plus 4, Forbes Ranked Analyst Picks Stock Winners In The 3G Chinese Market - Yahoo Finance

Forbes Ranked Analyst Picks Stock Winners In The 3G Chinese Market - Yahoo Finance
GEICO Advises Travelers to Be Careful This Holiday Season - Yahoo Finance
Sheriff Synthetics (Amsoil Dealer) "A Study Of Motorcycle Oils" - PRLog (free press release)
Honda to Exhibit World Premiere of New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 ... - JCN Newswire
Mahalo Hawaii: GEICO celebrates 60 years of service in the Aloha State - Melodika.net

Forbes Ranked Analyst Picks Stock Winners In The 3G Chinese Market - Yahoo Finance

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 08:23 AM PST

67 WALL STREET, New York - December 21, 2009 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its China & Japan Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 132 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript Online.

Topics covered: Chinese ADRs - Asia Pacific Fund - Greater China Fund - Non-Mainstream Names - China and the US, The Most Vibrant Growing Global Economies - Japan Equity Fund - Expectation of Strong Earnings in Singapore Companies - Thai Government Key Driver for Economic Recovery in 2010

Companies include: Deer Consumer Products (DEER); Lonrho Africa (LNAFF.PK); Nintendo (7974_JP); Puda Coal (PUDA); AU Optronics (AUO); Acorn (ATV); Alcon (ACL); Amphenol (APH); Apple (AAPL); Baidu (BIDU); BioPharm Asia (BFAR.OB); British Petroleum (BP); CNOOC (883_HK); Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ); Chaoda Modern Agriculture (0682.HKG); Cheung Kong Holdings (CHE.SG); China Automotive Systems (CAAS); China Housing & Land (CHLN); China Merchants Bank (3968_HK); China Mobile (CHL); China Ritar Power (CRTP); China Sky One Medical, Inc. (CSKI); China Unicom (CHU); China Valve Technology (CVVT); Chunghwa Telecom (CHT); Cisco (CSCO); Cogo (COGO); Disney (DIS); DuPont (DFT); Ezra Holdings (5DN.SIN); F5 (FFIV); FEMSA (FMX); Fanuc (6954_JP); Flextronics (FLEX); Global Sources (GSOL); HK Exchange (388_HK); Hewlett-Packard (HPQ); Honda (HMC); ICBC (1398_HK); ICON (ICLR); Juniper (JNPR); KONE (KNEBV.HEL); Komatsu (6301_JP); L'OrÅ½al (LOR.BE); LG Display (LPL); LIC Housing Finance (LICHF.IN); MUFG (MUFG); McDonald's (MCD); Mitsubishi UFJ (MTU); Molex (MOLX); Nabors (NBR); NestlÅ½ (NESR.F); Nobel Biocare (NOBN.VX); Orascom Telecom (OTLD_LI); Pargesa Holdings (PARG.SWF); Roche (RO.SW); SK Telecom (SKM); Sanofi-Aventis (SNY); Sasol (SSL); Singapore Telecom (SGAPY.PINK); SinoHub (SIHI); Sinopharm (1099_HK); Sony (SNE); Swiss Water Decaf (SWS-UN.TO); Terna (TRN.BIT); Total (TOT); Total Produce (T70.BE); Toyota (TM); Toyota (7203_JP); Venture Corporation (V03.SIN); WSP Holdings (WH); Wal-mart de MÅ½xico (WMMVF.PK); Winner Medical (WWIN); Wonder Auto Technology (WATG); Xcel Energy (XEL); Yamaha Motor (7272.JP); Yongye International (YONG); Yum! Brands (YUM).

In the following brief excerpt from the 132 page report, Brian J. White discusses the outlook for the Chinese tech sector and for investors.

BRIAN J. WHITE, CFA, is Managing Director of Equity Research, covering tech supply chain, networking and IT hardware at Ticonderoga Securities. Mr. White has covered various industries in the technology sector for 11 years with firms such as Collins Stewart, Jefferies & Company and Merrill Lynch. Prior to joining Ticonderoga, he was responsible for covering the electronics supply chain and China technology sectors at Collins Stewart, which included researching stocks in areas such as display technologies, China technology, passive components and electronics manufacturing services.

