Economy and Stocks February 2014

My name is Jonathon Brinker, I started investing into stocks around September 2010. Currently, I have an annualized return of 25.6% since 2010. The total return on investment has been 83.9%. Nonetheless, this article is not about me. This article is relatings to stocks within February 2014 through 2015.
Currently, I have a large share of stocks within Vertex Energy (VTNR). This stock was purchased at $3.28. The stock has risen to about $3.69 (February 12, 2014). Planning to hold on to this stock until about $4.05.
United States stock wars have been declared with February. Investors are pondering the fact of Hemp Inc (HEMP). Is Hemp Inc worth the investment? Firstly, this stock is extremely risky. I would not recommend investing heavily into such a small, risky company. The current price at $0.17 (February 12, 2014) may be too high to purchase now. I purchased the stock at $0.1519. The market has dumped the stock in recent days. It appears that it may start climbing once again. The stock market loves these types of stocks; it relates to marajuana, therefore, it is considered a "booming" stock. This stock has strong potential to rise to about $0.20. But, the pricing at $0.3 cents and above is unrealistic at this time. If you feel like investing, get in to this one at about $0.15-0.16 and sell out at $0.20-0.21. Note that this stock is very volatile and risky.
Apple Inc (AAPL) at $536.53 (February 12, 2014) is a highly rated stock. This stock within the stock wars is a strong, less risky stock. Can Apple Inc still grow? This question is answered easily through the fact of innovation and creation. The charts, insider investors, and news indicates that Apple has a strong push upward. AAPL can increase to a beyond $700 per share. Is $700 a share possible? Yes, this stock has strong potenital for growth. Apple is introducing new products, innovations, and applications within and before 2015. This is considered a long-hold stock; this stock will be a much volatile stock than Hemp Inc. This is the time to purchase Apple Inc, invest heavily. Now, hold, hold, hold; hold this stock for future growth.
Twitter Inc (TWTR) at $56.44 (February 12, 2014) is an interesting stock within a stock war. I don't like investing into social media stocks. Number one, this stock is believing on Twitter remaining strong for a long period of time. Will twitter grow beyond $57 per share? I believe Twitter can grow. However, this stock seems to be stuck below $70 a share and $50 per share. Simply, the stock scares me. People need to wait for more news in relation to Twitter. For example, acquistions, combining with network, and so on will create a new sense of growth beyond $70 per share. Currently, I would avoid this stock.
Lastly, I have strong investments into Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) at $75 (February 12, 2014. This stock has amazing growth. I purchased this stock at $52.54 a share. This stock is considered a long-hold type of stock. Just 11 hours ago, LGND released quarter one earnings guadiance. Inside investors and analysis have strong assumptions that this stock will reach $82 per share by 2015. At the current price, I would consider it a moderate purchase. The movement of the market indicates that the stock could fall slightly lower than $75 per share; purchasing this stock between $74-$74.75 is a strong purchase. Expect to sell around $80 per share. This would be considered a safe time to sell off the shares. Nonetheless, I am holding this stock for a long future. I plan to hold this stock way beyond the projected price; I will either hold until $95 per share or 2017. This is the reason people must have long-term stocks and shrot term.
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Disclaimer: I am not resposible for any investment actions. All investments must be researched individualy. Don't purchase or sell a stock without taking the risk involved.