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Dig Dug

DIG and DUG have really made my life much easier now that I don't have to store barrels of oil in my office. My carpet and complexion have really improved now that crude isn't sloshing around on everything.  These ETFs are a simple way to trade energy without buying the physical product.   Buy DIG if you think oil is going UP.... Buy DUG is you think it's going down. 

All Aboard!

Trains are the cat's meow right now, and Warren Buffett agrees that this industry is the bees' knees.  Rail is the most efficient way of hauling heavy bulking items across North America.  All of these companies are upgrading their tracks, locomotives, and rail cars.  Let us buy the companies that are building the rail cars.

1. Greenbrier Companies (GBX)
2. American Railcar Industries (ARII)
3. Freightcar America Inc.  (RAIL)
4. Trinity (TRN)

Which one to buy... hmmmm that's up to you.  Wait till the markets have a couple of big down days to scale in. 

Achy Breaky Heart

Checkout this article from News.com.au

"SAVING lives is set to become a hands-free activity due to a new gadget that automatically performs CPR on patients. The portable machine, named AutoPulse by manufacturer Zoll (ZOLL), consists of a band that wraps around the chest of a patient and can be programmed to squeeze as frequently as an emergency worker would pump with their hands. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation  (CPR) requires the steady compression of a patient’s chest while mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is performed. Those using the machine are able to administer just two breaths for every 30 chest compressions carried out by the device, freeing them up to perform other tasks. Australian Advanced Life Support Committee chairman Tony Padley said the hands-free nature of the machine was a huge advantage for health workers. “(It is) potentially the greatest advance in resuscitation since the defibrillator,” Dr Padley said. “User of the device report an improvement in the blood flow to vital organs. “By delivering higher levels of coronary blood flow than manual CPR, (the device) offers the best and possibly only chance of survival for cardiac arrest patients.” 

Zoll produces all kinds of AEDs and other life saving medical gear. Buy Stock Under $24.00

Dow 100,000... It's coming

The trifecta in the stock market has arrived.  Be prepared for a run in the Dow to 100,000.  My Reasons for this super optimistic attitude.

1. The Super Bowl Indicator
2. The Swim Suit Indicator
3. The Dog Show Indicator

There is one more factor that I held back so you didn't lose your mind...  It is the year of the Rat.  See what I mean $$$$$

First my computer---Now my phone

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) produces graphic chips for computers, video game consoles, and hand held devices.  They just announced a processor for mobile devices that combines a CPU with a GeForce GPU into a single chip. The APX 2500 applications processor delivers an unprecedented 10 hours of 720p HD playback—an industry first for video quality and power consumption on a mobile device, as well as stunning HD camcorder and ultra-high-resolution photo imaging capabilities. This should be a nice addition to all their other products.  Since ATI has been purchased by AMD, I believe NVIDIA is a possible takeover candidate by Intel.  Buy Stock Under $19.00

You Big Dummy

"You Big Dummy," the immortal words from Fred G. Sanford of Sanford and Sons.  He was a man ahead of his time being in the junk business.  LKQ Corp (LKQX) is the Sandford and Sons of used and after market car parts.  With the economy slowing down and people keeping their vehicles longer, this seem to be a good business.  Also, insurance companies are trying to keep costs down by using recycled (used) and after market  (made in China)  parts.  Buy Stock Under $19.00

Mr. Softy

One nice thing about a bear market is being able to buy great stocks at a discount. Microsoft (MSFT) is looking pretty good at these levels.  I would wait for the next big down day to scale into this position.  Buy Under $26.00

When Everyone Is Crying-- Start Buying

When the markets are taking a beating is the time to get out the stock wish list.  Here are some ideas+

• Disney (DIS) Buy Under $30
• General Electric (GE) Buy Under $32
• Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Buy Under $30
• Corning (GLW) Buy Under $22

The Super Bowl Indicator

From Investopedia "An indicator based on the belief that a Super Bowl win for a team from the old AFL (AFC division) foretells a decline in the stock market for the coming year, and that a win for a team from the old NFL (NFC division) means the stock market will be up for the year."   The NY Giants (NFC division team) just won the Super Bowl..   Looks like the market is going up according to this "very scientific" indicator.