Top 100 ways to profit this year Tim Blue From: The Australian January 02, 2010 12:00AM
GOOD stock-picking will be the key to market success in 2010, as the world calms down from its great financial upheaval. Our sharemarket is up, unemployment is down and a more sedate world seems in store for the year ahead, which is not to say we are entirely out of the woods.
A few moments' reflection pops up the obvious perils, such as how the world's central banks might ease up on the throttle while steering around another chaotic episode, and how we deal with climate change.
The big call is whether the bankers get it right: if they do, there should be more demand for energy in all its forms and flow-on benefits to those who dig, haul and fix the machines.
For investors, here are some ideas from across the board, as collected by The Australian's contributors and sources.
COPPER
21. OZ Minerals (OZL)
Strong operational performance and $1bn cash in the bank to offset debt obligations makes OZ Minerals a buy recommendation from Fat Prophets. Its single operation at Prominent Hill is up and running and performing well, and allows the company to focus on copper while looking around for ways to expand through exploration and acquisitions.
Here's hoping some good capital growth and a sensible acquisition or two can wash off the stench of OZL's past. Go OZL in 2010!
Fundamentally sound, cashed up, great resource. Re-rate on the way.
OZL Price at posting:
$11.80 Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held
