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Navigant Consulting, Inc.

  • The Last Bargain in the Market

    By Ted Cooper - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: FCN, HURN, NCI

    After the run-up in the market over the last several months, it is becoming extremely difficult for picky investors to uncover bargains. Fortunately, there are still some bargains remaining for investors who look closely enough.

    Of course, the only remaining bargains are in industries that are currently out-of-favor. For example, consulting firms are currently being ignored by the market despite strong cash flows. FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) looks especially cheap more »

  • This Stock Is Cheap, but Should You Buy?

    By Ted Cooper - January 22, 2013 | Tickers: FCN, HURN, NCI

    With the overall market valued at a generous multiple of future expected earnings, it is difficult for sensible investors to find good investments. However, there are a few exceptions in industries that are currently out of favor. For instance, consulting firms are trading at a low multiple of historical profitability. FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) in particular looks cheap.

    FTI Consulting is primarily involved in litigation consulting and bankruptcies. As a more »

  • This Consulting Firm Is Finally Turning Things Around

    By Ted Cooper - January 17, 2013 | Tickers: KFRC, NCI, RECN, RHI

    Navigant Consulting (NYSE: NCI) has been under pressure since the recession; after a strong 2008, sales fell nearly 13% in 2009. In addition, the company's margins contracted further during 2009. The combination of falling revenue and shrinking margins has impaired the company's profitability and has sent investors running for cover. However, investors who look closely will find that there is a lot to like about Navigant.

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  • A Closer Look at a Financial Advisory's Buyout

    By Anh HOANG - January 7, 2013 | Tickers: DUF, FCN, NCI

    Duff & Phelps (NYSE: DUF) rose as much as 20% in only one trading day, from $13.05 to $15.62 per share, due to its acquisition by a Consortium of private companies including The Carlyle Group, Stone Point Capital, Pictet & Cie, and Edmond de Rothschild Group. The Consortium agreed to pay $15.55 per share, which valued the whole company at around $665.5 million. Duff & Phelps could still seek more »