Stock Picks and Outlook for 2008

Here are some interesting stock picking articles:

1. 40 stocks to retire on.
2. 10 small stocks for 2008
3. 8 stocks to own in 2008
4. 5 stocks with great potential

And if you are wondering what is ahead for the US economy in 2008.. read the views of these four top jokers! Here is a sampler:

Is recession coming?

John Eade, president and director of research, Argus Research: We say no. We’re hinging that call on the strength of the consumer sector.
Sarah Ketterer, CEO, Causeway Capital Management: Although we don’t expect a recession, we do think it will feel like one in this country in 2008. That’s largely to do with the decline in house prices.
Bob Rodriguez, CEO, First Pacific Advisors: I put it at north of 70%. The consumer is getting hammered unmercifully with interest rates and food, energy, and medical costs. We’re looking for employment numbers to finally get hit in ’08.