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- It has been a brutal May for most investors. The Dow is down about -10% so far in May, the S&P 500 is down -11% and
the Nasdaq off -12%. But as unfortunate as the recent volatility has been on Wall Street, it has served up a very clear reality check to investors.Put plainly, if you thought that the bull market was going to keep chugging along from the March 2009 lows without a hitch, you got another thing
coming.So where do we go now — hide in gold and sell off everything, or buy the farm in anticipation of the next leg up? To help you make sense of the
mayhem in May, here are seven perspectives from our top InvestorPlace experts:
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Top Blue Chip Investment –
Dr. Pepper Snapple (DPS)Picked by: Louis Navellier, editor of Blue Chip
Growth
Strategy: Large-cap growth stocksWithout a doubt, the month of May has given us one wild ride, but I have never endorsed the old adage, “Sell in May and go away.” With low-risk,
fundamentally superior blue chips you can find an oasis in even the stormiest market. One of my top blue chip stocks right now is beverage giant Dr.
Pepper Snapple Group (DPS). DPS products include not just its namesake drinks but also Yoo-hoo chocolate milk, to Peñafiel mineral
water sold in Mexico and a host of other beverages. When the company announced its earnings for the first quarter, during the May 6 massive sell-off,
it was one of the few companies to end the day up thanks to both increased revenue and positive earnings. This shows me that Dr. Pepper Snapple has
staying power.
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Top Dividend Stock –
BlackRock Kelso Capital (BKCC)Picked by: Bryan Perry, editor of Cash Machine
Strategy: High-income dividend investingWhen investors can’t be sure how share prices will perform, it helps to know that you have a steady paycheck on the way in the form of a high
dividend. That’s why high-yield dividend stocks are great investments as the market gets more volatile this summer. One of my top dividend stocks
to buy right now is BlackRock Kelso Capital (BKCC). In its first quarter earnings report recently, BKCC saw its
top line grow by 21.10% to $119.92 million and earnings per share come in at 36 cents, right on target. Though BKCC has a market cap of only
about $550 million, it has loan/equity positions in roughly 55 companies within its portfolio. Best of all, BlackRock isn’t using leverage to
generate the high dividend payouts — meaning the high dividend yield is not at risk of disappearing.
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Top China Stock –
Orient Paper (ONP)Picked by: Robert Hsu, editor of China Strategy
Strategy: The hottest Asian stocksThere has been a lot of talk about a “China Bubble” in recent months, but don’t believe it. The fact is that after some breakthrough
growth, Chinese equities are experiencing a restructuring where the average and below average stocks are falling away — while the hottest stocks
are still going strong. One of my favorite China picks right now is Orient Paper (ONP), the leading supplier of corrugated paper
products in Beijing and other nearby cities in northern China. Since exports are a huge industry in China, the need for packaging is tremendous — and
ONP is one of the best stocks to profit from this opportunity. While it’s true some China stocks were overbought over the last year, that is
not the case for ONP. The company’s revenue for full year 2009 was up a whopping 56.7% to $102.1 million, compared to $65.2 million in 2008 and $39.7
million in 2007. That’s growth any company in any region should be proud of.
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Top Small Cap Stock –
WebMD (WBMD)Picked by: Louis Navellier, editor of Emerging
Growth
Strategy: Small-cap growth stocksWebMD Health Corp. (WBMD) is a perfect example of the kind of small cap stocks that will succeed in the current marketplace. It is an innovative
and fundamentally sound company that is succeeding not by cutting costs or squeezing margins but by redefining the way health care companies do business.
Innovators like WebMD can succeed in any market. In case you’re not familiar with this Internet publisher of health information, WebMD posts
information for everything from home cold remedies to the latest scholarly research for medical professionals. Overall, the WebMD Health Network (including
WebMD.com, Medscape.com and third-party sites) attracts more than 50 million users. This is a convergence of two great growth industries — Internet
and health care — and I expect a bright future for WebMD due to its innovative business model.
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Top Low-Risk Stock –
Merck (MRK)Picked by: Richard Band, editor of Profitable Investing
Strategy: Low-risk retirement investing that beats the marketDespite my optimism for 2010 as a whole (and part of 2011), I’m a good deal more cautious about the immediate future. That means I am encouraging
investors to defensive companies that pay generous dividends instead of “growthier” stocks such as techs, midcaps and emerging market
stocks that succeed in bull markets. One of my top low-risk defensive plays for this summer is Merck (MRK). In 2009, MRK
absorbed rival Schering-Plough, opening the way for the combined enterprise to cut costs and concentrate its research efforts on the most promising
medicines in the pipeline. Earnings per share touched a new all-time high in 2009 and will likely progress another 20% or so over the next two years as the merger savings kick in. With a dividend yield of 4.7%, MRK is a
great low-risk stock.
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Top Penny Stock –
Presstek Inc. (PRST)Picked by: Nancy Zambell, editor of Treasures Under
$10
Strategy: Fundamentally strong yet undervalued companiesVolatile market action in May did in fact bring us some good news by creating great valuations for a handful of standout stocks. I remain confident
that the fundamentals of the marketplace — and economy — are still steadily improving even despite the recent correction. That means now is
the time to swoop in and by low-priced bargains set to surge Presstek Inc. (PRST). Founded in 1987, Presstek has pioneered some of
the most profitable (and cleanest) technologies in the printing world. Though the world has indeed moved more towards digital communication, PRST
stock has kept pace and adapted to modern graphic design formats to merge previous printing successes with cutting-edge technology. PRST is currently
trading around $3.50 but could easily double to $7 in the next several months.
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Top Swing Trade – STMicroelectronics (STM)
Picked by: Jon Markman, editor of Trader’s Advantage
Strategy: Capture profits of 15% to 40% in less than 90 daysVolatility is only your enemy if you’re caught on the wrong side of it. The proper swing trade strategy can help you move in and out from
the bottom to the top quickly and not worry about the long-term health of a stock, the market or a broader rally. Right now, signs are pointing to STMicroelectronics (STM)
as a great swing trade in the short term. The company has gotten a lift in late May from the resurgent euro, and shares are trying to stabilize near
recent and February lows. If tech and euro bulls can get a turnaround going, STM will be one of the leaders. Keep a stop loss at $7.50 or
so, but look for shares to push up in the high $9 or even $10 range over the next several weeks — and then take the money and run.3 Must-Own Recovery Stocks Set to Double
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