Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T04:32:52.407-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:value-investing Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15592892499574476460-fa224deb8b3638eb4195b12027b644b2 2009-11-18T15:48:06.065-05:00

Today, in the very birthplace of capitalism, an entrenched, arrogant, and incompetent congress equates greedy executives with the demise of capitalism while the economic force field it demeans catapults third world nations onto the leader board of global economic growth potential. Capitalism dead? Hardly.

Today, in the very birthplace of capitalism, an entrenched, arrogant, and incompetent congress equates greedy executives with the demise of capitalism while the economic force field it demeans catapults third world nations onto the leader board of global economic growth potential. Capitalism dead? Hardly. http://www.sancoservices.com/Jobs-MillionsOfPermanentJobs.htm Steve Selengut sselengut939 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9271273792132964046-947127f0ee05345b6f21615f435d5a03 2009-10-22T15:33:15.535-04:00

A participant in the morning Working Capital Model (WCM) investment workshop observed: I've noticed that my account balances are returning to their (June 2007) levels. People are talking down the economy and the dollar. Is there any preemptive action I need to take?

A participant in the morning Working Capital Model (WCM) investment workshop observed: I've noticed that my account balances are returning to their (June 2007) levels. People are talking down the economy and the dollar. Is there any preemptive action I need to take? http://www.sancoservices.com/InvestmentPortfolioProtectionStrategy.htm Steve Selengut sselengut939 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15282284779067475623-0a802c12f1c1fe7fc762d6710c465460 2009-10-09T10:59:21.520-04:00

these are a few simple things every investor should know...

these are a few simple things every investor should know... http://www.christianpf.com/basics-of-stock-market-investing/ Bob Lotich blotich640 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17578721616390747086-fdc32220bd532aa7ac89874074139349 2009-10-18T00:16:02.466-04:00

Steve Wynn and his chief operating officer are pushing back from the table. Since the end of July, Steve Wynn has sold $114 million worth of shares in Wynn (WYNN) and his Chief Operating Officer Marc Schorr has sold over $7 million.

Steve Wynn and his chief operating officer are pushing back from the table. Since the end of July, Steve Wynn has sold $114 million worth of shares in Wynn (WYNN) and his Chief Operating Officer Marc Schorr has sold over $7 million. http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Wynns-CEO-Starts-Cashing-Out Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10825377317447177910-84b4ec113082b57d5247f1ead873e234 2009-10-04T13:04:04.870-04:00

The firm founded by famed distressed-securities investor Marty Whitman just launched a fund that should pay juicy yields...Third Avenue Value Focused Credit (symbol TFCVX) is run by two veterans...

The firm founded by famed distressed-securities investor Marty Whitman just launched a fund that should pay juicy yields...Third Avenue Value Focused Credit (symbol TFCVX) is run by two veterans... http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/value/archive/2009/va0910.htm Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3410053449809404738-8eba8cec15d60de3c1df877922efbbd6 2009-10-17T00:53:02.843-04:00

In this week's hedge fund spotlight, we look at emerging hedge fund managers Baobab Asset Management and Helix Partners Ltd. Greenwich, Connecticut-based Baobab launched its first fund in March of this year, while Sydney-based Helix Partners was...

In this week's hedge fund spotlight, we look at emerging hedge fund managers Baobab Asset Management and Helix Partners Ltd. Greenwich, Connecticut-based Baobab launched its first fund in March of this year, while Sydney-based Helix Partners was... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Baobab-Asset-Management-records-Solid-Performance-Helix-Partners-receives-backing-from-Ascalon-Capital Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13005479477098077176-37546aab807eaec202c73f5dfde15cfc 2009-10-04T12:57:55.284-04:00

While some investors fear a stock bubble in China, Marty Whitman, manager of the Third Avenue Value fund, still sees value in Hong Kong-based...

While some investors fear a stock bubble in China, Marty Whitman, manager of the Third Avenue Value fund, still sees value in Hong Kong-based... http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/02/pf/funds/third_avenue_fund.fortune/?postversion=2009100210 Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2546890778604946933-ad469bed99900ad7954a5e7665fcf94e 2009-02-25T12:42:00.000-05:00

The document is a bit hard to read but valuable lessons in value investing.

The document is a bit hard to read but valuable lessons in value investing. http://www.oldschoolvalue.com/investing-perspective/the-value-of-not-being-sure-seth-klarman/ 57 57 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11597377324872781760-7307e5831214f98d892bf0cc16ba0c5f 2008-10-01T10:38:36.041-04:00

According to well-known research firm Ibbotson Associates, value investing flat outperforms both growth investing and the S&P 500 by a wide margin, especially during recessions

According to well-known research firm Ibbotson Associates, value investing flat outperforms both growth investing and the S&P 500 by a wide margin, especially during recessions http://www.fool.com/investing/value/2008/09/30/beat-the-street-with-value.aspx Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 101 100 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15865787537220191048-0e4a8d3dd6118eb56ac8b189459d5cbc 2009-10-13T08:53:02.472-04:00

From this week's Catalyst Equity Research Report, we are highlighting their update on the Shamrock Activist Value Fund's involvement with Mobile Mini Inc (NASDAQ: MINI). The activist hedge fund, which is managed by Shamrock...

