Top 10: Companies/ News Stories

I came across a couple interesting top 10 lists last night I thought I’d share here.  The first is the Forbes Top 10 Small Cap companies.

1.  Hansen Natural (HANS): monster energy drink
2. Cognizant Tech (CTSH): Indian outsourcer
3. Travelzoo (TZOO): online travel
4. Remington Oil (REM): oil and gas exploration, Gulf of Mexico
5. USANA Health Sciences (USNA): vitamin MLM company
6. Forward Industries (FORD): carrying cases for Motorolo Razr cell phone
7. Laserscope (LSCP): non invasive cosmetic procedures
8. Ceradyne (CRDN): body armor
9. American Healthways (AMHC): specialty medical services
10. Middleby (MIDD): commercial kitchen equipment, McDonald’s, KFC and Papa John’s

I would have to also add True Religion (TRLG), Infosys (INFY), Quality Systems (QSII), Google (GOOG) and Franklin Resources (BEN)

Here’s another Top 10 list for good measure.  It’s the the Street.com’s top 10 stories of last week.

1. Just Ahead: Dow 40,000?
A new breed of mega-bulls sees a monster-sized rally soon — here’s why they’re so optimistic.

2. Sea Change at Nortel
Admiral Bill Owens steps aside for Motorola veteran Mike Zafirovski.

3. Apple’s Next Big Thing
Above all, the expectation of future hot products will drive the company’s stock, say analysts.

4. Buy the Dip, Get Clipped
Traders eager to pounce on Apple-induced weakness quickly find themselves under water.

5. Bottom Drops Out of Nasdaq
Higher volume and a downside break spell more trouble. Plus charts of retail HOLDRs, Federated and more.

6. ‘RealMoney’ Radio Recap: Bottom’s Up? 
Market negativity is reaching its peak, says Cramer. Also, strong on Mister Softee.

7. Cramer’s ‘Mad Money Lightning Round’: Don’t Tax H&R Block
Cramer doesn’t understand the ‘opprobrium’ for this stock.

8. Biotech Ready to Deliver
Investors will soon see if their confidence is well-placed.

9. Cramer’s ‘Mad Money’ Recap: Riches in Cheap Threads
Cramer likes TJX, owner of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls discount retailers, when the consumer feels pressured.

10. Top Line Bruises Apple
The company beats earnings estimates, but investors focus on light revenue and iPod shipments.

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