The stock's price gained 40.43% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 4.54%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap value company (with a market cap of $1.44B) 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 1887 and has their principal executive offices in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Company has about 3,500 employees.

Sector: Basic Materials;  Industry: Specialty Chemicals ;    Ticker: FUL;     Exch:  NYSE;     03/02/12 Closing Price: $29.35

             Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.  (NASD: MNRO) specializes in the repair and replacement of vehicular parts which must be periodically replaced as they wear out. The Company provides a variety of services on passenger cars, light trucks and vans for brakes, mufflers and exhaust systems, and steering, drive train, suspension and wheel alignment. The Company also sells tires.   

The stock's price gained 41.77% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 5.75%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.37B) 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 1957 and has their principal executive offices in Rochester, New York. The Company has about 5,000 employees.

Sector: Consumer Goods;  Industry: Auto Parts ;    Ticker: MNRO;     Exch:  NASD;     03/09/12 Closing Price: $44.53

        Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.  (NYSE: SBH) retails and distributes professional beauty supplies globally.  The Company target retail consumers and salon professionals. The Company provide its customers with a wide variety of third-party branded and exclusive-label professional beauty supplies, including hair color products, hair care products, hair dryers and hair styling appliances, skin and nail care products and other beauty items. The Company have stores in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Chile and Mexico.  

The stock's price gained 79.06% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 9.77%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $4.53B) 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 1964 and has their principal executive offices in Denton, Texas. The Company has about 11,975 employees.

Sector: Services;  Industry: Specialty Retail, Other ;    Ticker: SBH;     Exch:  NYSE;     03/16/12 Closing Price: $24.46

     Coach, Inc.  (NYSE: COH) is a marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men. The Company offers their customers updated styles and multiple product categories which includes fashionable handbags and accessories using high quality leathers, fabrics and materials. 

The stock's price gained 50.51% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 6.63%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $22.18B) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1941 and has their principal executive offices in New York, New York. The Company has about 8,200 employees.

Sector: Consumer Goods;  Industry: Textile-Apparel Footwear & Accessories ;    Ticker: COH;     Exch:  NYSE;     03/23/12 Closing Price: $77.09

     Panera Bread Co.  (NASD: PNRA)  operates 1,500 plus bakery-cafes whose menu features antibiotic-free chicken, whole grain bread, and select organic and all-natural ingredients. The Company's bakery-cafes operate under the Panera Bread ® , Saint Louis Bread Co. ® and Paradise Bakery & Café ® trademark names.  The Company's bakery-cafes are located in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada.

         Biogen Idec Co.  (NASD: BIIB) developes, manufactures and markets biotechnology products for the treatment of neurological disorders and other serious diseases including multiple sclerosis, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and psoriasis.

     Fastenal Co.'s  (NASD: FAST) main product line consists of threaded fasteners, such as bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers; and miscellaneous supplies and hardware, such as various pins and machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire rope, strut, rivets, and related accessories. Threaded fasteners are used in most manufactured products and building projects, and in the maintenance and repair of machines and structures.

The stock's price gained 47.66% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 3.24%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $14.27B) 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 1967 and has their principal executive offices in Winona, Minnesota. The Company has about 15,480 employees.

     Whole Foods Market, Inc  (NASD: WFM) is a retailer of natural and organic foods. The Company operates over 300 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Company states that its mission is to promote the vitality and well-being of all individuals by supplying the highest quality, most wholesome foods available.

The stock's price gained 39.99% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 2.92%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $15.23B) 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 1978 and has their principal executive offices in Austin, Texas. The Company has about 48,200 employees.

        Sturm Ruger & Co.,Inc  (NYSE: RGR) design, manufacture, and sell firearms - rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers - principally to customers in the U.S. The Company’s firearms are sold, through wholesale distributors, mainly to the commercial sporting market.  

The stock's price gained 136.03% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's 1.17%). The Company is classified as a small-cap growth company (with a market cap of $954.38M) that is rated to outperform the market over the next six months with a Risk Level of 3 (Average). The Company was founded in 1948 and has their principal executive offices in Southport, Connecticut. The Company has about 1,220 employees.

     Monster Beverage Corp.  (NASD: MNST) develop, market, sell and distribute alternative beverages under several brand names among which are Monster Energy®, Hansen’s®, Monster Rehab™, Hansen’s Natural Soda®, Junior Juice®,  Java Monster®, Blue Sky®, X-Presso Monster®, Worx Energy®, and Peace Tea®. The Company was formerly named Hansen Natural Corporation.

The stock's price gained 98.07% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's -1.68%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $12.09B) 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 1985 and has their principal executive offices in Corona, California. The Company has about 1,050 employees.

     Hibbett Sports, Inc.  (NASD: HIBB) operate sporting goods stores in small to mid-sized markets in the United States. The Company stores' primary retail format is Hibbett Sports, a 5,000 square foot store located primarily in strip centers. As of January 2012, the Company operated about 830 stores in 26 states in the Southeast, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest.

The stock's price gained 38.71% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's -1.00%). The Company is classified as a mid-cap growth company (with a market cap of $1.50B) 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 1945 and has their principal executive offices in Birmingham. Alabama The Company has about 2,300 employees.

      Ross Stores, Inc.  (NASD: HIBB) operate off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores. The Company's stores target value-conscious women and men,  primarily from middle and more moderate income households. The Company's store names are Ross Dress for Less ® (“Ross”) and dd’s DISCOUNTS ® stores. The Company's Ross stores offers in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices. At the start of 2012, the Company operated about  1,125 stores in 29 states in the U.S.

The stock's price gained 58.06% over the past 52 weeks (vs. the S&P 500's -0.63%). The Company is classified as a large-cap growth company (with a market cap of $13.62B) 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 1957 and has their principal executive offices in Pleasanton, California The Company has about 14,900 employees.