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Earlier this week,, I posted a bullish post on Apple (AAPL), in which analyst Geoff Seiler called the stock a huge bargain for the longer-term investor (see Apple: Another blowout quarter).

Following yesterday's announcment for the iPad, Andy Obermueller in his Government-Driven Investing, asks, "Is the new iPad a reason to buy the stock?" Here's his well-thought-out analysis."

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The world's largest online retailer, Amazon.com (AMZN), is currently trading for more than $130.

Fueling the surge has been a stunning Q3 report where the company obliterated earnings estimates, prompting shares to skyrocket 26% in one day. And shares have continued to race up in December on strong holiday sales and the dominance of Amazon's Kindle e-reader.

Continue reading Tech Stock #1: Amazon.com (AMZN)

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When it comes to cutting edge technology, sometimes it's more important to focus on value than it is to focus on cost. Yeah, you can get a cell phone for $9.99, but don't expect it to play digital music or let you check your email. You can get a flat screen for under $500, but it will only be a tiny 32-incher.

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Two of the newsletter industry's leading growth stock advisors remain bullish on the prospects of online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), based on growth in not only online retailing but new market areas ranging from the Kindle e-reader to cloud computing.

Mike Cintolo, editor of The Cabot Top Ten Report, explains, "Amazon.com recently blew away earnings expectations." Meanwhile, Alexander Green, investment director at The Oxford Club, says, "In our view, the best lies ahead for the company." Here are their reviews.

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The next all-American brand is the world's largest bookstore, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). Actually, it's not quite correct to call Amazon just a bookstore anymore.

Relentless expansion has propelled Amazon in countless directions in the quest of bigger sales and profits. The company's main website now offers everything from books to auto parts to groceries!

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Today is the 4th of July, and the nation is busy celebrating its 233rd birthday.

The past year has been pretty rough for the old Republic, with the economy going through its worst spat in 80 years.

Still, I'm an optimist, and I think we'll come through this stronger than ever. To honor America's birthday, I want to highlight three great all-American brands that deserve a place in your portfolio.

Continue reading Three All-American stocks for portfolio fireworks

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Normally we think of revolutionary products created by start-ups or entrepreneurial minds just out of college, but the most talked about new projects of 2009 are being produced by some of the best known companies in the world.

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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) cheap?

The stock is trading in the mid-$60s, and it's almost doubled off its November low. But Amazon has reached far higher -- around $100 in October 2007, and $110 going back to 1999.

More importantly, AMZN is emerging as a retail leader in a lousy economy. Its Web traffic blew away the competition during the crucial holiday season, and its most-recent earnings number crushed expectations by 33%.

Put simply, Amazon.com has figured out how to grow the top and bottom lines in a terrible environment.

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Sure, Presidents Day is supposed to celebrate two of the United States' greatest leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but that's not what usually happens on the holiday.

What comes to mind when you think of Presidents Day?

Sadly, after Washington and Lincoln, it's mattress sales or furniture bargains. (Car sales are off the radar this year, for obvious reasons.) Not very dignified, but that's just the way it goes.

Continue reading Wall Street's Presidents Day Sale

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This post is part of a series featuring bargain stocks that are worth a look now. See more Cheap Stocks.

In my opinion, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has two major fundamental advantages. First, we're talking about a dot-com company that survived the dot-com bubble. This is an impressive achievement, on par with Julia Louis-Dreyfus finding success with a second sitcom after Seinfeld.