tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62425422203456276492024-03-19T05:10:48.910-04:00The Matador GroupUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-25426594438512097572011-09-16T20:34:00.000-04:002011-09-19T20:35:18.629-04:00Recent ArticlesHere are links to some recent articles that we have written.<br />
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9/15/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/293895-ranking-america-s-dollar-stores-before-the-double-dip-hits">Ranking America's Dollar Stores Before The Double Dip Hits </a><br />
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9/7/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/292004-5-beaten-dow-dividend-stocks-that-will-soon-turn-around">5 Beaten Dow Dividend Stocks That Will Soon Turn Around</a> <br />
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9/6/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/291731-nike-under-armour-battle-rages-as-back-to-school-sales-impress">Nike, Under Armour Battle Rages As Back-to-School Sales Impress</a> <br />
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8/30/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/290580-12-dividend-stocks-capable-of-weathering-storms-for-decades">12 Dividend Stocks Capable Of Weathering Storms For Decades</a> <br />
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8/26/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/289958-3-global-minded-high-yielding-u-s-companies-to-beat-the-weak-dollar">3 Global-Minded, High-Yielding U.S. Companies To Beat The Weak Dollar</a><br />
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8/25/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/289729-railroads-the-best-investment-for-the-economic-downturn">Railroads: The Best Investment For The Economic Downturn</a> <br />
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8/18/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/288402-a-sirius-step-back-evaluating-future-growth">A Sirius Step Back: Evaluating Future Growth</a><br />
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8/11/11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/286610-johnson-johnson-one-stock-cramer-and-i-agree-on">Johnson & Johnson: One Stock Cramer and I Agree On</a> <br />
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8/8/11 <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2053604491">4 Great Stocks You Can Buy for Cheap Right Now</a><a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/285767-4-great-stocks-you-can-buy-for-cheap-right-now"><br /></a><br />
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<br />As you can see, the article was featured on Seeking Alpha's front page. It was considered one of the premium articles on energy investment ideas during the week.
<br />Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-24224543159839270602011-08-12T21:41:00.000-04:002011-08-18T15:56:16.067-04:003 Must Have Consumer Staples for the Current DownturnOver the past few days, the economic environment has turned quite sour. Equity and Treasury market swings have been remarkable these past few trading sessions. In this analysis, I hope to touch on a few different companies that would serve as ideal investments in this uncertain economic environment. The article can be found <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/287140-3-must-have-consumer-staples-for-the-current-downturn">here</a>.
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<br />Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-75661026976389853882011-08-10T19:37:00.000-04:002011-08-18T15:56:02.728-04:00Ford Drives Toward Profitability and the Possibility of a Dividend By Year's EndThere appears to be some good value in the automotive manufacturing industry. Looking at the entire industry, vehicle sales were up quite noticeably in July, surprising some analysts. After declining for three months, sales turned higher amid strong demand. With that being said I am going to advocate Ford Motor Company as a strong buy. The article can be found <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/285134-ford-drives-toward-profitability-and-the-possibility-of-a-dividend-by-year-s-end">here</a>.
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<br />Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-71101906493809463722011-08-09T17:34:00.000-04:002011-08-18T15:55:48.238-04:00Gold's Bullish Outlook: A Good Opportunity to Buy MinersOver the past few weeks, markets have been thrown into disarray amid concerns over the United States' ability to repay its debt. Investors have searched for a safe haven bid as equity prices tumbled and Treasuries see-sawed back and forth before yields plummeted on concerns of a weakening US economy. The article examines one asset that has performed extremely well. The article can be found <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/284377-gold-s-bullish-outlook-a-good-opportunity-to-buy-miners">here</a>.
