Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now

No find in the past 30 years is bigger than the Kashagan field in the Caspian Sea. But after years of delays, oil will finally begin flowing from this potentially 90 billion barrel behemoth. Outside of the Middle East, it is the largest oil find the world has known, and it could prove to be a long-term play that could produce for years.�

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Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Becton Dickinson and Company(BDX)

Becton, Dickinson and Company, a medical technology company, develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents worldwide. The company?s BD Medical segment produces medical devices that are used in various healthcare settings. This segment?s products include needles, syringes, and intravenous catheters for medication delivery; prefilled IV flush syringes; syringes, pen needles, and other drugs to treat diabetes; prefillable drug delivery systems; anesthesia needles and trays; sharps disposal containers; and closed-system transfer devices. Its BD Diagnostics segment provides products for the safe collection and transport of diagnostics specimens, as well as instrument systems and reagents to detect various infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, and cancers. This segment?s products consist of integrated systems for specimen collection; safety-engineered blood collection products and systems; automated blood culturing systems; molecular testing systems; microorganism identification and drug susceptibility systems; liquid-based cytology systems for cervical cancer screening; rapid diagnostic assays; and plated media. The company?s BD Biosciences segment produces research and clinical tools that facilitate the study of cells and their components. This segment?s products comprise fluorescence-activated cell sorters and analyzers; monoclonal antibodies and kits for performing cell analysis; reagent systems for life science research; cell imaging systems; laboratory products for tissue culture and fluid handling; diagnostic assays; and cell culture media supplements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It markets its products through independent distribution channels and independent sales representatives to healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, and the general public. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Rich Duprey]

  Medical device maker�Becton, Dickinson� (NYSE: BDX  ) gave investors a shot in the arm today reporting strong financial results for its second fiscal quarter and raising its guidance for the full year.

• [By Eric Volkman]

  Becton, Dickinson & Co.� (NYSE: BDX  ) shareholders will receive their next dividend at the end of September. The company has declared its latest common stock payout, which is to be $0.495 per share paid on September 30 to shareholders of record as of September 9. That amount matches each of the firm's previous three distributions, the most recent of which was paid at the end of last month. Prior to that, Becton Dickinson handed out $0.45 per share.

• [By Geoff Gannon]

  Someone who reads my articles sent me this question: My��uestion has to do with the type of investments you tend to put your energy toward. Evaluating a net-net is a whole lot different than evaluating a company that has a competitive advantage and trades at much higher multiples. To me, the net-net evaluation process is a whole lot more straightforward, as there are fewer intangibles (if any) and less prediction about the future involved. I don't have to worry about whether GTSI (GTSI) has any competitive advantage ��I know it doesn't. Then again, I look at a company like Becton Dickenson (BDX) and I see a highly predictable company with a decent moat selling at a reasonable price. I can look at BDX and figure I might earn 10-15% annually over a long time frame. That's really different from thinking about investing in a net-net where I can see how it's 30-50% undervalued now, but it's not something I'm going to hold onto for decades. It's more of a matter of waiting for that one-time "pop" that will happen sometime in the next 1-5 years. How do you decide where to put your energy?

• [By Ben Levisohn]

  Becton Dickinson (BDX) has gained 1.2% to $101.97 this morning after�Piper Jaffray�raised the stock to Overweight from Neutral. Analysts�William Quirk and�David Clair�explain why they’re optimistic about the medical technology company:

  Associated Press

  Observations from multiple diagnostic conferences all suggest significant interest in�microbiology investment. This interest spans track systems (Kiestra), new identification�technologies (Maldi/BioTyper) and Molecular (gram +/- assays). When considering�AST (antimicrobial susceptibility testing) recall from Siemens, we believe BD’s�microbiology business is poised to accelerate its performance over the next several years.�Combined with a delayed JNJ/Ypsomed pen needle launch and incremental European�safety adoption, we believe numbers for BD will continue to climb…

  They also raised their price target to $117 from $91.

