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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.

The average mid cap score is 61.50, which is below the four week moving average score of 63.57. The average mid cap stock is trading -17.38% below its 52 week high, 0.02% above its 200 dma, has 7.07 days to cover held short, and is expected to grow EPS by 14.58% next year.

The average mid cap score is 60.35, above the four week moving average score of 57.78. The average mid cap stock is trading -11.17% below its 52 week high, 4.92% above its 200 dma, has 7.83 days to cover short, and is expected to grow EPS by 19.7% next year.