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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

Jan 24, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Less Choice Means More Profits for These Warehouse-Club Operators

It is possible for retailers to provide customers with less choice and yet earn more money.

Jan 24, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Company Is a Trucker’s Best Friend

A truck driver's needs are quite different from that of the average C-store customer. TravelCenters tailors its products and services to the requirements of truckers, making it the best play on the trucking industry recovery.

Jan 22, 2014 by Mark Lin

How These 3 Hard-Goods Retailers Use Credit to Their Advantage

An in-house credit program is a huge competitive advantage for hard-goods retailers, as this increases customers' propensity to spend and keeps them loyal to the lender/retailer.

Jan 21, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why This Company Is the Best Soda Play

As the health and wellness trend gains momentum, consumers are switching from classic sodas to healthier options. SodaStream should benefit as soda drinkers make their own low-calorie sodas at home.

Jan 21, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Specialization Is a Winning Strategy in Apparel Retailing

If you try to be everything to everyone, you will be nothing to no one. This is the ultimate retail mantra that speciality retailers have at the back of their minds

Jan 20, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Successful Retailers Adopt the Same Winning Strategies

Great minds think alike, and specialty retailer Francesca's has more in common with its successful peers than you will expect.

Jan 20, 2014 by Mark Lin

How This Cruise Company Stands Its Ground

Most Davids can’t beat Goliaths because they choose to go down the same path as as everybody else while thinking that they can achieve better results. Norwegian Cruise has become a strong No. 3 in the cruise ship industry by competing on non-price factors, having clear positioning, and building scale in a different way.

Jan 15, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why This Tissue Paper Company Is a Safe Investment

In today’s world, investment safe havens have been disappearing as technological change disrupts an increasing number of products and industries. Tissue paper is one of the few consumer-staple businesses that will remain relevant for years to come.

Jan 14, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Textbook Publishers Are Better Investments Than Their Trade Publishing Peers

Textbook publishers face less competition and are less reliant on blockbuster hits than their trade publisher peers.

Jan 14, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Off-Price Retailers Are Beating Their Full-Price Counterparts

As consumers continue to stretch their budgets in an uncertain economic environment, off-price retailing should be increasingly popular. TJX is my top pick among off-price retailers for its consistent financial track record.

Jan 14, 2014 by Mark Lin

These 3 Retailers Keep Their Teenage Customers Coming Back

Fashion risk is the single thing that keeps top executives of retailers awake at night. Successful teenage-focused retailers have worked hard on their merchandising and store strategies to keep their customers loyal.

Jan 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

How Do These 3 Retailers Retain Their Customers?

Most companies fail when their customers desert them. However, there are companies that have found ways to reduce their customer risk exposure, making them safer investments.

Jan 9, 2014 by Mark Lin

These 3 Apparel & Footwear Brands Are Well-Prepared for Chinese Wage Inflation

Chinese labor cost inflation won’t hurt all apparel and footwear companies equally. Investors should place their bets on those who diversify their supply sources geographically, move upstream, and invest in technology.

Jan 9, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why These 3 Helicopter Services Providers Are Recession Resistant

Take a look at how these three companies have revenue streams that are protected by attractive contractual terms and supported by favorable demand drivers.

Jan 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

These 3 Profit From Creating the Perfect Car of the Future

Consumers are demanding fuel economy, active safety and connectivity. Delphi is one of the few automotive suppliers with exposure to these multiple secular trends.

Jan 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Convenience Store Operator Benefits From Store Ownership

Investors should invest in convenience store operators that own most of their stores, as these companies have the least exposure to risks such as increased rent and loss of prime locations.

Jan 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Cereal Maker Is Rebuilding Its Brand

Making branding mistakes can be costly, resulting in market share erosion and stagnant revenue growth. But once the mistakes are reversed, the company can get back on the road to profitability.

Dec 28, 2013 by Mark Lin

Obamacare Will Be a Boon for Paid Tax Preparers

Obamacare will add significantly to the population of new tax filers and increase the complexity of tax filing. Tax preparation services providers, such as H&R Block and JTH Holding, are expected to be key beneficiaries. Will Intuit also benefit?

Dec 25, 2013 by Mark Lin

Bigger Is Not Better for Newspapers. Here's Why and How You Can Profit

Local niche newspaper publishers, such as McClatchy and Gannett, have an edge over their national peers because they offer specialized content tailored to the needs of their readers. Here's a closer look at these local publishers.

Dec 24, 2013 by Mark Lin

Location Is King for Club Operators

A network of well-located clubs is a key competitive advantage for an operator, especially one that owns more of its locations.

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