Seven Stocks to Watch now and in 2009; Obama Rally Investments

Here area some American companies to consider investing in to benefit from Barack Obama becoming the President of the United States; a group of high quality companies that should also fare well through all types of administrations, for many years to come.

Seven stocks to consider, in alphabetical order:

Apple Inc

At 97.07, the stock is down over 50% from its high above $202, and when you consider the enduring appeal of its products, long-term investors may want to look at this one, or at least mutual funds that hold high quality companies like these.


First Solar

Designer and manufacturer of solar modules using a thin film semiconductor technology, based on a thin layer of cadmium telluride semiconductor material being used to convert sunlight into electricity. Significant price advantage has led to massive order book and first-mover status in thin-film solar industry. At 163.19 the stock is down almost half, but the PE is still 59. For the very brave, highest risk investors only.


GE

A blue chip among blue chips, has the advantage of being a major player in growing industries such as wind energy, solar power, water purification and many more. Friday's close (03OCT08) of 21.57 and a P/E of 10 offer an enticing entry point. The yield of 5.75% is one more reason to reach for this qualty, diversified investment in American economic renewal.


Google

As the world online more closely resembles its offline predecessor, Google gets an expanded client list and is the biggest boat to float on an expanding digital economic ocean. At 386.91, the stock is about half of its high.



Home Depot

I can't envision a revival in America without busy Home Depot stores, as a lot of housing stock gets renovated and retrofitted for the green era. The company sells building materials, home improvement, lawn and garden products, to do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me, and professional customers. At 23.81 the stock trades at 12.4 times earnings, s down from a high of 34,55 and yields 3.78%.


MicroSoft Corp

Develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a range of software products for computing devices. The Company's software products include operating systems for servers, personal computers and intelligent devices, plus Xbox 360 video game console and games. At 26.32, it trades at just 14.1 times earnings.


Ormat Technologies

Develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the United States and geothermal power plants in other countries around the world, and sells the electricity generated by these plants. At 31.40, the shares are down considerably from the exuberant high of 57.93.