From this week's Catalyst Equity Research Report, we are highlighting their update on the Shamrock Activist Value Fund's involvement with Mobile Mini Inc (NASDAQ: MINI). The activist hedge fund, which is managed by Shamrock... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Shamrock-Activist-Value-Fund-increases-stake-in-Mobile-Mini Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9123762196042567384-3a6e5084ef79767d42caf1d9adda3d9a 2009-10-02T11:47:07.381-04:00

The IGVSI Bargain Stock Monitor tracks the price movements of an elite group of New York Stock Exchange equities. Their "eliteness" is earned by a B+ or higher S & P rating, a history of profitability, and the fact that they pay dividends to their shareholders.

The IGVSI Bargain Stock Monitor tracks the price movements of an elite group of New York Stock Exchange equities. Their "eliteness" is earned by a B+ or higher S & P rating, a history of profitability, and the fact that they pay dividends to their shareholders. http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article13864.html Steve Selengut sselengut939 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14234148739837269153-ca7015ced99067e80f0dd9fcb6382cc6 2009-10-08T00:58:03.187-04:00

Thanks to an impressive 84% return this year in its distressed strategy, GLG Partners has decided to dedicate an entire fund to the strategy. According to the Financial Times, GLG Partners has launched a new fund which will invest in distressed...

Thanks to an impressive 84% return this year in its distressed strategy, GLG Partners has decided to dedicate an entire fund to the strategy. According to the Financial Times, GLG Partners has launched a new fund which will invest in distressed... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/GLG-Partners-Launches-new-fund-from-its-Distressed-Strategy# Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12870360610203968031-0511dc657c588e88a4bc6f22a12e02d6 2009-08-27T12:42:58.745-04:00

Investment practice sessions are different, and I've learned that investors are more stubborn, lazy, impatient, and fickle than golfers. Both crave shortcuts to success and gadgets that will instantly improve their performance. But few investors are able to bring their focused course management skills to the long-term financial playing field.

Investment practice sessions are different, and I've learned that investors are more stubborn, lazy, impatient, and fickle than golfers. Both crave shortcuts to success and gadgets that will instantly improve their performance. But few investors are able to bring their focused course management skills to the long-term financial playing field. http://www.sancoservices.com/GolfandInvestingOptimismFocusEducation.htm Steve Selengut sselengut939 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4812083752181417930-b5dfdffb0b3de285bb2b27e117ef79bb 2009-10-02T22:48:04.520-04:00

Earlier this month, the board of directors of Adaptec (NSDQ:ADPT) stripped a Steel Partners executive of his chairman title and called for a reduction in the number of board seats to seven. Warren Lichtenstein’s hedge fund responded last week by...

Earlier this month, the board of directors of Adaptec (NSDQ:ADPT) stripped a Steel Partners executive of his chairman title and called for a reduction in the number of board seats to seven. Warren Lichtenstein’s hedge fund responded last week by... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Arcadia-Capital-sides-with-Steel-Partners-in-Proxy-Battle-against-Adaptec# Todd Walker rwienke085 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4285044852104908131-019384eb0e905c9d120a39b556dd6330 2009-10-02T23:02:04.509-04:00

On Wednesday, SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Philip Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners. The activist hedge fund manager is currently SkyTerra’s largest shareholder, controlling 49%...

On Wednesday, SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Philip Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners. The activist hedge fund manager is currently SkyTerra’s largest shareholder, controlling 49%... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Phil-Falcones-Harbinger-Capital-to-acquire-SkyTerra# Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15202146454104456189-0358c92eb6280c325c5e1432b18ee462 2009-10-02T22:46:10.101-04:00

A number of established hedge fund managers continue to add to their investment teams by hiring industry veterans. In this week’s report, we look at recent hires made by Brevan Howard Asset Management, Carlson Capital and Eton Park Capital...

A number of established hedge fund managers continue to add to their investment teams by hiring industry veterans. In this week’s report, we look at recent hires made by Brevan Howard Asset Management, Carlson Capital and Eton Park Capital... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Brevan-Howard-Carlson-Capital-and-Eton-Park-add-to-Investment-Teams Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5100464169188223722-34170b6706aa18840a7b4e8911409c76 2009-09-30T22:43:32.284-04:00

Vanguard recently announced it will make an enormous new foray into bond indexing with what appears to be the goal of wresting control of the exchange-traded bond fund market from Barclays' iShares group and going head-to-head with planned offerings from PIMCO as well as new entries that might come from the iShares acquirer BlackRock Inc.

