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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our recommendation of RUTH as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings of $0.36 per share beat expectations by $0.12. Same store sales are back above pre-pandemic levels by 5%. It trades at 14x projected earnings, compared to peers at 21x. It has paid down $65 million in debt and holds over $80 million in reserve. We would buy this with a stop loss at $15.50, looking to achieve $28 -- upside potential over 24%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $27.63)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate VLGEA as a TOP PICK. A recent acquisition via bankruptcy auction of a rival competitor has boosted its presence on the east coast. It trades at 17x earnings compared to peers at 21x and pays a very good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 75% of cash flow and continues to grow cash reserves. We would buy this with a stop loss at $20, looking to achieve $30 --upside potential over 30%. Yield 4.42%

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate QCOM as a TOP PICK. The company is a proven leader in semiconductors and pays a good dividend backed by a payout ratio right around 33% of cashflow. It trades at 17x earnings compared to peers at 37x and has a PEG ratio under 1.0 -- good growth relative to PE. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $110, looking to achieve $182 -- upside potential of 35%. Yield 2.04% (Analysts’ price target is $181.95)

(A Top Pick May 24/21, Up 29.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ABNB has achieved its $175 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $100) to $145.

(A Top Pick Feb 22/21, Up 12.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ABNB has triggered its stop at $102. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position, this results in a net investment return of 20%.

(A Top Pick Jun 14/21, Down 45.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BWEN has triggered its stop at $2.75. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Feb 24/21, Up 29.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with KL is progressing well and has achieved its $56 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position and trailing up the stop (from $32) to $44 -- just above the initial recommended entry level.