AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is engaged in the design, development, and production of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and electric energy technologies for various industries and governmental agencies. The company's small aircraft are used by U.S. Department of Defense customers to deliver real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition to tactical operating units. Its electrical products include recharge systems for industrial vehicle batteries and power processing test equipment. Ford Motor (NYSE: F) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) are on the company's commercial customer list. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a major competitor.

The firm pleased investors last week, when it reported fiscal Q1 EPS of 22 cents and revenues of $53.6 million. Analysts had been expecting 18 cents and $49.9 million. Management also maintained its FY09 guidance for year over year revenue growth of 20%-25%, with an operating income margin of 12%-14%. The CEO noted, "Winning the All Environment Capable Variant competition with our Puma AE earned us the fourth Department of Defense program of record for small UAS."

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NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) is a publicly traded limited partnership, based in San Antonio, operating 9,063 miles of pipeline, 85 terminal facilities, four crude oil storage tank facilities and two asphalt refineries. The terminals offer pilotage, tug assistance and other ship services. The firm is one of the largest asphalt refiners and independent liquids terminal operators in the United States. It also operates facilities in the Netherlands Antilles, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. BP plc (NYSE: BP) is a major competitor

NuStar pleased investors late last month, when it announced that strong asphalt revenues were expected to generate Q3 earnings of at least $2.25 per share. The Street was looking for $1.55. The CEO noted that tight supply conditions were resulting in a significant increase in the margins for asphalt and intermediate products.

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Dollar Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: DLLR) operates over 1,450 financially-oriented service stores in the U.S., Canada, Ireland and the U.K. Its customers are typically low to moderate income service sector earners, who don't use, or have access to banks. Services include check cashing, short-term consumer loans, money order/transfer products, reloadable debit cards, electronic tax filing, bill payment services and legal document processing. The company does business under the names Money Mart, Loan Mart, Insta-Cheques and Money Shop.

Dollar Financial pleased investors last week, when it reported fiscal Q4 EPS of 59 cents and revenues of $150.3 million. Analysts had been looking for 58 cents and $136.3 million. The CEO noted that fiscal 2008 brought record annual revenues and a record net income. Management also guided FY09 revenues to $595-$625 million, versus Street consensus of $586.28 million. JMP Securities subsequently reiterated its "market outperform" rating on the stock. Jefferies and Roth Capital reiterated their "buys".

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Esterline Technologies (NYSE: ESL) is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of engineered products and systems for applications in the aerospace and defense industries. The Avionics & Controls unit makes communications systems, medical equipment, and interface systems for aircraft and military vehicles. The Sensors & Systems operation manufactures temperature and pressure sensors, as well as fluid and motion control products. The Advanced Materials segment makes elastomer products, combustible ammunition components and electronic warfare countermeasures. Boeing (NYSE: BA) is a major customer. Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) is a competitor.

The company surprised investors last week, when it reported Q3 EPS of 68 cents and revenues of $382.1 million. The Street had been expecting 64 cents and $374.6 million. Backlog at the end of the quarter was up 11.1% (yr/yr) to $1.06 billion. The CEO attributed success to robust aftermarket activity in both the commercial aerospace and defense markets. Management also guided FY08 EPS to $3.50-$3.60, versus consensus of $3.58.

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Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) is engaged in the design, manufacture, and retailing of fine jewelry, timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances and personal accessories. The firm sells its goods exclusively through some 150 stores worldwide, a Web site and catalogs.

The company pleased investors last week, when it reported Q2 EPS of 63 cents and revenues of $732.4 million. Analysts had been expecting 55 cents and $720.6 million. Management also guided FY09 EPS to $2.82-$2.92 ($2.83 consensus). The CEO noted, "Our continued expansion throughout Asia and Europe should contribute to increasingly consistent and resilient long-term earnings growth." Lehman Brothers subsequently reiterated its "overweight" rating on the issue.

