Barron's Big Money Poll Stock Picks - 2009
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The pros in our latest Big Money poll say they're bullish or very bullish about the stock market. But they have good reason not to jump in with both feet yet.

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  • UPS
    United Parcel Svc
  • $56.62
  • -1.01%
  • $57.17

The one thing Corbin fears is fresh trouble in the banking system and another round of selloffs in financial shares. For now, his favorite stocks are UPS (UPS), Pfizer and Medtronic (MDT). "These companies have low price/earnings ratios and decent yields, and franchises that are unlikely to be damaged in a downturn," he says.

People owning UPS also tend to own: COPCOSTCSCOIACIMRVLNWSQCOM

TheStreet.com Rating: C+ What is this?

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  • MDT
    Medtronic Inc
  • $41.79
  • +0.29%
  • $41.58

The one thing Corbin fears is fresh trouble in the banking system and another round of selloffs in financial shares. For now, his favorite stocks are UPS (UPS), Pfizer and Medtronic (MDT). "These companies have low price/earnings ratios and decent yields, and franchises that are unlikely to be damaged in a downturn," he says.

People owning MDT also tend to own: AAPLADBEBBYCMCSAGOOGJCPORCL

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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  • PFE
    Pfizer Inc
  • $17.84
  • -0.67%
  • $17.91

The one thing Corbin fears is fresh trouble in the banking system and another round of selloffs in financial shares. For now, his favorite stocks are UPS (UPS), Pfizer and Medtronic (MDT). "These companies have low price/earnings ratios and decent yields, and franchises that are unlikely to be damaged in a downturn," he says.

People owning PFE also tend to own: AAALLAPCBUDCOPCVXDOW

TheStreet.com Rating: B What is this?

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  • GE
    Gen Electric Co
  • $15.60
  • -1.20%
  • $15.83

The managers' favorite stock this spring is no stranger to controversy; it practically defines it. General Electric (GE) has been whipsawed by concerns about the credit quality of its mammoth GE Capital unit, even as the global recession has pinched its industrial arm. The company recently lost its vaunted triple-A credit rating, cut its dividend 68% and fell below 6 a share in March, an 18-year trough, before doubling to 12. So, what's to like about this wounded giant? David C. Hartzell, founder of Cornell Capital Management in Buffalo, N.Y., praises GE's 3.5% yield (based on its new 10-cent quarterly payout) and its portfolio of valuable industrial assets. He sees the shares doubling again, to 24, in coming months as investors come to realize they have overestimated the company's risks. "Five years from now, people are going to look back and find it hard to believe GE sold for $5 or $6 a share," says Hartzell, who spent five years working for the company.

People owning GE also tend to own: APCAXPBABACBBBYBKBP

TheStreet.com Rating: C What is this?

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  • BRK.A
    Brk.a
  • $0.00
  • N/A
  • $N/A

GE was a Big Money favorite last fall (ouch!), as were Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) and Wells Fargo (WFC), both top picks again this spring. They're joined by Apple (AAPL), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Monsanto (MON) and Loews (L), the subject of a favorable Barron's story on Feb. 23.

People owning BRK.A also tend to own: AAPLBACBGCBHIBHPCLNECNQ

TheStreet.com Rating: No Rating What is this?

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  • WFC
    Wells Fargo & Co
  • $26.43
  • -3.61%
  • $27.23

GE was a Big Money favorite last fall (ouch!), as were Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) and Wells Fargo (WFC), both top picks again this spring. They're joined by Apple (AAPL), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Monsanto (MON) and Loews (L), the subject of a favorable Barron's story on Feb. 23.

People owning WFC also tend to own: AEPAPABACCOFCOPCVXDELL

TheStreet.com Rating: C What is this?

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  • AAPL
    Apple Inc.
  • $194.12
  • -0.69%
  • $195.68

GE was a Big Money favorite last fall (ouch!), as were Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) and Wells Fargo (WFC), both top picks again this spring. They're joined by Apple (AAPL), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Monsanto (MON) and Loews (L), the subject of a favorable Barron's story on Feb. 23.

People owning AAPL also tend to own: AMDCSCODELLGOOGIBMINTCMSFT

TheStreet.com Rating: B+ What is this?

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  • CHK
    Chesapeake Energy
  • $24.24
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

GE was a Big Money favorite last fall (ouch!), as were Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) and Wells Fargo (WFC), both top picks again this spring. They're joined by Apple (AAPL), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Monsanto (MON) and Loews (L), the subject of a favorable Barron's story on Feb. 23.

People owning CHK also tend to own: ACIAINVANRAPCBBDBTUCMCSK

TheStreet.com Rating: C- What is this?

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Q. is MMR a good spec trade on oil
02.09.10 | 20:35 PM Asked by BS7518

A. One of the best of breed oil service
sector stocks would have been a better
bet during this most recent market
correction.

MMR does have strong strength in
ownership; however, the stock price run
up has already been 158% in the last 12
months yet has had a stock price
decrease of 24% in the past 3 months.

Serious consideration to buy MMR must
include being honest with a current PE
that is negative and more than one
analyst has significantly decreased
quarterly earnings estimates . . . which
leads to uncertainty, lack of
consistancy, predictability or stability
of what you are really buying.

The risk does outweigh the reward. . .
meaning it would be as you are phrasing
your question, a speculative play. . .
so how much are you willing to lose vs
how much are you hoping/anticipating to
gain?

Further, should you go with MMR, might
want to look at the charts for entry
point for partial position, followed by
adding partial position(s) with the
consideration of placing and using
mental stops to protect
investment entry points . . . Then
consider how much are you anticipating
to gain on the upside in anticipation to
taking a partial or total profit. . .
Thought being, keep a keen eye on MMR if
you put it into play and have your
finger on the trigger to sell in case
the price goes south (below support) or
hits the exit number (for profit).

In short, I have no personal position as
to why there would be any reason to dive
into MMR whole hog with the belief it
will be easy money. . . and that is
likely the real hard information or
supporting documentation you are hoping
to secure to feel confident in making a
more than certain profit with the
probability of low risk.

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