Merriman Capital Announces Its Top Equity Picks for 2011

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Jan 20, 2011, 09:05 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merriman Capital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MERR), today announced the release of its research report titled, "Merriman Capital Top Picks for 2011." The report lists eight fast-growing companies that the Merriman equity research team believes have the capability to create sustainable market leadership over the long-term.

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"We asked our equity research analysts again this year to pick one name from their respective industry that's poised for significant growth in 2011," said Eric Wold, director of research for Merriman Capital. "Furthermore, as with all the more than 100 stocks our equity research team covers, these fast-growing companies chosen for our report operate within three industries that we feel are likely to see continued expansion this year: Clean Technology, Consumer, Media & Internet and Technology. Institutional investors have taken notice of our analysts' annual top picks. For example, the eight stocks that our current analysts picked at the start of 2010 generated an average gain of 35.1%, compared to a gain of the Russell 2000 Index of 25.3% for the year."


Merriman Capital Top Picks for 2011
Company	Stock Ticker	Industry	Analyst
DigitalGlobe	DGI	Technology	James McIlree, CFA
Equinix	EQIX	Consumer, Media & Internet	Richard Fetyko
Fairchild Semiconductor	FCS	Clean Technology	Bill Ong
Mindspeed	MSPD	Technology	Scott Searle, CFA
Netflix	NFLX	Consumer, Media & Internet	Eric Wold, CFA
OCZ Technology Group	OCZ	Technology	Alex Kurtz
PowerSecure International	POWR	Clean Technology	Michael Legg
Six Flags Entertainment	SIX	Consumer, Media & Internet	Adam Steinberg, CFA
Note: All stocks on the list have a "Buy" rating from Merriman Capital, Inc.

Members of the media can receive a complimentary copy of the report by e-mailing Charles Mastellone at [email protected]. Merriman Capital's institutional investor clients can obtain a copy through their respective salesperson or by calling: (888) 595-0999.

About Merriman Holdings, Inc.

Merriman Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions that invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services and corporate & venture services. Merriman specializes in three industry growth sectors: Clean Technology, Consumer, Media & Internet and Technology. For more information, please go to http://www.merrimanco.com/

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Key to Investment Rankings (expected total share price return inclusive of dividend reinvestment, if applicable)
Rating	Percent of Universe	No. of Stocks	Description	Percent of companies under research coverage from which Merriman Capital, Inc. received compensation for investment banking services provided in the previous 12 months or expects to receive or intends to seek in the next three months
Buy	64%	68	Merriman Capital, Inc. expects the stock price to appreciate 10% or more over the next 12 months. Initiate or increase position.	8%
Neutral	34%	36	Merriman Capital, Inc. believes the stock price is fairly valued at current levels. Maintain position or take no action.	1%
Sell	2%	2	Merriman Capital, Inc. expects the stock price to depreciate over the next 12 months. Sell or decrease position.	0%

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