A small company is on the receiving end of $249 million from the U.S. government. And it's about to go public.

The IPO takes place Thursday, September 24th.

IPOs like this are rare, but they're rewarding. Especially when they're backed by the most powerful financial force on the planet: Uncle Sam.

On May 13, 2009, the last time I recommended a government-driven IPO, the shares shot up +20.3%. This stock could do better. Here's why...

As governments around the world seek to ease petroleum dependence and curb global warming, demand for plug-in electric vehicles will explode.

Certain automakers will profit... but I'm putting my money on the the key battery makers. These are the stocks that could make you millions.

The company going public Thursday is one of these stocks: it's developing the batteries that will be used in the next generation of electric cars.

These aren't the kind of batteries you pick up at AutoZone -- they're advanced lithium-ion technology that power cars that weigh as little as 894 pounds, emit zero carbons, and deliver up to the equivalent of 367 miles per gallon.

These special batteries don't just help start these cars, they power an electric drivetrain and supply enough juice to push it through traffic for 40 to 100 miles without recharging.

That's more than enough to get most motorists through the day. And that's why the U.S. government, venture capitalists, investment houses, and corporate titans like GE, Motorola, Procter and Gamble and Qualcomm are all investing in this battery maker and its breakthrough technology.
 

A Perfectly-Timed IPO

Not only does this firm own the hot technology in a hot sector, but it's also bringing its shares to market at the high point for the year: The Dow is at its high for 2009 and the S&P hasn't seen its current level of valuation for several years.

This company has perfectly timed its IPO to launch as investors are feeling more optimistic than they have in ages.

But you don't have much time. The IPO is scheduled to hit the street this Thursday, September 24th. The name of this company is "A123" -- and it will trade under the ticker symbol "AONE".

A123 plans to sell 25.7 million shares at a range of $8 to $9.50 each. Decide on a price and keep some powder dry to jump on the stock when it reaches your target -- with the intent of holding the shares for the long-term.
 

Obama, Buffett, and Chinese Batteries = A Better Bet Than A123

While the A123 IPO promises to be exciting, I've found an even better way to profit from the inevitable future of electric cars.

It involves a fascinating tale of President Obama, international "espionage", a Chinese CEO, and Warren Buffett.

And it all leads up to an incredible profit opportunity for early investors.

The company at the heart of the story is a Chinese battery maker. It's already up +415% so far this year -- and I think it's headed much higher. I'll show you how to profit from it in a second.

But first, let me show you how Washington is setting the stage for this industry to absolutely skyrocket over the next five years...
 

Investors Who Know the Potential Behind Plug-in Electric Vehicles Can't Afford to Sit on the Sidelines

I highly recommend investing alongside Buffett and I think the stock will outperform the broader market for years to come.

I recommended this Chinese battery maker to the readers of my Government-Driven Investing newsletter earlier this month, and it's already jumped +40%.

In fact, it's up +415% for the year and I think it's headed much higher.

You'll find the name and ticker symbol of this stock in my special report, Jump-Start Your Portfolio with Government-Juiced Batteries.

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This Chinese battery maker is just one of the ways the government can help boost your portfolio...
 

Investments that are Guaranteed to Succeed ... Thanks to the Daunting Power of the Federal Government

You need an edge that puts the odds squarely on your side.

The best way to do that today... indeed the only way... is to limit your investments to those that are virtually guaranteed to succeed -- thanks to the daunting power of the federal government.

The government is by far the biggest player in our economy. Like a whale in a pond, it sends shock waves through the economy with its every move.

These waves create tsunamis of cash that inject billions of dollars into companies in the right place at the right time.
 

The Government Made Millionaires of Thousands of Dell, Oracle and Amgen backers -- Who's Next?

We see it again and again. Whenever Washington decides to help a new industry get off the ground, the investment profits follow in lockstep. This holds true whether it's the Internet, nanotechnology, wind power, electric cars or any other area.

When the government began its massive effort to modernize its computer systems in the mid-1990s, Oracle and Dell were the main suppliers. These lucrative contracts kick-started epic growth at both companies, as they branched out to consumers and businesses worldwide.

Investors who got on board Oracle back then brought home gains of +1,185% by the end of the decade. Dell saw their shares skyrocket +7,861% over the same time, turning $10,000 into a sweet $796,100.

If you missed out on the government-fueled tech bonanza of the 1990s, don't feel too bad... an instant replay is straight ahead. In fact, the flood of government cash into the market makes earlier programs look like peanuts. Back the right company and you have as close to a guaranteed jackpot as you'll ever find on Wall Street.

I've identified at least seven sectors that will be flooded with so much new government cash, shares almost have to climb. I wouldn't be surprised to see them double in a year. I'll share the highlights in a minute. But first let me tell you how to get a steady stream of government-fueled stock picks delivered to your email inbox -- so you don't have to hunt for them on your own.
 

