Automation stocks will be squarely in the spotlight in the years ahead. These companies will be one of the major beneficiaries of increased industrial activity and productivity.

Companies have been transitioning manufacturing jobs to machines for years, but soon on a much broader scale. Cognex Corp., which optimizes automation in the workplace for manufacturing and logistics,is well positioned for this surge of demand.

Lockdown impositions across the world, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, have been taking a toll on the economy.

Much of our world is being automated and it’s changing our economy. The world of automation is loaded with investing opportunities, but investors need to be careful as not every company will be a winner. Here are my picks.

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My watch-list today includes: Take-Two Interactive, IPG Photonics, Cognex, First Solar and NVR.

The markets appear to have hit the pause button as they await the outcome of today’s start of the FOMC’s 2-day meeting and this Sunday’s presidential election in France.

We have highlighted six computer and technology stocks that are up over 15% year to date and have earnings beat potential.

In an era of massive stock buy-backs, fueled by ultra low interest rates, EPS results are even more suspect than usual. So what's the solution? A really great one is to simply focus on the top line, in essence, the revenues and their growth rate.

The technology sector has been on a bullish track in the back half of 2016, cheers to a rebounding U.S. economy that is evident from recently released economic data.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited pays a dividend of $0.86 per share, for a yield of 1.6% Its PEmg (price over earnings per share) was 11.91, which was below the industry average of 16.56.

Real wealth is built with sweat equity and a sound financial plan. A long-term buy-and-hold investing approach focusing on quality dividend growth stocks has provided the means for many investors to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

The average mid cap score 61.46 and that's above the four week score of 60.77.

One company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Cognex Corporation (CGNX). This firm, which is in the Electrical Test Equipment, saw EPS growth of 63.9% last year, and is looking great for this year too.

Today's list includes Skyworks Solutions,FootLocker,HanesBrands,Cognex and Charles River Laboratories.