Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now

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Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: Namoi Cotton Co-operative Ltd (NAM.AX)

Namoi Cotton Co-operative Ltd engages in ginning, marketing, warehousing, shipping, and selling cotton in Australia and Asia. The company�s Ginning segment operates 12 cotton gins in New South Wales and Queensland; and provides ginning services to growers, such as separation of lint cotton from seed and other foreign matter, and conversion of cotton in module form to bale form. Its Marketing segment is involved in the purchase of lint cotton from growers through various contracts. This segment transports its cotton to Asia. The company�s Commodities segment procures various grain and pulse crops from growers and sells into various markets in Australia and internationally. Namoi Cotton Co-operative Ltd was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Wee Waa, Australia.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: Valhi Inc.(VHI)

Valhi, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the chemicals, component products, and waste management businesses. Its Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigment, a white inorganic pigment used to impart whiteness, brightness, and opacity for applications, such as coatings, plastics and paper, inks, food, and cosmetics. It also mines ilmenite in Norway. The company?s Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, and electronic locks for the postal, transportation, furniture, banking, vending, general cabinetry, and other industries. Its security products are used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and gaming machines, high security medical cabinetry, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, bank bags, and p arking meters. It also provides furniture components comprising precision ball bearing slides and ergonomic computer support systems for use in applications, such as file cabinets, desk drawers, computer related equipment, home appliances, tool storage cabinets, imaging equipment, and automated teller machines. In addition, this segment manufactures and distributes stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, hardware, and accessories primarily for performance boats. Valhi?s Waste Management segment engages in processing, treating, storing, and disposing hazardous, toxic, and low-level radioactive wastes. This segment serves chemical, aerospace, and electronics businesses, as well as governmental agencies. Valhi also offers insurance brokerage and risk management services; holds marketable securities; provides utility services; and owns and develops properties. The company was founded in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Co ntran Corporation.

Hot Gold Stocks To Own Right Now: A123 Systems Inc.(AONE)

A123 Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems worldwide. The company?s battery products are based on its Nanophosphate technology that delivers energy storage solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution for application development in the transportation, electric grid services, and commercial markets. Its battery systems comprise energy storage solutions for BAE systems; and grid storage solutions, prismatic battery systems, starter battery systems, and lead acid replacement batteries. In addition, the company provides research and development services to government agencies and commercial customers. A123 Systems, Inc. sells its batteries and battery systems directly to end-user customers, as well as through reseller and distributor channels. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: Jacks International Limited (J11.SI)

Jacks International Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the distribution and retail of health foods and supplements in Singapore and Brunei. It also provides various engineering services, including bending and fabrication of copper, steel, and stainless steel piping; installation of ducts, tubing machinery, and other capital equipment; and machinery and grinding of tools, dies, castings, and other equipment in Australia. In addition, Jacks International Limited engages in property holding business. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Singapore, Singapore. Jacks International Limited is a subsidiary of Abacus Pacific N.V.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: TOR Minerals International Inc(TORM)

TOR Minerals International, Inc., a specialty chemical company, engages in the manufacture and marketing of mineral products. Its mineral products are used as pigments, pigment extenders, functional fillers, and flame retardants for the manufacture of paints, coatings, plastics, catalysts, and solid surface applications. The company?s principal product includes HITOX, a light buff-colored titanium dioxide pigment used in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and various other types of products. It also offers ALUPREM (premium alumina) products that are used for color critical applications as fillers and flame retardants; BARYPREM, which provides whiteness for color critical applications; TIOPREM, a series of heat stable colored TiO2 hybrid pigments used in various applications, such as engineered plastics, laminates, window profiles, plastic lumber, roofing granules, and ceramic coatings; and SYNTHETIC RUTILE used as a feed stock for white TiO2 and as a component in welding rod flux. In addition, the company provides BARTEX, an inert extender pigment, which offers weight and body to products comprising powder coatings used in automotive, appliance, and office furniture finishes; rubber products, such as carpet and curtain backings; and plastics, including billiard balls and poker chips; and HALTEX/OPTILOAD used in technical applications, including thermoset composites, sheet molding compounds/bulk molding compounds, thermoplastic profiles, electrical wire and cable insulation, mining conveyor belts, specialty coatings, and adhesives and sealants. TOR Minerals International sells its products through a network of direct sales representatives and independent stocking distributors in the United States, as well as through distributors and agents internationally. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: Putnam Premier Income Trust(PPT)

Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Putnam Investments (U.K.) Limited and The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC. It invests in the public fixed income markets across the globe. The fund primarily invests in U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds with an average credit quality of BBB by S&P Corporation. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital Government Bond Index. Putnam Premier Income Trust was formed on February 29, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ)

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in municipal bonds. It invests in companies operating across in transportation, hospital, housing, education, power, industrial and pollution control, and tobacco sectors. BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust was formed in 2001 and is domiciled in United States

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: H.r. Owen(HRO.L)

H.R. Owen Plc operates as a franchised motor dealer in the United Kingdom. The company sells new and used cars of various brands. It also engages in the servicing of vehicles, sale of parts, and body shop repairs. The company has strategic partnerships with Ferrari and The Berkeley. H.R. Owen Plc was founded in 1932 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: Varian Medical Systems Inc.(VAR)

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, and services equipment and software products for treating cancer with radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy worldwide. Its Oncology Systems segment offers products, such as linear accelerators, brachytherapy afterloaders, treatment simulation and verification equipment, and accessories; and information management, treatment planning, and image processing software. This segment serves university research and community hospitals, private and governmental institutions, healthcare agencies, doctors? offices, and cancer care clinics. The company?s X-ray Products segment provides x-ray tubes for use in a range of applications, including computed tomography scanning, radiographic or fluoroscopic imaging, mammography, special procedures, and industrial applications; and flat panel digital image detectors for filmless x-ray imaging. It sells t hese products to imaging systems original equipment manufacturers that incorporate them into their medical diagnostic, dental, veterinary, and industrial imaging systems; independent service companies; and directly to end-users. The company also designs, manufactures, sells, and services Linatron x-ray accelerators, imaging processing software, and image detection products for security and inspection purposes, such as cargo screening at ports and borders, and nondestructive examination in various applications. In addition, it develops products and systems for delivering proton therapy; and technologies in the areas of digital X-ray imaging technology, volumetric and functional imaging, improved X-ray sources, and technology for security and cargo screening applications. The company was formerly known as Varian Associates, Inc. and changed its name to Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in April 1999. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Palo Alto , California.

Top 10 High Tech Companies To Own In Right Now: John David Group(JD.L)

JD Sports Fashion Plc engages in the retail and distribution of sport and athletic inspired fashion, footwear, apparel, and accessories. It operates its sports fascias under JD, Size?, Chausport, and Champion names, as well as Fashion Fascias under Bank and Scotts names. The company also designs and distributes team wear and fashion products, including rugby jerseys, rugby apparel and equipment, and men?s footwear and clothing, as well as bespoke sports team wear to schools, universities, and sports clubs. In addition, it licenses a fashion brand; distributes leisure wear and rugby apparel. The company operates approximately 500 stores in various retail fascias, as well as operates on-line and catalogue businesses for its retail fascias. It has its operations in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Hong Kong. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Bury, the United Kingdom. JD Sports Fashion Plc is a s ubsidiary of Pentland Group Plc.