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How Alex Green Beat The Market 16 Years Straight
How Alex Green Beat The Market 16 Years Straight
For more than a decade and a half, my friend Alexander Green has been educating and entertaining investors as editor of numerous popular newsletters, many of which I’ve cited in my own....
Survey Says Most Consumers Won’t Pay $1,000+ iPhone 8 PricesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Semiconductor company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/92ce44e9-64c7-4458-9a95-b706ed510490.png
Survey Says Most Consumers Won’t Pay $1,000+ iPhone 8 Prices
We’ve been hearing for months that iPhone 8 prices could go as high as $1,000 or even exceed that, and now some new surveys reveal mixed findings on whether Apple can convince enough consumers to....
Alibaba Is the Only Giant Company With 40% UpsidePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Alibaba Is the Only Giant Company With 40% Upside
How many mega-cap stocks can you name that have the potential to grow more than 40% in the next year? Your list is probably limited to a handful of companies, if that. It’s likely littered....
Best Dividend Paying Stocks for Dividend Growth Investors – August 2017
Best Dividend Paying Stocks for Dividend Growth Investors – August 2017
Dividend growth investing is a very popular approach which can fit within the ModernGraham methods.  This article will look at companies reviewed by ModernGraham which have grown their dividends....
Detecting Abnormal Trading Patterns Of Corporate Insiders
Detecting Abnormal Trading Patterns Of Corporate Insiders
Illegal insider trading tends to be something we don’t hear about until it’s hit the big news networks and newspapers as the SEC goes for the throat of the accused. By then, unfortunately, those....
Is a Market-Friendly Policy Agenda in Peril?
Is a Market-Friendly Policy Agenda in Peril?
Once again, the expected quiet summer week was instead filled with action. With analysts of all stripes analyzing every aspect of the changes in the Trump Administration, the financial punditry....
Is IBM A Value Trap?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Is IBM A Value Trap?
On its face, International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) looks very attractive to value investors. The stock trades near its 52-week low after falling 20% since February and currently boasts a 4%....
Cisco Systems, Inc. FQ4 2017 Earnings Preview: Federal Spending In FocusPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/bee95973-d201-429b-849e-52867059bd1a.png
Cisco Systems, Inc. FQ4 2017 Earnings Preview: Federal Spending In Focus
Cisco Systems FQ4 2017 earnings are set for release on Wednesday after closing bell, and analysts are expecting non-GAAP earnings of 61 cents per share on $12.07 billion in revenue. With the....
A Practical Solution To Fulfill The Duty Of Care
A Practical Solution To Fulfill The Duty Of Care
In the wrangling over the Fiduciary Rule, regulators and financial institutions have overwhelmingly focused on the Duty of Loyalty, which requires advisors to give unconflicted advice. But, the....
Take Profits on Russian Ruble Short, Deutsche Bank AdvisesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
Take Profits on Russian Ruble Short, Deutsche Bank Advises
The Russian ruble, which has moved higher by nearly 9% since late May, might be due for a bout of mean reversion, a Deutsche Bank report notes. With geopolitical risks afoot, the bank is advising....
The Myth Behind Donald Trump’s Influence On Stocks
The Myth Behind Donald Trump’s Influence On Stocks
Earlier in the year, you may have seen a headline at some point pertaining to the so called “Trump Rally” for the US and global stock market. Post election and through early 2017, there was this....
Snap Inc Bounces As The Street Preps For Q2 2017 EarningsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Snap Inc Bounces As The Street Preps For Q2 2017 Earnings
Snap Q2 2017 earnings are set for release on Thursday, and Wall Street is looking for non-GAAP losses of 14 cents per share on $189.5 million in revenue. That compares to the $71.8 million in....
Undervaluation Is As Bad As Overvaluation
Undervaluation Is As Bad As Overvaluation
Valuation-Informed Indexing #352 Also Read Lakewood Capital Bets Against One Of China’s Richest Billionaires How Did Warren Buffett Turned $10.6 Million Into $221 Million While Others....
Earnings season has continued strong with energy living up to its great expectations
Earnings season has continued strong with energy living up to its great expectations
Weighing the Week Ahead: A Congressional Vacation?  Once again, the calendar includes most of the important economic news in a single week.  Competing with the data will be the ongoing....
Asia-Pacific-Based Institutions Invest More Than $200Bn In Hedge Funds
Asia-Pacific-Based Institutions Invest More Than $200Bn In Hedge Funds
Sovereign wealth funds drive growth in capital allocated to the industry Also Read “The Amazon/Google Of Hedge Funds” Warns Of Investing Minefield: looking To Hire More Macro....
