Filed under: Stocks to BuyShares of rural broadband and telecom provider Windstream Corp. (WIN), which I first discussed here on January 18, 2010, at a price of $10.92, have recently pulled back about 10% to $12.70. But just view that retreat as an investment opportunity, if you can tolerate the risk. Underscoring -- WIN's shares are not for the squeamish. If you can tolerate the volatility and you...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe stock of Stanley Works (SWK), which I first discussed here on February 10, 2009, at $32.48, continues to power higher, dusting $70 psychological resistance and testing $77 before a recent pullback. If you haven't already, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits off the table, if you're in near $32. However, those investors who can tolerate the risk can ...

Filed under: International Markets, Stocks to BuyTruck engine and power generation system manufacturer extraordinaire Cummins Inc. (CMI), which I first discussed here on April 3, 2009, at a price of $29.70, is making a strong case for 2011 "play of the year" -- and it's only April. Cummins, which is up about 260%, sliced through major, psychological resistance at $100, tested $110, pulled back duri...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Deere and Co (DE), Commodities, Agriculture, Stocks to Buy"Rising demand and constrained supplies are a recipe for higher agricultural prices," notes Elliott Gue. The contributing editor to Personal Finance explains, "The big winners are commercial farmers and companies whose products enhance crop yields. And one company equipped for growth in this m...

Filed under: Bank of New York (BK), Stocks to BuyThe share price of Bank of New York Mellon (BK), which I first wrote about on April 6, 2009, at a price of $28.16, pulled back during the winter, in healthy correction fashion, after pushing through $30 resistance. I still like the business model at this juncture. Founded by Alexander Hamilton, the Bank of New York, a premier bank and wealth manager,...

Filed under: Canada, Oil, Stocks to BuyThe stock of (CNQ) pushed substantially higher this winter, clearing major psychological resistance at $50, before pulling back in healthy-correction fashion. Further, given the better than 50% gain, if you bought Canadian Natural Resources when first discussed here at the split-adjusted price of $31.80 on May 24, 2010, now may be a good time to consider tak...

Filed under: General Mills (GIS), Stocks to BuyThe stock of food giant General Mills (GIS), first discussed here on April 8, 2009 split-adjust price of $25.40 ($50.80 per-split), has exhibited side-ways action during the past five months, but just look on that pause as a chance to scoop-up some shares of a premiere U.S. company. Moreover, the reasons for the bullish view here are obvious enough. D...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Canada, Commodities, Stocks to Buy"A looming supply shortage stands to push palladium prices sharply higher over the next couple years, and North American Palladium (PAL) is sitting on one of the world's biggest deposits," notes Nathan Slaughter. The editor of Street Authority Market Advisor explains, "The company has several promising gold mines u...

Filed under: United Parcel'B' (UPS), Stocks to BuyUnited Parcel Service's (UPS) stock, which I first discussed here on April 7, 2009, at a price of $51.28, appears to be forming a short-term double top near $77. But the view from here argues that it won't keep UPS down, and I obviously still like the business model at this stage. UPS's 2011 revenue should increase 8% to 10%, after a nice 9% rise in...

Filed under: General Electric (GE), Citigroup Inc. (C), Bank of America (BAC), Chevron Corp (CVX), Merck and Co (MRK), Bargain Stocks, Chasing Value[TM], Oil, Stocks to Buy, Newcastle Investment (NCT), Raytheon Company (RTN), EZCORP (EZPW), Stock Picks, Telefonica SA (TEF), Noble Corporation (NE)It should surprise no one that oil stocks have taken the lead in the first quarter, while financial stoc...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe shares of Kansas City Southern's (KSU), which I first discussed here on July 29, 2009, at a price of $19.66, have broken through major, psychological resistance at $50. Now may be a good time to consider taking some profits, if you're in near $20. However, those investors who can tolerate the risk can maintain their full position in KSU, but keep in mind the journey t...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy"Sanofi-Aventis (SNY), a pharmaceutical products company, is a buy based on our 'Benjamin Graham value' model," says John Reese who assesses stocks based on the investment criteria of numerous "legendary" investors. The editor of Validea, explains, "Indeed, the stock earns a 100% score, meeting all of the investment criteria we review in...

Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"The urge to merge is growing among global corporations. Near-record cash holdings, improved stock markets and increased regulations (which often drive consolidation) should fuel an increase in deal activity," says dividend expert Chuck Carlson. Th editor of The DRIP Investor explains, "While I don't recommend stocks simply because they rep...

Filed under: Intel (INTC), Stocks to BuyIntel Corp. (INTC), first discussed here on March 30, 2009, at a price of $14.72, has dipped toward the $20 level, but just view that retreat as an "extended buying opportunity." In 2011, the outlook for Intel's fundamental picture to continues to brighten. Revenue should rise 10% to 15% in 2011, after a 24% increase in 2010, as IT spending, the need to upgra...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyWhen in doubt, go with those business models that have clout, and Franklin Resources (BEN), first discussed on July 20, 2009, at a price of $73.88, is one. Ben's shares have have pulled back to about $123 this spring, after hitting $131. And needless to add, if you're in near $74, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits. However, those investors who can tole...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Commodities, Stocks to Buy"If you're looking for a way to play the rise in silver without having to take on the risk of futures positions, Endeavour Silver (EXK) should be at the top of your list of potential investments," says Jack Barnes. The contributing editor to Money Morning explains, "Endeavor recently released its annual results for 2010; to...

Filed under: Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Home Depot (HD), Newsletters, AT and T (T), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Procter and Gamble (PG), United Technologies (UTX), Stocks to Buy"Our goal is helping investors grow their capital and income base from which to derive cash for their current and future needs," notes dividend expert Kelley Wright. The editor of Investment Qu...

Filed under: International Business Machines (IBM), Stocks to BuyThe shares of International Business Machines (IBM), which I first wrote about in February 2009 at a price of $91.51, have continued to move higher -- they appear to be trending toward $200 -- and, not surprisingly, I still like them. IBM's demonstrated business model should generate a 2011 revenue increase of 4% to 5% amid the glob...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyFerrellgas Partners LP (FGP), first discussed here on Jan. 28, 2011 at a price of $28.39, briefly tested $29 twice during the winter, before retreating to $25, but I still like the shares. Here's why: Ferrellgas is the second largest seller of propane in the United States -- a fuel primarily used in areas where natural gas in not available or can not be easily transported...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyClean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE), which I first discussed here on November 8, 2010, at a price of $14.75, downtrended this winter in bear-hug fashion, trying investors' patience, but the stock appears to have held support near $11.60. Note: I consider Clean Energy to be a high-risk stock not suitable for moderate or low-risk investors. Don't consider CLNE if you can't toler...