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*Green Mountain’s earnings growth slipped to 14% in the most recent quar-
ter, but annual EPS growth was 43%, and the previous quarter’s gain was
76%.
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Plus, it had the “N” in CAN SLIM : An innovative new product—single-
serving K-Cup gourmet coffees—that was revolutionizing the industry.

Step 4: Add the strongest stocks to your watch list.
Over the weekend, you could have added Green Mountain to your watch
list, with a game plan to buy if it broke past the 42.99 buy point. And you
could have set a trade trigger with your broker before the market reopened
on Monday.
You would have been glad you did: On Monday, March 16, 2009, Green
Mountain Coffee Roasters broke out and ran up more than 1,000% over the
next 2½ years.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters – 2009 Price 100
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is just one example of why it pays
to do the Simple Weekend Routine regularly.