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Magic Formula Stock Review: Magic Software (MGIC)
Mar 11, 2010

Magic Software is a provider of "platform-as-a-service" cloud computing application development tools and business software integration applications. It is a market with big growth potential, but also big boys as competitors. Can Magic survive and thrive?


5 Points from Warren Buffetts 2010 Shareholder Letter
Mar 9, 2010

Warren Buffett, the world's greatest investor, recently released his 2010 letter to shareholders. Here are 5 points of wisdom that investors can learn from it.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 3/6/2010
Mar 6, 2010

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


Magic Formula Stock Analysis: SuperMedia (SPMD)
Mar 4, 2010

SuperMedia is the reincarnation of classic bad Magic Formula stock Idearc. Did Chapter 11 reorganization set the company up for future success, or just create a new opportunity for investors and creditors to get burned?


Top Ranked Magic Formula Stocks In Motley Fool CAPS
Mar 2, 2010

Motley Fool's CAPS service is the world's largest stock picking game, where investors rank stocks from one to five stars. Which current Magic Formula stocks have achieved the coveted 5-star CAPS ranking?


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 2/27
Feb 27, 2010

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


Magic Formula Stock Review: Odyssey Healthcare (ODSY)
Feb 25, 2010

Odyssey Healthcare is one of the largest hospice providers in the U.S. Demographics and expanding awareness make this a growth market, margins are improving, and the cheap stock price makes it worth a look.


Three Red Flags to Look for With Magic Formula Stocks
Feb 23, 2010

When analyzing stocks in Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screen, here are the three most common red flags to watch out for.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 2/20
Feb 20, 2010

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


Magic Formula Stock Review: Sharps Compliance (SMED)
Feb 18, 2010

Sharps Compliance is a provider of medical waste disposal services for settings outside of the hospital. While a non-recurring revenue windfall has landed it on MFI, the stock still profiles well even though it is more of a growth than value play.


Top Magic Formula Stocks by Dividends, Price-to-Sales, and Price-to-Book Ratios
Feb 16, 2010

The top 10 current Magic Formula stocks ranked in 3 categories: forward indicated dividend yield, price-to-sales ratio, and price-to-book ratio.


Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 2/13
Feb 13, 2010

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


Magic Formula Stock Review: Oshkosh (OSK)
Feb 12, 2010

Oshkosh is a maker of specialty vehicles for the Department of Defense, municipal fire and rescue, construction, and others. A company facing serious insolvency concerns just a year ago, 2 big contract wins and an inevitable economic rebound make it an interesting MFI look.


5 Interesting Large-Cap Magic Formula Stocks
Feb 9, 2010

While the strategy is most popular for finding attractively priced small-cap stocks, Magic Formula Investing can also dig up the best and cheapest of the blue chips. Here are 5 interesting large-caps currently making the cut.


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?


MagicDiligence Affiliate Program Now Available!
Jan 25, 2010

MagicDiligence today is announcing the availability of its affiliate program, open to anyone who has an account on the site (free or paid). Those that join can promote MagicDiligence on their blog or website and earn a 20% commission whenever a referral purchases a subscription. Full details are available on the affiliate information page. Check it out to get started today!


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.


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