"Oil stocks have been hinting at a rebound; as much as I think that crude oil is oversold, natural gas looks even cheaper," says Charles Payne.

The editor of WStreet Strategies explains, "Natural gas has a propensity to become oversold, and this is one of those instances." Here, the advisor reviews a pair of favorites in the sector.

"Natural gas is at April 2005 levels, the economy will drift but it's not going to roll back to levels of three years ago.

"Moreover, demand should surge as the nation's demands on the electric grid increase exponentially over the next few years. Folks, plug-in cars are going to suck up all the coal and natural gas available, and demand even more.

"In the near-term, I think that the risk/reward has shifted substantially and should trade in a range of $6.50 to $9.50, but at some point soon the bias will shift higher.

"Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) is down big time, and made news for one of the most famous executive margin calls in this current meltdown.

"Although the company's CEO, Aubrey McClendon, was forced to sell over 90% of his holdings he was putting his money where his month was.

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"Which is the better buy among the leading home retailing stocks -- Home Depot (NYSE: HD) or Lowe's (NYSE: LOW)?" asks Charles Payne.

In his Wall Street Strategies, the leading advisor -- and well-known panelist for Fox Business News -- explains, "The debate on which is a better investment, Home Depot or Lowe's, is now at a crossroads following the release of 1Q08 earnings results from each firm.

"As expected, both companies reported year on year earnings decreases as slowing home remodeling spend weighed on comparable store sales.

"Back in 2005-2007, Lowe's was hot the investment choice relative to Home Depot, with many citing its stronger operating margins and friendlier store shopping environment. Although Lowe's is still attracting higher income customers as a result of solid merchandise offerings and customer service, in our view one should crunch the numbers.

"When they do, it will become prevalent that Home Depot is the stronger investment in the niche at this time. The company has been ahead of the game with respect to Lowe's in drastically reducing capital expenditures and store operating outlays.

"Moreover, it has taken the fight back to its smaller rival in the area of customer service and product presentation. In our opinion, play the underdog card and look to invest in Home Depot in upcoming months given more attractive valuation."

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