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We almost stayed above the magic number, but in the last minutes of trading, backed down. The markets were weak at the opening. To the point, I was thinking that my guess about the green flag on Friday might be in jeopardy. Traders seemed empathetic as Germany was pooh poohing the Greece deal. Then we had some good pending home sales numbers and the market came off the lows, crossed above the magic number before rolling back.

PCLN, as Cramer suggested, told us that the travel market is doing well. They had a nice beat and an interesting growth story to tell. WE DO NOT own PCLN. Asia Pacific travel number were especially robust.

Here is a quick reminder of what we are calling core holdings at the moment. Thank You FinViz.com. Below each company I will mention any news worthy information of late.

 XOM Exxon Mobil Corporation engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, and manufacture of petroleum products, as well as transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene and polypropylene plastics, and other specialty products. As of December 31, 2010, it operated 35,691 gross and 30,494 net operated wells. The company has operations in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. Exxon Mobil Corporation was founded in 1870 and is based in Irving, Texas.

The Company has confirmed what could be a very lucrative pact with Iraqi Kurds in Kurdistan. Management recently said they will spend more than ever in search of rich oil and gas finds.

CELG Celgene Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes various therapies to treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases primarily in the United States and Europe. The company's commercial stage products include REVLIMID, an oral immunomodulatory drug for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS); VIDAZA, a pyrimidine nucleoside analog to treat various subtypes MDS and acute myeloid leukemia; and THALOMID for patients with multiple myeloma, and for the prevention and suppression of the cutaneous manifestation of erythema nodosum leprosum recurrence. It also offers ABRAXANE to treat metastatic breast cancer; and ISTODAX for the treatment of cutaneous and peripheral T-cell lymphoma. The company's preclinical and clinical-stage products comprise Pomalidomide, a Phase III clinical trial product for the treatment of myelofibrosis and multiple myeloma; Apremilast, a Phase II and six Phase III trial product to treat psoriasis, and psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis; CC-11050 to treat chronic inflammatory conditions, such as cutaneous lupus erythematosus; and Tanzisertib, a Phase II trial product for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and discoid lupus. In addition, it develops Amrubicin, a synthetic anthracycline molecule; PDA-001 that is in Phase II trial for the treatment of Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and sarcoidosis; and Sotatercept, a Phase II trial product to treat renal anemia, as well as CC-223, CC-115, and CC-122, which are in Phase I trials for the treatment of solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Summit, New Jersey.

MSFT Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide. The company's Windows & Windows Live Division segment offers PC operating system that primarily includes Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems; Windows live suite of applications and Web services; and Microsoft PC hardware products. Its Microsoft's Server and Tools segment provides Windows Server operating systems, Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Intune, Windows Embedded, Visual Studio, Silverlight, system center products, Microsoft consulting services, and product support services. This segment also offers enterprise consulting services; and training and certification to developers and information technology professionals, as well as builds standalone and software development lifecycle tools for software architects, developers, testers, and project managers. The company's Online Services Division segment provides online information and content through Bing, MSN portals, and adCenter, as well as Atlas online tools for advertisers. Its Microsoft Business Division segment offers Microsoft office; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Lync; Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM; and Microsoft Office Web Apps, as well as office 365, an online service, offering Microsoft Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync. The company's Entertainment and Devices Division segment provides Xbox 360 entertainment platform, which includes the Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console, Kinect for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 video games, Xbox LIVE, and Xbox 360 accessories; Mediaroom, an Internet protocol television software; and Windows Phone that provide Microsoft Office and Xbox LIVE functionality. It markets and distributes its products and services through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as through online. Microsoft was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

UNFI United Natural Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution and retail of natural, organic, and specialty foods, as well as non-food products in the United States and Canada. The company distributes approximately 60,000 products in 6 product categories, including grocery and general merchandise, produce, perishables and frozen foods, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, bulk and food service products, and personal care items. It operates 12 natural products retail stores within the United States. The company also involves in importing, roasting, packaging, and distributing nuts, dried fruits, seeds, trail mixes, granola, natural and organic snack items, and confections, as well as offers the Blue Marble Brands products through bulk sale and private label packaging arrangements. Its customers include independently owned natural products retailers, supernatural chains, conventional supermarkets, and mass market chains, as well as foodservice and international customers outside Canada. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

UNFI announced bringing Richard Schenieder on to their BOD. Scheneider has many years experience (SYSCO) and will help the company maintain costs.

GWW W.W. Grainger, Inc. and its subsidiaries distribute facilities maintenance and other related products and services in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, India, Puerto Rico, China, Colombia, and Panama. The company offers maintenance, repair, and operating supplies; and other related products and services through local branches, catalogs, and the Internet. Its products include material handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, forestry and agriculture equipment, building and home inspection supplies, vehicle and fleet components, and various other items for facilities maintenance market, as well as services comprise inventory management and energy efficiency solutions. The company also distributes tools, fasteners, safety supplies, instruments, welding and shop equipment, and other items. It serves small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

AAPL Apple Inc., together with subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players; and sells related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications worldwide. Its products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, the iOS and Mac OS X operating systems, iCloud, and various accessory and support offerings, as well as a range of consumer and professional software applications. The company sells its products and services to consumers, small and mid-sized business, education, enterprise, and government customers through its retail stores, online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers. In addition, it offers various third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and other accessories and peripherals, through its online and retail stores; and digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store. As of September 24, 2011, the company had 357 retail stores, including 245 stores in the United States and 112 stores internationally. Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

MGRC McGrath RentCorp operates as a business-to-business rental company in the United States. It operates in four segments: Mobile Modular Management Corporation (Mobile Modular); TRS-RenTelco; Adler Tank Rentals, LLC (Adler Tanks); and Enviroplex, Inc. (Enviroplex). The Mobile Modular segment rents and sells modular buildings, portable storage units, and equipment to fulfill customers' temporary and permanent classroom, office space, and storage needs in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. These modular units are primarily used as classrooms, offices, and construction field offices. This segment serves education and commercial customers. The TRS-RenTelco segment rents and sells electronic test equipment. It offers general-purpose test equipment, including oscilloscopes, amplifiers, analyzers, and signal source/power source test equipment to aerospace, defense, electronics, industrial, research, and semiconductor industries; and communications test equipment, such as network and transmission test equipment for various fiber, copper, and wireless networks primarily to communications equipment and product manufacturers, electrical and communications installation contractors, field technicians, and service providers. The Adler Tank segment rents tanks and boxes used for various containment solutions to store hazardous and non-hazardous liquids and solids in applications, such as oil and gas exploration and field services, refinery, chemical and industrial plant maintenance, environmental remediation and field services, heavy and commercial building construction, marine services, pipeline construction and maintenance, tank terminal services, wastewater treatment, and waste management and landfill services. The Enviroplex segment manufactures and sells portable classrooms to public school districts and other educational institutions in California. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Livermore, California.

MGRC reports its quarterly number after the close on Wednesday. We are thinking we might have good news.

WE ARE LONG ON ALL OF THE ABOVE STOCKS. They represent 43% of our overall portfolio. Bonds represent 24%, cash is 21%, and the balance is speculative stocks and options. We have a sizeable position in GLD and VXX options as a hedge for the whole portfolio.