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Bargain Stocks Worth a Look

Shares of many quality companies are on sale right now -- and in some cases, at fire-sale prices. The pros at Schaeffer's Investment Research have sifted through the S&P 500 Index to come up with a best-of-the-bargains roster. (Methodology)

Click through our gallery to see profiles of 15 bargain stocks that are worth a look now.

First Up: Cheap Stock No. 1

PepsiCo

Current Stock Quote: PEP

In a Nutshell:
With a stable of classic snack brands and steady leadership at the helm, PEP shares surely won't be this cheap for long.

· More on PepsiCo's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 2

Costco Wholesale

Current Stock Quote: COST

In a Nutshell:
Everything is cheaper at Costco, and now the stock itself is trading at discount prices.

· More on Costco's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 3

Amazon

Current Stock Quote: AMZN

In a Nutshell:
This titan of online retailing recently earned a plum endorsement from Oprah, yet the shares are still ridiculously cheap.

· More on Amazon's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 4

J.M. Smucker's

Current Stock Quote: SJM

In a Nutshell:
If you look up "recession-proof" in the dictionary, you just might find a picture of Smucker's peanut butter and jelly.

· More on J.M. Smucker's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 5

Estee Lauder

Current Stock Quote: EL

In a Nutshell:
The classic beauty brand is distinctly upscale, but the shares are trading at mass-market prices.

· More on Estee Lauder's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 6

IBM

Current Stock Quote: IBM

In a Nutshell:
Big Blue might not be the trendiest tech stock, but it's definitely one of the more attractive buys in the sector.

· More on IBM's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 7

Clorox

Current Stock Quote: CLX

In a Nutshell:
There's more to this consumer-staples stock than just bleach ... for starters, check out its healthy quarterly dividend.

· More on Clorox's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 8

Goldman Sachs

Current Stock Quote: GS

In a Nutshell:
Find out why this financial firm got the nod of approval from none other than Warren Buffett.

· More on Goldman Sachs' Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 9

St. Jude

Current Stock Quote: STJ

In a Nutshell:
St. Jude's life-saving devices are invaluable to many, but the price is right on this discounted stock.

· More on St. Jude's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 10

BMC Software

Current Stock Quote: BMC

In a Nutshell:
While tech-sector heavyweights have been hammered by hedge-fund selling, small-but-mighty BMC is hanging tough.

· More on BMC's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 11

Hudson City Bancorp

Current Stock Quote: HCBK

In a Nutshell:
Why wouldn't you invest in a bank that had the good sense to steer clear of risky subprime investments?

· More on Hudson City Bancorp's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 12

Intuitive Surgical

Current Stock Quote: ISRG

In a Nutshell:
Intuitive Surgical's daVinci robots might not be cheap, but the stock is certainly a good value.

· More on Intuitive Surgical's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 13

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Current Stock Quote: BNI

In a Nutshell:
Don't dismiss this affordable railroad stock as outdated -- BNI has the chops to keep chugging higher.

· More on Burlington Northern Santa Fe's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 14

Monsanto Company

Current Stock Quote: MON

In a Nutshell:
Genetic-mutation jokes aside, this low-priced stock looks ripe for the picking at its current valuation.

· More on Monsanto Company's Stock

Next: Cheap Stock No. 15

Dominion

Current Stock Quote: D

In a Nutshell:
Despite a solid fundamental outlook, an investment in Dominion has rarely been more affordable.

· More on Dominion's Stock

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