DryShips Inc. Announces Appointment of Two New DirectorsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Railroad company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-PDBQn2GCVZs3frHaK2lGsDOa.png?st=2023-05-03T06%3A32%3A47Z&se=2023-05-03T08%3A32%3A47Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-02T19%3A53%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-03T19%3A53%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=B8RNBNOp5bAAUbGicg4q74TKunz53L%2BT3UK9Oi3oX%2B4%3D
DryShips Inc. Announces Appointment of Two New Directors
July 27, 2017, 8:45 AM ATHENS, GREECE–(Marketwired – Jul 27, 2017) – DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) (“DryShips” or the “Company”), a diversified owner of ocean going cargo vessels, today announced....
10 Low PE Stock Picks for the Enterprising Investor – July 2017
10 Low PE Stock Picks for the Enterprising Investor – July 2017
There are a number of great companies in the market today. By using the ModernGraham Valuation Model, I’ve selected 10 low PE stocks for the Enterprising Investor.  These companies have the....
TSLA Shares Rise Despite Bearish Analyst Note As New Model 3 Pics AppearPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-XjwbnkgTrFCFx6Y3gLbqZBCj.png?st=2023-05-13T09%3A21%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T11%3A21%3A52Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-13T06%3A55%3A39Z&ske=2023-05-14T06%3A55%3A39Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=wJlbn/o%2BieTjclaQNRsJc%2BDDZieC0UCS6BPi5tapxAA%3D
TSLA Shares Rise Despite Bearish Analyst Note As New Model 3 Pics Appear
TSLA shares rose today following a somewhat bearish analyst initiation. The EV maker’s stock will probably rise and fall based on what’s happening with the Model 3 for some time to come, so it....
Snap Inc Versus Instagram: Tenacity Against Overwhelming Scale
Snap Inc Versus Instagram: Tenacity Against Overwhelming Scale
Snap stock plunged yet again on Tuesday, falling under the $15 per share mark for the first time ever, which will likely help it continue to be the best-performing short position. The company just....
Investor Spotlight: Ardian, The Busiest Buyout Firm In EuropePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
Investor Spotlight: Ardian, The Busiest Buyout Firm In Europe
When it comes to European private equity activity, the top dog is clear. In the past decade, no investor on the continent has completed more investments than Ardian, according to the PitchBook....
Lockheed Martin Corporation Q2 Earnings: Shares Rise, Outlook BoostedPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Aerospace components, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3938f51e-9b01-45a9-aed1-ff9d047063fc.png
Lockheed Martin Corporation Q2 Earnings: Shares Rise, Outlook Boosted
The Lockheed Martin Q2:F17 earnings report was released before opening bell this morning. The defense contractor posted earnings of $3.23 per share on $12.7 billion in revenue, compared to the....
Earnings Previews: International Business Machines Corp., Qualcomm, Inc.
Earnings Previews: International Business Machines Corp., Qualcomm, Inc.
We’re expecting the IBM 2Q:17 and Qualcomm 3Q:17 earnings reports this week after Netflix kicked off the reporting period for the technology sector last night. International Business Machines is....
End Of Lower Interest Rates In Europe BeginsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2b695cca-48cb-4195-802a-e3385fb90ec0.png
End Of Lower Interest Rates In Europe Begins
European central banks are partially tightening financial conditions, a Deutsche Bank report observes, a move that would imply “higher volatility, lower equities, higher real rates and wider....
Buffett Contributes $3.2 Billion of Berkshire Hathaway Stock To CharitiesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Reinsurance company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-bSRc7PrRT00tZTDNf9SggMTD.png?st=2023-05-06T18%3A48%3A49Z&se=2023-05-06T20%3A48%3A49Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-06T00%3A38%3A49Z&ske=2023-05-07T00%3A38%3A49Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=3seGuy7NQJX9RXUOWr6XArANokWXlKqwnEJxEHfdbSY%3D
Buffett Contributes $3.2 Billion of Berkshire Hathaway Stock To Charities
Warren Buffett, on July 10, 2017, contributed $3.2 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to several charities.  According to Berkshire’s press release:   Get The Full Warren Buffett....
What Would It Take for Me to Become a Buy-and-Holder?
What Would It Take for Me to Become a Buy-and-Holder?
  Valuation-Informed Indexing #349 by Rob Bennett   Get The Timeless Reading eBook in PDF Get the entire 10-part series on Timeless Reading in PDF. Save it to your desktop, read....