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"The Japanese market was already among the most beaten down in the world, even before the earthquake; the Nikkei 225 stock index now has has presented investors with some bargains," notes global specialist Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of The Global Bull Market Alert explains, "Our latest recommendation is based on an expected bounce in the Japanese stock market through one of its biggest and most liquid stocks, Toyota Motor Corp. (TM).

"Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) is a Danish pharmaceutical company that focuses on diabetes care and biopharmaceuticals," notes Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of the Global Bull Market Alert explains, "Novo Nordisk is a quiet giant, employing 30,000 people in 76 countries; we think investors could double their money with this profit machine.

"More than 200 million people worldwide suffer from some form of diabetes. Patients with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes can't make insulin at all and need to inject it their whole lives.

"My latest 'Special Alert' recommendation could be called an 'Are you Crazy?' pick; despite the high risk, I believe National bank of Greece (NBG) could double before the end of 2011," says global stock specialist Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of The Global Bull Market Alert explains, "Ratings agency Fitch just recently cut the long-term ratings of the National Bank of Greece to BB+ from BBB- while it maintained a 'negative outlook' for its prospects.

"Nevertheless, here's why I think Fitch and the other naysayers are wrong... and why National Bank of Greece will be a big winner for patient investors.

"Outsourcing play Cognizant Technology (CTSH) is a bet that after a strong 2010, this sector will continue to yield big profits for investors," says Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of Global Bull Market Alert explains, "CTSH, a New Jersey-based company with more than 75% of its 100,000-plus employees based in India, is set to continue performing well as the global economic recovery gains momentum.

"Cognizant does more than just staff low-end call centers, or process online catalog orders. Cognizant's workers test drugs, develop software and engage in a host of other sophisticated activities.

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.

"China Media Express (CCME) is a bet on what might be the most profitable company in the in the world's fastest-growing media market," says Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of Global Bull Market Alert explains, "CCME operates a TV advertising network on inter-city passenger buses in China. The company has no significant competition in this space in China.

"China MediaExpress Holdings (CCME) is a bet on what might be the most profitable company in the in the world's fastest-growing media market," says international investing expert Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of Global Bull Market Alert explains, "CCME operates a television advertising network on inter-city passenger buses in China. The company has no significant competition in this space in China.

"Its network consists of digital televisions that show ads on more than 21,000 buses, many of which travel through some of China's most populous regions.

"For much of their history, Mongolians described themselves as 'beggars sitting on a huge pile of gold;" suggests international investing expert Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of The Global Bull Market Alert explains, "Even Genghis Khan knew about Mongolia's massive mineral deposits. He just had no idea how to tap into them. But that's all changing largely thanks to the efforts of Ivanhoe Mines (IVN).

"Ivanhoe is a Canadian company that is building what may turn out to be the world's largest copper and gold mine: Oyu Tolgoi.

"Our latest recommendation is a bet on China through SINA Corp. (SINA), a leading Chinese online media services provider," says international investing specialist Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of The Global Bull Market Alert explains, "Up until relatively recently, Sina's services were similar to other portals in China. But its Sina Weibo, a new twitter-like micro-blogging service, has caught users' (and investors') attention.

"First, unlike Twitter, Sina Weibo is in Chinese, giving it a big edge with local users. It also allows users to attach pictures, video and audio to their postings -- something you can't do easily with Twitter.

"Our latest global play is on the strongest-performing stock market of 2010 among the roaring BRIC economies: India," says Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of Global Bull Market Alert explains, "We recommend the country's leading private bank, ICICI Bank Ltd. (IBN). I think the stock will be a moneymaker for you over the next few weeks.

"First, while the Indian market as a whole has risen sharply during September's bull run, Indian banks are the "secret" behind this roaring bull market.

"For the 24th year running that the Economist magazine has published its famed Big Mac Index; this index is a tongue-and-cheek way of measuring the purchasing power parity (PPP) -- that is, the relative overvaluation and undervaluation of the world's currencies," notes Nicholas Vardy.

The editor of The Global Stock Investor explains, "What does the Big Mac now say about the relative value of global currencies?

"According to the theory of purchasing power parity, a dollar should buy the same amount of the same good across all countries. By comparing the cost of Big Macs -- a good that is produced in about 120 countries -- the Big Mac Index calculates the exchange rate (the Big Mac PPP) that would result in hamburgers costing the same in America as they do abroad.