  While Becton has gained today,�Johnson & Johnson�(JNJ) has dropped 0.6% to $88.50,�Medtronic�(MDT) has fallen 1%to $53.43,�Boston Scientific�(BSX) has declined 0.9% to $11.79 and Edwards Lifesciences (EW) is off 1.2% at $70.90.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Empresa Distribuidora Y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (EDENOR)

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A., a public service company, engages in the distribution and sale of electricity in Argentina. The company, through a concession, distributes electricity to the northwestern zone of the greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area and the northern part of the city of Buenos Aires. It serves residential, small and medium commercial, industrial, wheeling system, and public lighting customers. As of December 31, 2012, the company served 2,726,422 customers. The company was formerly known as Empresa Distribuidora Norte Sociedad An贸nima and changed its name to Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. in June 1996. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. is a subsidiary of Electricidad Argentina S.A.

10 Best Penny Stocks To Buy Right Now: Medifocus Inc (MDFZF)

Medifocus Inc.(Medifocus) is a Canada-based company. The Company is engaged in the business of development and commercialization of minimally invasive, focused-heat tumor targeted cancer treatment devices and systems. Medifocus operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Celsion (Canada) Limited (Celsion). Celsion had purchased from Celsion Corporation (United States), all of the assets relating to breast cancer Microfocus APA 1000 System (System), consisting of the microwave machine, the adaptive phased array (APA) technology licensed from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The Company focuses on breast cancer treatment by using microwave heating to enhance neoadjuvant chemotherapy to provide tumor shrinkage and control. Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Peter Graham]

  Small cap stocks KBridge Energy Corp (OTCMKTS: BMMCF), Medifocus Inc (OTCMKTS: MDFZF) and Inscor Inc (OTCMKTS: IOGA) have been getting some attention lately in various investment newsletters and some of it is deserved as the first stock sank 35% on Friday, the second one recently released its financials (which did show a big improvement, but there is also a big catch for investors) and the third one has been the subject of a very aggressive promotional campaign. But are any of these three small caps really all that hot for investors? Here is a quick reality check:

• [By EquityOptionsGuru]

  Over the past few years, and especially months, biotechnology stocks have been soaring on heightened investor expectations. Investors looking for a unique opportunity to participate in a massive bull rally over the next few years might want to pay special attention to one small but growing company called Medifocus (OTCMKTS:MDFZF).

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Lear Corp (LEA)

Lear Corporation, incorporated in 1987, is a tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry. The Company supplies its products to automotive manufacturers with automotive seat systems and related components, as well as electrical distribution systems and related components. The Company has two segments: seating and electrical power management systems (EPMS). The seating segment includes seat systems and related components, such as seat frames, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks, seat trim covers, headrests and seat foam. The EPMS segment includes electrical distribution systems for traditional powertrain vehicles, as well as for hybrid and electric vehicles. As of December 31, 2011, it had 20 joint ventures located throughout Asia, as well as five in North America, two in Europe and Africa and one with operations in all three regions.

Seating Segment

The Seating Segment consists of the design, manufacture, assembly and supply of vehicle seating requirements. It produces seat systems for automobiles and light trucks that are assembled and ready for installation. In all cases, seat systems are designed and engineered for specific vehicle models or platforms. It has developed modular seat architectures for both front and rear seats. It produces components for seat assemblies, such as seat frames, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks, seat trim covers, headrests and seat foam.

The Company competes with Johnson Controls, Inc., Faurecia S.A., Toyota Boshoku Corporation, TS Tech Co., Ltd. and Magna International Inc.

EPMS Segment

The EPMS segment consists of the design, manufacture, assembly and supply of electrical distribution systems and components for traditional powertrain vehicles, as well as for hybrid and electric vehicles. Electrical distribution systems are comprised primarily of wire harness assemblies, terminals and connectors and control modules, including junction boxes and fuse boxes. Wire harness assemblies consist of a collection! of wiring and terminals and connectors that connect all of the various electrical and electronic devices within the vehicle to each other and/or to a power source.

