Making a list and checking it twice......

Hey folks...

It's that time again. Time for some more hot stock searching....I'll be checking in periodically to add more content to this post. I am also busy studying for ANOTHER exam that I will have on this coming Monday ( I know, the fun never ends!).

So here it is, my holiday wish list. These are the stocks that I wished I owned right now and through the holiday's. As you will notice, the list is pretty thorough, covering stocks from many different industries. So I am hoping that I gave you a few ideas and maybe a reassurance on a stock pick that you may have had in mind. Of course there are many other hot picks that I have under my sleeve, but you didn't think I was going to just lay them all on the table like that! I'll be sure to post some more hot ones soon. But for now HW time!

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Per-Se Technologies Inc (PSTI) is a NASDAQ stock trading at $23.56. It is in the Healthcare Commerical Services industry and arguably the most attractive out of that group. Accumulation from mutual funds and growth minded investors has been up the last few weeks. But thats not whats only been up. The stock has recently broke out of its base and is starting what looks like a new uptrend.

Per-Se Technologies Inc (PSTI) 3 month chart


There's the breakout at 20 and theres the stock begining its upward move. Its a beautiful breakout that is giving us one more chance to jump in before its too late! Also notice the increase in money flow (positive) at the bottom of the chart.









It seems as if as soon as we discovered that retail stocks have bottomed out, they took off like a rocket, without giving us a chance to plant our money into them. Thats where Urban Outfitters (URBN) comes in! URBN is one of my favorite stores. One of the reason is that I like the cool gifts (the Family Guy and Napolean Dynamite and some of the raunchy stuff as well, lol). Now I have another reason-the stock!

Urban Outfitters (URBN) 3 month chart


Under 33, URBN is a steal! If you are doubtful wait for the stock to establish a more sound breakout, but also be prepared to pay a higher admission fee.











Graham Corp (GHM) at 22.98 is a tiny, low float stock trading on the AMEX. Its in the Machinary-General Industrial Industry and the stock has been hot as of late. Since this is a low float stock thats trading on the AMEX, I have to stress the riskiness of it.

Graham Corp (GHM) 3 month chart


Make sure you don't go too crazy if you choose to buy GHM. It is very volatile, so keep a sharp eye on it and try to get it under 22 if possible. Always keep your eye on the dips and buy on them.










Those that want a taste of Vegas, but want a better chance of scoring big can opt to pour their money into the company stock instead of the companies slots and blackjack tables. I am picky when it comes to casino stocks, so this was an easy choice. So I picked the Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) which is currently trading at 45.41 on the NYSE.

Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) 3 month chart

Although a relatively new issue, LVS is already trying to establish itself as a real player. Notice how the stock is trying to finish the shape up of the right side of the base.













Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) 3 month chart


Here is a 3 month chart showing the bottom and the breakout of the stock at 34. The stock still has some way to go. You can either buy now or wait until it finishes the base and buy at the handle.











Ok, since I mentioned LVS, I gotta mention Boyd Gaming (BYD). Yep, BYD is another one that has bottomed out and is starting to heat up. BYD is currently trading at 50.04. So this is the 2nd and last casino stock that I will mention for a while.

Boyd Gaming (BYD) 3 month chart


The stock bottomed at 43 and is currently at 50. You can buy now or wait for a small drop to the 48/49 dollar level.












Motorola Inc (MOT) is a stock that I'd never, ever thought I would recommend. This is because I believed that the company had little to no growth left. Boy was I wrong. Fast forward a few weeks and look what we have. MOT is back and is ready to make a comeback. I am sure that with their new Razr Phones and the Apple I-tunes phone, they are making a killing. And its starting to show. So yeah, buy some MOT. Also this is a fairly safe stock, so don't be afraid to go buc-wild with the money, lol.

Motorola Inc (MOT) 3 month chart


Gotta love the way its stick above the 50 Day Ma. If you can buy below 24, go for it! If you don't feel like missing out, buy a few shares now and add to it if and when it falls a little.











Banco Santander Chile (SAN) is my favorite Latin American...wait, make that favorite foreign bank, period! It is currently trading at 44.50 on the NYSE and it has high growth prospects.

Banco Santander Chile (SAN) 3 month chart



Nice chart! Also slow and steady volume increases really help display SAN's high growth potential! A definite buy at these prices!











Drink and be Merry! Thats how most of us are during the holiday season! It starts with the big candy rush of Halloween, cuts through Thanksgiving, marched onwards thru the holiday season, and peaks at New Years Eve/Day! Yeah thats a lot of eating and drinking, which means a lot of us will have to find ways to trim the fat. So what can we buy in anticipation of this weight conscious attitude? Well we mentioned BFT (Balleys Total Fitness). I have a few more to throw in. The first is.......
Nautilus Inc (NLS) at 17.96. NLS makes work out equipment for the home and gym. Its been in the middle of a downward trend for a while (since it peaked at 29). Now it seems as if the stock has hit its first bottom.

Nautilus Inc (NLS) 3 month chart


My advice is, buy some for now and add to the position as it hangs above the 50day MA. This can be a sure fire winner this holiday season!













Weight Watchers Inc (WTW) is the other stock that I will recommend for the health conscious consumer! WTW is currently trading at 47.94 on the NYSE. As of late, it has been gobbled up by mutual funds, so its safe to say that they see some growth left in WTW.

Weight Watchers Inc (WTW) 3 month chart

Notice the nice increase in volume once the stock dropped? Thats the institutions grabbing shares at basement prices!













Lets face it: The Computer Medical Software industry has been hot! So how do we grab a piece of it? Well you can go with the big names like QSII or CERN. Or if you are like me, you want to grab some of the upstarts that just started their big moves. One of my favorites right now is...
Vital Images Inc (VTAL), trading at 27.05 on the NAz.

Vital Images Inc (VTAL) 3 month chart


With the stock just recently breaking out, it is far more of an attractive investment than QSII. At under 28, it is a steal!












The 2nd stock that I like in the group is Computer Programs and Systems Inc (CPSI). At 38.26, I believe its a good bargain for a great stock that has been shot down in the last few weeks. I believe that since the stock has shown some strenght and kept above its 50day MA, it will attempt a 2nd breakout. I believe it will be succesful this time around.

Computer Programs and Systems Inc (CPSI) 3 month chart


Notice that institutional investors picked the stock up when it fell and prevented it through slicing down through the 50day Ma.












Some of my favorite stocks are in the next group. I am talking about the Medical Systems and Equipment group! Personally, I'm tired of the ISRG's, the CUTR's the ELOS's, the IRIS's and the SMTS's. Those were good, but they had a run up. But I believe there are a few that haven't had their run up yet. My favorite in the group right now is Hologic Inc (HOLX). I believe its the next "ISRG". The stock is currently at 69.96 and is still gobbled up by institutions! It is a technical and safe stock that (so far) hasn't really strayed too far from its 50day MA. This is because HOLX is an excellent growth company that slowly improves itself, quarter after quarter.

Hologic Inc (HOLX) 3 month chart


Nice chart! I belive that HOLX's chart speaks for itself!