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Sterling Investment Services has recently initiated research coverage on Sun River Energy, Inc. We feel that this company has excellent long term potential and is worth taking a serious look at. Additional information on Sun River Energy, Inc. (OTC BB: SNRV) can be found (here)


The August 31st edition of the Sterling Weekly is now available. A copy of which can be viewed (here). In this week's edition of the Sterling Weekly, we take a look at the talk of a second stimulus and what we should do. Please feel free to sign up to receive this edition of the Sterling Weekly when it is available.

Our August 12th short sale recommendation of Borg Warner 'BWA' reached our stated price target of $30.10/share on August 19th.

Our August 5th recommendation of US Steel 'X' reached a high of $45.81/share on August 6th for a gain of $1.81/share.

Our August 3rd recommendation of Massey Energy 'MEE' @ $26.60/share surpassed our stated price target of $29.95/share on August 13th with an intra-day high of $30.56/share.

Our July 31st recommendation of Dollar Tree Stores 'DLTR' set a new ALL-TIME CLOSING HIGH on August 28th.

Our July 29th recommendation of Discovery Communications 'DISCA' set a new yearly high on August 12th.

Our most recent Performance Report on the recommendations contained within the Sterling Prime Stock Newsletter can be found (here.) 15 or our last 20 recommendations were profitable. This is a 75% success rate with an average profit per trade of $0.32/share. Additionally archived copies of our Performance Reports are available (here.)

 

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PRIME STOCK NEWSLETTER FOR August 31st, 2009

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Position Statement: In our Prime Recommendation Letter we attempt to identify the recommendation with the highest probability of moving higher.  We recommend that stop orders be placed at the time of purchase,  and once the position has moved profitable we recommend a stop be placed a minimum of $0.375 above the purchase price and moved higher as the position moves higher.

Today's Comments: The overall market finished Friday mixed with the NASDAQ finishing the day slightly higher with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing the day slightly lower. The broad markets were mixed. There was strength in the Broker/Dealer, Disk Drive Manufacturers, Insurance, Commodities, Banking, HIgh Tech, Natural Gas, Chemicals, and Retailers. There was weakness in the Healthcare Providers, Pharmaceuticals, Airlines, Consumer, Transports, and Telecom's. There was a minor amount of strength in bonds as interest rates went slightly lower. Futures rolled to the next month contract, and Oil finished at $73.18 up $0.44, and Gold finished down $1.00 at $956.50


Sterling Calendars for the Week of August 31st, 2009
Economic Calendar
Date Est. Time Release

For

Consensus Prior
08/31 9:45am Chicago PMI Aug. 47.2 43.4
09/01 10:0am Construction Spending July (0.2%) (0.3%)
09/01 10:00am ISM Index Aug. 50.2 48.9
09/01 2:00pm Auto Sales Aug. N/A 4.2M
09/01 2:00pm Truck Sales Aug. N/A 4.2M
09/02 8:15am ADP Employment Change   (246k) (371k)
09/02 8:30am Productivity-Revised Q2 6.1% 6.4%
09/02 10:00am Factory Orders July 1.5% 0.4%
09/02 10:30am Crude Inventories     +128k
09/02 2:00pm FOMC Minutes 08/12    
09/03 8:30am Initial Claims 08/29 570K 570K
09/03 10:00am ISM Services Aug. 48.0 46.4
09/04 8:30am Average Workweek Aug. 33.1 33.1
09/04 8:30am Hourly Earnings Aug. 0.1% 0.2%
09/04 8:30am NonFarm Payrolls Aug. (225k) (247k)
09/04 8:30am Unemployment Rate Aug. 9.5% 9.4%

Recommendation: BUY

Amphenol Corporation 'APH'

Company: Amphenol Corporation Symbol: 'APH' Closing Price: $35.32

Web: www.amphenol.com

YH: $49.72 YL: $18.38 EPS: $2.06 P/E: 17

Shares Outstanding: 171 Million

Forecasted EPS:.$1.75 Market Cap.: $6 Billion
Dividend: $0.06 Yield: 0.20% Aver. Daily Trading Volume: 1.3 Million Shares  
Price Targets:  $39.65 Downside Stop:  $34.71/share
Options Rec.: September 35 Calls @ $1.15/contract Options Symbol: APH IG

Additional information on Amphenol Corporation 'APH'' can be found (here)

Company Description: Amphenol Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, and coaxial and flat-ribbon cables worldwide. It produces various interconnect products and assemblies primarily for voice, video, and data communication systems, commercial aerospace and military systems, automotive and mass transportation applications, and industrial and factory automation equipment. The company’s interconnect products include connectors, which when attached to an electronic or fiber optic cable, a printed circuit board or other device, facilitate electronic or fiber optic transmission. Its interconnect assemblies consist of a system of cable and connectors for linking electronic and fiber optic equipment. The company also produces various radio frequency connector products and antennas for use in telecommunications, computer and office equipment, instrumentation equipment, local area networks, and automotive electronics, as well as in base stations, mobile communication devices, and other components of cellular and personal communications networks. In addition, it produces industrial interconnect products; and highly-engineered cable and backplane assemblies. The company’s cable products comprise coaxial cable and connector products for use in cable television systems, including full service cable television/telecommunication systems. It also provides high speed data cables and specialty cables for use in computer and office equipment applications, as well as in various telecommunication applications. Amphenol Corporation markets its products directly, as well as through manufacturers’ representatives and distributors to original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, cable system operators, and telecommunication companies. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.

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Recent News:
07/24 Amphenol Announces Third Quarter 2009 Dividend Payment Business Wire (Fri, Jul 24)  
  07/17 Amphenol Quarter In-Line Zacks.com (Fri, Jul 17)
  07/16 Amphenol Corporation Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript at Seeking Alpha (Thu, Jul 16)
A full list of the news headlines for Amphenol Corporation 'APH' can be found (here)

Our Analysis: The shares of Amphenol Corporation 'APH' set a new 2009 closing high on heavier than normal trading volume Friday. In the process they completed a cup pattern with a measured move to our stated price target of $39.65/share. I see downside support on the shares of 'APH' @ $35.15/share, and have set my stops accordingly at $34.71/share..


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