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December 2007

	Double Your Dividends by Investing in Foreign Companies Imagine going to a supermarket and shopping in just half of the aisles. This is essentially what investors with no foreign exposure are doing with their portfolios.
	Housing Bust: There's a way to Profit in Any Situation The real estate market is on track to have its worst showing in 40 years in 2008, but there's a way to hedge yourself against this correction.
	How a Falling Dollar can Make Americans Rich Many Americans fear the weakening dollar, but investors should know there is opportunity in the decline.
	Western Digital (WDC) is at Multi-Year Highs and Poised to Go Higher Western Digital has a proven track record in the tough, cyclical disk drive industry. This industry has seen many companies come and go, but WDC has ridden out the low points and is showing signs of strength.
	A High-End Home Furnishing Store Retailing at a 33% Discount With recent forecasts calling for soft store traffic and flat comps for the fourth quarter, Williams-Sonoma (WSM) has taken a beating. But, these pressures will moderate in time and this company is well positioned for future growth.
	Lock in an 11.7% Yield with This Unique Hybrid Security This stock/bond combo linked to steel maker Nucor (NUE) carries an appealing double-digit yield.
	This Biotech Company has the Potential to Hit the $100 Per Share Mark Genentech (DNA) is currently trading with a PEG ratio of 0.9 compared to 1.2 for other large biotech companies. Based on its long-term growth possibilities, DNA has the potential to hit the $100 per share mark.
	If the Emerging Markets Cool, You'll Want Shares of this New ETF We all know emerging markets have been hot. But if you think a slowing U.S. economy will temper future growth abroad, this is the ETF for you.

November 2007

	FTI Consulting (FCN): Benefiting from the Subprime Mortgage Fiasco Even as the market sold off in the past few weeks, this forensic accounting company stayed strong.
	Profit from a +200% Increase in the Market for GPS Devices Thanks to its 50% share of the market for personal navigation devices, Garmin (GRMN) could continue its meteoric rise.
	Maximize Your Returns with High-Yield Retirement Funds In response to the aging baby boomer crowd, "retirement funds" have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the fund market. Most have also shown remarkable resilience in the face of recent market volatility.
	Playing the Global Boom in Non-Residential Construction Although spending on U.S. residential construction topped out in late 2005, spending on non-residential construction continues to soar.
	This Fund Carries an 11.5% Yield and Sells at a Discount Nicholas-Applegate Convertible & Income Fund has produced total returns of 12% annually over the past three years, beating more than a third of the funds in its category.
	New Germany Fund Delivers +40% Annual Gains While many American investors just associate Germany with Oktoberfest, the nation actually represents the largest economy in Europe and is home to many industry leaders.
	The Central Europe & Russia Fund (CEE) Has Showered Investors with +35% Annualized Gains Profit from this fund which has the returns of an emerging market and at the same time the currency and political stability of developed nations.
	A Steady Foreign Utility for Jittery Investors Companhia de Saneamento has the classic trifecta: a good story, earnings, and chart.
	Use this Fund to Profit from the $150 Billion Market for Luxury Goods Global wealth is on the rise, as is demand for luxury goods. Here is how investors can benefit from this trend.

October 2007

	Cash in on the Growing Popularity of Credit Cards with Verifone (PAY) Here is a unique way to profit from the transition to a cashless society.
	Enjoy an 11.4% Yield with Shares of Centerline (CHC) Although tainted with the subprime mess, this real estate finance company has no subprime exposure. And thanks to panic-selling, the shares now yield over 11%.
	A Brazilian Homebuilder Seeing Extraordinary Growth One company that has caught my eye recently is Gafisa (GFA), a Brazilian firm that's trying to bring North American-style housing developments to the nation.
	Five Ways to Profit from the Falling Dollar It's no secret that the U.S. dollar has been in a precipitous slide lately. Here are some ideas you can use to cash in on the downfall of the greenback.
	Asta Funding (ASFI) Looks to Capitalize on Rising Consumer Defaults The effect of a worsening credit market is a boon for investors of this company.