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The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) is a leading North American maker of fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk, and health and natural foods beverages. Company brand names include Smucker's, Jif, Crisco, Eagle Brand, Hungry Jack, Laura Scudder and Robin Hood. The firm also markets Pillsbury, Pillsbury Doughboy, Carnation, Borden, and Elsie brand products under license. ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG) is a major competitor.

Smucker pleased investors earlier in the month, when it reported fiscal Q1 EPS of 82 cents and revenues of $663.7 million. Analysts had been looking for 77 cents and $647.2 million. Management also guided FY09 EPS to $3.45-$3.50 ($3.44 consensus) and FY09 revenues to $3.8-$4.0 billion ($3.86B consensus). The outlook figures take into account the previously announced purchase of Procter & Gamble's (NYSE: PG) Folgers coffee business.

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SkillSoft PLC (NASDAQ: SKIL) provides on-demand Internet-based training courses for professionals in business and information technology (IT). The company catalog includes more than 6,600 courses addressing such issues as project management, sales, business strategy, finance, regulatory compliance, operating systems, network technologies and Web design. SkillSoft also offers online coaching for more than 100 IT certification exams and provides access to some 19,000 engineering, IT, and business books online. Clients include IBM (NYSE: IBM), Merck (NYSE: MRK) and Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO).

The firm pleased investors last week, when it reported Q2 EPS of ten cents and revenues of $83.3 million. Analysts had been expecting seven cents and $82.4 million. Management also guided Q3 EPS to 9-10 cents (nine cent consensus), Q3 revenues to $84.0-$85.5 million ($84.83M consensus), FY09 EPS to 35-38 cents (34 cent consensus) and FY09 revenues to $335-$338 million ($336.43M consensus).

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Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. These are sold in over 140 countries under a variety of established brands, including Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, American Beauty and Grassroots. The firm also operates as a licensee for such fragrance and cosmetic names as Tommy Hilfiger, Kiton, Donna Karan, Daisy Fuentes and Mustang. Estée Lauder sells its products through department stores, specialty retailers, pharmacies and salons, as well as company-owned stores, spas and Web sites. Elizabeth Arden (NASDAQ: RDEN), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Revlon (NYSE: REV) are major competitors.

The firm pleased investors earlier in the month, when it reported fiscal Q4 EPS of 61 cents and revenues of $2.01 billion. Analysts had been looking for 56 cents and $1.93 billion. The CEO noted that strategic investments have enabled the company to continue building worldwide share, as it leverages opportunities in emerging markets. Management also guided Q1 EPS to 18-25 cents (24 cent consensus), FY09 EPS to $2.57-$2.72 ($2.66 consensus) and FY09 revenues to about $8.38-$8.54 billion ($8.38B consensus).

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Kendle International (NASDAQ: KNDL) provides a range of clinical development services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Offerings include clinical trial management, clinical data management, statistical analysis, medical writing, regulatory consulting and publication services. The company has expertise in a range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and central nervous system disorders. Kendle's Early Stage segment focuses on Phase I operations. The Late Stage unit handles Phase II through IV clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and biometrics offerings. Covance (NYSE: CVD) and Parexel International (NASDAQ: PRXL) are major competitors.

The firm surprised the Street earlier in the month, when it reported Q2 EPS of 52 cents and revenues of $127 million. Analysts had been looking for 46 cents and $115.3 million. The EPS figure was a company record. Management also guided FY08 EPS to $2.00-$2.15 ($1.90 consensus) and FY08 revenues to $490-$500 million ($468.76M consensus). Ladenburg Thalmann subsequently reiterated its "buy" recommendation and boosted its price target to $51.

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Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) designs and manufactures electrical power and lighting systems for the aerospace industry. Products generate electricity for aircraft cabins and airframes and provide both interior and external lighting. Customers include manufacturers of business jets, military aircraft, missiles and commercial transports. The company's control panels are also used in a variety of military ground vehicles. Boeing (NYSE: BA), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) are among the firm's major clients. Astronics ranked first on the Fortune Small Business Magazine 2008 list of America's 100 fastest-growing small public companies.

