This podcast is from the book "How to Make Money in Stocks" by William J. O'Neil, a prominent investor and founder of Investor's Business Daily. It explains the CAN SLIM method, a system developed by O'Neil for identifying and investing in high-growth companies with the potential for significant returns. The excerpt provides a comprehensive overview of the CAN SLIM system, explaining its seven core principles – Current Earnings, Annual Earnings, New Companies, Sales & Profit Margins, Leader or Laggard, Institutional Sponsorship, and Market Direction – with detailed examples and illustrations. It also covers additional investment strategies, common pitfalls, and how to use Investor's Business Daily resources for stock selection and market analysis.