The year of 2012 is still very young, but the stock market has rallied hard in the first nine trading days of the year with a net gain of almost 2.5%. As I wrote in Volatility is Bound to Rise, a strong start during the first five trading days of January bodes well for the remainder of 2012.

Global Hunter (GBLHF)

Copper is perhaps one of the most important materials in the world because it is used for electricity and computers. It is also one of the main businesses of the world's largest economies, including the United States and Canada. Countries such as Chile, Zaire, Zambia, and Poland also produce significant amounts of copper.

Anaren Inc. (Nasdaq:ANEN) announced that the Company will present to the investment community during the "Singular Research Conference" in Los Angeles at the Luxe Hotel on Wednesday, October 26th.

Cleantech Transit, Inc. is in the business of producing and conserving power. They produce and sell clean electricity globally, with a focus on sustainable energies using renewable resources such as Geothermal, Solar and Wind. Cleantech Transit, Inc goal is to use innovative technologies to reduce electricity consumption and dependence on carbon based energy.