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Tata Motors (TTM): Small Cars, Big Potential

"The Cabot China-Timer has flashed a new buy signal, telling us the trend of Chinese and emerging market stocks has turned back up. No one knows how long this signal will persist, and you shouldn't try to guess. Instead, your best move is to go with the evidence, which is now bullish," observes Paul Goodwin.

The editor of The Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report explains, "India's Tata Motors (TTM), the largest truck and auto maker in the subcontinent, has been a little of both over the years, but it looks like the time is right for a new advance.

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Resource Expert Powers Up Geothermal Plays

"Most resources are depleting assets; they are no good once consumed. However, there are sources of renewal energy, and this area has been gaining attention because of environmental and global warming concerns, as well as fear about impending oil shortages," says Adrian Day.

The editor of The Global Stock Analyst explains, "Geothermal is truly environment-friendly (that is, it has a small footprint, has no residual waste, and is not a blight on the landscape), and unlike most green power, it is profitable."

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Qualcomm (QCOM): 'True Tech Franchise'

"Qualcomm (QCOM), a $63 billion San Diego-based company, has become that rare creature: a true technology franchise," says growth stock expert Stephen Leeb.

In his The Complete Investor, he explains, "With more than 11,600 U.S. and 54,100 international patents and patent applications, Qualcomm is the leader in wireless technology, supplying semiconductor chips to a huge array of wireless companies - from mobile phone companies to notebook computer manufacturers - around the world as well as licensing its technology for a fee."

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ABB (ABB) and Shaw (SHAW): Industrial Gains

"Industrials stocks focus on the manufacturing, transport and construction of physical goods and heavy infrastructure," says Elliott Gue.

The contributing editor to Personal Finance explains, "The best in the sector share one key trait: powerful leverage to a global economic recovery led by growth in the emerging markets and renewed spending on basic infrastructure across the developed world. The S&P 500 Industrials has outperformed the broader market by 20% during the past year."

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Blenders and Juicers Boost Deer Consumer Products (DEER)

"Deer Consumer Products (DEER) is a Chinese manufacturer of blenders and juicers and other small electronic countertop appliances for the likes of Target, Walmart, Black and Decker, Toastmaster, West Bend and a host of others, plus its own brands and an increasing number of domestic Chinese brands," notes Tom Bishop.

The small cap expert and editor of BI Research observes, "Don't be fooled by this mundane business just because almost all Americans already have a blender or juicer in the cupboard. In China and other emerging nations, few do.

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Dependable Dividends: AllianceBernstein Global High Income (AWF)

For a stellar yield of 8.8%, superb track record and a healthy exposure to sovereign debt, it's hard to beat the AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF)," says income expert Amy Calistri.

The editor of The Daily Paycheck -- an advisory that monitors an ongoing $250,000 portfolio of yield-oriented stocks, the advisor explains, "And when it comes to income, AWF is as steady as they get, having spewed out monthly paychecks for nearly 17 years. Since its 1993 inception, this closed-end fund has delivered an average annual return of +12.0%."

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Mining for Value in Silver Sector

"We have reinstated our buy recommendations for Silver Wheaton Corp. (SLW) and Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)," says Jack Adamo.

The editor of Insiders Plus explains, "First, we look at Pan American Silver; this is one the steadiest growers I've seen in any industry. It has more than tripled its silver production in the last 8 years. Its stock has trounced the S&P 500 over the last five, ten and twenty years.

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McDermott (MDT): A nuclear option

"We have decided to go long in one sector that is in the midst of a rebirth -- the nuclear power industry where we have been bullish now for the last two years," says Steve Christ.

The editor of The Wealth Advisory explains, "While some think the nuclear revival is something new, this is one bandwagon we have been on for years. In recent years, the industry has been slowly rebuilding itself providing investors with a future growth opportunity."

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Contrary Call on Toyota (TM)

"Everyone likes to find a bargain, and those of us that invest in stocks are no different; I am always on the lookout for great a company trading at a healthy discount," says Ian Wyatt.

In his Top Stock Insights, he explains, "If we have learned anything from the past few years it's that good companies can have bad quarters and see their stock price fall.

"When I'm bargain hunting I will always keep in mind two things. First, why is the stock trading at a discount? Second, can the company recover? If the company can recover from the problem quickly, then I will buy that stock. Such is the case with Toyota Motor Company (TM).

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Sirus XM (SIRI): An Underappreciated Monopoly

"There are certain economic truths that can be used by investors to beat the market. For example, monopolies have tremendous advantages that allow a company to charge above where normal supply and demand; that means big profits for investors," says Jamie Dlugosch.

The contributing editor to Main Street Investor explains, "One such monopoly that we recommend is Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) -- a monopoly that has yet to be priced like one."

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Biotech Expert Eyes Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS)

"Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS) stock is down over the last month on the continued controversy and misinformation surrounding the safety and potential market size for mipomersen;Wall Street has focused on some perceived safety issues from the release of Phase 3 data for mipomersen in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (heFH) patients.," says John McCamant.

The editor of The Medical Technology Stock Letter explains, "The trial met its primary endpoint with a highly statistically significant 28% reduction in LDL-cholesterol after 26 weeks of treatment, compared with an increase of 5% for placebo."

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Investing in 'Dividend Aristocrats'

"It's an understatement to say that 2009 was a lousy year for dividends. According to Standard & Poor's, last year was the worst year ever for dividends; in fact, dividend cuts caused investors to lose $58 billion in income over the year," says Chuck Carlson.

The editor of The DRIP Investor -- and author of the just released The LIttle Book of Big Dividends -- explains, "For 2009 overall, more than 800 companies cut their dividend payments, according to S&P. That was nearly 200 more than in 2008 and more than seven times the number of cuts in 2007."

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Click Software (CKSW): Israeli Firm Eyes Workforce Management

"For our latest recommendation, we enter into the world of software again with an Israeli small cap: Click Software Technologies (CKSW)," says Vivian Lewis.

The editor of Global Investing says, "Its software lets companies and government entities manage their workforce and customer service by fully integrating call centers, customer relationship management (CRM), scheduling, location tracking, and mobile telephony links with workers in the field and their waiting customers."

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Chile Fund (ECH): Post-Quake Buy

"Our latest buy recommendation, the iShares MSCI Chile Investable Market Index (ECH), is a high-risk bet that Chile's stock market will weather the devastation of the earthquake just fine and resume its already strong upward trend," says international expert Nicholas Vardy.

In The Global Bull Market Alert, he explains, "The market will very likely be weak near term because of the general level of uncertainty and concerns over damage to infrastructure. Looking back a few weeks from now, I believe this will represent a buying opportunity.

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Baron iOpportunity (BIOPX): Fund Favorite in Technology

"Technology is an attractive sector in which to invest in the current environment; though the sector is diverse in terms of investment characteristics, it generally offers superior growth opportunities and financial strength as compared with the overall market," says fund expert Mark Salzinger.

The editor of No-Load Fund Investor explains, "Over time, we have become more impressed with Baron iOpportunity (BIOPX), a multi-cap, no-load fund focused on technology stocks. The fund gained 61.8% in 2009, vs. 43.9% for the NASDAQ Composite."

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Symbol Lookup
IndexesChangePrice
DJIA-37.1910,741.98
NASDAQ-16.872,374.41
S&P 500-5.921,159.90

Last updated: March 22, 2010: 01:22 AM

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