The firm surprised the Street earlier in the month, when it reported Q2 EPS of 60 cents and revenues of $47.9 million. Analysts had been looking for 31 cents and $42.1 million. Management also guided FY08 revenues to $175-$185 million, versus Street consensus of $169.49 million. The CEO commented, "While we set an all-time record for shipments in the quarter, the level of orders received was even stronger." Boenning & Scattergood subsequently reiterated its "market outperform" rating on the shares and boosted its price target to $30.

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AngioDynamics (NASDAQ: ANGO) provides medical devices used by interventional radiologists and surgeons for the minimally invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease. The firm's oncology product line includes image-guided radiofrequency ablation devices, used to kill cancer cells by heating and destroying them. The peripheral vascular line includes a variety of instruments to clear and drain non-cardiac arteries. The company's products are sold in more than thirty countries. Competitors include Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX).

The firm pleased investors late last month, when it reported fiscal Q4 EPS of 41 cents and revenues of $46.8 million. Analysts had been looking for 17 cents and $45.6 million. Management also guided FY09 EPS to 68 cents (64 cent consensus) and FY09 revenues to $205-$210 million ($201.32M consensus).

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Motorola (NYSE: MOT) provides technologies, products, and services for mobile and home communications. The company's Mobile Devices division offers wireless handsets, with integrated software and accessories. The Home and Networks Mobility segment makes set-top boxes, digital video recorders, cable modems, and network equipment used in video broadcasting, computer telephony, and high-definition television. The Enterprise Mobility unit provides radio, voice and data communication products for a range of enterprise markets. Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are major competitors.

The firm pleased investors late last month, when it reported Q2 EPS of two cents and revenues of $8.08 billion. Analysts had been expecting a loss of three cents and $7.69 billion. The company had positive operating cash flow of $204 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $3.6 billion and a total cash position of $7.8 billion. Management also guided Q3 EPS to 0-2 cents (one cent consensus) and FY08 EPS to 6-8 cents (one cent consensus).

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LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) designs, develops and markets semiconductors used by original equipment manufacturers in the data networking and consumer electronics markets. It also provides a wide variety of storage systems, sub-assemblies, and storage management software applications. Top clients include Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Sony (NYSE: SNE).

The firm surprised the Street late last month, when it reported Q2 EPS of 13 cents and revenues of $692 million. Analysts had been looking for nine cents and $665.5 million. Management also guided Q3 EPS to 11-15 cents (11 cent consensus) and Q3 revenues to $695-$725 million ($693.41M consensus). The CEO noted that the company had recently secured silicon design wins with top-tier hard drive and server makers.

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RadiSys Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS) makes system products for embedded computer applications used in the manufacturing automation, medical, transportation, telecommunications, gaming and test equipment markets. Products include embedded boards, board-level modules and chip-level components. The company also offers system integration and repair services. Clients include Nokia (NYSE: NOK), Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT) and IBM (NYSE: IBM).

The firm pleased investors last week, when it reported Q2 EPS of 14 cents and revenues of $97.6 million. Analysts had been expecting six cents and $87.8 million. The CEO attributed success to strong demand for the company's wireless and IP media server products. Management also guided Q3 EPS to 16-22 cents (nine cent consensus) and Q3 revenues to $98-$103 million ($91.2M consensus).

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Charles Schwab Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices, 7.3 million client brokerage accounts, 1.3 million corporate retirement plan participants, 355,000 banking accounts, and $1.4 trillion in client assets. The company provides a full range of securities brokerage, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. The Charles Schwab Bank provides banking and mortgage services. President and COO Walter Bettinger took the CEO reins from founder Charles Schwab this week. Schwab remains executive chairman.

Last week, the company presented its Q2 report. Earnings of 27 cents per share and revenues of $1.31 billion topped Street estimates 26 cents per share and $1.30 billion. Clients brought $26 billion in net new assets to the firm. Active brokerage accounts and retirement plan participants were up 5% and 13% from year-earlier levels and banking accounts more than doubled.

