10 best stocks of 2012 (so far)

The top stocks on the S&P 500 index in the first quarter include both longtime winners and some of the worst names of 2011 -- including B of A, Sears and Netflix. Which was the best?

By Lindsey Bell, TheStreet.com

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Beat 70
Apr 3, 2012 8:26PM
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Anyone that buys Sears is nuts. 
criminalsforlife
Apr 4, 2012 2:02PM
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The thieves and criminals are trying to get out with a profit! They will lie, cheat, steal and create a criminal accounting method to make sure you see the good in the stock. Don't believe what you read in these socks or funds... They will take your money and be backed by government....

twoputtpapa
Apr 12, 2012 8:40AM
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the author of this article is an idiot. Check the stocks they are proclaimimg as this years best (so far). The only reason sears and BOA are doing well in this quarter is that they absolutely sucked in the last quarter of 2011. They had nowhere to go but up. Check these stocks on a one year performance and you will see Sears lost 20 dollars a share and BOA lost 4 dollars a share. But these are the best? Get a job and stop trying to make articles out of smoke and mirrors.
Mrs. S611
Apr 12, 2012 9:35AM
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The headline is "10 Best Stocks of 2012 (so far)"   So what are they?  I would like a list somewhere near the top of the article, and *then* read more about them individually.  English 101.
otti192
Apr 12, 2012 8:32AM
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Are you kiding me, why would I out my money into BofAmerica after they were bailed out!! Huh!! Get real!!!
Nick23
Apr 12, 2012 10:12AM
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Bank of America is the worst bank out there! They just don't care about bailing out struggling home owners....just themselves! I worked for Security Trust Co., then Fleet Bank before they were taken over by Bank of America. I feel sorry for anyone who is employed by them....they are a disgrace to the banking industry!!!
Nick23
Apr 12, 2012 10:16AM
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If you currently bank with Bank of America............"​​Run Forest Run"!!!
tony 12345
Apr 12, 2012 9:51AM
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boy I don't get it, how could B of A stock be going up?  they just keep burning the regular person.  I'm 60 and have deal with B of A twice in my life, both times not a good ending.
jcmihoulides
Apr 3, 2012 10:19PM
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try income producing stocks- put a tight stop loss on them. ivr 21%,agnc 17%,arr 19%......
Rising Sun 111
Apr 12, 2012 10:03AM
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With lot of negativism about their practices in dealing with people I wonder what business prospects the B of A will have in future. I wouldn't bet on it with my hard earned money.

Rastus727
Apr 12, 2012 11:02AM
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I'm running!  BOA took my house and now taking my SO's house.  They dragged out working with us on his until the offer expired.  They made money on me when they sold mine and then had the nerve to send me a 1099 after I paid in thousands on interest loan.  I would'nt buy anything that has to do with them.
Someone
Apr 12, 2012 9:25AM
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 Well I GIVE UP! The rich are taking everything they can and no one seems to question how they are doing it. I KNOW! Do you want to see how they are getting a ton of cash for their stock budgets? Google the term "FAST STOCK BUDGET" and go to the first site or right to the site with the same name. They have a penny stock page that shows what the rich don't want you to see. If you are tired of being poor and want in on the action, then this is a must see. Be prepared to see how the other half lives.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 a solid run in the first quarter of 2012, which came after a 11.4% increase in the S&P 500 in the last quarter of 2011, many investors are nervous that a pullback is in the cards. Sam Stovall, the chief equity strategist at S&P Capital IQ, says the opposite

 

SoCal Playah
Apr 12, 2012 12:11PM
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I agree with every negative comment said here concerning BOA...
changeposition2008
Apr 12, 2012 11:57AM
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WTF!?!?!?!?! Why the hell do people still bank with BOA!?!?! it is a dam shame that people dont back each other and let BOA fall on their ****!
MIKEG775
Apr 12, 2012 11:34AM
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BOA is the biggest rip off of all the Banker Boys or aka Mr./Mrs. Shiny shoes. I would  not invest a penny. I take my chances with mobile technology stocks/innovations

Nick23
Apr 12, 2012 12:01PM
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Good luck!!! We have been working with them for TWO years to either re-finance, do a loan modification, approve a short sale or deed in lieu..........we still have NO answers and keep getting passed around!!! They can add it to their well-deserved list of foreclosures......TOO TIRED TO FIGHT THEM ANYMORE......My health/family are way too important to me!!!
neo1233
Apr 12, 2012 9:09AM
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exactly as two puttpapa said...this stock has been a dog for the past year...with all of the missteps netflix had taken from july through october it is amazing they actually did something right with the signing of another major label in november, while losing starz content...bank of america had nowhere to go but up with the announcements of 50 billion in subprime loses that will come down the pike...guess investors enjoy it when employees are laid off...live and let live though guess felons working in prelegal collections for bofa is a good thing...

Manstyle
Apr 12, 2012 12:30PM
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Bank of America..   I have been fighting them for almost 3 years to do a loan mod..  I have spoken to every A-hole in the entire company I think and still continue to get passed around. I have saved every penny that I haven't paid them. I suggest all BOA folks do the same and don't leave till they change the front door keys on you, then rent for a year or two and pay cash for your next house. Trust me I have investor friends that say this market is staying for a long time!!!  Don't listen to the realtors that say the market is going up fast.... IT IS NOT... nor will it for several years. Mark my word!!!  Good luck all.
donkeyknee
Apr 12, 2012 11:00AM
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A list of 10, I only see 5. Who wrote this headline, you are an idiot. 
Huntress_Angel
Apr 12, 2012 11:13AM
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At Mrs. S611 click on the Bull or use the arrows at the top right of the bull for the list.  As for BOA I agree with Nick 23 Run and Run fast! 
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