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If you were a teacher and asked to grade Wall Street, we think you’d probably flunk the whole bunch. Or perhaps you’d send capitalism to the corner wearing a dunce cap.
But all is not lost. Capitalism and education are not in mutually exclusive cliques. In fact, they can work together – on the same team.
Indeed, education is shaping up as an important part of the Obama stimulus package. That’s right – the President plans to spend on education to bring about economic recovery.
Look for the administration to drop $150 billion on Obama’s “new vision for 21st century education. One where we're not just supporting existing schools, but spurring innovation.”
And for-profit houses of learning are likely to play a part. That’s because the White House initiative will probably spark a trend – one in which more people return to the classroom.
As a result, we could see students worth more to their employers – and education stocks worth more to your portfolio.
What’s the trade?
“I’d look at the Apollo Group [APOL
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],” counsels Guy Adami. “The good news is that there’s probably more room in this stock. The bad news is that it topped at $94 and there’s been some insider selling. I like this stock but it’s ahead of itself.
What’s the bottom line? “I think it’s a buy around $73,” Adami concludes.
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Trader disclosure: On Jan 28, 2009, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders; Macke Owns (BAC), (MSFT), (MS), (TM), (MCD); Seymour Owns (AAPL), (BAC), (EEM), (F), (FXI); Adami Owns (AGU), (C), (BTU), (GS), (INTC), (MSFT), (NUE); Finerman's Firm Owns (MSFT), (UNH); Finerman's Firm Owns (DNA) & (DNA) Call Spread; Finerman's Firm Is Short (IYR), (IJR), (IWM), (MDY), (SPY), (COF), (USO)
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