Monday, September 10, 2007

TOP 10 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES OF 2007

1) NUTRISYSTEM

CEO: Michael J. Hagan - Online diet company has expanded its men's business with hit ads featuring Dan Marino.

2) HANSEN NATURAL

CEO: Rodney C. - Energy-drinks maker with Monster brands returns at No. 2 for the second year.

3) ARENA RESOURCES

CEO: Stanley M. Seven-year-old oil-and-gas firm operates in four states, including Texas.

4) INTUITIVE SURGICAL

CEO: Lonnie M. Smith - Surgical-robot maker's products let doctors operate through tiny incisions.

5) TITANIUM METALS

CEO: Steven L. Watson - Metal producer saw big demand for strong, light alloys for Rolls-Royce's jet engines.

6) APPLE

CEO: Steven P. Jobs - Aided by robust laptop sales and iPhone anticipation, Apple stock soared.

7) RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS

CEO: Dawne S. Hickton - Demand for titanium in the aerospace sector helped propel this specialty-metal maker.

8) DYNAMIC MATERIALS

CEO: Yvon P. Cariou - The explosion-welder of incompatible metals has a 40% market share.

9) SOUTHERN COPPER

CEO: Oscar G. Rocha - Soaring copper prices continue to fuel the miner's growth.

10) GLOBAL INDUSTRIES

CEO: B. K. Chin - An increase in offshore drilling helped this provider of marine construction services.

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