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by Jim Trippon, editor The ETF Profit Report

Jim Trippon'Cautiously bullish' is the theme du jour. The bears seem to have little ammunition and sell programs have had scant success in turning positive days negative.

Another bad sign for the bears is that they can’t use weak volume to their advantage, but it is that weak volume that keeps us being too enthusiastic about the recent move higher. We certainly do like the leadership that the tech sector is exerting.

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by Lou Basenese, contributing editor The White Cap Report

Lou BaseneseWhen you think of Band-Aids, I guarantee you don’t think big profits. However, the wound care market tops $15 billion in annual sales. And the industry’s still growing at a healthy clip, thanks to high-tech innovations.

When I say innovations, I’m talking about products with drug-injected, non-absorbent foams and “negative pressure” closure techniques. And we’ve identified the hands-down leader in the space – Kinetic Concepts Inc. (NYSE: KCI).

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by Jim Trippon, editor The China Stock Digest

Jim TripponWe have some new buys in our The China Stock Digest; we note that due to current market conditions, these additions may be mid-term trading opportunities rather than long term 'buy and hold' stocks

The three new stocks being added to our portfolio are real estate play, E House China Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: EJ); financial stock CNinsure Inc. (NASDAQ: CISG); and education services play Noah Education Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NED).

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by Tom Slee, contributing editor Gordon Pape's Internet Wealth Builder

Gordon PapeThis is shaping up as a banner year for Canadian banks. The recent federal budget was surprisingly kind to them. Prime Minister Harper, an unlikely ally, is vigorously defending them against demands for stricter regulations. And their first-quarter results were exceptional.

Even the most optimistic analysts were surprised and for once the numbers were solid.  Overall, the industry beat street estimates by a startling 10% and at the same time increased its crucial Tier 1 capital ratio to 12.1%. No wonder banking executives are upbeat about their prospects.

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by Brandon Clay, editor Invest with an Edge

Brandon ClayWhile it’s hard to classify any of the thirty Dow stocks as a “hidden gem,” 3M (NYSE: MMM) might come close; indeed the stock flies under the radar and is relatively unknown compared to other Dow constituents.

Investors are more likely to know 3M as the maker of Post-It Notes, Scotch Tape, handheld video projectors, and scores of other familiar products. Yet 3M shares are no slouch.   Read more...



News Flash

Geron (GERN)
Steve Christ, The Wealth Advisory

In a recent 15-page ruling, a U.S. judge ruled that using taxpayer dollars to fund embryonic stem cell research violates a 1996 law; but in the case of Geron Corp. (GERN), the company won’t be affected at all.


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Industrial trio: BWA, TEN, DXPE
Stephen Quickel, US Investment Report

Among our new stock are three industrials that expected to grow earnings by 30% a year: Borg Warner (BWA), Tenneco (TEN) and DXP Enterprises (DXPE).


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Bullion Monarch Mining (BULM)
Max Bowser, The Bowser Report

Bullion Monarch Mining (BULM) -- a holding in our "penny stock" portfolio -- recorded its best revenue year ever.


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Global X Lithium ETF (LIT)
Jim Trippon, ETF Profit Report

It’s rare that we would recommend an ETF that is as new as Global X Lithium (LIT), but with the market taking a tumble, we believe we’re getting good value on this newly-minted vehicle.


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Consumer Staples (XLP)
by Doug Fabian, Making Money Alert

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) is an ETF that tracks companies that have products that people need in both good and bad economic times.


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WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend (DES)
by Walter Frank, MoneyLetter

WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend (DES), which sports an attractive 4.3% yield, has been added to our fund coverage.


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Closed-end income favorites
by Harry Domash, Dividend Detective

The latest new positions in our closed-end fund portfolio are Guggenheim Emerging Opportunity (GOF) and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity (FEO).


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Quality trio: XOM, GOOG, JNJ
by Adam Sharp, contributing editor Wealth Daily

Buying defensive blue chips makes sense. Three of my favorites are ExxonMobil (XOM), Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) and Google (GOOG).


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Xcel Energy (XEL)
by Roger Conrad, The Utility Forecaster

In late 2002 Xcel Energy (XEL) was on the brink of Chapter 11; it has since come back, recently earning a credit upgrade from S&P to A- with an "excellent" risk profile.


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Virginia Mines (VGQ)
by Adrian Day, The Global Analyst

Virginia Mines (VGQ) remains one of a handful of my favorite companies; the company continues ongoing rationalization of its extensive mining property portfolio.


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