Diana Shipping, Inc. (NYSE:DSX)

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I am a big fan of this stock. I ran through a number of shipping stocks, all of which were loaded down with debt and had poor equity and asset returns, as well as profit margins. But Diana shipping has solid margins, stopped its dividend as the global financial crisis was growing, built up a hoard of cash, and has weathered the storm well overall. Of course, it has taken a hit, but is in dramatically better shape than its competitors. If Diana can do this in a horrible market for shippers, it should be very successful when the inevitable global recovery/baltic dry index recovery takes place. A return of the $3.31 in dividends it paid in 2008 before it stopped its dividend is also an attractive prospect. DCIX is another stock to consider, as it shares the same management and was spun off from DSX, but it has a very short track record, so I opted to invest in DSX despite the dividend DCIX offers. A resolution of the Greek crisis might provide a boost to this stock.