Vanguard recently announced it will make an enormous new foray into bond indexing with what appears to be the goal of wresting control of the exchange-traded bond fund market from Barclays' iShares group and going head-to-head with planned offerings from PIMCO as well as new entries that might come from the iShares acquirer BlackRock Inc. http://www.investorplace.com/experts/dan_wiener/articles/new-vanguard-bond-index-funds.html Louis Navellier lnavellier529 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15348036137146138742-ee9ad7b728b8f332cba1abdba6faf27e 2009-09-01T15:19:48.626-04:00

Whether you go the discount route through Schwab, Ameritrade, Fidelity, etc., or enjoy a higher level of service through an independent like LMK Wealth Management, you should never be surprised by the market values reflected on your monthly account statement. You should know what to expect.

Whether you go the discount route through Schwab, Ameritrade, Fidelity, etc., or enjoy a higher level of service through an independent like LMK Wealth Management, you should never be surprised by the market values reflected on your monthly account statement. You should know what to expect. http://www.sancoservices.com/InvestmentPerformanceExpectationsBrokerStatements.htm Steve Selengut sselengut939 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9693412183965427922-800985bfd8351d20fab8c4aa2c6e3f98 2009-09-14T14:55:24.598-04:00

Corporations pay dividends from the combination of profitability, cash flow, income, prudent money management, etc. With the current state of economy in United States (and other parts of the world) majority of the corporations are facing negative...

Corporations pay dividends from the combination of profitability, cash flow, income, prudent money management, etc. With the current state of economy in United States (and other parts of the world) majority of the corporations are facing negative... http://www.dividendtree.net/commentary/demise-of-dollar-does-it-affect-dividend-growth/ Dividend Tree dtree527 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10164883041423142343-4ec896c2ed5cfb46c5df856cc9c2e63a 2009-09-08T20:25:17.312-04:00

Today, employers are reluctant to create jobs because the mandated non-productive "overhead" associated with each worker adds significantly to the cost of running the business--- worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, OSHA compliance, liability insurance, social security contributions, minimum wage/union pay scales, etc.

Today, employers are reluctant to create jobs because the mandated non-productive "overhead" associated with each worker adds significantly to the cost of running the business--- worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, OSHA compliance, liability insurance, social security contributions, minimum wage/union pay scales, etc. http://www.sancoservices.com/HowtoCreateMoreJobsAmerica.htm Steve Selengut sselengut939 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9249877100349614067-f04f27daceae7f3055065041f430cccf 2009-09-15T10:28:58.599-04:00

Here are several other Vanguard funds I'd like to see in your 401(k) portfolio. Some of these won't be available to you — but you can go to your plan administrator and request them. You might need to rally some of your colleagues to apply pressure on your benefits department. But remember, it's your retirement, not theirs. Don't be shy.

Here are several other Vanguard funds I'd like to see in your 401(k) portfolio. Some of these won't be available to you — but you can go to your plan administrator and request them. You might need to rally some of your colleagues to apply pressure on your benefits department. But remember, it's your retirement, not theirs. Don't be shy. http://www.investorplace.com/experts/dan_wiener/articles/best-vanguard-mutual-funds-for-401k.html Reagan Brown rbrown520 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2670235846219887797-9da29c87b83cfea59febb210c1a3c780 2009-08-07T10:00:27.038-04:00

Mutual fund investing has its advantages, but these are a few of the things to watch out for...

Mutual fund investing has its advantages, but these are a few of the things to watch out for... http://www.christianpf.com/mutual-funds-invest-bad-idea/ Bob Lotich blotich640 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12057420820168137061-f458a60421b19b8969290f1a5c2b0d5a 2009-09-25T00:16:16.499-04:00

Kudos to Michelle Leder at Footnoted for spotting another distasteful perk paid for by hapless shareholders. This one was at Microsoft (MSFT) -- which is a long holding of mine. Microsoft has earned some praise recently among those who promote good...

Kudos to Michelle Leder at Footnoted for spotting another distasteful perk paid for by hapless shareholders. This one was at Microsoft (MSFT) -- which is a long holding of mine. Microsoft has earned some praise recently among those who promote good... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Microsofts-Distasteful-Plans-to-Save-Us-from-the-Housing-Crisis Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10268564046128113229-a774ddba15058c9e435c800167d5fd8e 2009-09-25T00:13:41.515-04:00

Ken Griffin, President and CEO of Citadel Investment Group, is shifting his $13 billion hedge fund firm away from convertible-bonds, the trademark strategy that marked his start in the industry 22 years ago. According to a recent Bloomberg article,...

Ken Griffin, President and CEO of Citadel Investment Group, is shifting his $13 billion hedge fund firm away from convertible-bonds, the trademark strategy that marked his start in the industry 22 years ago. According to a recent Bloomberg article,... http://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Citadel-Investments-Griffin-moves-away-from-Convertibles Todd Walker rwienke085 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11613649907317178287-832a29afebf46ce1b9e1822243f1c37a 2008-12-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

This is an absolute must read on the underworld of Bankruptcy Investing. I´m sure aspiring investors and citizens will find the information...

This is an absolute must read on the underworld of Bankruptcy Investing. I´m sure aspiring investors and citizens will find the information... http://www.simoleonsense.com/looting-the-economic-underworld-of-bankruptcy-for-profit/ 40 40 0 0