My friend and colleague, Alex Crippen, wrote in his Warren Buffet Watch blog, "the approach of a new year also compels us journalist-types to compile Top 10 lists."  So, following Alex, here are the Top Ten "CNBC By The Numbers" posts of 2008, measured by clicks. 

Thanks for a great year, and keep reading.

#10.  Winning Energy Stocks (May 21)

It seems so long ago when oil crossed above $130 / bbl and Boone Pickens said it would go to $150.  Now, 7 months later, oil is below $40 and we are looking at the biggest annual drop in oil ever.

#9. Is it Time to Buy Low (September 18)

After the market had a big selloff in mid-September, we took a look to see how the markets have historically fared 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after similar selloffs.  This time, for months 1 and 3 at least, it would have paid to wait.

#8. Breakout Stimulus Stocks (December 9)

On Meet the Press, President-elect Barack Obama discussed the possibility of a half-trillion dollar stimulus plan aimed at creating the largest infrastructure program in the United States since the creation of the interstate highway system during the Eisenhower administration.  Now estimates are up to 1 trillion.

#7. Obamanomics - Is $250K Rich? (August 27)

As the Presidential campaigns heated up, then candidate Barack Obama shared his plans to raise taxes on Americans earning more than $250,000 per year.  This look at cost of living comparisons around the country generated more reader feedback (from both sides) than any other post this year.

#6. Financials Winners & Losers (September 15)

With the fall of Lehman, the acquisition of Merrill and AIG's capital crisis, there were actually a number of financials that were trading up.  Here was the list of the S&P Financials that were winning and losing in the aftermath.

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