Sep 25, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFA and Tyler CroweWill the EPA Really Kill Coal?Don't react to the EPA's decision on coal emissions before you know the whole story.
Sep 19, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFAWhy I'm Buying MarkelInsure your portfolio, and profits, with this mini-Berkshire.
Jun 25, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFAWhy I'm Buying Weight WatchersWeight loss can be healthy for your portfolio.
May 6, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFABerkshire 2013: Under the Value Big TopHere are six things that caught our eye at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
Apr 19, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFAA Common-Sense Guide to Shareholder ActivismActivists shake things up. Make sure it’s the right way.
Mar 7, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFAWhy Warren Buffett's Natural Gas Push Won't Amount to MuchWill Buffett's call for natural gas-powered trains be a boon for the industry? No, but the industry will be just fine, anyway.
Jan 21, 2013 by Michael Olsen, CFAAccountability and Opportunity in Deepwater DrillingWhy Icahn's Transocean move is a plus for investors.
Dec 31, 2012 by Michael Olsen, CFAGas in the Tank: Cimarex EnergyThis rare, returns-focused energy company consistently rewards shareholders.
Dec 26, 2012 by By Michael Olsen, CFAWhy I'm Buying LazardAn investment bank for employees and shareholders?
Dec 12, 2012 by Bryan Hinmon, CFA, and Michael Olsen, CFASweet Sounds From the Pros We share the best from the CFA Equity Research and Valuation conference.
Dec 11, 2012 by Michael Olsen, CFA, and Bryan Hinmon, CFAMoats: Profit FortifiersMoats hold the line. Get behind one.
Sep 24, 2012 by Michael Olsen, CFASanderson Farms: Nourishing Your PortfolioSanderson’s nutritious blend of chicken and cash flow will feed your portfolio
Sep 21, 2012 by Michael Olsen, CFA3 Big Ideas the Gurus Should Be Talking AboutWhat we'd like to hear about at the Value Investing Congress.
May 8, 2012 by Michael Olsen, CFAMeet Hipster Berkshire: The Markel Annual BreakfastThe modern Berkshire equivalent?