If the NBN doesn’t work out there’s still plenty of scope for any good news to send Telstra’s shares higher. The Telstra share price reflects the worst outcome .

KongZhong Corporation (NASDAQ:KONG) blew away analysts estimates when they reported after hours on Wednesday. Could this baby gorilla of the wireless market finally be growing up into a chest pounding 800lb gorilla?

This Chinese battery manufacturer has big plans and a leader who could make them happen. A starter for ten. “This little-known upstart has accelerated ahead of its much bigger rivals in the race to build an affordable electric car.”

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) is a fast growing specialty property and casualty insurer focused on generating consistent underwriting profits.

In today’s market I consider the valuation being afforded to QSII staggering. Investors are paying almost 32 times current operating cash flows a PEG of 1.38 and price to sales of 5.6.

While it is way to early to be calling a bottom in anything I find Telstra very attractive at current prices. The current yield is around 8.9% and held within a Self Managed Super Fund that translates to over a 10% yield.

I’m adding Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) to the Fusion Watchlist.
PEG of 1 for a great growth company in the medical appliances industry is a bargain.
I was desperate to buy ISRG during 2006. For many months I sold puts between $90 and $115, with the shares always closing above the strike I had to be content with the premiums.

In summary – ISRG sell the best surgical robot. Great adoption rate set to continue with possible hiccup in 2009 due to stressed hospital budgets. ISRG is a razor and a blade company, …

These 2009 Foolish Picks are worth a quick check.

While Australian retailers are reporting excellent holiday sales most US retailers continue to struggle. Amazon is an exception, reporting best sales ever

I’m adding CCRT to my watch list. This old Foolish favourite now languishing in the dog house, is starting to hit technical signals.