Top Stocks for 2008
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Best Stocks for 2008
For 25 years, Steve Halpern -- editor of TheStockAdvisors.com -- has surveyed the nation's leading newsletter advisors, asking for their favorite stocks for the coming year.
Check out 2008 picks from some of last year's standout stock pickers (whose 2007 stock picks rose at least 40%).
Next: MasterCard -
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MasterCard (MA)
The Analysis: A conservative, quality play on rising credit card transaction processing services
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The Analyst: Ken Kam, Marketscope
2007 Pick: Elan Pharmaceuticals, 66% gain
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E-Trade Financial (ETFC)
The Analysis: A turnaround speculation for the recently troubled online brokerage firm
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The Analyst: Mark Skousen, Forecasts & Strategies
2007 Pick: Aluminum Co. of China, 161% gain
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McGraw-Hill (MHP)
The Analysis: Quality and value in text book publishing, credit ratings and its Standard & Poor's operations
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The Analyst: Nathan Slaughter, Half-Priced Stocks
2007 Pick: IMAX, 111% gain
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First Solar (FSLR)
The Analysis: A leading play on the future of solar power as an alternative energy source
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The Analyst: Bernie Schaeffer, The Options Advisor
2007 Pick: Int'l Securities Exchange, 44% gain
Next: Silver Wheaton -
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Silver Wheaton (SLW)
The Analysis: A pure play on silver based on expectations for low supply and rising Asian demand
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The Analyst: Martin Weiss, Safe Money Report
2007 Pick: Kinross Gold, 55% gain
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Kinetic Concepts (KCI)
The Analysis: A global bet on advanced medical products for wound care and tissue repair
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The Analyst: Vahan Janjigian, Forbes Growth Investor
2007 Pick: Sirenza Microdevices, 112% gain
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Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd. (EMITF)
The Analysis: Despite the name, this firm is a play on property management in Israel, Eastern Europe, and India.
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The Analyst: Vivian Lewis, Global Investing
2007 Pick: DryShips, 394% gain
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Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP)
The Analysis: A modern Greek tanker company offering both growth and income
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The Analyst: Neil Macneale, 2-for-1
2007 Pick: Chapparal Steel, 94% gain
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NutraCea (NTRZ)
The Analysis: A speculation on boosting the nutritional value of rice, the most consumed food on the planet
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The Analyst: Tom Bishop,
BI Research
2007 Pick: Taseko Mines,
83% gain
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International Royalty Co. (ROY)
The Analysis: An unusual company holding royalty rights to 60 global nickel and gold mining operations
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The Analyst: Adrian Day, The Global Analyst
2007 Pick: Virginia Mines,
90% gain
Next: Ericsson -
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Ericsson (ERIC)
The Analysis: A leading global player in rapidly-growing telecommunications and wireless markets
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The Analyst: John Christy, Forbes International Investment Report
2007 Pick: Nokia, 94% gain
Next: Global Telecom S&P -
iShares S&P Global Telecom (IXP)
The Analysis: A diversified basket of stocks for exposure to the global telecom sector
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The Analyst: Carl Delfled, Chartwell Advisor
2007 Pick: iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index, 73% gain
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Starpharma (SPHRY)
The Analysis: A high-risk, small-cap Australian company that is combining biotech and nanotechnology
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The Analyst: Gregg Early, The Real Nanotech Investor
2007 Pick: BASF, 60% gain
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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP)
The Analysis: An energy outfit with a tax-advantaged dividend yield nearing 7%
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The Analyst: Elliott Gue, The Energy Strategist
2007 Pick: Energy Metals,
48% gain
Next: Tenneco -
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Tenneco (TEN)
The Analysis: A contrary bet on the auto parts sector and a play on tightening global emissions standards
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The Analyst: Bill Martin, FindProfit
2007 Pick: Gilead Sciences, 47% gain
Next: Focus Media -
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Focus Media (FMCN)
The Analysis: China's largest outdoor advertiser is poised to benefit from the Beijing Olympics.
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The Analyst: Jim Trippon, China Stock Digest
2007 Pick: China Life Insurance, 71% gain
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ICICI Bank (IBN)
The Analysis: An Indian bank providing consumer financial services to the growing Asian region
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The Analyst: Nick Vardy, Global Bull Market Alert
2007 Pick: America Movil, 45% gain
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