The money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report explains, "Indeed, we think that investors will pay an increasing premium for growth when year-over-year increases become more difficult to find. Here our favorite issues that fit this bill.

"Our research indicates P/Es for small-cap growth stocks remain modestly below-average, but substantially higher than 2008 crisis levels and well within the "normal" range.

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"Five years ago, we presented a strong case for investing in China; we felt so compelled by the opportunity that we expanded our research team and opened a regional research office in Hong Kong," says Jim Oberweis, Jr.

The money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report reviews his current outlook on China, as well as some of his favorite U.S.-listed small cap Chinese companies that are currently in our portfolio.

The advisor explains, "We just recently celebrated the five-year anniversary of our Oberweis China Opportunities Fund; since its inception, the fund returned an average annualized gain of 22.94%.

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The editor of The Oberweis Report explains, "In particular, bet on companies building the latest generation semiconductors or facilitating greater network bandwidth. In particular, we like new pick Cirrus Logic (CRUS).

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This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Looking for a way to bet on a continued rebound in technology stocks, a rise in worldwide demand for energy, and China ... all in one?" asks small-cap growth stock expert Jim Oberweis Jr.

The money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report suggests, "Take a look at American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC), my choice for the top idea for 2010.

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IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX) is a recent featured stock from Jim Oberweis, Jr. Here, the money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report explains why his clients own 600,000 shares.

"IMAX specializes in motion picture technologies and large-format film presentations. IMAX designs and manufactures large-format digital and film-based theater systems.

"The company sells or leases such systems to its customers, and converts two-dimensional '2D' and three-dimensional '3D' Hollywood feature films for exhibition on such systems around the world.

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"We believe that the recent relative strength of tech stocks is the start of a longer term trend, not merely a flash in the pan," says Jim Oberweis and Dave Covas.

In The Oberweis Report, the money managers and small cap advisors explain, "Our confidence stems from the emergence of the next Killer Apps, which drive technology cycles because they change how we live our lives." Here, they make a case for technology and offer a trio of small cap favorites.

"During the 1980's and early 1990's, the personal computer was the Killer App. During the late 1990's, it was the Internet. During this decade - zilch. Until now. The next Killer Apps - video-on-demand and ubiquitous high-speed wireless connectivity - are coming.

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"The Chinese Dragon strikes again," says small cap expert Jim Oberweis, Jr., adding, "So far in 2009, the MSCI China Index is up 30% and our Oberweis China Opportunities Fund (OBCHX) has gained 62%."

In his The Oberweis Report, he says, "China will be a great place to invest over the medium-to-long term, even if unpredictable in the short term."

Here, the advisor and money manager reveals four stocks that he considers "some of the most interesting Chinese ADRs to buy now: E-House (NYSE: EJ), Asia Info Holdings (NASDAQ: ASIA), New Oriental Education (NYSE: EDU), and Longtop Financial (NYSE: LFT).

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"Genomics may be the 'next big thing' after the Internet and biotech. Finding those who can make money early onwill likely pay dividends to investors," expla]in small cap growth stock specialist Jim Oberweis, Jr.

In his The Oberweis Report, he explains the "politics" behind this bullish scenario as well as his top pick for log-term investors seeking exposure to the developing healthcare technologies if genomics and personalized medicine.

"We believe that the biotech boom was a direct consequence of rising National Health Institute (NIH) funding, cheap equity capital, and the ability to patent NIH-funded discoveries. And we see that happening again.

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In The Oberweis Report, growth expert Jim Oberweis. Jr. sees upside for risk-oriented investors in two diagnostics firms: Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) and Thoratec (NASDAQ: THOR).

"Myriad develops molecular diagnostic products focused in the area of predictive caner diagnostics. It currently sells five genetic tests (and just recently announced the launch of a 6th test in December) focused on cancer and women's health.

"The bulk of their revenues currently come from their BRACAnalysis test for breast cancer. This test is the only one of its kind available to detect a faulty version of BRAC genes in women, which has been linked to significantly increased chances of developing breast and ovarian cancers.

