You Ask, Rothbort Answers: Banks, Pharma, Retail

Throughout the trading week on Stockpickr Answers, investing professionals answer questions posed by members of the Stockpickr community.

Recently, Scott Rothbort (RealMoney) responded to a round of timely questions.

Here are a few of those questions and Rothbort's answers.

JPMorgan Chase's (JPM Quote) upgrade: Thoughts?

Rothbort: Some banks are going to survive. I think that JPMorgan Chase is one of them. To read more, visit Stockpickr.com.

I have noticed that casual dining restaurants seem very busy lately. What do you think of Ruby Tuesday (RT Quote)?

Rothbort: I think that Ruby Tuesday has a chance of surviving. As does Benihana (BNHNA Quote). On the other hand, Jamba (JMBA Quote) and Cosi (COSI Quote) will likely disappear. To read more, visit Stockpickr.com.

What's your take on Perrigo (PRGO Quote), Sonoco Products (SON Quote) and McCormick (MKC Quote)?

Rothbort: Perrigo: generic pharma and nutritional products. I would rather see you in Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA Quote) and Mead Johnson (MJN Quote). To read more, visit Stockpickr.com.

Anyone think [Target (TGT Quote) is] good for the long run?

Rothbort: It is still unclear how Target will be positioned in the long run as a retailer... In addition, the company has added more debt to finance its credit card operations. To read more, visit Stockpickr.com.

Who's scheduled to be on Stockpickr Answers next?

Tuesday, Mar. 3: Dan Fitzpatrick

Wednesday, Mar. 4: Frank Curzio

Thursday, Mar. 5: David MacDougall

Friday, Mar. 6: David Peltier

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