Electrical distribution systems are networks of wiring and associated control devices that route electrical signals and manage electrical power within a vehicle. Wire harness assemblies consist of raw, coiled wire, which is cut to length and terminated. Individual circuits are assembled together on a jig or table, inserted into connectors and wrapped or taped to form wire harness assemblies.

Wireless products send and receive signals using radio frequency technology. The Company�� wireless systems include passive entry systems and dual range/dual function remote keyless entry systems. Passive entry systems allow the vehicle operator to unlock the door without using a physically activating a remote keyless fob. Dual range/dual function remote keyless entry systems allow a single transmitter to perform multiple functions. The lighting control module integrates electronic control logic and diagnostics with the headlamp switch. Entertainment products include radio amplifiers, sound systems, in-vehicle television tuner modules and floor-, seat- or center console-mounted Media Console with a flip-up screen that provides digital video disc (DVD) and video game viewing for back-seat passengers.

The Company competes with Yazaki Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Delphi Automotive PLC, Leoni AG and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., TE Connectivity, Ltd., Continental AG, Hella, Inc., Robert Bosch LLC, Magna E-Car Systems GmbH & Co OG and Hitachi, Ltd.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Laura Brodbeck]

  Notable earnings released on Friday included:

  Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) reported first quarter EPS of $1.05 on revenue of $21.21 billion, compared to last year�� EPS of $1.06 on revenue of $20.74 billion. United Parcel Services (NYSE: UPS) reported EPS of $1.16 on revenue of $13.50 billion, compared to last year�� EPS of $1.06 on revenue of $13.07 billion. Moody�� Corporation (NYSE: MCO) reported third quarter EPS of $0.83 on revenue of $705.50 million, compared to last year�� EPS 0f $0.75 on revenue of $688.50 million billion. Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) reported third quarter EPS of $1.45 on revenue of $3.92 billion, compared to last year�� EPS 0f $1.29 on revenue of $3.54 billion.

  Pre-market Movers

• [By Seth Jayson]

  Lear (NYSE: LEA  ) is expected to report Q1 earnings around April 25. Here's what Wall Street wants to see:

  The 10-second takeaway
  Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Lear's revenues will grow 1.5% and EPS will decrease -19.6%.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Alix Resources Corp. (AIX.V)

Alix Resources Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in North America. It has an option to acquire up to 70% interest in the Golden Zone gold-silver-copper deposit that covers an area of 24,500 acres and is located in the Valdez Creek Mining District, Alaska. The company also has interests in the Money Rock/West Pogo project, which covers an area of 5,439 hectares and is located to the southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. In addition, it has interests in the Cougar claims that cover an area of 2,550 hectares and are located to the northeast of Prince George in British Columbia, Canada, as well as has an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in a portfolio of 5 properties in Yukon Territory, Canada. The company was formerly known as NPN Investment Group Inc. and changed its name to Alix Resources Corp. in August 2007. Alix Resources Corp. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Archer Ltd (ARCHER.OL)

Archer Ltd, formerly Seawell Limited is a Bermuda-based global oilfield service company. The Company provides drilling services, such as platform drilling, land drilling, modular rings, directional drilling, drill bits, tubular services, drilling and completion fluids, cementing tools, plugs and packers, underbalanced services, rentals and engineering. It specialises also in well services, such as wireline intervention, specialist intervention, frac valves, wireline logging, integrity diagnostics, imaging, production monitoring, coiled tubing, completion services and fishing. As of January 3, 2012, the Company's organizational structure centered on four geographic and strategic areas: North America (NAM), North Sea (NRS), Latin America (LAM) and Emerging Markets & Technologies (EMT). As of December 31, 2010, it was active through a number of subsidiaries, namely Seawell, Allis-Chalmers Energy, Gray Wireline, Rig Inspection Services and TecWel, among others.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Sama Res Inc (SME.V)

Sama Resources Inc. engages in the exploration and development of mineral projects in west Africa. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, cobalt, palladium, platinum, and gold deposits. The company has 100% interests in the Samapleu Project that covers an area of approximately 446 square kilometers and is located to the northwest of Abidjan, C么te d�Ivoire; and the Lola project, which covers an area of 1,212 square kilometers and in located to the east of East of Conakry, eastern Guniea. Sama Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Resolve Ventures Inc (RSV.V)

