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Mark Lin

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Mark is a private value investor and is the author of CheapskateInvesting.com website which uses a systematic quantitative screening approach to filter the global stock markets for cheap cigar-butts and wide-moat compounders.

Recent Articles by Mark Lin

Mar 20, 2014 by Mark Lin

Which Gaming Company Should You Place Your Bets On?

Most investors only consider upside potential when choosing stocks to invest in. However, this will be an incorrect approach with respect to investing in gaming companies because of the inherent industry risks. Instead, investors should seek gaming stocks with downside protection like Las Vegas Sands.

Mar 19, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Multi-Brand Companies Serve as More Attractive Investments Than Their Single-Brand Peers

Two brands offer more benefits than one. Multi-brand companies have exhibited consistent financial performances, which lends further strength to the argument of picking them over their single-brand counterparts.

Mar 19, 2014 by Mark Lin

Does This Newspaper Publisher Still Have Value?

Profitable investment opportunities are typically found with industries which have the most pessimistic outlooks, such as the newspaper industry. Newspaper publisher A. H. Belo represents an interesting investment opportunity with its local newspapers, its digital marketing initiatives, and the downside protection provided by its assets.

Mar 19, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Malibu Boats Inc. Is a Cut Above Other Boat Builders

Notwithstanding the capital intensity and economically sensitive nature of the boat building industry, Malibu Boats remains a good investment candidate.

Mar 18, 2014 by Mark Lin

One Food Company Is a Safe Investment in Uncertain Times

The best test of any company's resilience in recessions is to examine its financial track record. Hormel Foods pass this test with flying colors, given its consistency in earnings and dividend growth.

Mar 18, 2014 by Mark Lin

How This David Beat the Goliath of the Industrials Sector

Small is the new big. Many small companies in the industrials sector boast superior profitability and higher growth potential than their larger peers. Manitex is one of the notable outperformers.

Mar 17, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why This Isn't Your Average Commoditized Automotive Supplier

Investors risk missing out on companies which aren’t affected by the usual challenges that their peers face. One such example is Gentex in the automotive sector.

Mar 15, 2014 by Mark Lin

Is This Department Store Operator Stuck in the Middle?

Michael Porter, a leading authority on competitive strategy, terms companies which don’t deliver either on product differentiation or on low cost strategies as "stuck in the middle". Kohl’s is trying to avoid that label by putting its emphasis back on national brands.

Mar 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

3 Recession-Proof Stocks That Reduce Risks for Customers

Don’t judge a company by the industry it belongs to -- certain industrial companies stay relatively resilient in an economic downturn, because their services help minimize risks.

Mar 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

How This Quick-Service Restaurant Meets Industry Challenges

As more companies see their businesses disrupted by advancements in technology and changes in customer tastes, the survivors will be those sufficiently flexible to adapt to a ever-changing business landscape. Canadian quick-service restaurant leader Tim Hortons is one role model for its peers.

Mar 12, 2014 by Mark Lin

3 Stocks to Capitalize on the New Culture of Frugality

If you are looking for stocks benefitting from the latest consumer trends, companies serving the needs of bargain hunting customers might also be the ones to consider for your stock portfolio.

Mar 12, 2014 by Mark Lin

Should Investors Pay Attention to this Low-Risk Hotel Investment?

People usually miss out on profitable investment opportunities because they are biased by their existing perceptions of certain companies or industries. This could be costly, as the hospitality groups of today have significantly reduced their risks by diversifying their brand portfolios and transitioning to asset-light models.

Mar 12, 2014 by Mark Lin

What Should Investors Do About Reynolds American’s Rumoured Acquisition of Lorillard?

Buying a target of a proposed or rumored acquisition seems like a sure-fire way of making money. But investors ignorant of the strategic implications and the likelihood of the deal could be in for a rude shock.

Mar 12, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why These Niche Dominators Are the Best Investments

When it comes to picking good companies for investments, investors are best advised to ignore the whales or giants, and instead focus on the big fishes in small ponds.

Mar 11, 2014 by Mark Lin

These Toy Companies Will Survive The Digital Revolution

As an increasing number of companies and industries gets disrupted by technology, good old child‘s play remains popular with most kids. In addition, growth opportunities in the developing countries point to decent prospects for the listed toy companies.

Mar 10, 2014 by Mark Lin

One Retailer Is Well-Prepared for Online and Low-Cost Competition

If you can’t be cheaper, you have to be different. That’s the retail mantra to which Williams-Sonoma adheres closely.

Mar 7, 2014 by Mark Lin

3 Safe Bets for Conservative Investors

The only certainties in life are death and taxes...and to a lesser extent, marriages. That suggests that businesses serving such needs will experience stable demand for their products and services, making them perfect investment candidates for conservative investors.

Mar 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Retailer Will Survive the E-Commerce Threat

Competing with online competitors is no different from that of fighting brick & mortar peers. You either differentiate your products or sell the same merchandise at lower cost. Pier 1 has chosen the former as an effective strategy of fending off online threats.

Mar 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

Is This Food Company Blossoming Into a Good Investment?

Do you pick consumer products up off the shelf without looking at prices? This is the power of brands, something that Flowers Foods has in spades with its bread and bakery products.

Mar 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Is the Best Stock to Ride the Premium and Healthy Food Wave

If you are spending more money and time on choosing the right kinds of food, you aren't alone. Organic food and premium dairy products are among the fastest-growing food categories, and WhiteWave has a significant presence in both of them.

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