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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

May 23, 2014 by Mark Lin

Can This Small Supermarket Operator Survive Against Bigger Competitors?

Size isn't everything. This small grocer boasts superior operating margins relative to its larger competitors--but how did Roundy's manage this feat?

May 22, 2014 by Mark Lin

Which Company Is the Best Tissue-Paper Play?

It’s most investors’ dream to invest in a company that operates in a stable industry which boasts consistent market demand. One such industry is the tissue-paper business.

May 21, 2014 by Mark Lin

1 Stock For Investing In Child’s Play

Children-oriented businesses tend to be attractive investment candidates, as the paymasters are usually less price-sensitive. However, not every child-focused stock is equally appealing.

May 17, 2014 by Mark Lin

1 Consumer-Brands Company Will Survive in a Challenging Environment

As more consumers switch to private-label products and place less emphasis on brands, consumer-brand companies are increasingly losing pricing power with customers and bargaining power with retailers. One exception is Church & Dwight.

May 16, 2014 by Mark Lin

1 Specialty Retailer Is a Smart Choice for Both Investors and Pet Owners Alike

It is getting harder and harder to find a specialty retailer that is insulated from the duel threats of discount retailers and e-commerce. But there is one company that fits the bill.

May 15, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Isn’t Your Typical National Pizza Chain

If you find pleasure in taking fresh pizza home and baking it yourself, you aren't alone. As more consumers prefer this over the traditional way of calling for cooked pizza, Papa Murphy's will benefit.

May 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

One Company Is an Outlier in a Weak Quick-Service Restaurant Market

It’s always better to pick a good company in a bad industry rather than vice-versa. Chicken fast-food chain Popeyes has been an outperformer in its industry.

May 13, 2014 by Mark Lin

Can the Country’s Largest Chocolate Maker Still Grow?

There are many ways to grow, apart from market share gains and domestic industry growth. The country's largest chocolate maker boasts multiple drivers of growth that set it apart from other consumer companies.

May 12, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Stock Won't Sink in a Recession

You can find the best investment ideas in the most unlikely of places. This company will make money as long as swimming pools remain in service in your neighborhood.

May 11, 2014 by Mark Lin

Is Target on Target with its Recent Initiatives?

In the cutthroat world of retail, retailers have to continuously innovate to keep up with customers' needs. Target's recent initiatives don't seem to have hit the mark, given its inferior financial results relative to peers.

May 9, 2014 by Mark Lin

Can the World's Largest Retailer Still Grow?

It's always easier to grow from one dollar to two than to double a million dollars. Similarly, retail giant Wal-Mart faces an uphill battle delivering year-over-year growth on its large revenue base.

May 6, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why Both Customers and Employees Love This Company

Make your staff happy, and they will in turn please your customers. Building a successful company is as simple as that.

May 5, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Sporting Goods Retailer Is an Attractive Growth Stock

The best profitable investment opportunities are found with companies still at the high growth stage of their corporate life cycle. Sportsman’s Warehouse, which has the potential to increase its store footprint from 49 to 300, is one such company.

May 5, 2014 by Mark Lin

This Isn’t Your Average Packaged-Meat Company

What kind of company can increase its annual dividend for 48 years running? By focusing on the right products and the right deals, Hormel Foods has managed to outshine its peers in the packaged-meat industry with its stellar financial track record.

May 5, 2014 by Mark Lin

Will You Smell Profits With This Stock?

If you found your lunch today appetizing or your partner's perfume smelling good, you are the reason why companies like International Flavors & Fragrances maintain consistent revenues and profits.

May 3, 2014 by Mark Lin

Blockbusters and Iconic Characters Make Disney the Best Media Investment on the Market

If you have any Mickey Mouse merchandise in your possession or recently watched Frozen, you and other consumers are the reason why Disney is so successful.

May 3, 2014 by Mark Lin

Are These Two Beverage Companies a Good Match for Each Other?

The share price of SodaStream has reacted positively to news of potential M&A activity with Starbucks. However, investors should find out whether synergies exist between the two companies before committing to an investment.

May 1, 2014 by Mark Lin

Why This Beverage Company Is Good, but Not Great

Investors should look beyond near-term financial results when evaluating an investment. While Dr Pepper Snapple recently delivered good quarterly results, it isn't well positioned for the future.

May 1, 2014 by Mark Lin

Did These Food Companies Make the Right Deals?

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) aren't necessarily value-destroying, if done for the right reason. For example, buying new companies to stay relevant with customers is justified.

Apr 27, 2014 by Mark Lin

Can This Grocer Compete With the Retail Goliaths?

Companies compete on a host of other factors apart from size. Kroger doesn’t fear competition from rivals like Wal-Mart and Costco, because it has its own unique set of competitive advantages.

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