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"We particularly favor two companies in Brazil. The economy appears to be on the mend from the global financial crisis and should be expanding at a 5% pace again by 2010.

"Some overseas utilities offer excellent growth potential while throwing off moderate income," says Stephen Leeb in Income Performance Letter. Here's a look at Brazilian utes.

"We particularly favor two companies in Brazil. The economy appears to be on the mend from the global financial crisis and should be expanding at a 5% pace again by 2010.

"Brazil derives much of its strength from its diverse resource base. Rising oil production and reliance on ethanol from sugar cane to power its vehicles have made Brazil largely energy independent.

Stocks discussed in the lightning round session of Jim Cramer’s Mad Money TV program, Friday November 7. <!----> <!---->

Bullish Calls:

 

CPFL Energia (CPL)

McDonald's (MCD): “This one of the greatest companies… I do prefer MCD because of the dividend.”

If you're interested in a more conservative portfolio - one that provides an excellent yield (this one currently has 8.4%) and has a little growth potential - here's a starting point to start to put a diversified portfolio together. I'll be adding more candidates to the list in the future.

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