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Bill Simpson has been trading for a living since the late '90's, focusing on inital public offerings in the aftermarket -- and with great success (up an annualized average of 45% since 2000). His strength is analyzing upcoming offerings with a focus on determining and estimating potential market fair value before it opens for trading. Mr. Simpson's outstanding, indepth IPO reports are an important component of Seeking Alpha's IPO coverage.

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Energy Recovery Devices Offers Unique Product in Solid Global Growth Sector
on Jul 29, 2008 about ERII
Fifth Street Capital's IPO: High Risk Lender Cloaked as Private Investment Fund
on Jun 29, 2008 about FSC
Colfax's Solid IPO: Perfectly Positioned to Play the Asian Growth Engine
on May 13, 2008 about CFX
American Water Works IPO Analysis: Just an Exit Strategy for Parent Company RWE
on Apr 30, 2008 about AWK
Visa's IPO Fueled by International Growth and U.S. Shift to Electronic Payments
on Mar 20, 2008 about V
RiskMetrics IPO Analysis: Both Business Segments Look Good Despite Debt
on Jan 27, 2008
Virtual Radiologic IPO Analysis: Solid Operation in Needed Niche
on Jan 14, 2008 about VRAD, NHWK
Xinyuan Real Estate IPO Analysis: Poised for a Strong 2008
on Dec 16, 2007 about XIN
IPO Analysis: Nursing Home Operator Ensign Shows Healthy Balance Sheet
on Dec 02, 2007 about ENSG, SKH
Och-Ziff Capital Management IPO Analysis: Dense Financials, Greedy Shenanigans
on Nov 19, 2007 about OZM
IPO Analysis: Agria's Valuation Seems Way Off
on Nov 12, 2007 about GRO
Genoptix Has All The Makings Of A Fantastic IPO
on Nov 04, 2007 about GXDX
Pzena Investment Management IPO: Great Value, If It Stays On Track
on Oct 29, 2007 about PZN
IPO Analysis: Industry Recognition Makes Compellent Technologies Worth The Risk
on Oct 19, 2007 about CML
Duff & Phelps IPO Analysis: Impact Of M&A Slowdown Has Yet To Be Determined
on Oct 07, 2007 about DUF
IPO Analysis: Paragon Shipping Could Deliver The Strongest Yield In Its Sector
on Sep 24, 2007 about PRGN
IPO Analysis: E-House (China) Holdings Leads The Fast-Growing Chinese Real Estate Sector
on Sep 05, 2007 about EJ
Dolan Media: Only One Segment Should Have Made The IPO
on Aug 07, 2007 about DM
Orbitz IPO: Getting Squeezed In A Highly Competitive Sector
on Jul 25, 2007 about BX, OWW
LIMC IPO Analysis: Plenty Of Room For Growth
on Jul 22, 2007 about LIMC, TATTF
IPO Analysis: ShoreTel May Be Offering A Superior IP Product
on Jul 05, 2007 about SHOR
Sterlite IPO Attractive In A Strong Zinc-Pricing Environment
on Jun 25, 2007 about SLT
IPO Analysis: Einstein Noah Restaurant Plans For Controlled Growth Amidst Fierce Competition
on Jun 17, 2007 about BAGL
IPO Analysis: Recently Added Debt Hampers RSC Equipment Rental
on Jun 03, 2007 about RRR
Skilled Healthcare IPO: Growing In A Prime Consolidation Niche, With Nagging Debt
on May 24, 2007 about SKH
AECOM Technology IPO: Impressive Revenue Mix, Attractive Risk/Reward
on May 15, 2007 about ACM
Edenor IPO: Building on Boosted Electricity Demand in Argentina
on Apr 30, 2007 about EDN
Veraz Networks: Another Tech IPO Coming Public Too Soon
on Apr 22, 2007 about VRAZ
Super Micro Computer Maintains Profitability in 'Lumpy' Server Sector
on Apr 16, 2007 about SMCI, RACK
Follow-Up: The FCStone Group IPO
on Apr 15, 2007 about FCSX
IPO Analysis: Aruba Networks Doesn't Have Enough Under The Hood
on Apr 03, 2007 about ARUN
IPO Analysis: FCStone Group Looks Rock-Solid and Red-Hot
on Mar 26, 2007 about FCSX

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Better Choices - Cramer's Lightning Round (10/15/08)

by SA Editor Rachael Granby

Stocks discussed in the lightning round session of Jim Cramers Mad Money TV program,
Wednesday, October 15.

Bullish Calls:

Continental Resources (CLR) -- "This is a remarkable decline. All of the high quality ones are down so much, I can't go against it. This is where you pull the trigger.
3M (MMM) -- The moment this stock starts yielding 5%, I'm a buyer. Until then, keep your powder dry.

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Annaly Mortgage (NLY) -- I think this is a business model that needs to borrow money. Definitively do not buy."
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