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WMT   Wal-Mart (WMT): 'Value amidst troubles' 11/14/08   —  Filed under: Wal-Mart (WMT), Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Recession"Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) just recently announced better than expected third quarter sales and earnings," observes Charles Payne. While cautious on the retail sector, the editor of WStreet Strategies is bullish on the world's larges...
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Graphic_rating_buy SHM   For stable income consider muni bond ETF 11/13/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Mutual funds, Stocks to Buy, Recession"Although equities tend to have attractive multi-year growth rates, there is always risk," caution Ron Rowland and Brandon Clay. In their Invest with an Edge, they explain, "That's why investors have been taking a second look at bonds, ...
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Graphic_rating_buy EEM   Oversold bounce due for Emerging Markets (EEM) 11/12/08   —  Filed under: International markets, India, China, Brazil, Russia, Newsletters, Mutual funds, Mexico, Eastern Europe, Stocks to Buy"iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (ASE: EEM) is a bet on on a short-term bottom in emerging markets," says international expert Nick Vardy in The Global Bull Market Alert. "T...
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Graphic_rating_buy COH   Coach (COH): Value investor sees 'handsome rewards' 11/12/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Coach Inc (COH), Stocks to Buy, RecessionDespite economic woes, cash-strapped consumers, and forecasts for a dismal holiday retail season, value investor Charles Mizrahi still sees value for long-term investors in high-end retailer Coach (NYSE: COH). The editor of Hidden Val...
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Graphic_rating_buy PFE   Graphic_rating_buy GE   Blue chip dividend stocks on sale: GE, Pfizer & Huaneng 11/11/08   —  Filed under: International markets, General Electric (GE), Pfizer (PFE), Newsletters, Huaneng Power Intl ADS (HNP), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"We are seeing quality names at fire-sale prices, and I think you must take advantage of that," says income expert Nilus Mattive in Dividend Superstars. H...
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Graphic_rating_buy PRAA   Portfolio Recovery (PRAA): Hard times helps debt collector 11/11/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Recession, Financial Crisis"One stock that is holding up well and is poised to do well during hard times is Portfolio Recovery Associates (NASDAQ: PRAA), which is America's most effcient debt recovery company," says Jim Powell in Global Changes & Opportuni...
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Graphic_rating_buy TOL   Graphic_rating_buy NVR   Building value: Contrary call on homebuilders 11/10/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Toll Brothers (TOL), Stocks to Buy, Housing, Recession"The economic crisis began in the housing sector and will likely end there," says Stephen Leeb. In his top-notch The Complete Investor he takes a contrary look at two homebuilders. "Though my view may sound contrarian to ...
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Are market extremes calling a bottom? 11/10/08   —  Filed under: Major movement, Newsletters, Technical Analysis, S and P 500, DJIA, Recession, Financial CrisisMoney manager and advisor Jim Stack, who accurately sidestepped the bear market over the past year, is now turning more optimistic. Here's the latest from his InvesTech Market Analyst. "As a be...
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Graphic_rating_buy GG   Graphic_rating_buy GDX   Deflation or hyper-inflation? Gold or bonds? 11/07/08   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Mutual funds, Goldcorp Inc (GG), Commodities, Stocks to Buy"There's no question these are dangerous times and the financial world is in uncharted waters," caution resource experts Mary Anne and Pamela Aden. In The Aden Forecast, the sisters offer an ex...
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Graphic_rating_buy CHK   Graphic_rating_buy MNLU   'Natural' picks: Chesapeake (CHK) and Mainland (MNLU) 11/07/08   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"Oil stocks have been hinting at a rebound; as much as I think that crude oil is oversold, natural gas looks even cheaper," says Charles Payne. The editor of WStreet Strategies explains, "Natural ...
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Graphic_rating_buy PWND   Graphic_rating_buy JJN   Obama Picks: Funding the future, from electric cars to wind power 11/05/08   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Mutual funds, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks, Obama Picks"Our hope is that the new administration decides to fund 'the future'," says Sean Broderick. In Money and Markets he looks to some favored exchange traded funds offering long-ter...
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Graphic_rating_buy VIS   Graphic_rating_buy XBI   Obama Picks: Fund expert's top ETFs 11/05/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Mutual funds, Presidential elections, Commodities, Oil, Agriculture, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks, Obama PicksWhat sectors are poised to outperform as a result of a Barack Obama presidency? To find out, we turn to fund expert Jim Lowell who recent prepared a report highligh...
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CCW   ESLT   Election Stocks: Advisors offer their picks for if Obama or McCain wins 11/04/08   —  Filed under: Stocks to BuyIn this series, TheStockAdvisors.com asked financial experts to name their top stock pick if McCain or if Obama wins the election. On election day, there's no better time for investors to ask themselves which stocks would benefit from a victory by either Senator John McCain ...
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Graphic_rating_buy FPL   Graphic_rating_buy JNJ   J&J and FP&L: 'Solid American values' 11/03/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Stocks to Buy"We've followed Warren Buffett's advice to 'buy American'," says Mark Skousen; his Hedge Fund Trader eyes Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and FPL Group (NYSE: FPL). "Johnson & Johnson as well as FPL Group are two strong positions...
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HOG   Value investor rides with Harley-Davidson (HOG) 11/03/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Harley-Davidson (HOG), Stocks to BuyValue investor Charles Mizrahi looks to Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) as the latest "stock of the month." In his Hidden values Report, he observes, "HOG dominates the market for heavyweight motorcycles in the U.S. and continues to grow marke...
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Graphic_rating_buy LMT   Bet on defense: Leeb's look at Lockheed (LMT) 10/31/08   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Lockheed Martin (LMT), Stocks to Buy"Investors should be well rewarded in the coming years by buying with major U.S. defense companies at current prices," says Gregory Dorsey. The contributing editor to Stephen Leeb's Income Performance Letter explain...
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Graphic_rating_buy MCD   McDonald's (MCD): CEO ups his stake 10/31/08   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, McDonald's (MCD), Agriculture, Stocks to Buy"The CEO of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is bullish on his own stock; he recently bought $1.1 million in shares," says trading and investing expert Bill Martin in BullMarket.com. "On October 23, CEO Jim Skinner pur...
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LMT   Bet on defense: Leeb's look at Lockheed (LMT) 10/31/08   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Lockheed Martin (LMT), Stocks to Buy"Investors should be well rewarded in the coming years by buying with major U.S. defense companies at current prices," says Gregory Dorsey. The contributing editor to Stephen Leeb's Income Performance Letter explain...
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Graphic_rating_buy EDU   English speaking gains in China 10/30/08   —  Filed under: International markets, China, Newsletters, Stocks to BuyIn a special report on investing in China, global expert John Christy looks at New Oriental Education (NYSE: EDU). Here's the latest from The Forbes International Investment Report. "No discussion of 'traditional Chinese values' can...
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Graphic_rating_buy EZPW   Pawnbroker profits with EZCorp (EZPW) 10/30/08   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Recession"The credit crisis on Wall Street is headed for Main Street," says Mark Skousen, economist, professor, financial author and investment advisor. In his The Hedge Fund Trader, he explains, "This means business is likely to jump at the nation's pawnbroke...
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