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  • Is This The Next Big Energy Firm You Should Invest In?

    By Brian Gorban - January 4, 2013 | Tickers: CHK, FRFHF.PK, HMA, SD

    As the financial markets continue to be volatile, finding ways to outperform the market is much easier said than done. However, one screening tool that has proven to be effective in determining if a stock is going to move higher is insider buying, for one simple reason: they buy stocks, just like us, to make more money. In addition, insiders arguably have the best view of the company, being a more »

  • Resolute Forest Products Passes Value Investing Criteria

    By Marivic Cabural - December 18, 2012 | Tickers: FRFHF.PK, RFP

    Prem Watsa, chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (NASDAQOTH: FRFHF), increased his stake in Resolute Forest Products (NYSE: RFP) to more than 23.8 million shares, based on his latest 13D filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

    Fairfax Financial Holdings initially acquired more than 18.4 million shares of Resolute Forest Products during the second quarter of 2012. Watsa boosted his interest in the company by more »

  • Go Irish and Take Advantage of the Continued Bank Deleveraging in Europe

    By Alex Gray - October 18, 2012 | Tickers: IRE, DB, FRFHF.PK, KW, LYG

    Earlier this month it was announced that Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) was in the running to acquire at least portion of approximately $2.6 billion in loans that are predominantly backed by Irish real estate.  The loans are being sold by Lloyds Banking Group Plc (NYSE: LYG).  According to an article published by Bloomberg, the sale is part of the Irish unit Lloyds purchased four years ago in connection with more »

  • 5 Stocks to Protect Your Dividend Portfolio

    By Kyle Farrah - October 12, 2012 | Tickers: AFL, ADP, FRFHF.PK, HIG, PAYX

    Dividends can play an important role in boosting the returns of an individual’s portfolio, and can help to stabilize losses during a market downturn. While dividend paying stocks should be included in anyone’s portfolio they are not without their risks; One major factor exists that could force dividend paying stocks to see a decline in value. Individual investors need to protect themselves against this force otherwise they are more »

  • There’s Real Value in RIM

    By Colin Tweel - August 14, 2012 | Tickers: AMZN, BBRY, FRFHF.PK, IBM, NOK

    Many people think Research in Motion (NASDAQ: BBRY) will fall like Palm and become worthless. While a recent drop in profit and declining market share paint a gloomy picture for the company, its competitive advantage, balance sheet and management make it a good investment.

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    As of the second quarter, RIM had net current assets in excess of $3.4 billion. With a market cap around $4.3 billion more »

  • How to Get a 66 Bagger

    By Kyle Farrah - August 8, 2012 | Tickers: BRK-B, KO, FRFHF.PK, SYK, YUM

    Question: How do you turn $1,000 into $66,200

    Answer: Find companies that can consistently grow earnings by 15% a year for the next 30 years that are trading at a reasonable price.

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    In 1919 Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) went public at $40 a share. Many thought the stock was expensive at the time, and the following year the stock tumbled and fell to half its IPO price at $19 more »

  • Betting on the Jockeys

    By Michael Todd Price - March 6, 2012 | Tickers: BH, FRFHF.PK

    One of the best ways to protect ones investments during market drops is to focus investments in companies that are run by great capital allocators. Not only is the company likely to be run better and have less risky assets but the management is also better able to find and pick up cheap new assets during the market drop.

    Below I will discuss two of my favorite ‘jockey’ investments.

    Biglari more »