"What's safe and cheap in today's market? Food stocks top our buy list this month," suggests leading value advisor Richard Band.

The editor of Profitable Investing explains, "Here are two of my favorite buys, each with the potential to rack up a total return (price gain plus dividends) of at least 15% in the coming year: Nestle (NSRGY) and PepsiCo (PEP).

"It seems plausible to expect the index to return about 13% in the coming year; not exactly a runaway bull, but a bright enough prospect to keep us in the game," says blue chip expert Richard Band.

The editor of Profitable Investing explains, "Here are three growth-and-income names that I deem suitable for virtually all investors of any age: Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Sysco (SYY) and Time Warner (TWX).

"Whether you're three years or 33 years from retirement, now is a good time to stock up on this trio of growth and income recommendations.

"We've had some good luck recently in the bond arena; now I've found another trading opportunity: Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM), a global government bond fund that yields 5.6%," says growth and income expert Richard Band.

The editor of Profitable Investing explains, "The fund is run by one of the finest international bond managers, Dr. Michael Hasenstab. Plus, I think we're in for a nice capital gain as the dollar settles down from its torrid run against most foreign currencies.

"Over the past decade, this closed-end fund has rolled up a sizzling total return of 235% at net asset value (through mid-June). Meanwhile, the S&P 500 stock index has lost 11%, even with reinvested dividends.

"I'm now spotting an opportunity with Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM) -- a closed end fund that is run by one of the finest international bond managers, Dr. Michael Hasenstab," says Richard Band.

(Incidentally, Richard Band has just earned his own accolades; his Profitable Investing advisory was just named the nation's #1 financial newsletter for editorial excellent for 2010 by SIPA, the newsletter industry trade association.)

Band continues, "In recent months, as we all know, fears of a pan-European sovereign-debt crisis have knocked down the euro.

"What many investors don't realize, though, is that the panicky selling has also spilled over into the Asian currencies. They've fallen against the dollar, even though most Asian countries remain on a rock-solid financial footing.

"If you're a retiree or otherwise focused on income, dig into the holdings that make up our Incredible Dividend Machine; this portfolio is designed to home in on champion dividend payers," says Richard Band.

The editor of Profitable Investing explains, "We're looking for the highest yields available, consistent with safety. Three that currently stand out are Merck (MRK), AT&T (T) and Pinnacle West (PNW).

"I think the recent selling spree will act much like a thunderstorm clearing the air. From now on, you should focus on picking up the good values dropped by the panicky sellers," says leading growth stock specialist Richard Band, who recommends a package of three technology issues: Cisco Systems (CSCO), Google (GOOG) and Research in Motion (RIMM).

The editor of Profitable Investing, explains, "It will probably take several weeks of whippy, back-and-forth trading before the market fully regains its equilibrium. However, most of the damage has been done.