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Alex Dumortier, CFA

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Alex Dumortier covers daily market activity from a contrarian, value-oriented perspective.

Recent Articles by Alex Dumortier, CFA

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Jun 8, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

This Goldman Sachs Chart Shows Why Diversification Doesn't Work Anymore

In a blow to one of the fundamental pillars of investing, Goldman Sachs highlights the fact that sharp stock market declines "are more frequent and more global in nature."

Business fight

Jun 7, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Valeant's Earnings Don't Matter!

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. lowers its full-year guidance for the third time, providing more evidence that the stock is un-investable.

Concept of crisis with difficult long way

Jun 6, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

3 Graphs Prove the Risk of Recession Is Real

A stroll through history shows that, contrary to appearances, this recession indicator isn't showing an "all-clear" for the economy.

Black swan

Jun 3, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

2 Graphs Show Investors Won't Benefit From This "Black Swan" Again

Stocks and bonds have had a great run over the past four decades, but there are good reasons to believe they won't reproduce those results over the next four decades (or even the next 10 years).

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Jun 2, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The "Most Powerful Man in Banking" Ratchets Up the Pressure on Big Banks

The Fed is forcing top banks to make economic choices when it comes to their size.

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Jun 2, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Billionaire Battleground: Bank of America

One billionaire hedge fund manager bought shares of Bank of America Corp. in the first quarter, while three more sold their shares. Who's on the right side of that trade?

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Jun 1, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Today's 2 Worst Examples of Shareholders Getting the Shaft

Michael Dell gets called out for "stealing" Dell, while Valeant's former CEO gets a golden goodbye.

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May 31, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

China's Markets Achieve "Flash Crash" Status

China's CSI 300 stock index futures fell 10% and recovered the loss within a single minute, just as index provider MSCI Inc. considers adding mainland shares to its widely followed indexes.

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May 28, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

These 2 Billionaires Sold PayPal Holdings. Should You Sell, Too?

Legendary investors Seth Klarman of Baupost Group and Carl Icahn sold big chunks of their PayPal stakes in the first quarter. Is there a case for getting out of the stock now?

Hundred dollar USA bill catching on fire

May 27, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

This Is Frightening News for Apple Shareholders

In a development that ought to raise a big red flag for shareholders, a top Apple Inc. executive broached the idea of acquiring Time Warner Inc.

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May 26, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Washout: Even the Smartest Investors Can't Escape the Capital Cycle

Too many hedge funds chasing too few ideas: That's no recipe for market-beating returns.

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May 25, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

David Einhorn Bought $60 Million of Yelp Inc: Should You Buy, Too?

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital became one of online business directory Yelp's top shareholders in the first quarter. Should individual investors buy in alongside this well-respected value investor?

Russian Doll Matrioshka

May 25, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: The Cost of Its Cycle of Life Is Clear

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co will spin off its Enterprise Services unit in a repudiation of HP's former "go-go" acquisition strategy.

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May 24, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Investors Should Get to Know the Newest Stock in the S&P 500

Vehicle parts distributor LKQ Corporation was added to the S&P 500 last Friday, and it deserves the higher visibility.

Business fraud

May 24, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals: New Documents Shed Light on the Philidor Fiasco

The Senate Committee on Aging recently released 818 pages of documents that provide new insights into the drugmaker's shenanigans around its hidden relationship with mail-order pharmacy Philidor.

Senior couple making plans

May 23, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA, Selena Maranjian, Jason Hall, and Brian Feroldi

Is the 4% Rule of Retirement Still Good Advice?

The 4% rule is a well-worn rule of thumb for retirement. Does the rule still hold up in our topsy-turvy post-crisis world?

May 23, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Weekend Winner: First Data Corp

Barron's profiled First Data Corp in its most recent issue. The "busted IPO" represents a very interesting opportunity.

May 22, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

George Soros' Best-Performing Stocks of 2016 -- so Far

Soros Fund Management's three best-performing stocks in the first quarter were Alliance One International, Inc., Michael Kors Holdings Ltd, and Wynn Resorts, Limited.

Apple - Hedge funds bought high, sold low

May 20, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

On Apple, the "Smart Money" Isn't So Smart

The top 50 hedge funds are underweight Apple's stock, but shares of the iPhone maker are a good risk-adjusted bet.

Whispering business information

May 19, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Was There a Leak at the Fed?

Wednesday's release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting produced some unusual price action in bank stocks.

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