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This post is part of a special annual report -- Top Stock Picks '09 -- in which TheStockAdvisors.com asked 75 leading newsletter advisors to select their favorite investment for the new year.

"Investors who can find the diamonds in the rough stand to profit handsomely," says small cap growth stock expert and money manager Jim Oberweis, Jr.

In his The Oberweis Report, he suggests Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) is one stock that fits the bill. As his top pick for 2009, he looks to the maker of specialty coffees and single-cup home brewing systems.

"There is no question that any company whose growth depends on selling goods to the U.S. consumer, especially non-essential goods, would seem risky at the present moment. But stock prices for most retail companies are already down in the dumps and reflect significantly reduced expectations.

"We've been looking for growth companies that won't be as badly affected as many folks believe. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one stock that fits the bill.

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Over 32 years, the portfolio in The Oberweis Report has returned an average gain of 21.2% a year vs. 7.9% for the S&P 500. Here, money manager and newsletter advisor Jim Oberweis, Jr. looks at Suntech Power Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: STP).

"Long-term results notwithstanding, 2008 has been humbling, to say the least. No other year in our history has been as challenging.

"But in our experience, the most favorable buying opportunities tend to fall after a period in which the market has not performed well.

"Although year-by-year results can be volatile, disciplined investors who remain fully invested in a portfolio of high-growth equities selected using our methodology have historically achieved an exceptional average rate of return over long periods of time.

"Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd is one of the leading solar energy companies in the world as measured by production output of photovoltaic, or PV, cells, with leading positions in key solar markets such as Germany and Spain.

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Despite the difficulties faced by Vonage (NYSE: VG), the future for VoIP -- Voice over Internet Protocol -- remains attractive to growth-oriented advisors. Jim Oberweis Jr. notes, "VoIP is finally gaining traction -- and people are now getting rid of their phone lines in droves, as the quality of VoIP has dramatically improved."

Indeed, the money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report notes, "At my home, we've replaced our regular phone service with a VoIP connection and I find it virtually indistinguishable from traditional land-line connections."

For those unfamiliar with the technology, he explains, "With VoIP, your voice is converted into a digital signal that travels over the internet. The price is right -- around $35 bucks a month -- for unlimited calls around the world."

Importantly, he does not see the upside opportunity among telephony service providers. Rather, he sees the potential among companies that make the equipment that enables VoIP networks to operate.

He notes, "VoIP is causing an exponential increase in demand for bandwidth." And that, he notes, takes lots of investment and equipment. It represents, he suggests, "the renaissance of the telecommunications equipment industry after six long years in the doldrums." So what companies will benefit from this renaissance?

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Each year Steven Halpern, editor of TheStockAdvisors.com, surveys the leading financial newsletter advisors asking for their favorite stocks for the coming year. This article is part of his 24th annual Top Picks Report.

Tessera Technologies (NASDAQ: TSRA) is a favorite speculative idea for 2007 from Jim Oberweis, editor of The Oberweis Report. The small-cap growth advisor explains, "We screen for companies that are delivering accelerating earnings and sales growth rates -- and ideally those that are not widely followed by Wall Street.

"Tessera develops semiconductor packaging technology that allows semiconductor manufacturers to miniaturize the chip and to improve performance. The San Jose, California, company has signed license agreements with manufacturers representing 80% of the worldwide dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market, including Micron Technology and Samsung Electronics.

"DRAM in personal computers is shifting to DDR2 DRAM, which utilizes TSRA's packaging technology, and DDR2 is expected to represent roughly 75% of DRAM shipments in 2007. TSRA receives a per unit royalty for each DDR2 DRAM shipped by their licensees.

"For the quarter ended September 30, 2006, Tessera posted an 841% jump in earnings per share on a 460% rise in revenue. I believe that Wall Street's consensus estimate for revenue ($198.8MM) and earnings per share ($1.08) for 2007 are too low. Lower litigation expenses in 2007 as patent litigation subsides should drive operating margin expansion as well."

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