Resolve Ventures Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties primarily in Canada. The company primarily explores for nickel, copper, and cobalt. It has interests in the Raglan Property consisting of 85 claims covering an area of approximately 8,695 acres in the Ungava area of northern Quebec; and the Klu Property located in southwestern Yukon. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Eaton Corporation(ETN)

Eaton Corporation operates as a power management company worldwide. It provides electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution, and control; hydraulics components, systems, and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain, and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy, and safety. The company also manufactures screw-in cartridge valves, custom-engineered hydraulic valves, and manifold systems; and electrical and electromechanical systems. In addition, it designs, manufactures, and distributes intake and exhaust valves for diesel and gasoline engines; supplies electrical components for commercial and residential building applications and industrial controls for industrial equipment applications; and manufactures human machine interfaces, programmable logic controllers, and input/output devices. Further, the company also operates a s a provider of customized enclosures, rack systems, and air-flow management systems to store, power, and secure mission-critical IT data center electronics; and manufacturer, distributor, and service provider of single-phase and three-phase uninterruptible power supply systems. Eaton Corporation was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Jon C. Ogg]

  In the mid-cap growth portfolio, Argus is recommending that investors add Eaton Corp. PLC (NYSE: ETN) at $66.00 for some 2.6% of the portfolio. It is selling 100% of its position in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NASDAQ: GT) at $18.75. Since inclusion in July 2012, Goodyear shares appreciated 69%. Argus said of Eaton”

• [By Rich Smith]

  The Department of Defense awarded more than $562 million worth of contracts�on Wednesday. Publicly traded companies receiving contracts included:

  Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN  ) , which was awarded a maximum $12 million firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to supply various oil nozzles and parts to the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps with a May 22, 2015, performance completion date.
  � Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT  ) subsidiary M7 Aerospace, awarded a $15.2 million option extension on a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for logistics support for 12 Navy/Marines UC-35 and seven Navy C-26 transport aircraft through May 2014.
  � Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC  ) , winner of a $15.3 million modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract funding continued systems development and demonstrations of the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System. This is the same�drone that the Royal Australian Air Force recently expressed interest in acquiring.

  Curiously, the DOD clarified that the actual purpose of the latter contract is not so much to perform work on the new drone per se but rather to pay for an upgrade of software being used in the project -- from Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT  ) Windows XP operating system to Windows 7.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: FIBERWEB PLC ORD GBP0.05(FWEB.L)

Fiberweb plc develops, manufactures, and supplies nonwoven fabrics in Europe, North America, and Asia. Its products include spunbond, melt blown, airlaid, and carded nonwovens, as well as multi denier fabrics, and complex laminates and composites. The company also offers filtration media products for filtration, separation, and absorption applications under the Reemay brand; general industrial wipes and oil/water absorbents; and wipers, dampener covers, and absorbent socks for the graphic arts industry. In addition, it provides fabric softener sheets; and Typar/Tekton branded fabrics for construction applications, such as roofing underlay, building wrap, air infiltration barrier, roofing composite, insulation scrim, vapor barrier, and geotextiles. Further, the company?s products are used in automotive applications, such as filtration, engineered components, seating and interior trim, headliner and trunk liner composite, foam seat backing for decorative stitching, seat rei nforcement, surface preparation wipe, and bonding agent; packaging applications, including metal and bale wraps, industrial bags, can separator pads, and transport aids and insulating materials; and home furnishing and shoe applications. Additionally, its products are used in geosynthetic applications; and landscape and agricultural applications, such as crop cover, mulch, landscape, insect and frost protection, hobby gardening, and driveways. The company?s products are also used for hygiene applications, including baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, medical products, adult incontinence products, and fabric softener sheets. Fiberweb plc is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Inuvo Inc (INUV)

