September 2008
September 29, 2008 –
There are two fundamentally different ways to approach the stock market. This article compares the Trader and the Investor. How do they differ and which one is more likely to build long term wealth in the market?
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September 27, 2008 –
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
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September 25, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: ELNK
, LVLT
, TWC
EarthLink's strategy of being the premier provider of premium dial-up Internet service is a long-term loser, but a lean operating structure and good cash flows should allow it to hold on until a buyer comes along.
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September 22, 2008 –
An explanation of the tax strategy employed by Magic Formula Investing.
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September 20, 2008 –
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
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September 19, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: LEH
, AIG
MagicDiligence looks at this extraordinary week on Wall Street. What happened? Was government intervention really necessary? Who's to blame? Does the solution prevent another occurrence? What does all of this mean for Magic Formula investors?
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September 18, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: BARE.DL
, AVP
, JNJ
Bare Escentuals has favorable growth prospects in mineral cosmetics, but this no-moat company faces stiff competition and has shaky financial health.
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September 16, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: LEH
, MER
, AIG
Magic Formula investors have luckily been spared from the calamity in financial stocks over the past year. But even in the best of times, banking is a risky industry that is difficult to properly value, and should be avoided by most individual investors.
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September 13, 2008 –
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
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September 11, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: VCLK
, MSFT
, GOOG
ValueClick has a great business model and an attractive price. Only competition and the lack of a built-in moat prevent it from being a Top Buy.
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September 08, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: LCAV
, EBAY
Five characteristics to check for to determine if a potential investment is truly a great business.
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September 06, 2008 –
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
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September 04, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: MNST
, KO
, PEP
No longer priced for perfection, Hansen Natural looks cheap relative to growth prospects and past results.
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September 02, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: HPQ
, UNTD
, EDS
Cheap stocks don't go unnoticed by competitors or private equity firms, often leading to quick profits for value investors when a buyout is announced. Magic Formula stocks are no exception.
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