September 2007

	Benefit from the Falling Dollar with Shares of this Energy Trust Not only does this trust yield 8.1%, but investors also benefit from the falling greenback.
	The Best of Both Worlds: A Firm with an 8.3% Yield and a 40% Discount This pharmaceutical company has been hit hard in recent weeks, making it an appealing investment for both income and value investors.
	A Historic Buying Opportunity is Waiting in South Korea Wish you could have invested in the S&P in the 1980s? A similar opportunity awaits investors in South Korea.
	This Stock Lets Investors Ride the Bull Market in Gold Since 2001, the price of an ounce of gold has risen from $250 to $720. Here is how you can get in on the raging bull market in bullion.
	Double the S&P with this Unique Fund Backtesting shows that this new fund would have more than doubled the S&P 500 over the last decade.
	Subprime Turmoil Has Left These Preferred Shares with a 9.3% Yield Investors looking for income and value may be interested in the preferred shares of this well-known mortgage lender.
	Green Mountain's (GMCR) Specialized Niche Has Meant Heady Gains for Investors Thanks to its unique place in the coffee business, this firm has seen its share price soar -- but it's not done yet.

August 2007

	A Sagging Credit Market Should Lead to Higher Profits for Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRAA) While increasing default rates on loans is bad news for most sectors of the economy, this firm stands to gain.
	Invest Alongside George Soros with Shares of Amgen (AMGN) This firm's' valuation level is appealing -- and many of today's legendary investors are now piling in.
	Hefty Profit Margins Make Dolby Labs (DLB) an Appealing Investment With profit margins of nearly 30%, this overlooked firm stands to earn a nice return for investors.
	Panera (PNRA): A Phenomenal Growth Story Trading at a 29% Discount Shares of restaurant chain Panera Bread (PNRA) have struggled recently, leaving an attractive entry point for value investors.
	Invest in China's Healthcare Industry with Shares of Mindray (MR) The SARS outbreak emphasized the importance of healthcare in China, and this relatively new stock should be a direct beneficiary.
	Capture a 6.5% Yield with this Cash Cow Investors in this master limited partnership (MLP) have seen steadily increasing dividend payments, in addition to a steadily increasing share price.

July 2007

	The World's Thirst for Energy Means a Bright Future for Peabody (BTU) With operations in the western U.S. and Australia, this firm is well-situated for future growth.
	Marriott's (MAR) Reputation for Quality Should Spur Steady Growth With a name synonymous with quality, Marriott (MAR) has lifted its earnings per share by +70% in just three years. Even better, future increases seem very likely.
	A Specialized Fund that Could Protect Your Portfolio If you're worried that rising interest rates may hurt your holdings, this fund could help.
	This Credit Card Company Trades at a Sharp 17% Discount Discover (DFS) recently spun-off from its parent firm and now looks enticing from a value standpoint.
	Beat the S&P by 45% by Investing in Spin-offs Nine out of ten spin-offs top the S&P in their first two years -- by an average of 45%. This firm looks to continue this trend.
	Finding Value and 11.0% Yields in REITs A downturn in mortgage lenders has created some great values -- and high yields.
	This Cutting-Edge Firm Could Double in the Next 24 Months Solar power company Energy Conversion Devices (ENER) is a an emerging technology company whose time has finally come.
	China's Leading Oil Company is a Foreign Growth and Value Play With a PEG of just 0.5, "Sinopec" (SNP) is more than just a play on energy markets and China -- it's a value play as well.

June 2007

	A Shareholder-Friendly Firm Ready to Buy Back $1 Billion Worth of Stock SunTrust Banks (STI) is one of the largest regional banking firms in the U.S. And in a move that will benefit its investors, the firm is planning to repurchase $1 billion worth of stock this year alone.
	This Hot Growth Stock Has Increased Revenues at a +193% Annual Rate Investors looking for a company trading at a discount to its phenomenal growth may be interested in shares of this firm.
	This Trust Pays a Tax-Advantaged Yield of 12.5% Investors who have an appetite for risk could be rewarded by this Canadian trust's double-digit yield.
	A Little-Known Stock with Huge Growth Ahead This restaurant chain should see enormous growth in the coming years. With less than 500 locations, the company has plenty of room to expand -- that's great news for investors who catch the stock early.
	Thanks in Part to its 11.1% Yield, this Canadian Trust is Staging a Comeback Provident Energy Trust (PVX) has risen +33% since November, yet it still yields an astounding 11.1%.

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