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Top Stock #1 – Apple (AAPL)

My #1 stock for the month, based on its tremendous earnings report in January, is Apple (AAPL). AAPL is flying high due to strong iPod sales, rapid iPhone 3GS adoption around the world and momentum from its Mac computer line. Specifically, Apple’s profits jumped 50% during its fiscal first quarter thanks to record sales of $15.68 billion over the holiday shopping season. While some techies are a bit disappointed with the much-anticipated iPad notebook computer, I’m thrilled that Apple chose to offer a good product at an outstanding price instead of an outstanding product and an unreachable price. I remain confident the $499 entry price for the iPad will spark huge sales and take Apple to the next level.

So strike now while people are badmouthing the iPad, because once huge sales of this gadget are recorded, investors will race for a piece of AAPL once more. This stock is an excellent buy right now.

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