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Top Picks 2011: Buckeye Technologies (BKI)

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Buckeye Technologies (BKI), a leading maker of specialty cellulose-based fibers, represents a top pick for 2011" suggests Richard Moroney.

The editor of the small cap, growth stock focused Upside Stocks Newsletter explains, "The stock earns a quantitative ranking of 98 which means it scores better than 98% of the 5,000 companies we screen.

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Top Picks 2011: Allot Communications (ALLT)

Allot Communications logoThis post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"The smartphone revolution -- with web-browsing, video-watching, music-streaming mobile devices -- has made bandwidth a scarce resource," says small cap specialist Ian Wyatt.

The editor of Small Cap Investor PRO explains, "That's where Allot Communications (ALLT) comes in. Allot is an Israeli company that develops deep packet inspection (DPI) technology specifically designed to manage bandwidth use.

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Small Cap Expert's 6 Favorite Growth Stocks

IMAX logo"2011 will be about growth stocks that are growing because they have unique products or services driven by customer demand," says small cap specialist Jim Oberweis, Jr.

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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Matthews Asia Small Cos. (MSMLX): 'Beyond Impressive'

"For my latest recommendation, I wanted to add some exposure to India and/or other Asian markets, while keeping our focus on smaller cap stocks," says Tom Bishop.

The small cap stock specialist and editor of BI Research explains, "I decided to go with Matthews Asia Small Companies Fund (MSMLX). One reason? Matthews is number one in Asian mutual funds. That‟s all they do ... Asia.

"They have lots of feet on the ground staying abreast of developments in the countries and at the companies. They speak the language.They live there.They know Asia inside and out.

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Three Small Cap Buyout Targets

A 21-month run of rock-bottom interest rates have created a perfect environment for corporate bonds --- and as bond yields fall, bond prices rise and investors and companies have made out like bandits. This has put so much cash in corporate coffers that cash (as a percentage of S&P 500 market capitalization and excluding financials) has soared from just 3% of market value back in 1999 to more than 12.5% today! This cash is burning a hole in the pockets of many companies, and they are starting to use it to make bids for other companies so they can grab market share and expand on the cheap.

That's great news for small cap stocks with strong fundamentals, since these are always prime buyout targets. And here are three:

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Semis & Renewable Energy: 7 Contrarian Favorites

"Paranoia is indeed pervasive in the marketplace today; even our ever-optimistic team has been waking up in the middle of the night," says money manager and small cap expert Jim Oberweis, Jr.

The advisor, who also published The Oberweis Report, explains, "And there's no place where that paranoia runs deeper right now than in semiconductor and renewable energy stocks. Even though these two industries are among the few that have realized significant growth, nobody cares.

"Company after company has beaten analysts' earnings estimates this quarter, only to be greeted in the stock market with a big fat yawn.

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Kohlberg Capital: An Aggressive Small Cap Gem with a 14% Dividend Yield

Stocks that paid out hefty annualized dividends were a big hit during the Great Recession, since investors could at least rely on a regular "paycheck" even if the market wasn't always very clear. After the mayhem last Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average taking mid-day lurch downward of nearly 1,000 points, dividends are looking more and more attractive.

Yes, the market seemed to be moving higher Monday morning -- and there are folks out there who insist the charts just don't support a market crash. But if you want to be safe instead of sorry, why not get the best of both worlds -- an agile small cap stock outperforming the market this year that also sports a mammoth dividend yield of almost 14%!

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Chasing Value: Insurance Mess, Ebix to the Rescue

It has been a long time since I have suggested investors dabble in tech stocks, unless, like me, you consider Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) a tech stock. Today, that changes as I direct your attention to the rapidly growing small cap stock Ebix (EBIX), a software company that specializes in the needs of the insurance industry.

This Atlanta, GA-based company is up 113.30% in the last year, 450.72% over three years, and an incredible 1,092.74% in five years through March 2010.

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Blenders and Juicers Boost Deer Consumer Products (DEER)

"Deer Consumer Products (DEER) is a Chinese manufacturer of blenders and juicers and other small electronic countertop appliances for the likes of Target, Walmart, Black and Decker, Toastmaster, West Bend and a host of others, plus its own brands and an increasing number of domestic Chinese brands," notes Tom Bishop.

The small cap expert and editor of BI Research observes, "Don't be fooled by this mundane business just because almost all Americans already have a blender or juicer in the cupboard. In China and other emerging nations, few do.

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Small Cap # 5: Hi-Tech Pharmacal (HITK)

Small Cap # 5 -- Hi-Tech Pharmacal (HITK)Hi-Tech Pharmacal (HITK) is scheduled as one of the last companies to post a quarterly report this earnings season. However, if its quarterly report in December is any indication, this pick's earnings are well worth waiting for.

In its previous report, Hi-Tech's earnings rose 566.7% to $7.4 million, or 60 cents per share, compared with $1.1 million, or 9 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago, while sales rose 62.9% in the same period.

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Small Cap #4: China Green Agriculture (CGA)

Small Cap #4 -- China Green Agriculture (CGA)China Green Agriculture (CGA) is an innovative agricultural company that helps farmers grow more crops without hurting the environment. The "green" fertilizer market in China is booming right now due to the fact that the country's population continues to grow alongside its economy. This means that more arable land is needed in the coming years to ensure that there's enough food available to sustain China's growing middle class.

CGA is a small foreign company without much of an analyst following, but you don't need estimates to see how great this pick is.

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Small Cap #3: SourceFire (FIRE)

Small Cap #3 -- SourceFire (FIRE)SourceFire (FIRE) develops digital security and information management software for the government and private industry. Its innovative programming team is constantly upgrading features, staying one step ahead of the latest digital threats. Its customers have included PricewaterhouseCoopers, SAIC and Ernst & Young.

In its latest earnings report at the end of February, SourceFire posted earnings of 23 cents per share. That was significantly above Wall Street's target of 19 cents.

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Small Cap #2: Priceline.com (PCLN)

Small Cap #2 -- Priceline.com (PCLN)Priceline.com (PCLN) has won over consumers by allowing buyers to name their own price for everything from airline tickets to rental cars to cruises. Priceline.com keeps the difference between the price paid by the individual and what Priceline.com paid for the ticket or hotel room.

In mid-February, Priceline said that its quarterly profit more than doubled with strong earnings of $78.5 million, and sales jumped by a whopping 33%.

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Small Cap #1: Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC)

Small Cap #1 -- Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC)Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC) works with more than 3,000 independent and franchised automobile dealers in the U.S. and provides capital for auto loans to people with substandard credit. It originates more than 1.7 million loans per year. As consumer confidence improves and pent up demand for automobiles is resulting in strong sales, CACC is a great way for us to cash in on this trend.

In a sign that the capital markets are functioning again, Credit Acceptance recently completed $110.5 million in asset-backed secured financing, so it is obvious that it's possible again to bundle and sell auto loans. The stock remains a great near-term buy.

Next: Small Cap #2: Priceline.com (PCLN)

At the time of this writing, Louis Navellier held shares of CACC in personal or client portfolios.

Five Top Small Cap Gems

5 Top Small Cap GemsThe market's rebound after a rough start to February has proven that this bull market still has some legs. But I must warn you that not all stocks are set to share in the profits.

The bearish analysts like to hold up the trouble for a few big-name blue chips as a sign that market is doomed -- but don't believe it. These naysayers who focus on the short-lived dips or handful of problem companies forget this is a market of stocks and not just a stock market.

The fact is that there are a lot of smaller companies that are thriving right now even if the 30 components of the Dow are struggling.

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