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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

Jul 3, 2014 by Mark Lin

Can This Consumer Goods Giant Continue to Grow?

Like other giants in their respective industries, Unilever faces challenges with growing its revenue from a large base. Does this mean investors should overlook Unilever?

Jul 3, 2014 by Mark Lin

3 Reasons Why This Retail IPO Is a Buy

This company's share price closed almost flat on its first day of trading. With lackluster investor sentiment, is this stock still a buy?

Jul 2, 2014 by Mark Lin

You Should Invest in This McDonald's Franchisee

Should you buy the franchiser or the franchisee? The financial numbers will you help you to decide between investing in McDonald's or its largest franchisee, Arcos Dorados.

Jun 30, 2014 by Mark Lin

1 Mom-Focused Online Retailer Is Primed for Growth

There is no denying the fact that bricks & mortar retailers are losing market share to their online counterparts. Among online retailers, Zulily stands apart from its peers.

Jun 29, 2014 by Mark Lin

2 Companies That Make Money Despite Declining Movie Admissions

Investors can find hidden gems within the broad category of movie-related companies which have been shunned because of the long-term decline in movie ticket sales numbers.

Jun 27, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Movie Rental Company Will Survive

DVDs aren't going the way of the dinosaur yet. Even if they are, this doesn't make Outerwall, the owner of the largest physical movie rental business in the U.S., a bad investment.

Jun 27, 2014 by Mark Lin

Does It Matter If Dollar General and Family Dollar Merge?

Don’t be distracted by Carl Ichan’s push for a Family Dollar/Dollar General merger. The real piece of news is Wal-Mart’s entry into the small-format space.

Jun 26, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Specialist Print Media Companies Will Thrive

In the new print media landscape, specialists will gain market share at the expense of their generalist peers.

Jun 26, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Retailer Shouldn’t Trade at Such Depressed Valuations

Investors should capitalize on bad quarterly financial performances to accumulate shares of good companies at attractive prices. One such opportunity has come in the form of leading home furnishings retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.

Jun 25, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why This Logistics Company Is the Best Proxy for Outsourcing Growth

How is it that smaller companies, like XPO Logistics, with a greater presence in high-growth segments and huge growth potential via M&A can be more attractive investment candidates relative to their larger peers?

Jun 25, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Bigger Is Better for These Retailers

Does size matter? The debate on the right store size has divided retailers into two diverse camps, which side are you choosing?

Jun 25, 2014 by Mark Lin

Is It Time to Buy Time?

If you are reading or buying fewer magazines and newspapers than you did a decade ago, you aren’t alone. Notwithstanding the secular decline in print media readership, Time, the country’s largest magazine publisher, remains an attractive investment choice.

Jun 24, 2014 by Mark Lin

Will You Feel at Home Investing in This Extended Stay Hotel Group?

Extended stay hotels are popular with travelers who stay for longer periods because of the 'home-like' environment they provide. Will investing in Extended Stay America be equally comfortable for investors?

Jun 23, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why the World's Largest Industrial Auctioneer Is Good Because It's Big

Size shouldn't be used a proxy for quality in assessing any potential investment candidate. But in the case of Ritchie Bros, the largest used equipment seller globally, size offers a true competitive edge over its peers.

Jun 23, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Energizer Is Better Off As 2 Companies

Many investors view corporate actions with skepticism, as they aren’t usually convinced such actions are in the best interests of shareholders. Energizer’s decision to split itself into two separate companies is likely to be value-accretive.

Jun 19, 2014 by Mark Lin

Is Coach a Falling Knife?

A well-known company sees a sharp share price decline; it has every chance of being either a falling knife or a real bargain. Coach seems more likely to fall into the former category.

Jun 16, 2014 by Mark Lin

This One Company Is the Best Play on Global Luxury Growth

The global luxury market is growing, in particular accessories and emerging markets.One company that is your best choice to capitalize on such growth.

Jun 16, 2014 by Mark Lin

Is the Nation’s Largest Used Car Retailer a Buy?

Picking stocks is no easier than choosing cars. CarMax makes it easy for customers to buy cars with its no-haggle” pricing strategy, and it could be an equally good investment choice.

Jun 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why You Shouldn't Overlook This Floral Company

Despite technological advances disrupting many businesses, flowers are one of the few consumer products likely to stay relevant in the next decade. If you think likewise, FTD Companies is one investment opportunity you should examine.

Jun 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why This Company Is the Best Play on the Affordable Luxury Theme

An increasing number of luxury retailers are jumping on the affordable luxury bandwagon to widen their customer bases and increase their sales. Blue Nile, an online retailer of high-quality diamonds, is a good proxy for the growth in such demand.

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