How high can the Apple (AAPL) gravy train go?  Yes their products are in constant demand, copy-catted, and the standard for new technology.  However, does an amazing product equate to a solid investment?

The major console stocks are Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Nintendo ADR (NTDOY), and Sony (SNE).  We told you to buy them back on Dec 23rd, all but one have  rallied.  The loser being Nintendo.

The major console stocks are Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Nintendo ADR (NTDOY), and Sony (SNE).  We told you to buy them back on Dec 23rd, all but one have  rallied.  The loser being Nintendo.

Mastery is interested in stocks that will actually increase this year, throw in a dividend and its the perfect combination for a valued based stock.  Making the cut early this year are the following dividend stocks:  Verizon (VZ), New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYMT), Microsoft (MSFT), CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL) and Corning Inc. (GLW). 

Mastery told you to buy Microsoft (MSFT) in Console Stocks All Trading Near Lows last month when shares were in the $25 range.  Before then we really went to bat for Mr. Softy in 3 Dividend Growth Stocks for 2012.  Now Wall Street is onboard with improved price targets.

Mastery presents three stocks that are trading close to $5 we believe are worth your attention.  The stocks in order of importance are Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK), The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN), and Marchex Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHX).

Mastery presents three stocks that are trading close to $5 we believe are worth your attention.  The stocks in order of importance are Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK), The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN), and Marchex Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHX).

Ultrabooks are a crossbreed of a tablet and laptop computer.  Ultrabooks are thin, light (2.4 to 3 lbs.), sleek, and bottom line -- the computer of the future.  The majority of them will be powered by Windows 8.  Take a look at the videos below from this week's CES convention in Las Vegas.  If you've already lost interest and just want to know what stocks to buy the list consists of Microsoft (MSFT), Intel (INTC), Dell (DELL), HP (HPQ), Nuance Communications (NUAN), and Apple (AAPL) (see charts below).

Sony (SNE) share aren't doing much, trading flat at $17.40 and still only 7% away from their 12 month low.  Microsoft (MSFT) shares are at $27.93 and have increased 7.8% since

Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), and New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYMT) are three of our favorite stock picks for 2012. 

Let's dive into it.