July 2010
July 29, 2010 –
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RELATED TICKERS: HWKN
Hawkins (HWKN), a small-mid cap chemical company, showed how to make happy shareholders today. [more]
July 26, 2010 –
For the second time in my history as a Fool, all active picks are pitched! [more]
July 26, 2010 –
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RELATED TICKERS: ACAS
American Capital (Nasdaq: ACAS) is a business development company that was hit hard by the financial crisis. It recently completed a debt restructuring, and the share price has more than doubled thus far in 2010. A SWOT check will help assess whether American Capital is back on the road to high yields. [more]
July 22, 2010 –
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RELATED TICKERS: C
Citigroup (NYSE: C), the baron of the big bank bailout brigade, was one of the firms at the center of the U.S. financial crisis. Lately, there have been signs of improvement at the big bank and we'll put it under the SWOT spotlight for a closer look. [more]
July 09, 2010 –
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RELATED TICKERS: WIN
, E
We recently tried Espiral Vinho Verde and really enjoyed it. This wine occupies rare territory in the house; both my wife and I liked it (I like dry wine, she likes sweetier, fruitier wine). Finding a wine we both like is unusual; finding something cheap we both like is cause for celebration and blogging. [more]
July 08, 2010 –
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RELATED TICKERS: FNMA
, FMCC
Twin mortgage money munching monsters Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were evicted from their stylish NYSE homes when foreclosures on the listing addresses FNM and FRE were completed at the close of trading on Wednesday. [more]
July 06, 2010 –
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RELATED TICKERS: SO
, BKH
, WR
With Treasury bond yields in record low territory, investors looking for yield should consider getting a check from the electric, gas, or water company. [more]