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Stocks are up today as the market is hoping that the Federal Reserve will announce a new round of stimulus on Friday. Promising data from China and Germany also helped to boost sentiment.

Airlines have had a tough year and have been the victim of analyst flip flopping on their future. Their close ties with the state of the economy have discouraged buying but some of these look ripe for a contrarian buy.

Is this stock market driving you up the wall? Here's my "buy and forget portfolio." It includes four stocks and one fund that you won't have to worry about.

Today, a light volume tape can be expected due to the Columbus Day holiday. Federal government offices will be closed, as well as bond markets.