TheStreet.com Power Stock Rankings

During the week of Feb. 11, TheStreet.com readers searched for these 10 stocks more than any others. Research associate Patrick Schultz makes the Buy, Sell or Hold call on them below, in the order of their popularity.

1. Apple(AAPL Quote - Cramer on AAPL - Stock Picks): A recent and fascinating article in NY Times demonstrates and embodies the upside potential of Apple and its sizzling brand. The article, Smugglers Return iPhones to China, discusses how the iPhone is so popular that it is being smuggled back into China after being made and shipped to U.S. and European markets (then resold at a hefty profit). While the iPhone does not (yet) have official distribution in China, this small detail has not prevented eager Chinese consumers to get their hands on "unlocked" iPhones. What does this mean for the stock? It is clear to me that the international consumers want and seek the Apple brand, and the rapid growth of international sales is the next up leg for Apple investors. The Apple brand is demanded and sought after in China -- and it feels like just the beginning. -- BUY

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2. Google(GOOG Quote - Cramer on GOOG - Stock Picks): I wrote in the last couple weeks that I was expecting a technical bounce in GOOG shares to the $530-$550 range. We got that bounce and now I expect Mr. Google to tread water around here. The search titan still has overhanging issues to deal with: poor earnings results and the potential Microsoft takeover of Yahoo!. -- HOLD

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3. First Solar(FSLR Quote - Cramer on FSLR - Stock Picks): The best of breed in solar, and possibly the best of breed of all growth stocks. This momentum darling flat out delivers. The solar bellwether reported blow-out earnings that were impressive on every level. -- BUY

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4. Altria(MO Quote - Cramer on MO - Stock Picks): It is all about the break up. Altria is splitting itself up into two separate companies -- the high-growth international business and the slower growth domestic business. I don't think the market recognizes the enormous value that is being unlocked through this transaction. -- BUY

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5. Citigroup(C Quote - Cramer on C - Stock Picks): Following through with our gameplan from last week -- we did not chase Citigroup higher and waited for lower prices. The time to strike is now. Citigroup will be a primary beneficiary of lower interest rates. -- BUY

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