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Byline: MARILYN MUCH
In 2005, investors paid a hefty premium for innovation.
All you have to do is look at the top five New America leaders of the year. Though they come from diverse fields, they include some of the nation's most inventive firms.
From a maker of robotic surgical gear to a popular search engine, companies on the list are redefining their respective industries with cutting-edge offerings.
They're also top performers. Each of the five logged four straight quarters of at least double-digit earnings growth. Their stocks were among the year's top gainers.
Following is a look at the five leaders that embody all the principles of companies featured in New America in 2005.
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