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<br />Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-26939327683209084992011-08-08T12:41:00.003-04:002011-08-08T12:44:21.499-04:00Texas Roadhouse: Great Food and Decent Yield Make for a Strong InvestmentA recent outing to Texas Roadhouse preceded this article and I discovered that their food is as good as their stock prospects. The article examines their plan for new store openings, their decision to being franchising more, and their new dividend policy. The article can be found <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/285606-texas-roadhouse-great-food-and-decent-yield-make-for-a-strong-investment">here</a>.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-28182347117461027482011-08-05T12:33:00.000-04:002011-08-08T12:37:02.975-04:00A Sirius Decline: Warranted or Outside Market Conditions?Sirius has gotten rocked recently because of the debt ceiling legislation. This articles examines why their drop in price has nothing to do with the stock and all do with outside market conditions. It can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/285048-a-sirius-decline-warranted-or-outside-market-conditions">Seeking Alpha</a>.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-39489625973578068582011-08-04T12:28:00.001-04:002011-08-08T12:32:15.736-04:008 Dividend Champs to Pick Up During Market TurmoilThe market is a mess right now and it may certainly be time to flock to safety. These 8 stocks, though not necessarily poised for huge capital gains, offer investors the ability to sleep at night knowing that their yields are not going anywhere. It can be read by clicking <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/284548-8-dividend-champs-to-pick-up-during-market-turmoil">here</a>.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-31441918909674277932011-08-01T12:25:00.000-04:002011-08-08T12:28:25.816-04:00Restaurant Review: What's Cooking and What's NotAmongst the economic turmoil people are still eating. This article looks at the restaurant industry as a whole, broken down by restaurant type. It can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/283571-restaurant-review-what-s-cooking-and-what-s-not">SeekingAlpha.com</a>.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-50375059759343649052011-07-31T10:37:00.000-04:002011-08-08T12:32:49.795-04:00Recent ArticlesHere is a list of some of our recent work with links to the full articles on Seeking Alpha.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7-29 <a href="http://http//seekingalpha.com/article/283061-exposing-your-portfolio-to-china-3-great-opportunities">Exposing Your Portfolio to China: 3 Opportunities Greater Than The Wall
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<br />7-21 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/280777-earnings-season-3-outperforming-stocks-to-choose-from">Earning Season: 3 Outperforming Stocks to Choose From</a>
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<br />7-18 <a href="http://http//seekingalpha.com/article/280033-ranking-the-dividends-of-the-teenage-retailers">Ranking The Dividends of the 'Teenage' Retailers </a>
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<br />7-18 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/279914-what-yum-brands-call-could-tell-us-about-mcdonald-s-friday-earnings">What Yum's Call Could Tell Us About McDonald's Friday Earnings</a>
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<br />7-14 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/279528-an-emerging-market-opportunity-for-your-portfolio">An Emerging Market Opportunity for You Portfolio</a>
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<br />7-11 <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/278931-riding-apple-s-wave-into-earnings">Riding Apple's Wave Into Earnings</a>
