| 1. | Focus
Media Holdings (FMCN)
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| Composite Rating: 92*.
The China-based firm provides advertising firm through a network of flat-panel monitors placed in high-traffic locations. Shares charged up to new highs on heavy volume after the company closed an internal investigation. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 406%. |
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| 2. | Trina
Solar Limited (TSL)
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| Composite Rating: 95. The Chinese maker of solar modules continues to rebound from a big sell-off. But it's still about 19% off its July high. Analysts see profit surging 163% this year and 157% in 2008. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 396%. |
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| 3. | Gmarket
(GMKT)
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| Composite Rating: 97.
The South Korean e-commerce firm provides an array of products for buyers and comprehensive sales solutions for sellers. Gmarket has beaten analysts' earnings estimates for three out of four quarters since coming public in June 2006. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 388%. |
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| 4. | Crocs
(CROX)
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| Composite Rating: 96. Colorado-based Crocs pushed to record highs after bouncing off its 10-week moving average. While known for its resin-made shoes, the company is launching a clothing line in October. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 382%.
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| 5. | Baidu.com
(BIDU)
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| Composite Rating: 99.
Shares of the Chinese Internet search engine have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Its earnings and sales growth has been in triple-digit territory for a number of quarters. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 330%.
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| 6. | GigaMedia
(GIGM)
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| Composite Rating: 92. Taiwan-based GigaMedia provides software and services for online gaming. It recently won an exclusive license to offer Holic, a role-playing game, in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and other regions. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 197%. |
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| 7. | Synchronoss
Technologies (SNCR)
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| Composite Rating: 94.
The maker of transaction management software is trading near all-time highs. Mutual fund ownership of the firm has more than doubled, to 45 funds from 19 three quarters ago. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 169%.
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| 8. | Freeport-McMoRan
Copper & Gold (FCX)
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| Composite Rating: 92. The recent rise in gold prices has boosted many mining companies, including Freeport-McMoRan. The company's sales growth has ramped into triple-digit territory for the past two quarters. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 406%.
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| 9. | Chipotle
Mexican Grill (CMG)
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| Composite Rating: 97.
The restaurant chain is sort of a hybrid. It's in the fast-food market but its fare is fresh and generally of better quality than that of many rivals. Customers seem to be responding favorably. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 164%.
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| 10. | Flotek
Industries (FTK)
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| Composite Rating: 99. Flotek makes specialty chemicals and oil drilling and production equipment. The firm's earnings growth ranged from 50% to 108% in the past four quarters. Sales growth ranged from 71% to 120% over the same period. 3-Year
Growth Rate: 152%.
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IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating combines all five SmartSelect Ratings. Of the five, the Earnings Per Share Rating and Relative Price Strength Rating get the most weight; stocks’ percentage of their high price is also considered. Ratings are from 1-99, with 99 being the best. **The
Accumulation/Distribution Rating uses a price and volume formula to determine if a stock is under accumulation (buying) or distribution (selling) in the last 13 weeks. A signals heavy buying; E is heavy selling. Data
as of market close September 26, 2007
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