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Brendan Mathews

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A Fool since 2005, Brendan is a research analyst on The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor newsletter. He enjoys scouring financial statements, pontificating on competitive advantage, and any outdoor activity.

Recent Articles by Brendan Mathews

Jan 23, 2014 by Brendan Mathews

Top Insurance Stocks for 2014 and Beyond

Bolster your portfolio this year with these three quality insurers

Jan 21, 2014 by Brendan Mathews, Jason Moser, Jim Royal, David Meier, Ron Gross, Charly Travers, Bryan White, Sara Hov, and Micah Robinson

Outrageous Predictions for 2014: Bitcoin, a Continuing Bull Market, and Miley Cyrus

Motley Fool analysts give their outrageous predictions for the world of investing in 2014 to show that sometimes making predictions can be silly. Will Bitcoin be Person of the Year? Will the markets keep trending upward?

Jan 18, 2014 by Brendan Mathews, Jason Moser, Michael Olsen, CFA, David Meier, Ron Gross, Charly Travers, Buck Hartzell, Bryan White, Sara Hov, and Simon Erickson

The Biggest Losers of 2013: J.C. Penney, Sears, Lululemon, and Abercrombie

Last year was great for the market, but it wasn't great for these stocks. Here's why our analysts nominated J.C. Penney, Sears Holdings, Nuance Communications, lululemon athletica, and Abercrombie & Fitch for the category of the biggest losers of 2013.

Jan 13, 2014 by Brendan Mathews

Does the Goliathan Bank of America Still Have Upside?

While internet banks like BofI are well-positioned, Bank of America still has room to move higher.

Dec 23, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Why Is Apple Bringing In Corporate Elites?

Apple succeeded with radical, unconventional people. Why mess with a formula that works?

Dec 23, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Don't Overthink CarMax

Armchair forecasts about the U.S. car market will probably be wrong -- save your time and energy.

Dec 23, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

6 Reasons to Like Accenture

While it lacks a celebrity CEO, Accenture has a deep bench and an excellent track record

Dec 22, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Will Apple's Hired Guns Flame Out?

Academic findings and Apple's recent history suggest outside hires will face serious challenges.

Dec 20, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

My Takeways From CarMax Earnings

Aside from lower interest margins, the used-car dealer turned in a solid quarter.

Dec 19, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

7 Takeaways From Accenture Earnings

Despite tepid revenue growth, Accenture looks strong

Dec 18, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

My Favorite Pharma CEO

This unscientific, unconventional CEO has delivered unbelievable results for shareholders.

Dec 16, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

5 Things the Best Companies Have in Common

When it comes to property and casualty insurance, Markel, Berkshire Hathaway, and RLI have five great things in common.

Dec 13, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Would You Trust Warren Buffett With Your Life Savings?

Would you rather have your money in three index funds or Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway?

Dec 10, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Apple's Hiring Spree Has Potential Pitfalls

Apple's been snapping up senior management talent. Could this new hiring strategy backfire?

Dec 10, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Why I'm Not Buying GameStop

Digital downloads will eventually steamroll profits at GameStop.

Dec 9, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

How to Invest in Property and Casualty Insurance

My checklist for evaluating property & casualty insurance companies.

Dec 8, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Driverless Cars Aren't a Threat to Progressive

A multibillion-dollar hedge fund thinks auto insurance is a dying industry One Fool disagrees.

Dec 7, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

HCI Revisited: It Still Looks Risky

The future looks stormy for this Florida take-out insurer.

Dec 7, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

It's Too Early to Invest in Driverless Cars

Driverless cars, while an alluring idea, aren't likely to benefit investors anytime soon

Dec 4, 2013 by Brendan Mathews

Why Aren't Value Investors Buying Apple?

The uncertainty of future earnings has clouded the company's intrinsic value.

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