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Tempur-Pedic International (NYSE: TPX) makes bedding products. Offerings include pillows, mattresses, adjustable beds and cushions. The goods feature a visco-elastic foam technology that was developed by NASA during the 1970s, to help cushion astronauts during liftoff. The company markets its products through furniture and department stores, medical retailers, hospitals and the Internet. They are sold under the brand names TEMPUR and Tempur-Pedic. About a third of Tempur-Pedic's revenue comes from international sales.

The company pleased investors last week, when it reported Q2 EPS of 27 cents and revenues of $238.7 million. Analysts had been looking for 23 cents and $232.9 million. Over the course of the quarter, the firm increased its cash balance by 46.8% and reduced total debt by 6.8%. Management also issued in-line guidance for FY08 results.

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Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) makes electrical connectors and cables for communications, medical, aerospace, military and industrial systems. The firm's connectors are used in computers, aircraft, cars, office equipment and medical instruments. Its coaxial cable goes to cable TV clients and its flat-ribbon cables are used with computer and telecommunications products. Amphenol ships to more than 10,000 customer locations around the world.

Investors were pleased last week, when the firm reported Q2 EPS of 61 cents and revenues of $846.8 million. The Street had been looking for 58 cents and $815.5 million. The CEO noted that growth was broad-based, with particular strength in the global communications, military and commercial aerospace markets. Management also guided Q3 EPS to 59-61 cents (59 cent consensus), Q3 revenues to $825-$840 million ($826.8M consensus), FY08 EPS to $2.34-$2.38 ($2.33 consensus) and FY08 revenues to $3.278-$3.308 billion ($3.26B consensus). Deutsche Securities subsequently reiterated its "buy" rating on the stock and RBC Capital Markets repeated its "outperform". Both firms boosted their price targets to $57.

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Dun & Bradstreet Corporation (NYSE: DNB) is a leading source of business information. Its global commercial database contains more than 130 million business records, including the largest volume of business-credit information in the world. The firm integrates the data in a variety of software products and Web-based applications that customers use to support a broad spectrum of business decisions. Dun & Bradstreet also offers marketing information and purchasing-support services.

The company pleased investors last week, when it guided Q2 EPS to $1.15 and Q2 revenues to $427.7 million. Analysts had been expecting $1.10 and $414.04 million. Management also anticipated FY08 EPS of $5.19-$5.29, versus Street consensus of $5.28.

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Resources Connection (NASDAQ: RECN) provides professional services to corporations, in support of client-led projects and initiatives. Areas of expertise include finance, accounting, risk management, internal auditing, information technology, human resources, supply chain management, and legal matters. The firm serves 2,400 companies from more than 80 offices around the world. The client list includes Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC).

Resources Connection pleased investors last week, when it reported fiscal Q4 EPS of 35 cents and revenues of $236.7 million. Analysts had been expecting 28 cents and $228.0 million. During the quarter, the company repurchased about 1.1 million RECN shares. Deutsche Securities subsequently reiterated its "buy" rating on the issue.

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St. Jude Medical (NYSE: STJ) designs, manufactures, and distributes medical devices for heart-related and neurological conditions. The firm's Cardiac Rhythm Management segment makes pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, to regulate heart rhythm. The Neuromodulation unit develops pacemaker-like implantable systems to treat chronic, intractable pain, and other nervous system disorders. The Cardiovascular division offers therapies and technologies for treating people with cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. The Atrial Fibrillation segment develops products to diagnose, treat, and seek a cure for atrial fibrillation. Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is a major competitor.

The company pleased investors last week, when it reported Q2 EPS of 60 cents and revenues of $1.14 billion. Analysts had been expecting 55 cents and $1.06 billion. The CEO noted that revenue exceeded guidance in every business category. Management also guided Q3 EPS to 56-58 cents (53 cent consensus) and FY08 EPS to $2.28-$2.33 ($2.19 consensus).

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