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Alex Dumortier, CFA

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

Articles by Alex Dumortier, CFA — Page 16

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Oct 2, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Volkswagen AG: It's Time to Take These Shares for a Drive!

New York University's Aswath Damodaran believes shares of troubled automaker Volkswagen AG have overshot, and he's acting on it.

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Oct 1, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Is Valeant the Berkshire Hathaway of Pharmaceuticals?

A hedge fund manager compared Valeant Pharmaceuticals to Berkshire Hathaway. Is he right?

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Sep 30, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Warren Buffett Sours on Reinsurance; Here's What He Did

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its position in Munich, the world's largest reinsurer.

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Sep 29, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Shares of Glencore plc: Love Them or Leave Them?

A possible aggressive value play, shares of Glencore plc have been extremely volatile.

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Sep 28, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Alcoa Unleashes the "Value-Add"

With limited synergies between two fundamentally different businesses, this is one breakup with a solid economic rationale behind it.

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Sep 27, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA, Sean Williams, Dan Caplinger, Jason Hall, and Adam Galas

5 Things to Watch Once the Fed Raises Rates

The Fed's first post-crisis rate hike will happen. Here are five trends to watch once it does.

Apple's iPhone 6S Sales: How to Beat Wall Street

Sep 25, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Apple's iPhone 6S Sales: How to Beat Wall Street

Local search app Fousquare predicts this weekend's Apple iPhone 6S launch will be a big success, with estimated sales of 13 million to 15 million units.

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Sep 24, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

BlackRock Unloads BHP Billiton, Looks Like Selling Low

BHP Billiton's largest investor, BlackRock, sells down its stake. It's a confusing decision on the part of veteran fund manager Evy Hambro.

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Sep 23, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Goldman Sachs Doesn't Understand Stocks

Goldman Sachs thinks this is a rotten environment for stock pickers. Here's why it's wrong.

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Sep 22, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Volkswagen AG: It's Too Early to Wade in

Shares of Volkswagen are already down 34% as an emissions cheating scandal unfolds. They could well go lower still.

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Sep 21, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The $1.5 Trillion Question Weighing on Oil and Gas Companies

Energy consultants Wood Mackenzie say $1.5 trillion in potential projects are "underwater" at $50-per-barrel oil.

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Sep 18, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Freeport-McMoRan Goes Back to the Dollar Mine

Freeport-McMoRan's shares fall on news of a potential $1 billion stock offering, but they may offer long-term value.

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Sep 17, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The 3 Brazilian Investors That Are Better Than Warren Buffett

How three Brazilian investors assembled the world's biggest brewer.

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Sep 16, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

For Real Investors, the Fed's Rate Hike Doesn't Matter

For investors, trying to anticipate the timing or effect of the Fed's first rate hike is wasted effort.

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Sep 15, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The 2 Factors That Could End This Bull Market

Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller is concerned about the combination of high stock market valuations and low investor confidence.

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Sep 14, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Shares of Brazilian Brewer Ambev: Reassuringly Cheap

Shares of Brazil's Ambev have been dragged down by the country's economic woes, presenting an opportunity for business-focused investors.

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Sep 11, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Stocks: The Only Way to Make Sense of This Market

Even the most successful investors disagree on the stock market's short-term prospects. The only way to make sense of the stock market is to stop trying.

Sep 10, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Warren Buffett Is Buying More Shares of This Stock

Warren Buffett has added to Berkshire Hathaway's sizable stake in Phillips 66. These are the implications for value investors.

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Sep 9, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

One Wrong Reason to Buy Royal Dutch Shell's Shares

Royal Dutch Shell shares may be good value, but a high dividend yield may be signaling that the dividend is at risk.

Sep 8, 2015 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

You Can Buy This Stock Cheaper Than Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett has accumulated more than 10% of Phillips 66's shares outstanding on behalf of Berkshire Hathaway since March 31.

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