It’s no secret that one of the main reasons Japanese automakers have triumphed over their American competition is productivity superiority. In other words, the average worker at a Japanese automaker can make more cars in a...
Read MoreIf a stock is delisted from its market, it will become less liquid and will likely trade at a discount to its previous price. Therefore, when considering a stock for purchase, you may want to ensure it is not in danger of being...
Read MoreThe following summary was written by Frank Voisin, who regularly writes for Frankly Speaking. Recently, Frank sold four restaurants and returned to school to complete a combined LLB/MBA.Key Takeaways from Fooled by Randomness:...
Read MoreStock in The New York Times Company (NYT) has dropped 90% from its high and 60% in the last year. While the stock is undoubtedly trading for far cheaper than it was, this is a great example of a value trap.While the company owns...
Read MoreTo fully grasp a company’s position, its financial statements are not enough. Consider CVS Caremark (CVS), a provider of prescription and related health services in the US. Nowhere on its balance sheet (or any other of its...
Read MoreThe following summary was written by Frank Voisin, who regularly writes for Frankly Speaking. Recently, Frank sold four restaurants and returned to school to complete a combined LLB/MBA.Recognize the dangers of becoming married...
Read MoreSometimes, managements will adopt so-called Shareholder Rights Plans that “protect” shareholders from hostile takeovers. Often, however, such plans have negative effects for shareholders. In such cases, these plans...
Read MoreWhile current home sales are a product of current prices and consumer confidence, in order to see where the future of housing is going, it’s useful to look at home inventories. Here’s a look at US home inventories in...
Read MoreOne issue which is largely ignored in the bailout vs no-bailout debates is the precedent being set on international trade. The US has consistently imposed tariffs when it has felt that international government subsidies for...
Read MoreThe following summary was written by Frank Voisin, who regularly writes for Frankly Speaking. Recently, Frank sold four restaurants and returned to school to complete a combined LLB/MBA.Taleb admits to being just intelligent...
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