Filed under: International Markets, China, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks"China is quickly becoming the global leader in the development and production of alternative energy technologies," says Keith Fitz-Gerald. The editor of The New China Trader suggests, "One way to play the trend is with Advanced Battery Technologies (ABAT), which engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of...

Filed under: Insiders, Stocks to BuyIf you are looking for clues telling you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note. GTx Inc. (GTXI) topped the insider-buying charts for the week ending July 9 as insiders snapped up 5...

Filed under: Newsletters, Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Stocks to Buy"Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is an international giant, employing more than 115,000 people and operating in 60 countries," notes Gavin Graham. The contributing analyst to Internet Wealth Builder explains, "The conservative stock is in a great business in an almost recession-proof field. Indeed, we see this an opportunity to buy a wor...

Filed under: Intel (INTC), Stocks to BuyIs the selling over with Intel Corp. (INTC), first discussed here on March 30, 2009, at a price of $14.72? Perhaps. Intel's shares retreated this spring and summer from $24 to $17.60 in bear-hug fashion, but appears to have found support at that $17.60, with the stock popping back over the $20 level this fall. Meanwhile, Intel's fundamental picture continues ...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyIs it time to start thinking about housing sector plays? Yes, but only on a highly selective basis. With this in mind, Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI) is worth a review. Armstrong, a leading producer of flooring products and ceiling systems for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings, closed up more than $4 Friday to about $49.90, after it trounced Fir...

Filed under: Oil, Stocks to BuyI first discussed Suncor Energy (SU), here on February 5, 2009, at a price of $18.35, and the Canada-based oil sands play continues to try the patience of investors. The stock has cycled above/below the $31 level for seven months. Moreover, that technical indicator uncertainty typically would warrant kicking the stock, but Suncor's business model and energy sector sta...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Goldcorp Inc (GG), Commodities, Stocks to Buy"China, India, and Russia have been overt in their desire to accumulate significant quantities of gold as an alternate currency reserve," says resource specialist Curtis Hesler. The editor of The Professional Timing Service explains, "I do believe we are seeing this process in effect, and it is acting to p...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyFor those of you who stuck with Franklin Resources (BEN), first discussed on July 20, 2009, at a price of $73.88, despite its 30% summer drop, you've been rewarded, to say the least. Franklin's shares zoomed higher beginning in mid-summer, took out key, psychological resistance at $100, and recently vaulted above $120. And I still like the shares here. One of the best-ru...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyTelecom/broadband play CenturyLink Inc. (CTL), formerly known as CenturyTel, appears to be well-positioned for a promising 2011 and beyond, and is worth a review. Louisiana-based CenturyLink is a rural telephone carrier that operates in small/mid-sized cities in 23 states. Its acquisition of Embarq increased its telephone access lines to about 6.9 million. CenturyLink a...

Filed under: International Business Machines (IBM), Stocks to BuyInternational Business Machines (IBM), which I first wrote about in February 2009 at a price of $91.51, is in an uptrend, and there's no mystery why. IBM's demonstrated business model should generate a 2010 revenue increase of 4% to 5% amid the U.S. and global economic recoveries, and a 5% to 7% revenue increase in 2011. Further, just...

Filed under: Newsletters, Procter and Gamble (PG), Stocks to Buy"Procter & Gamble (PG), a long-time growth stock, is now in value territory based on its above-average dividend yield," says Marvin Appel. The editor of Systems & Forecasts explains, "The stock is -- which has become a high dividend payer -- is recommended as a long-term holding in a conservative equity portfolio. "Procter &...

Filed under: Newsletters, Coach Inc (COH), Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Stocks to Buy, Stock Picks Our recommendations at The Buyback Letter currently focus on a collection of five stocks that we believe, as a group, will outperform the market this month. So far, we have done well. Our Buyback Premium Portfolio is beating the S&P 500 by more than 68% since its inception (August 2, 2000). The por...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Commodities, Stocks to Buy"For much of their history, Mongolians described themselves as 'beggars sitting on a huge pile of gold;" suggests international investing expert Nicholas Vardy. The editor of The Global Bull Market Alert explains, "Even Genghis Khan knew about Mongolia's massive mineral deposits. He just had no idea how to tap into them. But...

Filed under: Newsletters, Texas Instruments (TXN), Stocks to Buy"Texas Instruments (TXN) was roughed up pretty badly in 2008 and 2009. Profits fell sharply for this semiconductor giant, as did the stock price," says dividend reinvestment plan specialist Chuck Carlson. The editor of The DRIP Investor explains, "The shares plummeted from nearly $40 per share in 2007 to $13 in early 2009. The stock ha...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyReaders of this space know that one preferred investment includes natural gas and natural gas services plays, and one operation worth a review is Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE). Note: I consider Clean Energy to be a high-risk stock not suitable for moderate-risk/low-risk investors. Don't consider CLNE if you can't tolerate a 30% to 50% drop in the stock's price: it could happ...

Filed under: Insiders, American Express (AXP), Stocks to BuyIf you are looking for clues telling you which stocks have a good chance of increasing in value, you might want consider watching what insiders are doing. After all, talk is cheap, but when insiders put their own money on the line, you should sit up and take note. World Heart Corp (WHRT) topped the insider-buying charts for the week endin...

Filed under: Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Rants and Raves, Market Matters, Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Oracle Corp (ORCL), Chasing Value[TM], Headline News, Stocks to BuyA day does not pass that I do not think of John Maynard Keynes saying, "The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent." Two weeks have passed since I raised questions about the insider...

Filed under: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Newsletters, Stocks to Buy"Berkshire Hathaway class B (BRK.B) recently made waves when the conglomerate announced that it had hired hedge fund manager Todd Combs to take over a 'significant portion' of its huge investment portfolio," notes Geoffrey Seiler. The editor of BullMarket.com explains, "Nevertheless, the stock remains a a buy on our Recommended List...

Filed under: Newsletters, Deere and Co (DE), Commodities, Agriculture, Stocks to Buy"Commodity prices are surging. But rather than recommending a pure commodity play, I'm intrigued by Deere & Co. (DE), the world's largest manufacturer of lawn and farm equipment," says Dr. Melvin Pasternak. The editor of Trade of the Week explains, "The stock not only benefits from strong commodity prices, but a...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe shares of Fluor Corporation (FLR), first discussed here on February 17, 2009 at a price of $39.21, have meandered since September, but I still like the company at this stage. Here's why: Fluor, a leading international design, engineering, and contracting firm, will likely register a 3-5% revenue decline in 2010, as clients postpone projects until the economic landsca...