Alcoa and Nokia

We usually focus on a macro-portfolio of stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities around the globe, but we love finance -- and sometimes talk about individual stocks with friends and family. Here's our take on two stocks that have come up recently in various places:

I have followed Alcoa for a while and still like it a bit. As an "industrial play," it could be solid. Also -- once things calm down (economy!) -- Alcoa could potentially be bought out.

I have also followed Nokia for a while... Nokia is a huge brand name and often shows up in "stock filters" (for both value and growth). One "filter" I believe is from a Mensa investing board/group that I have seen.