You won't find carbon-copied portfolios at The Motley Fool. True to our name, we encourage a range of investing opinions and try to analyze stocks from as many angles as possible. But in such a volatile environment, what stocks still stand out as screaming buys? Some of us decided to put our Foolish heads together to come up with a few great stocks for a variety of investing styles. Read on to find out what some of our staff picked as their favorites, and you might find that a little crowd-sourced Foolishness can go a long way.
John Reeves, writer/analyst
I feel that Google
Mike Klesta, online editor
In a word, energy. And I'm not just talking about oil, though a major oil player like ExxonMobil
Paul Chi, analyst development program
Two of my favorite companies right now are Berkshire Hathaway
Rik Silverman, content experience designer
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Alex Planes, writer development program
I'm a big believer in technology's power to transform the world, and a lot of my favorite picks are based on a company's potential to do just that. That's why I like 3D Systems
Foolish final thoughts
We've all got our own ideas and our own ways to value stocks, but that's what makes these opportunities so interesting. We hope you came away with an idea or two for your portfolio, but if you've got an even better stock idea, why not share it with us in the comments section below? We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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