Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (BIDU), National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV), Cummins Inc. (CMI): 1 Stock to Buy for April

That leaves two energy companies

That leaves me with two quality companies: energy parts supplier National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.  (NYSE:NOV) and engine maker Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) . Though this is a particularly difficult decision, as both of these companies are first-rate, I’m going with Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) this month.

In the end, the potential and the price are both intriguing, but Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has more intangibles in its favor. While National Oilwell is focused on meeting the needs of energy extractors, Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) is more focused on making engines that create less pollution and run on alternative fuels as well as giving back to its local community.

It certainly doesn’t hurt that our own team of analysts rated Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) as the best company in America. They weren’t alone, either. Glassdoor rated Cummins as one of the top 20 places to work in America in 2013.

As the world continues to tighten its emissions standards and alternative fuels become more commonplace, I fully believe Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) will do well by doing good.

The article 1 Stock to Buy for April originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Brian Stoffel.

Fool contributor Brian Stoffel owns shares of LinkedIn, Baidu, National Oilwell Varco, and Whole Foods. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Baidu, Cummins, LinkedIn, National Oilwell Varco, and Whole Foods.

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