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Bob Chandler
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A dedicated Graham-style value man, Bob bought his first stock in 1986 and though he’s a miserable market timer, longer-term calls let him earn a meager living from his investments. With an MBA and MS in Accounting, Bob relies more on Hetty Green's advice for successful investing: "Buy cheap and sell dear. Act with thrift and shrewdness and be persistent."
Recent Articles by Bob Chandler
Feb 23, 2014
by Bob Chandler
Should You Follow Carl Icahn Into This Health Care Turnaround?
Can Hologic Inc. turn itself around? Famous billionaire Carl Icahn thinks so. Icahn, with a large stake in the company, is pushing for better performance and a higher share price from the medical device maker. Should individual investors join in on his turnaround quest?
Feb 19, 2014
by Bob Chandler
3 Reasons to Be Bullish on This Battered MLP
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, a natural gas master limited partnership, drastically slashed its quarterly distribution presumably due to a weak operating environment. Investors didn't take the news well, dropping the firm's common unit price over 40% in a single day. The market reaction may have been overdone, however.
Feb 11, 2014
by Bob Chandler
Can These Hedge Fund Oil and Gas Favorites Deliver on Expected Gains?
Activist hedge funds have been hard at work on SandRidge Energy, WPX Energy, and Chesapeake Energy, and other well known investors have taken notice. Can these oil and gas companies deliver the returns that the "smart" money expects?
Feb 6, 2014
by Bob Chandler
Can Investors Gain from the New Age in Medical Testing?
A new age in medical testing may be dawning. Improvements in genetic analysis could revolutionize the way disease is treated. Can investors in participating companies like Illumina, Myriad Genetics and Bio-Rad Labs gain from this momentous transformation?
Feb 3, 2014
by Bob Chandler
3 Utilities That Income Investors Should Be Watching
Where can investors looking for income go? Water utilities might be a consideration. Companies like American Water Works, California Water Service, and American States Water could offer shareholders both decent dividend yields and noticeable price appreciation.
Jan 27, 2014
by Bob Chandler
2 Reasons to Be Bullish on Fertilizer Companies
Fertilizer producers like PotashCorp, CF Industries, and Mosaic have had a rough time over the past year. Abundant supply amid sluggish demand crippled industry profits, and the unexpected breakup of a key selling alliance destroyed investor confidence. Can the sector recover? There is evidence that things may be improving for these companies and that their share prices may have upside.
Jan 25, 2014
by Bob Chandler
What Does Berkshire Hathaway See in ExxonMobil?
Why is Berkshire Hathaway buying ExxonMobil while selling ConocoPhillips? Does Warren Buffett, not a casual buyer of shares, see something special in ExxonMobil? If so, investors may find it worthwhile to discover the secret a legendary investor may have already spotted.
Jan 21, 2014
by Bob Chandler
2 Reasons Why Investors Should Tune in to Cable TV Stocks
Two recent events may have drastically changed the future for cable television providers. Potential industry consolidation and a propitious court ruling could make industry share gains much easier to achieve, with companies like Time Warner Cable and Cablevision the biggest beneficiaries.
Jan 20, 2014
by Bob Chandler
Can These Retailers Provide an Upside Surprise in 2014?
Can retailer shares go higher in a sluggish consumer spending environment? Those that can deliver unexpected good news are most likely to see their stock pop. Of all retailers, J.C. Penney, Nordstrom, and Macy's might be best positioned to produce that kind of upside surprise.
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