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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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Dec 25, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

You'll Be Surprised at the Size of Berkshire Hathaway's War Chest

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has amassed an $85 billion cash mountain. Here's why he can't invest it all, and a few acquisition ideas to put some of those dollars to work.

Detusche Bank office

Dec 23, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

At an Almost 8-Year Low, Is Deutsche Bank a Buy?

Even following a sharp rebound, the U.S.-listed shares of Deutsche Bank are roughly flat with respect to their Jan. 2009 low. At such depressed levels, is Deutsche Bank a buy?

Fairfax and Allied World segments

Jan 28, 2020 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Fairfax Financial Picks Up Allied World Assurance in Christmas Bargain Hunt

With the $4.9 billion acquisition of Allied World Assurance, Prem Watsa aims to complete Fairfax Financial Holdings' largest-ever deal. But for this value investor, price is more important than size.

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Dec 20, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly as Financial Stress Closes In on a Low

Mortgage rates were slightly lower on Tuesday. Meanwhile, measures of financial stress suggest that the credit environment is as favorable as it has been all year.

Detusche Bank office

Dec 19, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Mortgage Rates Little Changed; European Banks Ready to Bury the Mortgage-Crisis Ghost

The main fixed-rate mortgages were little changed on Monday; meanwhile, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse are reportedly making headway in reaching a settlement with the Justice Department regarding their activities in the run-up to the mortgage crisis.

Warren Buffett smiling

Dec 16, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Hits a Quarter-Million Dollars a Share: These 3 Acquisitions Got It There

This week, BRK-A shares traded above $250,000 for the first time -- another remarkable milestone in Warren Buffett's unique corporate experiment.

Warren Buffett at Berkshire Annual Meeting

Dec 15, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in December

You probably haven't heard of all three of these names, but they're “Warren Buffett stocks" -- they belong to companies with sustainable competitive advantages, and they're fairly priced.

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Oct 11, 2018 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

When Will Apple Split Its Stock Again?

The world's most valuable company last split its shares in June 2014, at a time when the stock price was above $600. Based on that, the next Apple stock split could be a long time coming.

GoPro motorcycle

Dec 11, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA, Rich Duprey, and Keith Noonan

Roundtable: Where Will GoPro Be in 10 Years?

As it embarks on an urgent restructuring, we asked three of our contributors to look beyond GoPro's next quarter: Where might the action sports camera specialist be in 10 years?

Valvoline

Dec 16, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

3 of the Worst IPOs of 2016 (and Why You Should Consider 2 of Them!)

NantHealth Inc, ZTO Express Inc, and Valvoline Inc were among the worst-performing IPOs in 2016, but two of them are well-entrenched, profitable businesses that are worth looking at now.

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Sep 27, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

George Soros's Best-Performing Stocks of 2016 So Far

George Soros is more engaged in managing his personal fortune than he has been in years. These are the five best-performing stocks of 2016 among Soros Fund Management's top holdings.

Streaming Television Abstract

Sep 21, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

These 2 Billionaires Sold $1.7 Billion of Netflix Inc Stock

Two hedge fund managers sold nearly 20 million shares of the company during the second quarter. Is it time for you to sell, too?

New York Stock Exchange

Aug 28, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

7 Things You Didn't Know About the New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange is a globally recognized symbol of American capitalism. Here are seven things you probably didn't know about the New York Stock Exchange.

Financial crisis

Jul 20, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Investors: Don't Fall for the Stock Market Bubble Strawman

Just because stocks aren't in a bubble doesn't mean they aren't overvalued.

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Jul 19, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

For Berkshire Hathaway's Latest Multibillion-Dollar Deal, Warren Buffett Goes Back to Insurance

The acquisition of Medical Liability Mutual Insurer Inc. bolsters Berkshire Hathaway's leadership position in the healthcare liability insurance sector.

Hubris

Jul 15, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Herbalife Investment Reveals Bill Ackman's Psychological Limits

Distinguishing between confidence and hubris is extraordinarily difficult when you're leading a high-profile, adversarial campaign against a company, as billionaire investor Bill Ackman is discovering with his unsuccessful encounter with Herbalife Ltd.

One hundred dollar bill burning

Jul 14, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

At Near-Record Levels, Share Buybacks Should Concern Investors

Companies have been instrumental in the stock market rally through share buybacks, but at near-record levels, they are a red flag for value-conscious investors.

Mistake concept, with oops message on keyboard

Jul 13, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The Sequoia Fund Finally Exits Valeant Pharmaceuticals: 2 Lessons for Investors From a Fiasco

The Sequoia Fund disclosed that it has sold its remaining stake in troubled drug company Valeant Pharmaceuticals, but there are valuable lessons for investors to learn from Sequoia's multibillion-dollar mistake.

Children reaching for plate

Jul 12, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

2 Graphs Utilities and Telecom Share Investors Need to See

As bond yields collapse, investors are piling into utilities and telecoms stocks, but reaching for yield at any price is hardly a riskless strategy.

Hard decisions every day

Jul 11, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Earnings Season: The Numbers Don't Add Up for Stocks

The S&P 500's earnings power doesn't justify new highs.

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