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<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-24667969022902101282011-07-06T15:28:00.000-04:002011-07-10T15:32:06.750-04:00Why I Am Optimistic About the Second Half of 2011 and How to Play ItThe first half of 2011 was not pretty for the stock market and several huge news stories kept the country's attention away from a stagnant economy. However, I am personally optimistic about the rest of the year, and you can find out why at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/278178-why-i-am-optimistic-about-the-second-half-of-2011-and-how-to-play-it">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVZu5wtpSNSiiji_6cryTvwwTucgMF0Zx9gTv43Fk6-_IM-SbT4Pafclme_UpF2zJeUPyH_WeLmv-FZ6OyVYPMLniO0-pC7nMTiJpAwIOlzlkITkbWUYRcPYMaCqMHRjdt5hoanYl/s1600/matgro.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVZu5wtpSNSiiji_6cryTvwwTucgMF0Zx9gTv43Fk6-_IM-SbT4Pafclme_UpF2zJeUPyH_WeLmv-FZ6OyVYPMLniO0-pC7nMTiJpAwIOlzlkITkbWUYRcPYMaCqMHRjdt5hoanYl/s320/matgro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627808502864261762" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-20930459778443684892011-07-05T15:23:00.000-04:002011-07-10T15:27:46.927-04:00The 4 Best Professional Services Dividends of the S&P 500This article examines a recent list published by Bloomberg ranking the dividends of the S&P 500 by industry. Here are the top four from the professional and commercial services. The article can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/277979-the-4-best-professional-services-dividends-of-the-s-p-500">SeekingAlpha.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT14H_4LQaKt8q6exu_EvQPempRuPXN3LUBN7lpW6XBc2IIr1VbwdMiwtd0Bo6Y8GYNs2OWW7ABWg4-NOXX4owusadggAZz5Cf7MfDPPQnm7x8bNbTqk7gb2avoQ20ISSeZXeck9VZ/s1600/waste+management.htm"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT14H_4LQaKt8q6exu_EvQPempRuPXN3LUBN7lpW6XBc2IIr1VbwdMiwtd0Bo6Y8GYNs2OWW7ABWg4-NOXX4owusadggAZz5Cf7MfDPPQnm7x8bNbTqk7gb2avoQ20ISSeZXeck9VZ/s320/waste+management.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627807492962294770" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-24008980879695713392011-07-04T20:48:00.000-04:002011-07-05T08:51:29.497-04:003 Dividend Stocks Worth Buying in the Current Soft PatchAs an investor, diversification and growth prospects are two key indicators I look for when constructing the optimal portfolio. In this commentary, I hope to highlight companies that pay out respectable dividends, have enticing growth opportunities and are trading relatively cheaply compared to their peers. The article can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/277764-3-dividend-stocks-worth-buying-in-the-current-soft-patch">SeekingAlpha.com</a>.<br /><br />This article was one of the most popular on Seeking Alpha, with over 15,000 page views through Sunday. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwN4OQ-JB4JAekEz3FRxI9IyEF5BOl_iT5DsnE-PrTIAbbe2Is6EHRIcCuy2Dr4epo72QazdXbmtXqt7dteju6TrVWBFSmqJBKPgcpXiOEyTvGKrq0zx-x2tw9WUhYiz3C66tG5-KJpM/s1600/1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwN4OQ-JB4JAekEz3FRxI9IyEF5BOl_iT5DsnE-PrTIAbbe2Is6EHRIcCuy2Dr4epo72QazdXbmtXqt7dteju6TrVWBFSmqJBKPgcpXiOEyTvGKrq0zx-x2tw9WUhYiz3C66tG5-KJpM/s320/1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625849790328616066" /></a>Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-26438263852149863362011-07-01T17:22:00.000-04:002011-07-04T17:27:01.844-04:00The Best Telecom Dividends on the S&P 500A look into the telecom industry, including both wired and wireless services, and analyzing the dividends of such. Big names included are Verizon, AT&T, and CenturyLink. The article can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/277701-the-best-telecom-dividends-on-the-s-p-500">SeekingAlpha.com</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtyW8dRFyR_w-B3aaLZr3NKDR6zDFsGGqtwHUHPtL1VLkzagIQssXhPDwO_OaZqqi0xixpTaT3KyWy5As2_o6JsH9GduQE5bv-xqKtDpwnuI5jeZwDLCwMCpWg9tlh6RNNkuRgJGx/s1600/telecom+pic.htm"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtyW8dRFyR_w-B3aaLZr3NKDR6zDFsGGqtwHUHPtL1VLkzagIQssXhPDwO_OaZqqi0xixpTaT3KyWy5As2_o6JsH9GduQE5bv-xqKtDpwnuI5jeZwDLCwMCpWg9tlh6RNNkuRgJGx/s200/telecom+pic.