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Ian Ainsworth BrocadeCommunication Sys Inc BRCD-Q TOP PICK Nov 09, 2006

In almost every area that’s hot in terms of technology, so you are riding the edge of new technology by owning this one. One of the best technology companies.
$7.630

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