Louis Navellier
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Hi-Tech Pharmacal (HITK) is scheduled as one of the last companies to post a quarterly report this earnings season. However, if its quarterly report in December is any indication, this pick's earnings are well worth waiting for.

In its previous report, Hi-Tech's earnings rose 566.7% to $7.4 million, or 60 cents per share, compared with $1.1 million, or 9 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago, while sales rose 62.9% in the same period.

China Green Agriculture (CGA) is an innovative agricultural company that helps farmers grow more crops without hurting the environment. The "green" fertilizer market in China is booming right now due to the fact that the country's population continues to grow alongside its economy. This means that more arable land is needed in the coming years to ensure that there's enough food available to sustain China's growing middle class.

CGA is a small foreign company without much of an analyst following, but you don't need estimates to see how great this pick is.

SourceFire (FIRE) develops digital security and information management software for the government and private industry. Its innovative programming team is constantly upgrading features, staying one step ahead of the latest digital threats. Its customers have included PricewaterhouseCoopers, SAIC and Ernst & Young.

In its latest earnings report at the end of February, SourceFire posted earnings of 23 cents per share. That was significantly above Wall Street's target of 19 cents.

Priceline.com (PCLN) has won over consumers by allowing buyers to name their own price for everything from airline tickets to rental cars to cruises. Priceline.com keeps the difference between the price paid by the individual and what Priceline.com paid for the ticket or hotel room.

In mid-February, Priceline said that its quarterly profit more than doubled with strong earnings of $78.5 million, and sales jumped by a whopping 33%.

Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC) works with more than 3,000 independent and franchised automobile dealers in the U.S. and provides capital for auto loans to people with substandard credit. It originates more than 1.7 million loans per year. As consumer confidence improves and pent up demand for automobiles is resulting in strong sales, CACC is a great way for us to cash in on this trend.

In a sign that the capital markets are functioning again, Credit Acceptance recently completed $110.5 million in asset-backed secured financing, so it is obvious that it's possible again to bundle and sell auto loans. The stock remains a great near-term buy.

Next: Small Cap #2: Priceline.com (PCLN)

At the time of this writing, Louis Navellier held shares of CACC in personal or client portfolios.

The market's rebound after a rough start to February has proven that this bull market still has some legs. But I must warn you that not all stocks are set to share in the profits.

The bearish analysts like to hold up the trouble for a few big-name blue chips as a sign that market is doomed -- but don't believe it. These naysayers who focus on the short-lived dips or handful of problem companies forget this is a market of stocks and not just a stock market.

The fact is that there are a lot of smaller companies that are thriving right now even if the 30 components of the Dow are struggling.

Northern California-based Peet's Coffee & Tea (PEET) is a different flavor of coffee stock, really cashing in on premium herbal tea offerings and specialty foods as well as providing a great cup of java.

Jellies, jams, candies and pastries are just part of Peet's diverse product line. This has helped the company find a broader customer base, appealing to those with a sweet tooth as well as caffeine junkies and iced tea fanatics. The results are clear in Peet's bottom line.

Caribou Coffee (CBOU) is sometimes seen as a Starbucks (SBUX) knock-off, but this company can definitely stand on its own. The Minneapolis-based Caribou is the second-largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States, based on the number of coffeehouses.

As of 2009, Caribou Coffee had 515 coffeehouses, including 101 franchised locations. The company offers high-quality gourmet coffee and espresso-based beverages, as well as specialty teas and whole bean coffee.

Talk about piping hot, how about Diedrich Coffee (DDRX)? The company's shares have been steaming higher for quite awhile now, racing up a stunning 17,000% in the last year from about 20 cents per share at this time in 2009 to around $35 today.

Last summer, the roaster and wholesaler of fine coffees was added to the small-cap Russell 2000 Index. Making it into the Russell 2000 means many indexed ETFs and mutual funds had to put DDRX shares in their portfolio. But it's not just the inclusion of DDRX into the Russell 2000 that makes it worth pouring into your portfolio. The company then saw shares explode after a buyout battle ensued between rival coffee companies.

As the name suggests, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) is based in the pastoral state of Vermont. The company offers about 180 varieties of coffee, cocoa and tea, which it sells to wholesale customers including supermarkets, convenience stores, resorts and office-delivery services.

Some of its biggest customers are ExxonMobil's (XOM) convenience stores and McDonald's (MCD) restaurants. In September, Green Mountain acquired Tully's Coffee, which has been chipping away at Starbucks' (SBUX) dominance in the Pacific Northwest. Green Mountain Coffee's popular Keurig brewing system is also red-hot, with the increasing demand for specialty coffees in homes, restaurants and offices.

The big news in the coffee world recently has focused around brewing behemoth Starbucks (SBUX) as it has bounced back big-time. The company bested Wall Street earnings estimates in late January thanks to 4% growth in same-store sales and a fiscal first-quarter profit that more than tripled over last year.

Cost-cutting efforts and the downsizing of underperforming stores have really paid off. Starbucks has now closed 676 U.S. locations and almost 100 abroad, but has managed to see stronger sales. This may sound counterintuitive, but a rejuvenated product line with affordable options and low-fat drinks like the Skinny Latte have made consumers fall in love with Starbucks once more. In addition, just this week Starbucks announced they will offer their Seattle's Best Coffee at Burger King (BKC) restaurants starting later this year.

For millions of Americans, and indeed for millions around the globe, there's nothing like a piping hot cup of coffee to help kick-start the day. It's the beverage of choice for the hordes on Wall Street, many of whom rely on a strong cup of java to help propel them through a stressful trading day.

But Wall Street pros don't just relegate their relationship with coffee to what's inside their mugs. For many professionals, as well as for many individual investors, coffee is more about buying and selling shares of the best coffee stocks out there.

Not all companies in these love-struck industries are good buys. Here are 10 stocks to break up with this Valentine's Day.

• 1-800-Flowers (FLWS): A good gift, but a poorly run company that has posted a loss for three of the past four quarters.
• Hershey (HSY): Missing out on the Cadbury merger was not so sweet for Hershey.
• Cardiac Sciences (CSCX): It's hard to have a heart for a company that fails seven out of my eight fundamental screens.

For the big spenders out there who are planning on a dramatic gift this Valentine's Day, a car is a popular choice. And among automakers right now, Ford (F) stands alone.

General Motors is struggling to emerge from bankruptcy, and Chrysler is in even worse shape. Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles and is suffering from bad press.

It's hard to have a personal touch via e-mail, but if ever there was a day when you should try it, it's Valentine's Day. That makes IncrediMail (MAIL) a great pick.

IncrediMail develops software that lets users customize e-mail using animation, 3D effects, handwritten signatures and sound effects. This makes digital messages much warmer and more personal and can help long-distance sweethearts say "I love you."