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625611726863200514" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-14395541894841506482011-06-29T19:31:00.000-04:002011-06-29T13:33:38.796-04:003 Strong Dividend Stocks for the Everyday InvestorAfter running a dividend screen through the companies that encompass the S&P 500 (SPY), 169 companies were highlighted that pay higher dividends than the average of their respective sectors. In this commentary I will produce two different lists with analysis on the top 3 companies that should be included in your portfolio. Check out the article at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/277184-3-strong-dividend-stocks-for-the-everyday-investor">Seeking Alpha</a> to find out the lists and companies being recommended.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXJAqqbPyKwk6ese1MXIIHH_no81lWMcWyIc1V6UmGdKSpN-Jqcrz8wJg8plTfiNJgYFfgBKFhxhLc9xGv3xSiIvIrY3wipfMXjldWsHuqbYVgpO-hV0dMLWjfWGgVmS7riwLzXUTpBw/s1600/d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXJAqqbPyKwk6ese1MXIIHH_no81lWMcWyIc1V6UmGdKSpN-Jqcrz8wJg8plTfiNJgYFfgBKFhxhLc9xGv3xSiIvIrY3wipfMXjldWsHuqbYVgpO-hV0dMLWjfWGgVmS7riwLzXUTpBw/s320/d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623696048443896626" /></a>Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-18738195059066828782011-06-29T13:24:00.002-04:002011-06-29T13:35:21.231-04:00Economic Downturn: The Red Flags and What They MeanThe recent flare up in Europe has made markets jittery and in turn ignited the risk-off trade (See 10-year yield). The S&P has lost roughly 6% since late April while the 10-year Treasury touched 2.88%, the lowest rate since December 2010. But let's put aside the European turmoil and government intervention and look at some raw indicators that may be able to provide better guidance for the months ahead. Check out the article at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/276164-economic-downturn-the-red-flags-and-what-they-mean">Seeking Alpha</a> to find out what we we think.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaT7M-gXFmuaikiV9EEK_2YggKxEECkdRzcNiNbgb1OE8hBBSwOB822BQtedpV2UiV_KQfE-VtHNbb8q3YyMnTtnSZQRrvrK7U2mhyphenhyphenWvDUtN0rP8PvD1PrDbJYAyucYAUWze4Vzfu4X7Q/s1600/ec.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaT7M-gXFmuaikiV9EEK_2YggKxEECkdRzcNiNbgb1OE8hBBSwOB822BQtedpV2UiV_KQfE-VtHNbb8q3YyMnTtnSZQRrvrK7U2mhyphenhyphenWvDUtN0rP8PvD1PrDbJYAyucYAUWze4Vzfu4X7Q/s320/ec.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623694905374526034" /></a>Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-16844563116728000752011-06-28T21:29:00.000-04:002011-06-29T13:34:07.829-04:00Ford and GM: Driving Your Portfolio ReturnsOver the past few months, the earthquake in Japan has caused enormous supply chain disruptions that are showing up in most economic indicators. However, the largest impact has been in the auto industry. Power outages, difficultly obtaining supplies and poor communication has put Japanese automakers in a tough position and will likely do so for the foreseeable future. This leaves the proverbial door open for U.S. automakers to gain back market share and put Detroit back on the map. Check out the article at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/276393-ford-and-gm-driving-your-portfolio-returns">Seeking Alpha</a> to find out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgi___UoAaEKjuUOJh8fac_RU00Zqu4l-AX-7afZ9IhEEglbaxxHtxPBESiMjPxlMBZeOmAxNG6KHVpHZFBvdyDcfss75LTaElE91Yzasn_LzhsbkwXlnQOyqeTdU4DZX8xGbRxB6nh4/s1600/f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgi___UoAaEKjuUOJh8fac_RU00Zqu4l-AX-7afZ9IhEEglbaxxHtxPBESiMjPxlMBZeOmAxNG6KHVpHZFBvdyDcfss75LTaElE91Yzasn_LzhsbkwXlnQOyqeTdU4DZX8xGbRxB6nh4/s320/f.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623695541704073186" /></a>Andrew Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413030843499369704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-58769869214872783242011-06-28T18:40:00.001-04:002011-06-30T06:44:19.574-04:00Sweet Dividend Contenders: Ranking the Sugared Foods StocksFood stocks should have a place in any dividend portfolio for obvious reasons. Consumers cannot go without eating, but different types of foods prosper in different economic environments. This article looks specifically at companies reliant on sugar and the sweet dividends that they pay out. You can find it in whole at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/276882-sweet-dividend-contenders-ranking-the-sugared-foods-stocks">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dfNsVnzFWlUuRTfJa4FuyKHBCZMaubV9JJ3O4JhClrkvRwSpLgFy-0QICykasdfc4A5TWaODfpFoJkwJDBvsPdfnrdpnzN9kefO1J5FMnMYiXhbfQ3D6bWZ6kftpkX18m4NSdW2t/s1600/hershey+cadbury.htm"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dfNsVnzFWlUuRTfJa4FuyKHBCZMaubV9JJ3O4JhClrkvRwSpLgFy-0QICykasdfc4A5TWaODfpFoJkwJDBvsPdfnrdpnzN9kefO1J5FMnMYiXhbfQ3D6bWZ6kftpkX18m4NSdW2t/s320/hershey+cadbury.