It's Time To Make Some Cash From The News

The news media has devoted millions of words and thousands of TV hours to the financial crisis and the government stimulus. But 99% of it is basic news and bickering about the size or direction of the rescue package.

None of that whining helps you make money. If you want to profit from what is undoubtedly the biggest financial story of your lifetime, you need to ignore the partisan bickering and government bashing. You need a service that devotes 100% of its attention to finding the best ways for YOU to profit from everything that's going on.

You could spend weeks looking for such a publication. We did -- and it didn't exist.

So we started one ourselves: Government-Driven Investing.

It's the first and only publication devoted exclusively to helping investors profit from government spending and policies.

If the trillions pouring out of Washington make you wonder "What's in it for me?" here's your answer.
 

When the Government Spends Money, You Make Money

Our investment concept at Government-Driven Investing is simplicity itself: When the government spends money, investors make money.

You simply have to identify the areas targeted for the highest government spending... find the companies in those sectors... single out the few most likely to profit... and buy their stocks.

It's only fair to admit that we have one huge advantage over ordinary investors: the pool of companies with a realistic shot at getting fat government contracts is tiny. So instead of combing through four or five thousand companies, we can focus our energies on just four or five hundred -- and still capture the lion's share of Washington's cash.

So are you ready to start hunting for profit plays backed by the immense spending power of the federal government? Good -- we're in a target-rich environment.

Here are 11 reasons to request a sample issue of Government-Driven Investing as soon as you can...

1.	The financial crisis and the resulting government stimulus package is the biggest financial story of our lifetime. The government has already committed trillions to stabilize the economy and get business working again. This won't happen a second time. It can't, because there will be no more money left! A lot of this money is going to be spent over the next year or two, so you must act now if you want to capture the best opportunities.
2.	Since the current level of spending is so much bigger than ever before, so are the rewards. Whenever the government gets involved, there is huge money to be made. And the best time to capitalize on this opportunity is right now.
3.	This massive spending spree isn't the only way you can profit. New government regulations, policies and tax laws are sparking equally lucrative opportunities. We've seen these kinds of booms before. When the IRS cut taxes on dividends from 35% to 15% back in 2003 it fueled a huge boom in REITs, MLPs, preferred stocks, royalty trusts, and just about every sort of income investment. REITs, to pick just one example, soared 166% between the start of 2003 and the end of 2006. We think a similar boom is on the horizon in alternative energy, digital medical records (two of Obama's top spending priorities) and several other industries as well.
4.	Years of profits lie ahead. Although now is the best time to capitalize on this opportunity, we have an endless horizon of such opportunities ahead of us. Government bailouts and stimulus spending will continue for at least three more years. Even when the economy is back on track, the government will continue to exert enormous power, influence and money. Washington spends more than $3 trillion every year -- even in normal times. There will always be plenty of ways to use the government to tilt the investing odds in your favor.
5.	Traditional media outlets are no help. They simply cover the news. They devote countless hours to press conferences and partisan bickering, but they are NOT focusing on ways for investors to profit from the big news coming out of Washington. By contrast, that's all we do at Government-Driven Investing. What's more, it's the only full-time resource on government profits you'll find -- because there is no other.
6.	We dig deeper. My team of field researchers and I are digging up unique opportunities that you aren't hearing about elsewhere. For example,  the U.S. government has mandated a law that calls for a +15,900% increase in the production of "cellulosic ethanol" by the year 2022. This will be a huge spark for the biofuel company we've discovered. Right now, it's our odds-on favorite to capture the biggest chunk of that +15,900% growth.
7.	Government contracts can last decades. Our studies make it clear that government contractors beat the pants off regular firms who are forced to fight fiercely for every sliver of market share. Once one of our stocks gets on the government gravy train it's sitting pretty for years, even decades.
8.	This is a global profit play. It's not just the U.S. government that can make you money. Dozens of other governments around the world have enormous financial clout. We're just as happy to profit from these governments as our own. For example, India is slated to spend between $50 billion and $55 billion on military hardware in the next few years.  The best way to profit is from an American airplane maker, one that most people don't associate with weapons.  And then there's China -- who, in a stunning reversal, just backed down from its oppressive control of the Internet.  Thanks to this decision, an online gaming firm (who has surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected earnings for the past 12 quarters) should continue its tremendous growth. I'll give you these specific picks in these markets in Government-Driven Investing.
9.	Spectacular short-sale opportunities. For as many companies helped by Washington, there are companies hurt by government regulation and policies. Even the biggest companies in the country are not immune. When the government decided to break up AT&T, millions of investors were hurt. We have our eyes on several other big names in the government's cross-hairs right now. They are some of the most widely-held stocks in America. Millions of investors hold their shares and if you're one of them, you need to dump them now. Bottom line: An innocent company can see its stock plunge -90% when the government decides it's time for a policy change. The few who see it coming and actively short the stock end up profiting hand over fist. To help make sure you're on the winning side we've just released 3 Stocks That Will Suffer at the Hands of Congress. We send a free copy of this blacklist of firms that could be forced out of business by the government to every new subscriber to Government-Driven Investing.
10.	If you want full-time coverage of this subject, you can't get it anywhere else but in Government-Driven Investing. StreetAuthority publishes the ONLY newsletter on this topic. We're the only game in town for anyone who wants specific full time help on how to leverage the greatest financial force on the planet.
11.	We've discovered seven locked-in ways for investors to profit from the most likely new government spending and policies we see ahead. From wind power to battery-powered cars, we've developed a special report devoted to each of them, loaded with specific ways you can profit right now. These seven reports on profiting from the coming flood of trillions of government dollars are yours free with a trial subscription to Government-Driven Investing.

