Stock Picks: Tech, Retail, Beer & More

To give investors an edge in this volatile market, CNBC asked the pros for their best stock picks now.

Betting on Beer

“Anheuser-Busch is being acquired by InBev for $70 a share at the end of the year, but if you would look at the share price even recently, it’s been down to $58. That’s a more than 15 percent return on a stock that’s going to be bought very shortly. The market is concerned that the financing may fall through; InBev keeps saying that the financing is good, and I don’t think Anheuser Busch will renegotiate that deal, so it’s a worthwhile risk to take.”

Greg Estes, Intrepid Capital Funds

Estes also likes: Hansen Natural

Tech Bargains

“With some of RIMM’s new products out there, the flip phone and the Bold and the new Storm - it’s a touch screen much like the iPhone - I think you’re going to see some pretty good numbers, and with the stock down from $140 into the $40s, it’s discounting an awful lot of bad news from the consumer.”

Richard Prati, AmTech Research

Prati also likes: Google , Yahoo , Dell and Ericsson

Stocks for the Near Term

"Coach ...is obviously a huge consumer play, but you look at their ability to grow. They have 300 units here in the U.S.; management feels they can grow to 500; they have great opportunities overseas; if you don't believe Coach will be half its size by five years from now, this is a great opportunity."

Ralph Resendes, Applied Finance Group

Resendes also likes: Valero

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