03/29/06

The lead segment for today's show was "Thinking Mid Cap: Making money off the S & P 400 Mid Cap Trend".

Roper Industries Inc. (ROP) is a diversified industrial stock that just joined the S&P 400 MidCap. Jim and TheStreet.com believe there is a trend of sustained, gradual growth for companies added the S&P Mid Cap, plus this is a solid company.

No Pain, No Gain

Oxycontin is a widely abused prescription drug that can't make you money, but a new pain pill, Oxymorphone by PenWest Pharmaceuticals Co (PPCO) could. This new pain killer appears less addictive, just as effective, and is in Phase 3 Trials.

Mad Money Lightning Round Picks 

Bulls
HW
RADS
RVSN
SNY
MC
RACK
SNE - ONLY ONE THUMB UP.
WDC
AMGN
CIEN
PEP - ON TEPID THUMB.
WHR
QCOM
LVLT
BOOM
UTX
BRCM

Bears
GOOG
SCUR
BEXP
XM

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