Category: Value Investing

Investors tend to think rosy thoughts when times are good, yet they are quick to expect the worst. The fact is that most investors get things wrong.

Why are S&P 500 companies holding onto cash instead of paying its investors through dividends?

The Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) of 30 years ago is long gone, but this company reminds me of that great value-centric Berkshire in its glory days.  

J.M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM) had a rough earnings report yesterday. But Barron's says there are reasons the stock can get out of this latest "jam."

Two of the financial market’s biggest success stories have been in full-on freefall mode recently. According to T2 Partners LLC., one of the two tail-spinning stocks is due for a reversal, while the other stock’s troubles may be just beginning.

In addition to the bailout, which should be big enough for this year, the EU also addressed the debt of Greece. The leaders of EU persuaded bond investors of Greece to take a 50% reduction.

Financials have clearly driven this rally. And it makes sense - this rally is being built on a bailout designed to help banks.

When the world's most successful investor tells you he wants to buy back significant amounts of his company's stock, investors should listen up.

Talk about a relief rally. The S&P 500 put in its biggest move since 1974 after Europe announced several concrete steps to end the Greek debt crisis and protect the Euro-banks.

One thing that seems to be missing is the timetable for Greek default. It would be good to know exactly when the Euro-banks have to book the losses.