More Bang for Your Buck: Stock Secrets

WSVN-- Health and wealth are always popular resolutions. When it comes to health, many of us will diet and join a gym. When it comes to wealth, things can be a bit trickier, but the experts are here to help!

Talk about ringing in the New Year. If you really want to increase your net worth in 2005, stop spending that Christmas cash and invest.

It's a gamble John Black knows can pay off with the right strategies. He's been wheeling and dealing in stocks for over 30 years.

Investor John Black:"You see an increase in wealth and it sounds good. Then you realize it's not the easiest thing to do."

That's why Ken Gruneisen founder of the investment website can-slim-dot-net - says timing is crucial.

Stock Broker Ken Gruneisen:"I think the market still does offer a lot of upside for the right companies at the right times."

Topping Ken's picks for 2005 is the beverage giant Hansen Natural Corporation.

Ken Gruneisen:"They have played into a real sweet area in the market as far as beverage companies that are selling loaded beverages with extra added nutrients."

Next, up, internet advertising company value-click. Its stock just recently reached new highs.

Ken Gruneisen:"Technically the stock is free to move a heck of a lot higher."

Also likely to move higher, American Healthways.With babyboomers inching closer to retirement, this health care product manufacturer is expecting big things in the near future.

Ken Gruneisen:"This company has been a true leader out there and going forward."

As for another true leader, have you ever wondered who's behind all the graphics on those video games. It's a company called ATI Technologies.

Ken Gruneisen:"They are a real big player and a geuniue leader in what they go and a stand out favorite and as far as we see it going forward."

Finally, going forward is whats expected from innovative solutions & support. Its job is helping the FAA reduce air traffic.

Ken Gruneisen:"A lot of the aero space and defense stocks have been strong and this one is a real standout."

John hopes his portfolio includes a few standouts. He's planning on a very profitable 2005.

John Black:"It makes you feel good that your stock is going up and you are making money."

Another stock to watch is armor holdings. This company makes many of the armor-plated vehicles used during war.

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