ALL: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Don't Forget About The Copper Rally

    April 07, 2010
    Copper has been rallying on increasing global demand, and the long-term outlook is still good.
  2. Allstate Needs To Invest In Insurance

    February 17, 2010
    Allstate needs to see premium growth resume soon as future investment appeal will hinge on trends in the underlying ...
  3. Fair Isaac A Fair Investment

    December 01, 2009
    Fair Isaac should see improved top-line visibility in the near term, but longer-term trends remain a bit murky.
  4. How Comprehensive Is Your Income?

    September 17, 2009
    Comprehensive income is an important part of shareholder equity but is often overlooked.
  5. Deep Value Disappointments

    July 01, 2009
    In order to be truly successful, value investors need to do their homework.
  6. The Insurance Industry Tug-Of-War

    June 18, 2009
    Property and casualty insurance price declines may turn around, but the industry is being accused of failing to plan ...
  7. Allstate's Good Hands Gone Bad?

    June 12, 2009
    Allstate is a mixed bag right now; though they refused TARP money, they have exposure to mortgage-backed securities
  8. Insurance Stalls On Earnings

    April 22, 2009
    Progressive Corp. and other insurers have been experiencing flat earnings. Find out if the insurance industry is ...
  9. Book Value Bargains Or Laggards?

    April 22, 2009
    A look at companies trading at a low multiple of book, honing in on Sears.
  10. Book Value Bargains Or Just Plain Busted?

    March 18, 2009
    Companies trading under book value may be worth a look - assuming they aren't down for good reason.
  11. Business Education Courtesy Of Berkshire's Shareholder ...

    March 04, 2009
    Warren Buffett's 2008 Berkshire Hathaway 2008 shareholder letter demonstrates how to manage businesses through thick ...
  12. The Joys And Pains Of 3X Returns

    February 17, 2009
    Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
  13. Eastman Chemical Has Right Ingredients For Success

    February 04, 2009
    This company's dividend yield provides incentive for investors who want to hang on for the ride.
  14. Interesting Insurance Stocks For 2009

    January 02, 2009
    Despite a tame hurricane season, insurers still took a beating in 2008. Learn what could be in store for the new year.
  15. Is AIG DOA?

    August 27, 2008
    AIG was once the buy-and-forget champion of the insurance sector. Now the question is whether it can survive.
  16. No Quacks (AFL, AIG, PRU)

    March 23, 2007
    A look at three major insurance companies.
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