Mr. White has been active in researching the technology sector in China over the past several years and hosts an annual tour for clients to cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen and Shanghai. Mr. White was ranked as one of the leading analysts in the electronics industry category by Forbes as part of the 2009 Blue-Chip Analyst Survey, and he was a member of the number one-ranked electronics manufacturing services team by Institutional Investor Magazine while at Merrill Lynch. He received his MBA from Vanderbilt University with a concentration in finance and accounting, with an international emphasis. He graduated with honors and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. Mr. White is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

TWST: What's important from an investor perspective and from a stock growth perspective when you look at things like the 3G buildout in China, and the increased focus on enterprise solutions and servicing in the institutional marketplace as opposed to consumer spending growth?

Mr. White: So I mean, 3G spending started on a trial basis even before the licenses were given out early this year. So we've got three different technologies, and the three big service providers are building out each using a different technology. You'll probably see 3G spending on infrastructure on base stations peak this year, but it really is an ongoing investment. So I think you will see the infrastructure peak. I believe in the fourth quarter, demand for base stations picked up quite a bit because you have TD-SCDMA phase III going through and WCDMA phase II. So you've got a couple of new phases, base stations to expand the coverage for 3G in China. Next year you will have spending on 3G infrastructure and the year after, but it won't be as great as this year. So this year was the initial buildout but still focused on the networks at the three service providers with three technologies.

I think what you will see next year and in the future is the purchase of 3G handsets. So the network is built out this year but the 3G handset sales were disappointing for various reasons. I think you will start to see that pick up next year and the year after. The 3G handset numbers in China are low millions at best. So you think about what people have in the U.S., most people now have 3G phones. The iPhone was recently launched with China Unicom (CHU), and there are lots of smartphones coming out. The issue you have in China is that the phone numbers are not portable; so to change a service provider, you've got to get a different number. Additionally, the applications are not there just yet.

TWST: Which stocks have been positively influenced by this change? What are you seeing in terms of the performance of the stocks that are set to benefit not only from the initial buildout stage, but from the adoption of the 3G?

Mr. White: The big beneficiary in China has been ZTE and Huawei. ZTE and Huawei have been the big beneficiaries of the base station buildout in China. Historically, they actually were nowhere in the wireless market in China. So 3G gave them an opportunity to get involved in wireless infrastructure in China. They had mostly exported their wireless technology. So they are both beneficiaries. They are both ramping up a big mobile phone businesses, so you think of them as infrastructure companies. I just visited ZTE in October, and they are the number six mobile phone vendor in the world, and they hope to be number five by the end of this year. Additionally, ZTE is starting to ramp high-end smartphones that you will see start to be sold into U.S. market. So I think those were a couple of guys that will benefit as well.

The Wall Street Transcript is a unique service for investors and industry researchers - providing fresh commentary and insight through verbatim interviews with CEOs and research analysts. This 132 page special issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript Online .

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GEICO Advises Travelers to Be Careful This Holiday Season - Yahoo Finance

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 08:09 AM PST

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's that time of year again! Holiday parties, visits with family and friends and even some long-distance road trips. GEICO advises holiday travelers to plan their trips carefully and to be extra cautious when they're on the road:

Always wear safety belts. This is true regardless of the season – and it's the law. Be sure that all passengers – even those in the back seat - are buckled up as well.
Allow extra time. If you think the road conditions may be bad or you might hit traffic, give yourself extra time for your trip. You won't have to rush and you can concentrate on driving safely.
Slow down and allow more distance between vehicles. When driving in traffic or bad weather, always reduce your speed well in advance of an anticipated stop. If you have an anti-lock brake system, experts recommend applying steady, firm pressure to the brake pedal. If you do not have an anti-lock brake system, apply firm pressure to the brake pedal to a point just before locking.
Get fueled up – you and your vehicle. If you're planning a long trip in potentially bad weather or traffic, pack snack foods and water and always remember to keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent freezing your fuel lines. You never know when holiday conditions will make a long trip an even longer one.
Store a vehicle safety kit in your trunk with the following emergency equipment: for those traveling in more wintery locations, be sure to have flashlights with extra batteries, a first aid kit, matches, jumper cables, flares, a shovel and snow scraper, a bag of sand, a basic tool kit, a hat, gloves, rain gear and blanket or sleeping bag.
Be prepared for anything. Keep your auto insurer's number handy in case you need roadside assistance.

For more information on safe driving, visit GEICO's Auto Safety page (http://www.geico.com/information/safety/auto/).

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) – as part of Berkshire Hathaway – is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States*. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.

