Will's Stock Picks For January 5, 2012: None


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 5, 2012


1. Private Sector Adds 325,000 Jobs In December, New Claims For Unemployment Benefits Fell 15,000 From Last Week

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jobless-claims-fall-15-000-133510472.html



2. Average US Stock Funds Underperformed S&P 500 In 2011

A stunning 92% of the 8,000 Funds Tracked By Lipper Suffered Losses In 2011

http://news.investors.com/Investing/MutualFunds.htm

3. 11 Energy Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday

Energy stocks were the big winners yesterday as 11 companies hit new 52 week highs. Winners included Williams Partners Inc. (WPZ),Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)and Oil Tanking Products LP (OILT)

4. Barnes and Noble Falls 20% In PreMarket Trading

Barnes and Noble (BKS) Plummets 20% On Nook Decision

 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/barnes-noble-plunges-as-firm-plans-nook-spinoff-2012-01-05?dist=beforebell


5. Republican Presidential Hopeful Rick Santorum Introduces Tax Plan

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/05/news/economy/santorum_taxes/index.htm?iid=Lead

Will's Beatyour401K Tip For Today: Focus on Stocks where the company's revenue is up at least 20% for the quarter compared to the previous year.

Will's Stock Picks For January 4, 2012: None


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 4, 2012


1. 18 Retail Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday.

McDonalds (MCD), Walmart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), DollarTree (DLTR) and Home Depot (HD) all hit 52 Week Highs yesterday.


2. IBD Interviews Groupon's (GRPN) CFO Jason Child

http://news.investors.com/Article/groupon/596547/201201031731/groupon-braces-for-more-competition.htm


3. IBD Features Mattress Maker Select Comfort (SCSS) in Today's New America

http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm


4. Yahoo (YHOO) down 2% in early trading after announcing Scott Thompson as new CEO.


5. Mitt Romney edges Rick Santorum by 8 votes in Iowa Caucus.




Will's Beatyour401K Tip For Today: Focus on Stocks where the company's growth is up at least 20% for the quarter compared to the previous year.