Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe shares of insurance and investment management company Lincoln National Corp. (LNC), first discussed here on June 18, 2009, at a price of $15.92, continued to push higher in the past three months, testing $33 before a recent pullback. I still like the business model at this stage. Moreover, if you haven't already, given the roughly 100% gain, now would be good time to c...

Filed under: PepsiCo (PEP), Stocks to BuyI first wrote about PepsiCo (PEP) on March 13, 2009 at a price of $48.62. The stock continued to meander at/near $65 during the winter, but I still like the business model at this stage. Here's why: In 2011, Pepsi's revenue will likely increase about 4%-6%, aided by the acquisition of bottlers Pepsi Bottling Co. and PepsiAmericas. PEP should register a 5%-...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Israel"Rather than worry about global uncertainy, we believe successful long-term stock investing is about identifying and owning businesses on the verge of a dramatic increase in profits -- such as Check Point Software (CHKP)," says Alexander Green. The editor of The Oxford Club explains, "Founded in 1993 by three members of the Isra...

Filed under: Verizon Communications (VZ), Stocks to BuyVerizon Communications (VZ), first discussed here on February 12, 2009, at a price of $29.86, continues to power higher, ascending to about $37 with a few hiccups, and I still like the shares here. In 2011, slow growth and dividend play Verizon should post a 2% to 2.5% revenue gain, after flattish revenue in 2010, with data services being the k...

Filed under: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Newsletters, Stocks to Buy"For good reason, there are hundreds of investment managers who are devout Warren Buffett-style value investors," observes Ian Wyatt. The editor of The 100K Portfolio explains, "From 1965 to 2010, under Buffett's leadership, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A or BRK.B) has seen it's per share book value increase at an annual rate of 20.2 pe...

Filed under: Corning Inc (GLW), Stocks to BuyThe stock of LCD star Corning (GLW), first discussed on April 30, 2010, at a price of $19.65, has pulled back to about $21 after pushing $24, but investors should just view that retreat as an opportunity to scoop up shares of a premiere company. Corning's revenue will probably surge 10% to 12% in 2011, after a 24% jump in 2010, as the recovery in the dis...

Filed under: International Markets, Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), Newsletters, Japan, Stocks to BuyThis post is part of Japan: A Special Report for Investors. "The Japanese market was already among the most beaten down in the world, even before the earthquake; the Nikkei 225 stock index now has has presented investors with some bargains," notes global specialist Nicholas Vardy. The editor of The Global ...

Filed under: AT and T (T), Stocks to BuyThe shares of dependable AT&T (T), which I first wrote about here on February 11, 2009, at a price of $25.89, have meandered near $28 for the past six months, save one probe of the $30 level. But the business model is still preferred at this juncture. Here's why. AT&T's proposed acquisition of 34-million-subscriber T-Mobile USA for $34 billion will fa...

Filed under: Newsletters, Caterpillar (CAT), Coach Inc (COH), Hunt(J.B.) Transport (JBHT), Stocks to Buy, Ross Stores (ROST)"Benjamin Graham has been recognized for decades as the father of value investing; Warren Buffett was a student of Ben Graham at Columbia University and later worked for Mr. Graham for several years," notes J. Royden Ward. The editor of the Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter e...

Filed under: International Markets, General Electric (GE), Newsletters, ETF Investing, Japan, Stocks to BuyThis post is part of Japan: A Special Report for Investors. "Although some people may think it inappropriate, our job is to make readers aware of opportunities as they occur," says Glenn Rogers. The contributing editor to Internet Wealth Builder explains, "Invariably, every major crisis create...

Filed under: Oracle Corp (ORCL), Stocks to BuyIf, as outlined in January, you took some profits off the table with enterprise software leader Oracle Corporation (ORCL) (first discussed here on April 7, 2009 at a price of $18.54) you made the correct move: the stock has pulled back slightly, to about $31. That said, those investors who missed the the April 2009 entry point can take advantage of the ...

Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Japan, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to BuyThis post is part of Japan: A Special Report for Investors. "Uranium and nuclear power stocks are the most directly impacted by events in Japan. In my view, this isn't the time to sell uranium plays," says Elliott Gue, who continues to recommend Cameco Corp. (CCJ), the leading uranium mining company. The editor o...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe shares of specialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), first discussed here on July 6, 2009, at a price of $21.48, continued to head north this winter, vaulting from $28 to $40, before pulling back to $34. I still like the operation at this stage. However, if you're in to Oshkosh near $21.48, now may be a good time to consider taking some profits. But those investors w...

Filed under: Apple Inc (AAPL), Newsletters, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Stocks to Buy"According to the Spectrem Group, which recently polled the country's wealthiest people, they're the most optimistic they've been in months," says Marc Lichtenfeld. The contributing editor to Investment U explains, "Let's take a look at 3 stocks that millionaires (and aspiring ones) should pay attention to: Apple ...

Filed under: Research in Motion (RIMM), Stocks to BuyThe shares of Research In Motion (RIMM), which I first wrote about on May 5, 2009, at a price of $77.07, remain a stock that's decidedly not for the squeamish. RIM's roller-coaster rebound continued during the winter, with the stock rising from $61 to test $70 resistance, before retreating back to $62. RIM's 2011 revenue will likely jump 35% to ...

Filed under: Alcoa Inc (AA), Stocks to BuyAs I outlined in January, industrial bellwether Alcoa (AA) is starting to signal better quarters ahead for the U.S. economy. Alcoa's sales will likely increase 10% to 13% in 2011, after a 14% surge in 2010, the latter albeit against an easy comparison. Further, U.S. auto sales are likely to rise 10% to 13% this year, and the housing sector could squeeze out...

Filed under: Major Movement, Forecasts, Other Issues, Bargain Stocks, Chasing Value[TM], Stocks to Buy, EZCORP (EZPW)Sometimes I am so confounded by my fellow investors that I have a hard time finding somewhere to do a reality check, so I throw myself on the mercy of the blogosphere today. I do this because I have found no solace by making inquiries with brokers, analysts, traders, friends, family,...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe shares of RF Micro Devices (RFMD), which I first wrote about on March 16, 2010, at a price of $5.03, have retreated from $8.40 to about $6, roughly in-sync with the market's correction. I still like the business model at this stage. Note: I consider RF Micro to be a high-risk stock unsuitable for low-risk or moderate-risk investors; the stock is not for squeamish inve...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe shares of truck manufacturer Paccar Inc.'s (PCAR) shares, first discussed on July 6, 2009, at a price of $30.81, have pulled back to about $50 after soaring from $41 to $58 in the winter. View the retreat as good time to consider the shares, if you missed the first elevator up. Paccar's revenue will likely increase another 30% to 40% in 2011, following a impressive 30%...

Filed under: International Markets, General Electric (GE), Newsletters, ETF Investing, Japan, Stocks to Buy"Although some people may think it inappropriate, our job is to make readers aware of opportunities as they occur," says Glenn Rogers. The contributing editor to Internet Wealth Builder explains, "Invariably, every major crisis creates such opportunities although they may only be suitable for...