*A.M. Best 2008 market share data

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Sheriff Synthetics (Amsoil Dealer) "A Study Of Motorcycle Oils" - PRLog (free press release)

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 07:55 AM PST

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 21, 2009 – The second edition of the AMSOIL "Study of Motorcycle Oils" (part # G2156) is now available. See how 32 of the top selling motorcycle oils compare in the most critical areas of motorcycle performance. This no-frills study was designed to help consumers make informed decisions when selecting motorcycle oils. There is no hype, no sales pitch, just facts. Never before has so much information on motorcycle oils been delivered in one easy-to-understand source.

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AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils are formulated for both water-cooled engines and the unique demands presented by air-cooled V-twin motorcycle engines, including Harley-Davidson. Conventional petroleum oils break down and oxidize when faced with high temperatures, such as those experienced when idling in traffic, contributing to the formation of deposits, sludge and varnish. AMSOIL withstands oil breakdown and oxidation in high temperatures, holds contaminants in suspension and keeps engines running cool and clean.

Zinc and phosphorous additives are extremely important to engines faced with high-pressure conditions, especially motorcycle engines, which typically have steep cam slopes, creating high pressure between the parts. In motorcycles, friction modifiers (prevalent in automotive oils) have been attributed to engine start failures, a rough running feel, and increased fuel consumption due to hgiher engine stall speeds and other problems. AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 Motorcycle Oils have beefier anti-wear and detergent/dispersant packages with no friction modifiers, keeping motorcycles running smoothly and efficiently, while allowing for extended drain intervals of up to three times longer that manufacturers' recommendations.

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Honda to Exhibit World Premiere of New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 ... - JCN Newswire

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 07:55 AM PST

Tokyo, Dec 21, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations, at the
Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India from January 5 to 11, 2010.

In addition to the Honda New Small Concept, Honda also will exhibit the CR-Z Concept 2009, a concept model for a new hybrid vehicle, which was unveiled for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. Moreover, a demonstration of Honda's bipedal humanoid robot, ASIMO, has also been scheduled.

With the booth concept of "Inspired by Dynamism - Truly Honda by Nature" Honda will express its tireless challenge for the development of advanced technologies and environmental technologies for the next generation.

World Premiere
- Concept Model: "Honda New Small Concept"

Exhibition Model
- CR-Z Concept 2009

Production Model
- City 1.5V
- Jazz (introduced in June 2009)
- Civic (underwent minor model change in September 2009)
- Accord V6
- CR-V (underwent minor model change in November 2009)

In addition, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd. will exhibit its new 110cc motorcycle model, CB Twister, for the first time and Hero Honda Motors Ltd. will exhibit a variety of motorcycle products as well.

About Honda

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com .

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Mahalo Hawaii: GEICO celebrates 60 years of service in the Aloha State - Melodika.net

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 06:50 AM PST

On December 31, 1949 GEICO wrote its very first Hawaii auto policy on an island chain known as the "The Gathering Place." Now, 60 years later, GEICO is Hawaii's largest auto insurance company and also provides coverage for homes, condos, boats, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and other types of coverage.

"We are especially grateful that 128,000 island families entrust GEICO to provide their auto insurance protection."

GEICO's rise to the top in Hawaii has been as steady as the trade winds. The first branch office opened in 1980 in Honolulu with 10 associates. Now there are 170 GEICO associates who service nearly 130,000 Hawaiian households. In 2004, they helped GEICO's Hawaii operation to become the top private passenger auto insurer in the state.

As the former manager of the first Hawaii branch office, Don Lyons, senior vice president, said, "I am proud of GEICO's growth throughout the last 60 years—being Hawaii's top private passenger auto insurer is quite an accomplishment and we owe it to the hard-working associates who make that possible every day. I look forward to many more years in the Aloha state and to continue to be a strong presence in the local communities."

Aside from its business activities, GEICO has become a strong community builder in Hawaii. The company is a supporter of the new Shriners' Hospital for Children and associates work year round to provide volunteers and raise funds for the Hawaii Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Special Olympics Victory Dance and Miracle Meals Turkey Dinners.

In 2008, GEICO worked with the Auto Body and Painting Association of Hawaii (ABPAH) to create the GEICO Apprenticeship Program to help improve training and increase job opportunity for auto body technicians.

Current branch manager, Tim Dayton, is not only appreciative of GEICO's Hawaii staff achieving 60 years on the island state but also of the local communities for their support of GEICO throughout the years. Of the anniversary, Dayton said, "We are especially grateful that 128,000 island families entrust GEICO to provide their auto insurance protection."

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

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