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Magic Formula Stock Review: QLogic (QLGC)

MagicDiligence — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:59:36 +0000

QLogic is a provider of equipment for storage networks. Good organic growth potential, solid market positioning, and very strong financial metrics make this an MFI stock worth looking at.

Reverse Engineering Martin Whitman’s Wheelock Position: Part I | Old School Value

jjun0366 — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:00:08 +0000

Martin Whitman is a legendary value investor and manager of the Third Avenue Value Fund (TAVFX). While his fund has suffered in 2008, his long-track record and expertise in distress investing make it worthwhile to try to figure out why he holds the investments he does.

Joel Greenblatt Interview with GuruFocus.com

MagicDiligence — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:31:10 +0000

Joel Greenblatt, the "godfather" of Magic Formula Investing, recently gave an interview to value investing supersite GuruFocus.com. Some MagicDiligence commentary on his wisdom and reactions to the questions posed.

Myths about Warren Buffett

Dividend Growth Investor — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:03:14 +0000

Warren Buffett is the richest investor in the world. The student of the father of value investing Ben Graham, learned how to invest money in the Graham-Newman Corp. partnership in the early 1950s. After it was closed, Buffett formed his own investment management partnership. In it, he utilized several value investment strategies, which allowed him to significantly outperform the S&P 500 for over a decade.

2009 Top 40 Best Stocks to Retire On: Part 3 | Old School Value

jjun0366 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:34:56 +0000

A look at the following companies from fortunes list of best 40 stocks.
1. Carlisle Companies (CSL)
2. Noble Corp (NE)
3. Regal Beloit Corp (RBC)
4. Valmont Industries VAL)
5. WW Grainger (GWW)
6. AAon Inc (AAON)
7. Exponent Inc (EXPO)
8. Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
9. Merit Medical Systems Inc (MMSI)
10. Neogen Corp (NEOG)

Optimizing Your Asset Allocation | Dividends Value

Dividends4Life — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:41:38 +0000

When to buy a stock and at what price are very important decisions. However, serious investors will tell you the most important decision is how you allocate your assets. I recently stepped back and looked at my asset allocation with an eye toward how it will change as I approach retirement.

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Analysis

dbs119 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:28:50 +0000

Microsoft Corporation provides software products for computing devices worldwide.

Dividend News: A Few Increases, More Expected in July

Dividend Growth Investor — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:22:40 +0000

Several companies raised their distributions over the past week:
Despite the slow week for dividend increases, I am looking forward to a relatively busy July, since historically some well-known dividend aristocrats like Walgreen (WAG) and Stanley Works (SWK) tend to raise their dividends during the current month.

Stock Review: Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (JTX)

MagicDiligence — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:45:54 +0000

Jackson Hewitt has had a tough 3 years, with misbehaving franchisees, trouble securing refund anticipation loan funding, and the lack of an online product leading business elsewhere. With new management and rumors of a sale, is there value in the current stock price?

Stock Analysis: Chubb Corp. (CB)

Dividends4Life — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:46:55 +0000

Chubb Corp. is one of the largest U.S. property-casualty insurers, Chubb has carved out a number of niches, including high-end personal lines and specialty liability lines coverage. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

Emerson Electric (EMR) Dividend Stock Analysis

Dividend Growth Investor — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:11:45 +0000

Emerson Electric Co,a diversified global technology company, engages in designing and supplying product technology and delivering engineering services to various industrial and commercial, and consumer markets worldwide.The company operates through five segments:Process Management,Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies,and Appliance and Tools.The company is member of the S&P 500 and the S&P Dividend Aristocrats indexes.
Emerson Electric Co.has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1947 and increased payments to common shareholders every year for 52 years.

The Competitive Analysis

nurseb911 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:56:41 +0000

An outline of how one investor analyzes companies and their competitors to gain a better sense of investing prospects within an industry or sector.

Formula Trading LLC Overview

MagicDiligence — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:15:46 +0000

Joel Greenblatt recently launched his new joint venture with Formula Trading LLC as a service to MFI investors. What is the service about, how can it benefit MFI investors, and is it worth the cost of participation?

Best Yielding Stocks for 2009 2Q Update

Dividend Growth Investor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:42:46 +0000

The companies I selected were representative of four high yielding sectors- real estate,energy transportation,utilities and tobacco.Despite the high yields, the dividend payments seemed sustainable enough even during the financial meltdown.The average yield on the four stocks mentioned below is 6.88%.The riskiest stock of the four seems to be Realty Income,since real estate is one of the hardest hit sectors in the US. Kinder Morgan(KMP)and Con Edison(ED)are pretty much utility like investments,while Phillip Morris International (PM)should do fine in a crisis,as smokers find it tougher to quit.

Pepsi Co (PEP) Stock Analysis

Dividend Growth Investor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:15:47 +0000

PepsiCo, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells various snacks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, and foods worldwide.

PepsiCo is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and the Dividend Aristocrats Indexes. PepsiCo has been consistently increasing its dividends for 36 consecutive years.

IBM Stock Analysis

Dividend Growth Investor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:14:45 +0000

IBM is a major component of the S&P 500, Dow Industrials and the Dividend Achievers Indexes. IBM has been consistently increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years. From the end of 1998 up until December 2008 this dividend growth stock has delivered a zero annual average total return to its shareholders.

High-Yield Dividends at Risk

Dividend Growth Investor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:05:40 +0000

There are several stocks, which offer tempting current high yields, which are less likely to be sustained. Most of the companies mentioned below are members of the elite S&P Dividend Aristocrats index for now.

High Yielding Companies boosting distributions

Dividend Growth Investor — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:35:54 +0000

While some investors viewed Petsmart’s 233% dividend raise as extremely important, I found the increases from several high yield stocks to be very intriguing as well.

Coca Cola (KO) Dividend Stock Analysis

Dividend Growth Investor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:05:01 +0000

The Coca-Cola Company manufactures, distributes, and markets nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups worldwide. It principally offers sparkling and still beverages. The company is member of the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P Dividend Aristocrats indexes. Coca-Cola has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1893 and increased payments to common shareholders every year for 47 years.

Magic Formula Stock Review: Garmin (GRMN)

MagicDiligence — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:20:29 +0000

Garmin is a well-run, financially strong company with a leading position in a long term growth market - GPS. But is the company's 21% earnings yield really a bargain?