Inuvo, Inc. provides software and analytics technology solutions through the Internet for use by online advertisers and Website publishers. The company operates in two segments, Performance Marketing, and Web Properties. The Performance Marketing segment designs, builds, implements, manages, and sells various technology platforms. Its solutions include ValidClick service at validclick.com, which is a fraud filtering pay-per-click marketplace where publishers integrate advertisements within their Websites based on the demographics and natural search behaviors of the consumer; MyAP affiliate platform at myap.com, an affiliate tracking and management software solution that provide advertisers the ability to sign up, manage, and track the activities of their publishers; and LocalXML service at localxml.com, which allows publishers to make real-time calls to the LocalXML database. The Web Properties segment designs, builds, and implements offers and/or Websites that enable sale of products, services, data, and advertising. It operates Yellowise.com directory search Website, a local search and review Website powered by the LocalXML service for users to search by category and location, and receive requested search results; and BargainMatch consumer product comparison-shopping and CashBack website at BargainMatch.com, which allows publishers to offer their visitors an online shopping experience with rewards to consumers; and Kowabunga consumer daily deals website at kowabunga.com for households and retail advertisers of rural America. The company was formerly known as Kowabunga! Inc. and changed its name to Inuvo, Inc. in July 2009. Inuvo, Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Gilead Sciences Inc.(GILD)

Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of life threatening diseases worldwide. Its products include Atripla, Truvada, Viread, Emtriva for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection in adults; Hepsera, an oral formulation for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B; AmBisome, a amphotericin B liposome injection to treat invasive fungal infections; Letairis, an endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; Ranexa for the treatment of chronic angina; Vistide, an antiviral medication for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS; and Cayston, an inhaled antibiotic used as a treatment to enhance respiratory systems. The company?s products also comprise Tamiflu, an oral antiviral for the treatment and prevention of influenza A and B; Macugen, an intravitreal injection for the treatment of neovascular a ge-related macular degeneration; and Lexiscan/Rapiscan, an injection used as a pharmacologic stress agent in radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging. Its products under the Phase III clinical trials consist of Cobicistat, a pharmacoenhancer that is under evaluation as a boosting agent for HIV medicines; Elvitegravir, an oral integrase inhibitor being evaluated as part of combination therapy for HIV; Integrase Single-Tablet, a ?Quad? regimen of elvitegravir, cobicistat, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and emtricitabine for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in treatment-naive patients; and Aztreonam for inhalation solution for the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The company?s Phase II clinical trials products comprise Cicletanine, Ranolazine, and Aztreonam, as well as GS 9190, GS 9256, and GS 9451. Its Phase I clinical trial products include GS 7340, GS 5885, GS 6620, GS 9620, and GS 6624. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fost er City, California.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Dan Carroll]

  Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD  ) has taken an early lead in the race to market an all-oral compound. The company's developmental drug sofosbuvir won a priority review status from the FDA last month, and the FDA's partial hold on VX-135 will only expand the company's lead as it tries to carve out a niche in an all-oral hep-C market that could reach $20 billion. That momentum has propelled Gilead's stock into the stratosphere, and Vertex will struggle to catch up as other companies such as AbbVie also surge ahead with all-oral drugs.

• [By Steven Silver]

  In our view, Amgen (AMGN), Celgene (CELG), and Gilead Sciences (GILD) each has bolstered its long-term growth prospects in recent years.

  Celgene, which had been reliant on its multiple myeloma drug Revlimid for the majority of its revenue, secured approval of internally-developed Pomalyst for late-stage multiple myeloma.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Barnes Group Inc (B%20&)

Barnes Group Inc. (Barnes Group), incorporated on January 30, 1925, is an international aerospace and industrial manufacturer and service provider, serving a range of end markets and customers. The products and services provided by Barnes Group are used in applications, which provide transportation, communication, manufacturing and technology globally. The Company operates under three global business segments: Aerospace, Industrial and Distribution. In August 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Synventive Molding Solutions. In April 2013, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc announced that it has completed the acquisition of the North American distribution business (BDNA or the Business) of the Company. In April 2013, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc announced that it has completed the acquisition of the North American distribution business (BDNA or the Business) of the Company. In October 2013, the Company announced that it has completed its acquisition of the operating companies of privately held Manner.

