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Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 2/6
Feb 6, 2010

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.


Magic Formula Stock Review: Total System Services (TSS)
Feb 4, 2010

Total System Services is one of the largest providers of electronic payment processing services to banks and retailers worldwide. New contract wins overseas are helping to offset customer losses stemming from consolidation in the financial industry, but there are few near-term catalysts for growth.


Book Review: Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market?
Feb 2, 2010

Mariusz Skonieczny's Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market? is a quick read that is an excellent primer for new investors and a good refresher for experienced ones.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 1/30
Jan 30, 2010

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.


5 Magic Formula Stocks for a Long-term Dividend Investor
Jan 28, 2010

5 current Magic Formula stocks that look like excellent long-term dividend plays.


Magic Formula Stock Review: Reynolds American (RAI)
Jan 26, 2010

Reynolds American is a maker of popular cigarette brands like Camel and snuff brands such as Kodiak. The investment's main attraction is a big, stable 7% dividend yield, but is this enough over a one year target holding period?


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Jan 25, 2010

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Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 1/23
Jan 23, 2010

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.


How Diversified Should You Be?
Jan 21, 2010

Most investors know to "not put all your eggs in one basket", but exactly how many baskets do you need?


Magic Formula Stock Review: Terra Industries (TRA)
Jan 19, 2010

Terra Industries is a producer of nitrate fertilizer. With a failed takeover bid from rival CF Industries behind them, Terra now has to prove it can create shareholder value on its own. What is the outlook for this unpredictable business?


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 1/16
Jan 16, 2010

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.


An Overview of the Magic Formula Investing Strategy
Jan 14, 2010

An overview of the Magic Formula Investing strategy. What is it? How does it work? More importantly, does it work?


Magic Formula Stock Review: Cardinal Health (CAH)
Jan 12, 2010

Cardinal Health is one of the "big 3" pharmaceutical distributors. With a stable, recession-proof business and limited competition, along with a solid dividend with room for growth, Cardinal is a good, conservative Magic Formula stock.


Magic Formula Stock Review: Vector Group (VGR)
Jan 7, 2010

Vector Group is a holding company with the main operating unit being Liggett Group, the maker of discount cigarette brands Liggett Select and Grand Prix. A dividend play with a 11% yield, does this stock look like a good Magic Formula choice?


Magic Formula Investing Year in Review 2009
Jan 5, 2010

Magic Formula Investing had a dynamite year in 2009, far outperforming the market and delivering numerous stocks that doubled or better over the course of the year.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 1/2
Jan 2, 2010

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screen.


Magic Formula Stock Review: Weight Watchers (WTW)
Dec 31, 2009

Weight Watchers is a very profitable company with a well established brand and differentiated product. The stock is cheap and pays a respectable dividend. The one major concern is a huge debt load which leaves the company little wiggle room for mistakes.


Does Magic Formula Investing Provide International Diversification?
Dec 29, 2009

Economic experts recommend investors dedicate 30-40% of their stock portfolio to foreign firms. Does following Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing strategy automatically meet that recommendation?


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 12/26
Dec 26, 2009

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screen.


Magic Formula Stock Review: PRG-Schultz International (PRGX)
Dec 22, 2009

PRG-Schultz is a cheap Magic Formula stock that looks to be priced below the level of risk stemming from a declining customer base and uncertain potential from the upcoming Medicare auditing business.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 12/19
Dec 19, 2009

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.


Comments on Joel Greenblatts Presentation to Value Investing Congress 2009
Dec 17, 2009

This past October, Joel Greenblatt, the author of The Little Book that Beats the Market and the father of Magic Formula Investing, gave a presentation to the Value Investing Congress concerning the Magic Formula. Some comments on the presentation.


Magic Formula Stock Review: McKesson (MCK)
Dec 15, 2009

McKesson enjoys a tight oligarchy in its pharmaceutical distribution business, and a highly profitable healthcare software unit adds both margin and growth advantages over competitors. A good Magic Formula buy.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 12/12
Dec 12, 2009

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.


MFI Stock Review: ValueClick (VCLK)
Dec 10, 2009

ValueClick is one of the largest pure Internet marketing firms. While competition is strong and management is less-than-stellar, ValueClick's price, excellent business model, and potential to be acquired make it a tepid buy.