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623961763385170834" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-64631920287474340742011-06-23T20:25:00.005-04:002011-07-03T14:27:25.236-04:00Chipotle vs. Panera: Battle of the Fast Casual RestaurantsBoth Chipotle and Panera have been on magnificent runs over the last few years and each stand well above their 200 day moving averages. The question is thus, which is a better play right now for the future. Check out the article at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/276304-chipotle-vs-panera-battle-of-the-fast-casual-restaurants">Seeking Alpha</a> to find out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7wyZB1KMvU61bxGbM9_8TRigHEtbL71T3TxSwsnpdV4U7k2Q1Zb0WR76eR0H72ke8sGCZLBh9E9jxBL2fSTeSAT8GECogpxQYqVfTmwl9nNP2P4Al_sR26xMDLtS0MFbYFw_JvyH/s1600/pnracmg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7wyZB1KMvU61bxGbM9_8TRigHEtbL71T3TxSwsnpdV4U7k2Q1Zb0WR76eR0H72ke8sGCZLBh9E9jxBL2fSTeSAT8GECogpxQYqVfTmwl9nNP2P4Al_sR26xMDLtS0MFbYFw_JvyH/s320/pnracmg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621576516618107762" border="0" /></a>Front page on Seeking Alpha:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDsmaBHY_NU89GU30ifrhyphenhyphenhlXBecOBUKyeQ1toNanW9MUfh1cr0AisAFKq1SFj3s-GjmvkvHP8NqGSh0242VLYI6eAKyvvsFRaaHHciV3zK9hkLr8KfkNQGxCWy1OGjl-dMVUlm9H/s1600/chipotle+front+page.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDsmaBHY_NU89GU30ifrhyphenhyphenhlXBecOBUKyeQ1toNanW9MUfh1cr0AisAFKq1SFj3s-GjmvkvHP8NqGSh0242VLYI6eAKyvvsFRaaHHciV3zK9hkLr8KfkNQGxCWy1OGjl-dMVUlm9H/s320/chipotle+front+page.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625194287370266178" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-53807066848201404692011-06-17T16:03:00.000-04:002011-06-18T22:09:39.327-04:00A Sirius Look at the Pandora IPOPandora's IPO this last week was extremely disappointing and while they are not an actual competitor of Sirius/XM Radio the similarities cannot be overlooked. This article looks at each of these companies, mainly the strengths and weaknesses of their products...it can be found <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/275507-a-sirius-look-at-the-pandora-ipo">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzpBDde_YbdiyGdSCI4UBKka5UaxBlcHcBCqEcjmvaIWhtf6lWK4yTbSzSs18j-BNJ1IgKAz_SbxtiANMJdoeeOPclAY6wi9-TTtWrseBDrJo_bvFs4uYLHWVcwJBNi8247Ltu5MU/s1600/PandoraSirius-copy-300x157.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzpBDde_YbdiyGdSCI4UBKka5UaxBlcHcBCqEcjmvaIWhtf6lWK4yTbSzSs18j-BNJ1IgKAz_SbxtiANMJdoeeOPclAY6wi9-TTtWrseBDrJo_bvFs4uYLHWVcwJBNi8247Ltu5MU/s320/PandoraSirius-copy-300x157.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619747213965728258" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-88619448305757695712011-06-09T21:45:00.002-04:002011-06-09T22:00:34.927-04:0012 Dividend Stocks You Must Own Regardless of AgeThis article looks to simplify the art of asset allocation, finding 12 stocks that can be bought at any age that will offer both capital appreciation and a strong growing, dividend yield. The list is an attempt at diversification covering pharmaceuticals, telecom, energy, vices, consumer staples, manufacturing, technology, and of course, McDonald's. It can be read in full at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/274179-12-dividend-stocks-you-must-own-regardless-of-age">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXMg7NPcEuqezNzKJj2g_wbA2vmXvDWKBzoEvlocYQ2mbF1o7l3-CVMcMl0JJ3CMDaqqJM7AlOx_fmSPr-kIVnFZwOxuGGdDamYCiphqUiLkFnQYbyCCCUysN_ZqTf4UqO7vdgM0a/s1600/matgro.