Aerospace

Aerospace produces precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) turbine engine, airframe and industrial gas turbine builders throughout the world, and the military. Aerospace also provides jet engine component overhaul and repair (MRO) services for turbine engine manufacturers, commercial airlines and the military. MRO activities include the manufacture and delivery of aerospace aftermarket spare parts, including the revenue sharing programs (RSPs), under which the Company receives a right to supply designated aftermarket parts over the life of the related aircraft engine program, and component repairs.

Industrial

Industrial is a supplier of engineered components for critical applications focused on providing solutions for an industrial and transportation customer base. It is equipped to produce precision spring, from fine hairsprings for electronics and instruments to heavy-duty s! prings for machinery. It is also a manufacturer and supplier of precision mechanical products, including precision mechanical springs, compressor reed valves and nitrogen gas products. Industrial also manufactures punched and fine-blanked components used in transportation and industrial applications, nitrogen gas springs and manifold systems used to control stamping presses, and retention rings that position parts on a shaft or other axis. Industrial has a customer base with products purchased by durable goods manufacturers located globally in industries, including transportation, consumer products, farm equipment, telecommunications, medical devices, home appliances and electronics.

Distribution

Distribution provides logistics support services, including inventory management, technical sales, and supply chain solutions for maintenance, repair, operating, and production supplies and services. The global operations are engaged in supplying, servicing and engineering of maintenance, repair and operating components. Activities include logistics support through vendor-managed inventory and technical sales for stocked replacement parts and other products, catalog offerings and custom solutions.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Hawthorn Resources Ltd (HAW.AX)

Hawthorn Resources Limited engages in the exploration and development of diversified base metals and gold with tenement holdings in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland in Australia. It primarily explores the Mt Bevan iron ore project located in the central Yilgarn region of Western Australia. Hawthorn Resources Limited is based in Melbourne, Australia.

Top 10 Building Product Stocks To Buy Right Now: Integrated Silicon Solution Inc.(ISSI)

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and markets integrated circuits for digital consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications, mobile communications, automotive electronics, and industrial markets. Its primary products include low and medium density DRAM; and high speed and low power SRAM. The company?s low and medium density DRAM products are used in wireless local area networks (WLANs), base stations, networking switches and routers, fiber to the home (FTTH), DSL and cable modems, set top boxes, digital cameras, MP3, flat panel TVs, LCD TVs, HDTVs, video phones, Voice over Internet Protocol, printers, disk drives, tape drives, audio/video equipment, instrumentation, global positioning systems (GPS), telematics, infotainment, smart meters, and other applications. Its SRAM products are used in WLANs, cell phones, base stations, networking switches and routers, FTTH, DSL modems, LCD TVs, set-top boxes, GPS systems, instrumen tation, engine control systems, medical equipment, telematics, audio and video equipment, satellite radio, POS terminals, fax machines, copiers, tape drives, and other applications. Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. also designs and markets application specific standard products, including high performance serial EEPROMs for use in TVs, networking systems, modems, telephone sets, security systems, video games, automobiles, and other consumer products; and SmartCards that have applications in transportation passes, payment cards, health care cards, and other cards that store secure data. The company markets and sells its products in Asia, the United States, and Europe through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors. Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Seth Jayson]

  Basic guidelines
  In this series, I examine inventory using a simple rule of thumb: Inventory increases ought to roughly parallel revenue increases. If inventory bloats more quickly than sales grow, this might be a sign that expected sales haven't materialized. Is the current inventory situation at Integrated Silicon Solution (Nasdaq: ISSI  ) out of line? To figure that out, start by comparing the company's inventory growth to sales growth. How is Integrated Silicon Solution doing by this quick checkup? At first glance, not so great. Trailing-12-month revenue increased 7.0%, and inventory increased 43.7%. Comparing the latest quarter to the prior-year quarter, the story looks potentially problematic. Revenue grew 20.0%, and inventory grew 43.7%. Over the sequential quarterly period, the trend looks OK but not great. Revenue dropped 1.8%, and inventory dropped 0.8%.