The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series in which technology and media editor/analyst Andrew Tonner discusses topics across the investing world.

As we move into the second half of 2012, it's always beneficial to reappraise what's worked and what should work going into the year's end. One thing was certain in the first half of the year, tech investing was in vogue in a big way. However, as market conditions appear to have soured, all bets are clearly off for the second half of this year. In this series, Top 25 Tech Stocks, our technology and media editor works through his list of tech greatness to find which stocks should thrive over the next six months and beyond, and which companies are best left on the sidelines. In this edition, Andrew examines search titan Google to see if it's poised to pop in the second half of the year.

Apple has made a fortune for a sea of investors. However, with it now the most valuable company in the world, is there room left for investors to see huge gains? In our new premium research report our senior technology analyst gives you the reasons to buy or sell the company. Not only that, but you'll get continuing updates whenever major Apple news breaks. Read more about this timely opportunity here.