Martek Biosciences Corp. (MATK)

They make things from genetically engineered algae. Their big product is the DHA and ARA found in baby formula. With the rest of the world developing this market should grow. They also make Omega 3 fatty acids or fish oil for short. Big emerging product to treat high cholesterol and blood pressure. They recently inked a deal with BP to develop algae to produce biofuels. They are near their 5 year low even though earnings have grown by near 20% the last two years. Great value play.

Robert William's (Oxford Club Editor) pick. The company owns the baby formula industry with no competition in sight. They're expanding into adult food catagories also.

Although the fish source is better for you (you need EPA as much as DHA but this is another story all together)--this pond scum nonsense will find its way into most every food...Limited nutritional benefit but plenty of profit benefit. Investing is all about perception....

Just not enough fish to go around--their scum product will BOOM!

12/11/08, 4:45 PM Good defensive play in bio.

My favorite low-cost biotech. Their supplements will soon be in everything from baby formula to senior nutrition drinks. Columbia, MD company makes money and is bargain-priced. Also ripe for a takeover by a big PhRMA or food company.

Matk should get earnings boost from fish oil sales increases from evan more health benifits from Omega 3 in latest studies.

need some drugs

market timing

This stock is too oversold and 5 stars...

biotech stock that has been doing almost nothing but going up over the last year!

Consistant Development

Since this company is geard to new food developments, I think that more and more consumers will hear more about this company, and therfore invest more in their products and services. The stock trend for this is climbing also, so it's a good idea to invest now while it's rising.

Martek is a great company. Profits are up. The next couple of weeks will be a winner if you choose this stock.

All 28 picks #8+ , initiated on 5/18/08, are CAPS 5 star rated, were pos on 5/16/08, have consistant gains YTD, and are among the holdings of the five top CAPS rated players.

Just like any trend, individuals are more health conscience. This coporation also produce other essential ingredients that are widely used everyday.

We live in a generation where everyone is trying to lose weight!

ZIPPITY DO DAH

Looking at numbers I see it's doing it's fair share and pulling it's own weight, since it's in a good range. Don't know much about the company but I know biosciences are heading up to the top of the peoples minds and I like betting on the unknown. It seems like a company to take a chance on.

Develops and commercializes products derived from microalgae, fungi and other microbes. Products are nutritional oils used as ingredients in infant formula and foods, and as ingredients in and encapsulated for use as dietary supplements.