"Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is an international giant, employing more than 115,000 people and operating in 60 countries," notes Gavin Graham.

The contributing analyst to Internet Wealth Builder explains, "The conservative stock is in a great business in an almost recession-proof field. Indeed, we see this an opportunity to buy a world-class stock at a reasonable price.

"It is a major provider of prescription drugs, including Remicade for arthritis and Procrit for red blood cell production.

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"Since tax changes on Canadian trusts were announced last October, their valuation premiums have vanished," notes Gavin Graham, contributing editor to Gordon Pape's The Income Investor.

And while the advisor notes that takeover speculation alone is not a reason to buy oil and gas trusts, he says, "It would not be unreasonable to wonder if a number of foreign oil companies aren't running their numbers on some of the large Canadian trusts."

One favorite, which he calls a "blue-ribbon energy trust" is Penn West Energy Trust (NYSE: PWE) -- one of the largest oil and gas trusts listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. The firm is involved in gas, light crude, heavy crude, and oil sands operations in north-eastern British Columbia, Alberta, and south-western Saskatchewan.

He notes, "Penn West converted from a corporate structure 18 months ago and therefore has a long track record of proven delivery. It is run by Murray Edwards, one of the most successful Calgary-based oil entrepreneurs. Overall, we believe Penn West offers a good combination of current income and growth potential."

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