"Goldcorp (GG) recently posted very solid results; but even more important, is the powerful pipeline of major projects," notes resource expert Adrian Day.

The editor of The Global Analyst continues, "Indeed, a major expansion at a planned mine development will benefit not only Goldcorp, but another one of our recommended holdings, Canada's Virginia Mines (VGQ).

"At Goldcorp, the expansion of its major projects will, in aggregate, boost the company's output about 70% by 2015. In addition to the successful ramp-up at Penasquito, and ongoing construction at Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Republican, the company announced significant improvements at a major project.

Analyst Upgrades

• Wells Fargo (WFC) to conviction buy from neutral at Goldman.
• Adobe (ADBE) to buy from neutral at UBS.
• Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) to outperform from market perform at FBR Capital.
• Vail Resorts (MTN) and Goldcorp (GG) to buy from hold at Deutsche Bank.
• OmniVision (OVTI) to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan.
• Penn Virginia (PVA) to hold from sell at Canaccord.
• Hub Group (HUBG) to outperform from market perform at Morgan Keegan.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Gold was the hot topic in 2010. Since the underlying factors that pushed prices to new highs have not changed, I expect my long held target of $1,600 gold will be realized in 2011," says resource stock specialist Curtis Hesler.

The editor of The Professional Timing Service explains, "In fact, I expect that upside target of $1,600 will be woefully short of the mark. And my favorite gold stock for 2011 is Goldcorp (GG).

"Gold has most likely put in its lows for the current correction. We are now well-positioned to profit from the anticipated move and will look to be fully allocated on a move above $1,220," says metals sector specialist Jason Hamlin.

The editor of Gold Stock Bull explains, "Gold stocks are on sale at the moment and have explosive potential if this year ends as expected. As such, I've made a new addition to our portfolio, Goldcorp (GG), a company that I believe to be best-in-breed among major producers.

Where should you invest in 2010?" asks resources sector expert Curtis Hesler, who suggests, "Preferably, you should stick to the heart of the matter and focus on crude oil and gold.".

In his top-ranked The Professional Timing Service, he explains, "Invest in assets that promise to increase in price as the dollar falls; this will insulate your portfolio from the damage that the ongoing deleveraging process will bring to the stock market and to other paper assets."

Toyota Motor (TM) closed at $86.78. TM announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on Jan. 21, 2010. Overall option implied volatility of 27 is near its 26-week average of 27, according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.

Goldcorp (GG) a gold producer with 100% of its production unhedged, closed at $36.21. Gold is recently down .17% to $1097.60, according to Bloomberg. GG February option implied volatility is at 42, March and July is at 44; below its 26-week average of 46, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

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.

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.

"Virginia Mines (VGQ), a Toronto exchange-listed company, remains my favorite gold exploration play," says resource expert Adrian Day.

In choosing the stock as his top pick for 2010, the editor of The Global Analyst explains, "The company has a successful track record, top management and a super-strong balance."

We had a lot of big names trading up to new 52 week highs again today. The overall markets were pretty flat, with the DOW closing the day down 0.14%, the NASDAQ closing the day's trading up 0.04%, and the S&P ending the day a bit lower to finish today's trading down 0.28%.

Here are a few of the names that moved higher during the day to set new 52 week highs.

Imagine what happens to gold mining stocks if gold were to trade for less than $500 per ounce? It would not be pretty. These stocks are priced to perfection and beyond. That is why they should be sold.

Add Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG) to the list of overvalued gold miners. At $40 per share, GG now trades within spitting distance of previous highs.

Those highs were attained at the end of an expansionary period, not at the beginning.

Gold at $1,000. Better buy now or you will miss the greatest invention since tulips in the 1800s.

Or so they say. I say, what a bunch of baloney. Why on earth would I want to put hard-earned cash on something that may look pretty but has no real tangible value?

That's right, gold has no tangible value. Well, that's not entirely true since there is a vast cult of worshipers out there that say gold is the only thing with value. As a result of their die-hard belief, gold actually does have value, as we now see with AU trading for $1,000 per ounce.

Goldcorp (NYSE: GG), a gold producer with 100% of its production unhedged, closed at $39.76. Gold is recently up .85% to $986.80 according to Bloomberg. GG September option implied volatility is at 51, October is at 50; below its 26-week average of 55, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

CBOE Volatility Index S&P 500 Options-VIX closed at 28.90. VIX September 27.5 straddle is priced at $4.25, September 25 straddle is priced at $7.10, November 27.5 straddle is priced at $7.50; according to Track Data.

Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

"Gold has yet to take off in true bull market fashion, but its chart suggests that it's coming," says Mary Anne and Pamela Aden.

In their top-notch The Aden Forecast, the resource experts discuss the outlook for gold as well as some of their favorite mining stocks for investors to consider.

"Considering that the Summer months tend to be slow months, we could still see some short-term weakness.

"More important, however, is the bigger picture as gold is poised to rise during the second half of the year." Here, they discuss their outlook and some favorite ming stocks.

Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG) shares turned lower this morning after the company announced a $750 million offering of convertible senior notes due 2014. The commodity issue said that proceeds from the offering will be used to repay outstanding debt under its revolving term credit facility, with any remaining funds to be applied toward general corporate purposes.

Despite today's drop, GG shares have blazed an impressive path higher during the past month. Since finding a floor near the $27 level in late April, the stock has added 48.7%.

Mary Anne and Pamela Aden are among the advisory world's top authorities on metals and resources.

In a recent Q&A session, the editors of The Aden Forecast answer the most common questions that they are asked by readers as to the current state and future outlook for the precious metals markets.

In addition, the sisters answer what they say is the most frequent question they receive: "What is the best way to buy gold." Here, they offer a review of five strategies for investing in gold, including their top picks among stocks, closed-end funds and ETFs.