Filed under: Ford Motor (F), Market matters, Stocks to Buy, Cramer on BloggingStocks From TheStreet.com Network Advertising Middle-Man: Under the Radar Oil at $71; Forecasts Call for More Demand TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says if only it could get to investment-grade because then it would see its financing costs drop. How big a stock can Ford (F) (Cramer's Take) be? Here's an odd o...

Filed under: Management, Competitive strategy, Apple Inc (AAPL), General Electric (GE), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Diageo plc (DEO), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Deere and Co (DE), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Wells Fargo (WFC), Chasing Value, Anglo American (AAUKY), Stocks to Buy, E*TRADE (ETFC), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), EZCORP (EZPW), Brown Forman (BF.A), Brasil Telecom (BTM) Is it time to ta...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyIndependent oil/gas company Ultra Petroleum Corp's (UPL) stock has meandered since my June 4, 2009 buy recommendation at a price of $46, but I'm reiterating the call, and investors should view the sideways action as chance to scoop-up shares. Here's why:Ultra's growth prospects are strong, with three-year reserve replacement rates that are among the best in its class; belo...

Filed under: Ford Motor (F), Citigroup Inc. (C), Wells Fargo (WFC), Stocks to Buy, Cramer on BloggingStocks From TheStreet.com Network Should Citigroup Rush to Repay TARP? Citigroup Reportedly Prepping Equity Raise TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says this one'll make you a bundle by 2012. Buy Citigroup (C) (Cramer's Take). No, not in the open market, but on the deal or deals, dependin...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe conventional wisdom is that virtualization software company VMWare Inc. (VMW) should be sold after a decent gain 2009, due to a likely, tepid recovery in IT spending in 2010.However, VMW's software designed to increase efficiency and optimize performance is tough to argue against in an economy in which cost-cutting will mean almost as much as top-line growth, hence I'm...

Filed under: Management, Competitive strategy, General Electric (GE), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Market matters, Diageo plc (DEO), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Options, Deere and Co (DE), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Chasing Value, Anglo American (AAUKY), Stocks to Buy, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), EZCORP (EZPW), Brown Forman (BF.A)Today it's time to do some trimming of the fourteen stocks and four...

Filed under: Newsletters, Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Stocks to Buy"For our latest featured stock of the month, we have chosen Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)," says Vita Nelson, a specialist in long-term investing through the use of dividend reinvestment plans. In her Direct Investing newsletter, she explains, "We think that enrollment in Johnson & Johnson's DRIP makes the perfect gift this holiday...

Filed under: Market matters, Walt Disney (DIS), CBS Corp 'B' (CBS), Procter and Gamble (PG), Stocks to Buy, Cramer on BloggingStocks, Marvel Entertainment (MVL) From TheStreet.com Network Who Really Wins, Loses in GE-Comcast Deal? From Ammunition to Diapers: Under the Radar TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says this isn't a cyclical story -- the company's many drivers can pick up any sla...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyMid-stream natural gas company Spectra Energy Corp (SE) has treaded-water since the September 28, 2009 Buy recommendation at $19.19, but I'm nevertheless Reiterating my Buy call. Here's why:While some institutional investors have exited Spectra's shares recently on short-term profit-taking at year-end, the period of soft natural gas prices appears to be ending, hence the a...

Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Obama PicksTwo growth stock specialists have turned bullish on the prospects for medical equipment maker Varian Medical Systems (VAR), despite uncertainty surrounding health care legislation. Here's a look at the company from Louis Basenese, senior analyst with The Oxford Club, along with commentary from Mark Skousen, from his specialt...

Filed under: Market matters, Target Corp. (TGT), Kohl's Corp (KSS), Nordstrom, Inc (JWN), Jones Apparel Group (JNY), Stocks to Buy, Cramer on BloggingStocks From TheStreet.com Network Five Cheap Stocks With Room to Grow Wal-Mart Rivals Safety of U.S. Government TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says Macy's turnaround is evident in its stores and it will soon be evident in its numbers. Why...

Filed under: International markets, Management, Exxon Mobil (XOM), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Chasing Value, Stock screen, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Brown Forman (BF.A)In Part 6, we're going back for seconds: our second alcohol company, energy company and medical company. The reasons should be apparent, but in case they aren't: I think all three are essential -- maybe alcohol more than the other two. Iro...

Filed under: Stocks to Buy Koninklijke Philips Electronics (PHG), commonly known as Philips, is in the catbird seat regarding more-efficient lighting, which is a major reason why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on June 2, 2009 at a price of $20.30. If you bought Philips in June, you're up an impressive 45%. Philips is restructuring three business units to lower cost...

Filed under: Stocks to BuyAs noted earlier, The J.M. Smucker Company's (SJM) low-profile status on Wall Street in no manner takes away from its solid business model, which is one reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on May 29, 2009 at a price of $40.26. If you bought SJM in May, you're up an impressive 47%.J.M. Smucker's positives include diverse revenue ...

Filed under: General Electric (GE), Stocks to BuyAs expected, General Electric (GE) is on the mend, it's stock price is reflecting that new reality, and it goes without saying that I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on June 2, 2009 at a price of $13.80. If you bought GE in June, you're up 25%. Institutional investors are looking past GE's likely 12-15% revenue decline ...

Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"One of the most common questions I receive from investors is, where should money be invested to generate income," notes Jim Powell. In his Global Changes & Opportunities Report, he suggests, "I think the most attractive way to invest for current income is with selected high-yielding utilities -- like Con Ed (ED) -- and limited partnershi...

Filed under: Chubb Corp (CB), Stocks to BuyInsurer Chubb Corp. (CB) is gaining amid a thinning insurance sector, which is a major reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on May 29, 2009 at a price of $39.65. If you bought Chubb in May, you're up about 20%.The strength of Chubb's operation, in a nutshell: a strong personal insurance brand, a diversified busin...

Filed under: AFLAC Inc (AFL), Stocks to BuySteady as she goes, with Aflac (AFL), to borrow a Star Trek phrase, and that's why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on May 28, 2009 at a price of $36.07. If you bought AFL in May, you're up about 30%. After a slow start, institutional investors in mid-2010 finally noticed that not every insurer would be wiped-out by collater...

Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"Holly Corp. (HOC), an independent petroleum refiner gave a solid 'Buy' signal a little over two months ago and appears poised to continue moving a lot higher," suggests Mike Turner, editor of the newly-launched advisory service, Mastering the Markets. "Holly Corp. is my top-ranked 'Doubler' -- my list of stocks with the potential to double i...

Filed under: International markets, China, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy"The Chinese people's growing appetite for travel is a big story and it has put two Chinese stocks into our current list of our top ten stock ideas," says technical and fundamental stock expert Mike Cintolo. In his The Cabot Top Ten Report, he takes a look at Home Inns (HMIN) and Ctrip.com (CTRP). Cintolo explains, "Ctrip.com is l...