picks and pans

[jycrei]

May I know the meaning "picks and pans" which is used in stocks analysis oftenly.

 

[Ouisch]

A "pick" is something that is recommended; the person discussing it would choose it.

A "pan" is something that is discouraged or described as not worthwhile.

 

[jycrei]

Dear Ouisch,

Thanks a lot. But I'm curious to know why the "pans" means "discouragement"? Sometime people says something pan out well. Please explain it at your convenient time.

jycrie