There are many metrics out there worth paying attention to, but I think a severely underrated one is the return on equity (ROE). It is defined as net income divided by shareholder’s equity and is a measure of...
Read MoreJim Cramer has been called a lot of things in his day, and many of those terms cannot be repeated in this space. One of the more common things people complain about is that he “flip-flops” on his stock...
Read MoreThe market has completely forgotten about its Japanese nuclear worries and has even brushed off the ominous threat of debt downgrade by S&P last week. Stocks are climbing one huge wall of worry to hit multi-year highs. I...
Read MoreSome things in life operate like clockwork. The sun rises and sets daily, the ocean currents churn constantly, and Apple (AAPL) blows away earnings estimates four times a year. One would think the market would price in such...
Read MoreIn the past I wrote about Intel (INTC) bullishly, stating that the stock is extremely cheap with growth prospects still ahead of it. Since then, the stock has done absolutely nothing even as the broader market has gone much...
Read MoreThe stock market is a funny animal. Something could be dangling it front of its nose for months, but it pays no attention to it. Suddenly, something happens and it is front and center and people get all excited. This is...
Read MoreGoogle (GOOG) sold off to the tune of 8% following its tepid first-quarter earnings report which fell short by a few cents on the bottom line. Was two cents worth an 8% haircut on a stock that was already underperforming? There...
Read MoreThere are many traits that make up a great investor, but there is rarely a debate as to what they are. Among the most common ones are patience, intelligence, discipline, conviction, and flexibility. However, discipline and...
Read MoreI wrote several months ago about this former market darling and how it hadn’t budged for 13 years. Judging by the chart and recent management actions in order to boost shareholder value, I think this stock has some major...
Read MoreEver since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted at the start of QE2 last August, the market has been on a historic tear with only a slight blip due to nuclear fears in post-earthquake Japan. Speculation has been rampant and many...
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