Thanks to the boom in energy and commodities, this year�s list is a blast from the past. Five of the top ten fast-growers are actually reinvented industrial outfits that are over 100 years old. And of course there are also plenty of flashier tech firms too. more
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We think these picks from the 100 Fastest-Growing list are good bets to rise steadily in a tough market. more
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Chipmaker Sigma Designs leads the pack, posting a whopping 294% 3-year annual EPS growth rate. See the rest of the top earners. more
Texas is home to the most companies on this year's list. more
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These Fortune 500 companies are big and growing quickly. more
Arena Resources posted a spectacular 107% 3-year rate of return. What other fast-growers have been great investments? more
| Company | Revenue growth (3-year annual rate) |
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| Allis-Chalmers Energy | 124% |
| Arena Resources | 117% |
| Nutrisystem | 110% |
| Company | EPS growth (3-year annual rate) |
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| Sigma Designs | 294% |
| Sepracor | 228% |
| Hornbeck Offshore Services | 214% |
| Company | Total return (3-year annual rate) |
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| Arena Resources | 107% |
| T-3 Energy Services | 101% |
| Steel Dynamics | 84% |
To qualify, a company must be incorporated in the U.S.; have a minimum market capitalization of $250 million on June 30, 2008; have a stock price of at least $5... More
