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Last week, 12 new picks landed on our "best stocks to buy" list. Last Monday's news of a historic free trade agreement between China and Australia sparked an oil pick from our Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors. Meanwhile, silver traded at its lowest price in more than four years at roughly $16 an ounce - which means investors have an incredible buying opportunity right now. Resource Specialist Peter Krauth told readers the best way to load up.
Five of our experts' recommendations are in the tech sector, with one in the exciting and growing field of robotics. Another five picks you can buy for under $10 a share.
Check out this list of our best stocks to buy now to get the story behind these latest opportunities and deals...
Money Morning's List of Best Stocks to Buy Now
- When it comes to biotech companies, Money Morning Executive Editor Bill Patalon says their ability to innovate is "one of the best future profit indicators you'll find." That's why he only recommends biotech firms he sees as effective innovators. And it works - eight of the biotech stocks Patalon has picked for Private Briefing subscribers since 2011 have delivered gains of 100% or better. Last week, Patalon spotted two new ways to profit in biotech - one from each of two innovation-related news stories that broke Nov. 20...
- Patalon has company when it comes to finding doubles. Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald's recent robotics pick has more than doubled since he first recommended it to Total Wealth research service subscribers Oct. 6. Last week, Fitz-Gerald delivered the tech recommendation to Money Morning readers for free because he predicts it will double...again...
- On Nov. 17, Australia signed an $18 billion free trade agreement with China. The FTA is good for Australia because it opens up Chinese markets to Australian agricultural exporters and service sectors. It's good for China because it eases restrictions on Chinese investment into resource-rich Australia. The landmark agreement is good for regular investors too, according to Money Morning Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors. He predicts a tiny Australian oil stock is about to become the center of China's attention - and investors can get in ahead of the surge...
- Silver investors can't get enough coins - and sales are near record highs. In fact, on Nov. 5, the Mint ran out of American Silver Eagles. The agency had to suspend sales after selling 2 million ounces in just two hours. The high demand has triggered steep dealer premiums - Silver Eagles currently go for a whopping 35% premium to the silver spot price. But we found a way to cash in on silver at a much more affordable cost. Money Morning Resource Specialist Peter Krauth highlighted for readers how to invest in silver right now at a premium that's 95% less than the going market rate...
- Last week, we put together a list of the five best stocks for 2015 trading near or below $5 a share. You won't find pump-and-dump schemes or shell companies masquerading as profit machines here - each pick was carefully chosen with penny stocks' heightened risk of volatility in mind. Instead, our roster is full of excellent 2015 guidance numbers, and each operates within a high-growth industry.
- The S&P 500 is on pace to break dividend records this year. Q3 was the first quarter in which total payouts exceeded $90 billion, and Q4 is on track for even more. We highlighted 25 of the most notable dividend stocks that boosted payouts the week ending Nov. 14 - including an Illinois-based insurance company that has returned more than $720 million to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases since 2010...
- "Black Friday" video extra: Money Morning Defense & Tech Specialist Michael A. Robinson - who has been following the tech markets for more than 30 years - appeared on FOX Business' "Varney & Co." on Nov. 18. There, he gave viewers his two best picks for tech stocks to buy at absolute bargain prices right now. These are the Black Friday deals of tech stocks...