December E-mini S&Ps (ESZ14 -0.22%) this morning are down -0.20% and European stocks are down -0.55%.

There is no question that, along with population increases around the world, global demand for fresh water will rise exponentially. It is often said that many border disputes and future wars will be fought, not for oil, rather for a clean and reliable water supply.

Goldman Sachs cut its rating on global stocks to neutral for the next 3 months, saying stocks are at risk of a brief selloff as rising inflation boosts government bond yields.

Stock market bulls made a valiant effort to fight off another looming correction last week. The economy is showing strong signs of recovery, the Fed remains confident enough to continue its stimulus tapering, and attractive alternative investments to the U.S. stock market seem scarce.

Today's list includes Legg Mason (LM), Roper Industries (ROP), E*Trade Financial Corp (ETFC), Autodesk (ADSK) and Monster Beverage (MNST).

Jim Van Meerten covers the stocks with the most consistent upward momentum and best charts. His picks among larger caps: Roper Industries (ROP), Neilson Holdings (NLSN), Netflix (NFLX), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and Monster Beverages (MNST)