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXMg7NPcEuqezNzKJj2g_wbA2vmXvDWKBzoEvlocYQ2mbF1o7l3-CVMcMl0JJ3CMDaqqJM7AlOx_fmSPr-kIVnFZwOxuGGdDamYCiphqUiLkFnQYbyCCCUysN_ZqTf4UqO7vdgM0a/s320/matgro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616405092058623314" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-2228573071813760742011-06-08T21:34:00.003-04:002011-06-09T21:44:42.542-04:00Yum Brands: Still Profiting Off Chinese GrowthThis is a second article re-examining a past pick. In the last thirteen months, since calling it a buy, YUM has risen from $39 to touching $54 and this was fueled by expansion in China (and the awesome Charles Barkley Taco Bell commercial.) Luckily, there is still plenty of room for YUM to grow. Couple that with a refining of their American franchises and you have a winner. The article can be read at in completion at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/273927-yum-brands-still-profiting-off-chinese-growth">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hFaM75AfT18" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-78646958133753251012011-06-08T13:31:00.001-04:002011-07-03T14:26:09.728-04:00RightNow Technologies Still a Worthy Growth PickAbout a year ago we examined RightNow Technologies at the height of the cloud computing frenzy and found it to be a buy. Since then it has doubled; despite this there may still be room to grow. You can find the article at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/273837-rightnow-technologies-still-a-worthy-growth-pick">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybS-wrfZxcxkpUk8AqLQMrrpafJMA6LO2vNhNsaLxynMutv8RuKqjXZ9PXv67FN-nyE6ZvYVMpTYjrJkU6wkC83k8_2aQ4MYRXf7oI7k7dMinEhpNeu4dCrssH-865RXPPrHBmaWQ/s1600/RNOW+pic.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybS-wrfZxcxkpUk8AqLQMrrpafJMA6LO2vNhNsaLxynMutv8RuKqjXZ9PXv67FN-nyE6ZvYVMpTYjrJkU6wkC83k8_2aQ4MYRXf7oI7k7dMinEhpNeu4dCrssH-865RXPPrHBmaWQ/s320/RNOW+pic.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616398320965062402" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-90592475941569568472011-06-03T13:00:00.000-04:002011-06-07T13:04:55.253-04:004 Railroad Shippers as Defensive Plays With Major Upside in Turbulent TimesRailroad stocks could offer a prudent investment opportunity as the economy chugs along and deals with the repercussions of recent natural disasters. This article looks at the big four: Union Pacific, CSX, Canadian National, and Norfolk Suffolk. Combined they cover all of North America and could certainly benefit if housing starts are at a bottom. The full article can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/273314-4-railroad-shippers-as-defensive-plays-with-major-upside-in-turbulent-times">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Q6o5sAxcVgEzgnJMY1MLGnac2fBaYuS48tisZgKZIc4K0GSqlz6mkkFisUGWaPppiH_ga8LtWE86AvU9ppR2WsP2ob16O9s4gvAIbgXYJ1BAi6uvMz0wVNbWSebtHp40ia_604Ru/s1600/railroad+pic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Q6o5sAxcVgEzgnJMY1MLGnac2fBaYuS48tisZgKZIc4K0GSqlz6mkkFisUGWaPppiH_ga8LtWE86AvU9ppR2WsP2ob16O9s4gvAIbgXYJ1BAi6uvMz0wVNbWSebtHp40ia_604Ru/s320/railroad+pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615524889517363762" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242542220345627649.post-79048550217910449282011-06-02T12:55:00.001-04:002011-06-07T12:59:48.061-04:00Re-Evaluating Reynolds, Altria and Philip Morris as Quasi-Cigarette CompaniesTheir has been recent state level legislation banning where individuals are allowed to smoke. This may have come as a hit to the cigarette industry, but fortunately for the big three, they are heavily invested in smokeless tobacco products. An article looking at these products and their effects on the stocks themselves can be found at <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/273035-re-evaluating-reynolds-altria-and-philip-morris-as-quasi-cigarette-companies">Seeking Alpha</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxKA6oTYJD64gATNEu3Yrh_wjeIp8x01VuB1rsFQvDmHYfUpOlVa2JR20ZgnF-wYzxnkHxzeMVndfOTodZpDYdDrn-pAr5Spv5oX_fGJ7TFe44XiJy47OWLuSwN8gXZwheF9gq-7l/s1600/Smokeless-tobacco.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxKA6oTYJD64gATNEu3Yrh_wjeIp8x01VuB1rsFQvDmHYfUpOlVa2JR20ZgnF-wYzxnkHxzeMVndfOTodZpDYdDrn-pAr5Spv5oX_fGJ7TFe44XiJy47OWLuSwN8gXZwheF9gq-7l/s320/Smokeless-tobacco.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615523568894373218" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0