Recent Articles

Here are links to some recent articles that we have written.


9/15/11 Ranking America's Dollar Stores Before The Double Dip Hits

9/7/11 5 Beaten Dow Dividend Stocks That Will Soon Turn Around 

9/6/11 Nike, Under Armour Battle Rages As Back-to-School Sales Impress 

8/30/11 12 Dividend Stocks Capable Of Weathering Storms For Decades

8/26/11 3 Global-Minded, High-Yielding U.S. Companies To Beat The Weak Dollar
 
8/25/11 Railroads: The Best Investment For The Economic Downturn

8/18/11 A Sirius Step Back: Evaluating Future Growth

8/11/11 Johnson & Johnson: One Stock Cramer and I Agree On

8/8/11 4 Great Stocks You Can Buy for Cheap Right Now

Re-Power Your Portfolio With 3 Uranium Plays

The global economy is still recovering from the effects of the Japanese earthquake in March 2011, but none more than the uranium industry. When the tsunami ripped through the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, it damaged the reactors and in particular the Number 3 reactor. Worldwide panic swept across financial markets as fears of a major meltdown shook investor's confidence. In turn, uranium stocks plummeted across the board, most losing more than 50% in price. While most companies bounced back from their March 2011 lows, uranium miners have not. However, there are promising signs from the industry. For more information, click here.



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.

3 Must Have Consumer Staples for the Current Downturn

Over 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 here.

Ford Drives Toward Profitability and the Possibility of a Dividend By Year's End

There 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 here.

Gold's Bullish Outlook: A Good Opportunity to Buy Miners

Over 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 here.

Texas Roadhouse: Great Food and Decent Yield Make for a Strong Investment

A 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 here.

A 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 Seeking Alpha.

8 Dividend Champs to Pick Up During Market Turmoil

The 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 here.

Restaurant Review: What's Cooking and What's Not

Amongst 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 SeekingAlpha.com.

Recent Articles

Here is a list of some of our recent work with links to the full articles on Seeking Alpha.

7-29 Exposing Your Portfolio to China: 3 Opportunities Greater Than The Wall
- Tickers: YUM, AMD, WYNN

7-21 Earning Season: 3 Outperforming Stocks to Choose From
- Tickers: AAPL, MCD, IBM

7-18 Ranking The Dividends of the 'Teenage' Retailers

7-18 What Yum's Call Could Tell Us About McDonald's Friday Earnings

7-14 An Emerging Market Opportunity for You Portfolio
- Tickers: BKF, EPU,EWZ

7-11 Riding Apple's Wave Into Earnings

Why I Am Optimistic About the Second Half of 2011 and How to Play It

The 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 Seeking Alpha.

The 4 Best Professional Services Dividends of the S&P 500

This 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 SeekingAlpha.com.

3 Dividend Stocks Worth Buying in the Current Soft Patch

As 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 SeekingAlpha.com.

This article was one of the most popular on Seeking Alpha, with over 15,000 page views through Sunday.

The Best Telecom Dividends on the S&P 500

A 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 SeekingAlpha.com.

3 Strong Dividend Stocks for the Everyday Investor

After 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 Seeking Alpha to find out the lists and companies being recommended.

Economic Downturn: The Red Flags and What They Mean

The 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 Seeking Alpha to find out what we we think.

Ford and GM: Driving Your Portfolio Returns

Over 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 Seeking Alpha to find out.

Sweet Dividend Contenders: Ranking the Sugared Foods Stocks

Food 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 Seeking Alpha.

Chipotle vs. Panera: Battle of the Fast Casual Restaurants

Both 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 Seeking Alpha to find out.
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A Sirius Look at the Pandora IPO

Pandora'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 here.