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One Stock to Play the Financial Industry's Comeback

There are many financial industry stocks that some investors think could be good plays for a rebounding market, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS).

But Hilary Kramer, editor of GameChangerStocks.com, says that if you can only buy one stock in this sector, it should be in shares of private equity firm Fortress Investment Group (FIG).

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Playboy Club to Hit Macau: Good News for the Stock?

Later this year, Playboy Enterprises (PLA) will be opening up a Playboy club, along with the Sands China, in Macau. By 2012, the company will also add a 30,000 square foot Playboy Mansion. And recently, the company announced that it would be restructuring in an effort to save $3 million annually.

What does all this mean for the stock? Hilary Kramer, editor of GameChangerStocks.com discusses whether these developments could mean upside potential in the video below.

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Top Picks for 2010: American Superconductor (AMSC)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

Michael Cintolo, editor of The Cabot Market Letter and The Cabot Top Ten Report, looks to the alternative energy sector for his favorite investment idea for 2010.

The growth stock expert explains, "I consider American Superconductor (AMSC) to be the #1 wind power story in the market today." Here's his review.

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Top Picks for 2010: Peabody Energy (BTU)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Peabody Energy (BTU), the world's largest coal producer, is my top pick for the coming year," says Hannah Choe.

The contributing analyst with Personal Finance explains, "Demand for coal, particularly from the Pacific Rim, China and India, is rebounding as the global economy recovers."

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Top Picks for 2010: AsiaInfo Holdings (ASIA)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Asian stocks are also booming as China's growth remains strong," says Mark Skousen, who chooses AsiaInfo Holdings (ASIA) as his top pick for the coming year.

In his specialty trading service, The Hedge Fund Trader, he explains, "The company is China's premier telecommunications software and information technology (IT) play."

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Top Picks for 2010: BMC Software (BMC)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

Dow Theory Forecasts is one of the most venerable players in the financial newsletter community; the service has been published continuously for well over five decades.

Editor Richard Moroney looks to BMC Software (BMC) as his top pick for 2010. He explains, "BMC develops products that run corporate data centers, which house critical computer systems."

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Top Picks for 2010: PMC Sierra (PMCS)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"PMC Sierra (PMCS), my top pick for 2010, was a high-flying star during the telecom boom of 1999-2000, but crashed as the bubble of demand burst in 2001," notes Marcie Wilmot.

The contributing editor to Next Inning, a tech-savvy newsletter, suggests, "While it was rough sailing for PMCS after this crash, the company re-cast its business and operating models and is now successfully focusing on high-growth markets where it could leverage its core differentiation.

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Top Picks for 2010: Blue Coat (BCSI)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"My pick for 2010 is Blue Coat Systems (BCSI), a company that provides web security," says Leo Fasciocco, a leading technical analyst known for his focus on stocks that are breaking out of basing patterns.

In his The Ticker Tape Digest, he explains, "We consider the stock an excellent intermediate-term play because of its strong profit outlook."

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Top Picks for 2010: Vivo Participacões (VIV)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Vivo Participações (VIV), a Brazilian telecommunication company that provides cellular services, is my top investment pick for 2010," says Bill Wilton.

The growth stock strategist for Zacks.com, explains, "Analysts continue to raise full-year estimates for the company." Here's his bullish review.

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Top Picks for 2010: Proshares UltraShort Gold (GLL)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

While many have jumped on the gold bandwagon, Jim Lowell is taking the opposite approach, selected a bearish gold fund as a top pick for the coming year.

The editor of The ETF Trader looks to Proshares UltraShort Gold (GLL); should gold bullion decline in value, this 2X leveraged fund would be expected to rise twice as much.

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Top Picks for 2010: Mindray Medical (MR)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Mindray Medical International Limited (MR), a China-based medical devices firm, is our top investment idea for the coming year," says Alan Newman.

In his CrossCurrents newsletter, he notes, "The company is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and is one of many Chinese companies now specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of medical devices worldwide.

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Top Picks for 2010: IMAX (IMAX)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

For his top pick for 2010, Dennis Slothower turns to the "big screen" and highlights a company that could benefit from the recently release film, Avatar.

The editor of Stealth Stocks says, "IMAX Corporation (IMAX) is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in motion picture technologies and large-format film presentations." Here's the reasoning behind his buy recommendation.

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Top Picks for 2010: iShares Germany (EWG)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"iShares MSCI Germany (EWG) has bounced back in 2009 from an especially rotten 2008," says exchange-traded fund specialist Mark Salzinger.

In his The ETF Investor's Report, he explains, "We think Germany's major export-oriented stocks are poised to perform well again in 2010, despite concerns about domestic spending."

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Top Picks for 2010: Goldcorp (GG)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

Curtis Hesler has accurately forecast both the longer-term uptrend in metals as well as the more recent pullback in gold. But he believes the setback will be temporary.

In his The Professional Timing Service, he suggests, "It is time to focus on upcoming buying opportunities in precious metals." Here, he looks at Goldcorp (GG) as his top pick for 2010.

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Top Picks for 2010: Weatherford (WFT)

This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

Energy sector expert Elliott Gue turns to Weatherford International (WFT) as his top pick for the coming year.

In his The Energy Strategist, he explains, "As with most oil services firms, Weatherford's North American business has been hit hard and the stock now trades at a deeply discounted valuation."

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