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Will News Corp. (NWS) Get a Super Bowl Bump?
The Super Bowl is big business. And especially for the network that airs the game. Fox has the honor this year. Rupert Murdoch’s network – owned by News Corp…. Read more
A Retail Turnaround? Don’t Bet on These Two Fallen Angels
I’m a contrarian value investor at heart. My curiosity is more aroused by the stock that plunges 50% than the one that surges 50%. I love trolling the bargain… Read more
How Twitter’s IPO Avoided Facebook’s Fate
“There is no doubt that Twitter is a huge force on the Internet. After Facebook, it’s the largest U.S. social network site, with 200 million active monthly users. Not… Read more
Marijuana Industry Not Worth the Gamble
It’s only been 24 days and I’m already exhausted by the onslaught of articles about “budding” industries, “bong” bubbles, or “high” hopes for the marijuana industry. Why can’t we… Read more
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Stock Clipped by CEO Departure
Struggling teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is in free-fall mode this morning after a surprise announcement on Wednesday after the market closed that CEO Robert Hanson was… Read more
3 Reasons Best Buy (BBY) Is Not a Bust
I’ve been advising investors buy shares of Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) for several months now. But last week’s 30% plummet in Best Buy’s stock served as a wakeup call that… Read more
Why Is Google Buying Nest?
It was just one week ago when the big news was announced: Google Acquires Nest for $3.2 billion. For many investors, it was just the latest multi-billion dollar merger… Read more
A Contrarian Strategy that Beats Wall Street
It’s a fact that Wall Street professionals are horrible at predicting market performance from year to year. Yet, every January hordes of highly paid experts continue the annual tradition… Read more
Why the Wall Street Dealers Can’t Deliver What You Can
As an economist, John Maynard Keynes’ intellectual rigor left much to be desired. As an investor, Keynes was frequently spot on. He understood Wall Street and approached it with… Read more