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HST logoHost Hotels (HST - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting fiscal-Q4 funds from operations of $177 million, or 26 cents per share, on revenue of $1.49 billion. Analysts had forecast FFO of 27 cents per share on revenue of $1.45 billion. HST also forecast 2011 FFO of 87 to 92 cents per share, compared to analysts' forecasts of 96 cents per share. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on HST.

This morning, HST opened at $19.10. So far today the stock has hit a high of $19.37 and a low of $18.99. As of 12:15, HST is trading at $19.06, down $0.60 (-3.0%). The chart for HST looks neutral and S&P gives HST a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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With all eyes this weekend on whether the New England Patriots can go undefeated for the whole season and beat the New York Giants in the Super Bowl, here are two stocks that should move up nicely so that you can go to Disney World on the profits.

Ing Groep (NYSE: ING) is certainly best of breed. The bank is very well run, and has not had to write off too much for subprime. It is currently trading with a dividend yield of 5.2% and has a tiny PEG of 0.77. This is a stock that Tom Brady can take to the bank.

Host Hotels and Resorts (NYSE: HST), formerly Host Marriott, the largest hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) in the US, owns some 120 luxury and upscale hotels in North America. Most of its hotels operate under the Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands and are managed by sister firm Marriott International. Other brands include Four Seasons and Hyatt. It is currently trading with a 4.9% dividend yield and very close to the 52-week low. As the economy starts exiting the slow growth mode, it should do well.

Aaron Katsman is the lead Portfolio Manager and Managing Director of America Israel Investment Associates, LLC. and Senior Editor of IsraelNewsletter.com. DISCLOSURE: Writer has no positions in any stock mentioned as of 2/1/08.

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