Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL):  I’ve been hesitant on this purchase from the get-go, as it doesn’t fit within my bias toward higher inflation/oil prices eating into Carnival’s profits.  I’m glad to see this week John Rogers of the Ariel Fund mention CCL as a bargain in this article.

Stryker (SYK):  Just rec’d a 5-star ranking over at the Motley Fool CAPS board.  Though some recent news from the FDA means a tougher legal battle for their pain pump product.

Pfizer (PFE): Pfizer ends up on the winning side in the healthcare reform bill.

XTO Energy (XTO):  Boone Pickens predicts $100 oil next year, adding XTO to his portfolio.  We’re with you Boone!

DISH Network (DISH):  The 10% drop in stock price Nov. 20th simply reflected the recently announced 2$ per share special dividend, payable to investors on Dec. 2nd.  Nice to invest in stocks that generate cash.