Andrew Snyder says there are many companies at risk of bankruptcy in the early stages of Obama’s presidency. Investors in these companies could be left with nothing. Andrew picks three stocks that have a good chance of hitting zero this year.

President Obama takes office at a critical time for the US economy, says Andrew Snyder. The bear is raging in the stock markets, but Andrew says there are some diamonds in the rough. He picks the best three stocks for Obama’s first 100 days in office.

Circuit City was the latest bankruptcy domino to fall last week. Andrew Snyder says more big-name retailers could soon follow. But this is just the economy working as it should. The weak fail and the strong just get stronger. Andrew says the fall of Circuit City is great news for Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), who will become clear market leader once this crisis is over.

Don’t let emotions get in the way of a solid investment strategy, says Andrew Snyder. Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) is failing because of poor capital structure, a weak management team and an upside-down business model. The company’s stock – down 95% in 2008 – will soon be worthless. And that means even loyal Sirius investors should sell any shares they still own right now.

Some form of managed bankrupcty for the Detroit automakers is looking increasingly likely, says Andrew Snyder. And investors need to be prepared to act quickly. Shares in the Big Three will soon be worthless. But Andrew recommends three strong suppliers that will be available at fire sale prices in the immediate aftermath of a bankruptcy filing.

The slump in stock markets this year has value investors licking their lips. But Louis Basenese says there are at least three value traps for every true deal out there. How do you spot a bargain from a lost cause? Louis provides the 10 questions that every value investor must ask before making a purchase.

GM is essentially already bankrupt, says Horacio Marquez. And it has been for years. This clearly makes the company one to avoid for investors. But Horacio says there are still some ways for those with a big risk appetite to make big profits with the giant automaker.

For some investors and traders, extreme market volatility is a great way to make huge short-term profits. Andrew Snyder says Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) is in dire straits and faces a real threat of bankruptcy. But most of this negativity has been priced into the stock. And an emergency shareholder meeting could provide a short-term jolt for those willing to take on the risk.

Andrew Snyder says the temporary economic pain of allowing General Motors (NYSE:GM) to fail is better than propping up a lost cause with public money. He says its time to let GM go and allow the process of creative destruction to work freely.

The US auto industry is coming apart at the seams, says Eric Roseman. The ‘Big Three’ are bleeding profusely, and face bankruptcy without a government rescue. If one of General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler is allowed to fail, Eric says the stock market will crash through its 2002 lows. This means investors should stay underweight stocks for the time being.