Oct 5, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Navient Stock Dropped 11% on ThursdayShares of the student-loan lender dropped after it announced a dilutive acquisition, and yet another state filed suit against the company over deceptive lending practices.
Oct 5, 2017 by Jordan Wathen3 Benefits of an Actively Managed FundActively managed funds get a bad name, but some active funds more than earn their keep. Here are three basic benefits of active funds vs. passive funds.
Oct 4, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 30 YearsHere's why Vestas Wind Systems, Union Pacific, and U.S. Bancorp are stocks fit for a buy and hold portfolio.
Oct 4, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Warren Buffett Is Selling His Money-Losing Stocks Before 2018Buffett thinks selling his losers before the calendar turns to 2018 could be a smart tax move.
Oct 4, 2017 by Jordan WathenBuffett Hopes His Second Gas Station Bet Works Out Better Than His FirstBerkshire Hathaway is buying a minority stake in truck stop/travel center giant Pilot Flying J but hopes to grow it in the future.
Oct 2, 2017 by Jordan WathenAre Data Center REITs a Good Investment?Here's what long-term investors need to know about how data center REITs work, and how the industry looks going forward.
Sep 30, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 YearsThese three stocks can be the bedrock of a buy-and-hold stock portfolio.
Sep 29, 2017 by Jordan WathenHow Safe Is Franklin Resources' Dividend?Franklin Resources has an exceptional record as a dividend growth stock, but maintaining its status as a Dividend Aristocrat will be harder going forward than it was in the past.
Sep 27, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Stocks That Look Just Like Salesforce in 2002These three stocks have opportunity to grow massively in attractive markets. Here's the case for Caretrust REIT, ServiceNow, and Shopify.
Sep 26, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Greenhill & Co. Stock Jumped 15% on TuesdayShares of Greenhill & Co. are rising after the company laid the groundwork for a repurchase plan that would effectively buy out most of its public shareholders.
Sep 23, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Daniel Miller3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years Here's why Meritage Homes Corp., Stanley Black & Decker, and Mastercard could be great stocks for buy and hold investors.
Sep 16, 2017 by Jordan Wathen, Jason Hall, and Matt DiLallo3 Stocks That Look Just Like ExxonMobil in 1996These three energy companies could deliver market-beating returns for investors who buy and hold.
Sep 16, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Berkshire Hathaway's Dividend Is Coming Sooner Than You Might ThinkBerkshire Hathaway isn’t the only company with more money than investment ideas. Blackstone, KKR, Apollo, and Oaktree Capital Group are awash with cash to deploy.
Sep 14, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Stock Jumped 11% TodayShares of the two rallied after six senators sent a letter to the Treasury and FHFA calling for changes.
Sep 13, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Equifax Inc Stock Dropped 12% TodayShares of the consumer credit bureau are plunging as investors ponder the ultimate outcome of its data breach that affected 143 million people.
Sep 11, 2017 by Jordan WathenWhy Universal Insurance Holdings Stock Is Jumping TodayModels suggest that Florida-exposed insurers will experience lower Irma-related losses than previously anticipated.
Sep 8, 2017 by Jordan Wathen143 Million Americans May Be at Risk of Identity Theft Due to Equifax's Data Breach. Here's What to Do NowHackers may have collected the Social Security numbers, birthdays, addresses, and even drivers licenses of 143 million people from a data breach at Equifax.
Aug 30, 2017 by Jordan WathenBitcoin Investment Trust's Premium Has ExplodedBitcoin Investment Trust, the readily available way for U.S. investors to take a flier on the popular cryptocurrency via their brokerage accounts, is again trading at twice the value of the bitcoin it holds.
Aug 29, 2017 by Jordan WathenMain Street Capital's Harvey ExposureThe high-yield business financier has a number of portfolio companies located in areas affected by Harvey.
Aug 24, 2017 by Jordan WathenA Billion-Dollar Bid for an ETF Manager Is a Good Sign for WisdomTree InvestmentsIf Guggenheim's ETF business is worth $1 billion to Invesco, WisdomTree is worth far more, perhaps as much as $15 per share.