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  • If China's Economy Doesn't Collapse, Beaten-Up Shares Of Cliffs Natural Could Rally [View article]
    FB,

    Thanks for the very detailed analysis of CLF's problems. This is probably why the beta of this company is over 2, in addition to it's cyclical business nature.

    I still think it's a worthwhile buy under $40. Maybe closer to $30 :-)
    Aug 22 09:25 AM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • If China's Economy Doesn't Collapse, Beaten-Up Shares Of Cliffs Natural Could Rally [View article]
    I agree with your reasoning.

    I think CLF is a buy under 40 and plan to initiate a position if/when it happens.
    Aug 21 08:50 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • J.P. Morgan's Tom Lee and his equity research group tab 12 favorite stocks they believe could outperform in coming months, are less likely to be "consensus" buys, and with short interests of 4.7% of float or higher: X, AA, TIE, CLF, MU, AMD, SRCL, CTAS, FFIV, MCHP, WM, HRS[View news story]
    Whitehawk,

    What would consider a bottom? I think CLF is a buy under 40. Too bad nobody comes out and rings a bell to let us know.
    Aug 21 08:43 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • Retraction: "5 High Debt Stocks to Avoid" [View article]
    Yeah, how did the article slip thru in the first place? HI has a d/e ratio of .6 Industry average is .8

    Their EPS growth has been lagging, however. All in all, a nice dividend stock at a good price.
    Aug 21 05:09 PM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • The Best Part Of Waking Up Could Have Been J.M. Smucker In Your Portfolio [View article]
    Nice stock to buy on a pps pullback.
    Aug 20 09:00 AM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • General Motors - Capital Raising Has Begun [View article]
    DVL

    Sure I trust GM--about as far as I could throw one of their crummy still-unreliable vehicles.
    Aug 19 06:46 PM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Good Dividend Payer Linn Energy Is Growing Quickly. [View article]
    North...,

    Good point. Wouldn't want to be catching any falling knives, however.

    Glass is half empty for me on this one, I guess.
    Aug 19 08:54 AM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Western Asset Mortgage Capital: Strong Quarter Bodes Well [View article]
    Thanks for the clarification, Michael.

    This makes WMC all the more interesting. I already own the HIO cef with which I'm very happy.

    Like to see a pps pullback, before I jump in, however. Don't want to catch that FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) bug and buy at a top.

    Could you clarify the n/a EPS?
    Aug 19 08:50 AM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Western Asset Mortgage Capital: Strong Quarter Bodes Well [View article]
    Thanks for the clarification. Yes, Western is a first class operation bolstered by the Legg Mason umbrella. I own HIO, which had been a problem until they were taken over by WAMCO years ago, who stabilized them.

    This makes WMC all the more interesting.
    Aug 19 08:45 AM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • AGNC: Our Perspective On The Recent Downgrade [View article]
    Surf,

    What is a "cramdown"?
    Aug 18 06:16 PM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Paying Off Your Mortgage Is AAA+ Investment [View article]
    R P,

    Thus far, your non-constructive comments in this thread have made no sense whatsoever, coming out of the woodwork to disagree just for the sake of being disagreeable.

    Your comments are as blank as your bio. You are a gadfly, best ignored in the future.
    Aug 18 05:54 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • Large Dividend Increase And Recent Insider Buying Bodes Well For This 4% Yielder [View article]
    I know REITs are different animals, but what about the $(5.32) earnings. Is this trailing or projected?
    Aug 18 05:32 PM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Make An Executive Decision - Buy HSII [View article]
    Paul,

    A very nice article on a company in the executive headhunter industry about which I know little, except for having been occasionally contacted by them in my previous life.

    It would make sense that firms like this would have very low debt, because they don't have large capital outlays in facilities to manufacture "things", provide tangible goods, or make money by leverage.

    In doing a little research, I thought it was interesting that HSII keeps a retainer fee regardless of whether or not they find a suitable job candidate. Kind of like lawyers.

    Given their business, companies like this will always cycle with the economy, hence the volatility.

    If I were younger and bolder, I'd buy in, but don't need the excitement at this stage. Maybe if the dividend was a little stronger.................

    Enjoy all your articles and started following when you stood up to the NLY cheerleaders and their Zealot-In-Chief, as did I, but to a much lesser extent.

    Thanks.

    p.s. HSII up nearly 3% on Friday.
    Aug 18 05:22 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • Western Asset Mortgage Capital: Strong Quarter Bodes Well [View article]
    Michael,

    This is the same Western Asset who handles several CEFs like HIO and others?

    Thanks.
    Aug 18 04:13 PM | Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Good Dividend Payer Linn Energy Is Growing Quickly. [View article]
    Yes, LINE is growing quickly, and so is the EPS. Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda bought it six months ago, but didn't . Now not going to chase it upwards. Shame, too, it is a great company.
    Aug 18 04:11 PM | 3 Likes Like |Link to Comment
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