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Best of the Best: Today's Top Investment Ideas
Healthy prospects for Bristol-Myers (BMY)
Tuesday, 06 January 2009

 "My selection for 2009 is Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY)," says  Chuck Carlson, the leading advisor in the area of dividend reinvestment plans.

In his The DRIP Investor, he explains, "This pharmaceutical company has a lot to offer investors, including a high yield, a rising profit stream, and a speculative kicker in the way of takeover appeal." Here's his review.

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Integrated gains: Growth and income at Eni (E)
Tuesday, 06 January 2009

 Italy's Eni SPA ADR (NYSE: E) has one of the most successful and fastest-growing E&P operations of any major integrated energy firm," says energy expert Elliott Gue.

In his The Energy Strategist, he notes, "And despite its defensive characteristics, Eni offers an impressive 8.5%, the highest of the large integrated oils."

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Potash (POT): Feed the world
Tuesday, 06 January 2009

 "Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT), the world’s largest integrated fertilizer company, is my top pick for 2009," says long-term growth stock specialist Dennis Slothower.

In Stealth Stocks, he says, "If you are an aggressive investor looking for a stock that has tremendous potential under an Obama stimulation program, Potash has significant potential."

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Teck Cominco (TCK): "Screaming bargain'
Tuesday, 06 January 2009

 "We own several stocks in our portfolio that are selling for less than their book value and with a P/E ratio of less than 5 -- but the prize among bargains is Teck Cominco (NYSE: TCK), our most promising stock for 2009," says Neil Macneale.

In his 2-for-1 newsletter -- which initially buys stocks when they announce 2-for-1 splits, he says, "It would be hard to argue this company is not literally being given away."

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Scientific gains at AeroVironment (AVAV)
Monday, 05 January 2009

 Gregg Early focuses on finding long-term growth opportunities among companies that specialize in niche, advanced technologies.

In his The Real Nanotech Investor, he looks to AeroVironment (NSDQ: AVAV) -- which is involved in innovative ventures in both wind power and unmanned vehicles -- as his favorite investment idea for the coming year.

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Apple (AAPL): Bet on 'best of breed'
Monday, 05 January 2009

 "We believe that the most prudent way to make money in the stock market is through long-term investing in 'best of the best' companies," says Nate Pile.

In his Nate's Notes, he explains, "With that in mind, we turn to one of our core portfolio holdings as out favorite investment for 2009 -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), whose products represent 'best in class' in just about every category in which it competes."

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Flying high with Allegiant Travel (ALGT)
Monday, 05 January 2009

 "Airline stocks are looking good now; the airlines should benefit greatly from the big drop in crude oil, as lower crude means lower fuel costs for their operations," notes breakout specialist Leo Fasciocco.

In his Ticker Tape Digest, he looks at Allegiant Travel Co. (NASDAQ: ALGT), a "niche travel airline providing nonstop flights from 53 small cities to large vacation destinations such as Las Vegas and Orlando."

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Canadian infrastructure: Bet on Bird

 "Like the US, Canada is looking to big infrastructure plans," says Roger Conrad. In The Canadian Edge, he looks to Bird Construction Income (Other OTC: BIRDF) as his top pick for 2009.

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Web of potential in China SPDR (GXC)

 "My top investment recommendation for 2009 is the SPDR S&P China ETF (NYSE: GXC)," says Mark Salzinger, exchange traded fund expert and editor of The Investor's ETF Report.

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URS (URS) An 'Obama priority'

 "Infrastructure is a clear priority for the President-elect," says Bill Wilton. In Zacks Growth Trader, he eyes construction management firm, URS Corp. (NYSE URS) as his top idea for 2009.

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Downside bet on financials

 For those comfortable with a short position Mike Larson looks to ProShares Trust Short Financials (NYSE: SEF) as his top 2009 pick. In Money & Markets, he looks at the inverse ETF.

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China Unicom (CHU): China calling

 "China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd. (NYSE: CHUis our top nvestment pick for 2009," says Jim Trippon, China expert and editor of The China Stock Digest. Here's his review.

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US Cellular Notes (UZG): Income call

 "My top pick is US Cellular 8.75% Senior Notes (NYSE: UZG)," says Carla Pasternak. In High-Yield Investing, she says, "The best thing about them? They are bonds, but trade like stocks."

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Double up with Powershares Gold (DGP)

 Top timer Mark Leibovit says, "Gold has been our top pick for the last two years and we are staying with it." In his VR Survey he looks at PowerShares DB Gold Double Long (NYSE: DGP).

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Drugstore.com (DSCM): Healthy gains?

 "My single favorite investment idea of 2009 is drugstore.com (NASDAQ: DSCM), a leading online health & beauty provider," says Rob Plaza, CFA and retail analyst at Zacks Research.

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Turnaround at Teradyne (TER)

 George Putnam is the advisory industry's leading authority on turnaround situations. In his The Turnround Letter, he looks to semiconductor firm Teradyne (NYSE: TER), his top 2009 pick.

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Easy gains with EZChip (EZCH)?

 "My top stock for 2009 is EZChip (NASDAQ: EZCH)," says technology expert Paul McWilliams in Next Inning. Indeed, the leading advisor believes the chip stock could double in 2009.

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