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The One Money-Making Strategy That Has Worked For Decades

Congress has never seen a problem they don't think they can spend their way out of. Small government activists celebrate if they can simply cut the rate of growth by a tenth of a percent.

Spending under President Bush's two terms grew at the fastest rate since the LBJ administration. And no one seriously believes that the Democrats -- who now control both Congress and the White House -- will reverse the flow.

There's always a bull market in government spending. And now it's simply gone into overdrive.

Meanwhile, every move Washington makes helps some business, somewhere. So I don't waste my time chasing the latest Wall Street fad. I stick to the one money-making strategy that has worked for decades.

Sure I'll take notice if corporate insiders are dumping or loading up on their own shares. I keep an eye on what Wall Street's few proven long-term winners are buying and selling... men like Warren Buffett who have made fortunes through every kind of market. But I never take my eyes off the biggest player of all... the only actor on the financial stage that can single-handedly grace our table with riches or yank them all away: the U.S. government.

Read on and I'll show you a few of the powerhouse stocks my team and I have found using our "Follow the Government Money" approach. Along the way, you'll also get a good idea of what you can expect every month in Government-Driven Investing.
 

A Long Tradition of Letting the Government Make Us Money

Government-Driven Investing is fairly new, but we've been covering government-driven picks at StreetAuthority for years. Every time the government spends a buck, someone profits... and plenty of times it's been us. Look below and you'll find a few of our favorite ways to ride the government's coattails to profits...

	Way back in 2002, we recognized that Moody's benefits from stringent government regulation as to who can enter the ratings market. Within five years we had nearly tripled our money from this stock.
	Bush re-election picks: In November 2004 we picked seven stocks that would be helped by the policies we saw taking shape for George W. Bush's second term: investment firms Goldman Sachs and Eaton Vance; healthcare giants Teva Pharmaceutical and United Healthcare; energy patch outfit BJ Services; defense contractor Ceradyne, and spirits importer Vina Concha y Toro. Each one made us money within a year... posting quick gains of up to +59.6%.
	Homeland Security picks: In January 2005 we found three stocks that were in line for huge contracts from the Homeland Security Department. They were up an average of +47.4% a year later. American Science and Engineering, which makes X-ray screening devices to combat drug trafficking and weapons smuggling shot up +90.9%.

When the political winds shift in Washington, the new policies that result are always fertile grounds for profit-hungry investors.

	In September 2005, when the drive for alternative energy was gathering increasing support on Capitol Hill, we picked two likely beneficiaries: Praxair and Ormat Technologies. By September 2009 they were up +66.2% and +70.9%, respectively.
	In January 2007, we singled out a company that would benefit from increasingly strict government pollution controls: South-African based Sasol. A year later it was up +42.2%.
	In October 2008 we looked forward to a post-election market and fingered United Healthcare as a likely winner. By September 2009 it was up +64.8% -- triple the S&P 500's performance over the same period.

As the current crisis unraveled, we continued to rack up profit after profit cueing off the actions of the White House and Congress...

	When the stimulus package was signed into law on February 17th 2009, we identified McDermott International, a worldwide construction company, and General Cable, which makes critical copper, aluminum and fiber optic cables as infrastructure companies that would benefit. They shot up +32.0% and +41.7%, respectively, in a matter of weeks.
	Valmont Industries is uniquely positioned to capitalize on two powerful global trends: wind power and water shortages. With the Feds pouring billions into shoring up our capabilities in both areas, we recommended this stock in January 2009 and it was up +80.6% by September 2009.
	When we saw the wild run-up in Treasury Bonds as the Fed pushed rates down to basically zero, we decided it was unsustainable. So we recommended the UltraShort Lehman Treasury ETF, which benefits from a downturn in Treasuries. We added it to our portfolio in January 2009 and closed it out in June 2009 for a quick +51.5% gain.

Just imagine how much money you could make with a concentrated portfolio of government-driven picks!