Latest Top Picks

Stock Opinions by Michelle Calpin

TOP PICK
Pfizer Inc
(Was a top pick on Mar 23 no change) A fan of pharmaceuticals and thinks this is the best. Goor R&D and sales.
biotechnology / pharmaceutical
TOP PICK
Good assets. 6% dividend. Good valuation. 16 X earnings. Has growth potential.
investment companies / funds
BUY
Nokia
Prefers over Ericcson. Dominant in the sector.
Telecommunications
DON'T BUY
Prefers Nokia. Questions visibilty and their need to issue more shares.
Telecommunications
DON'T BUY
Kraft Heinz Company
Slow growth. Walmart can be a competitor.
food processing
DON'T BUY
WorldCom
Too speculative.
Telecommunications
BUY
Good long term. Well established.
insurance
DON'T BUY
Very strong with big growth, but 39 P/E is too high. Has a lot of competition, eg Wal Mart, etc.
specialty stores
BUY
General Electric
Very steady. Has a bumpy road to maintain its strong growth.
electrical / electronic
DON'T BUY
Very reasonable valuation. Patents are coming off. Prefers Pfizer.
biotechnology / pharmaceutical
DON'T BUY
Merck & Company
Very reasonable valuation. Patents are coming off. Prefers Pfizer.
biotechnology / pharmaceutical
BUY
Viacom Inc.
In exciting sectors. Good cash. Expects it to turn strongly.
entertainment services
DON'T BUY
Krispy Kreme
Too expensive. 60 X P/E. Up because it has a cult following.
food services
DON'T BUY
H. J. Heinz Co.
Trading at reasonable values, but slow growth and competition.
food processing
BUY
Has done well. Good steady growth. A long term hold.
food stores
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