There is a mixed bag of outlooks concerning the current bull market and its staying power. In an article posted yesterday on CNBC.com, Validea CEO John Reese describes one metric used…
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Buffett's Affinity for Insurance Stocks
Warren Buffett’s first investment foray into the insurance industry occurred with his purchase of National Indemnity Company in 1967, and his relationship with the sector has grown in spades over…
Rekenthaler Report: It's Hard to Be Like Buffett
While every fund manager yearns for Buffett results, “most don’t mimic his investment approach” writes Morningstar’s John Rekenthaler in his September report. Concentrated, low-turnover portfolios are “not for everybody,” he…
A Little-Known Buffett Home Run
Long before Berkshire Hathaway became the acquisition behemoth it is today, Warren Buffett was primarily involved in the insurance business. That hasn’t changed, and these operations have been some of…
Some Shiny Apple Suppliers
The list of companies making up Apple’s supplier list number an impressive 200. The company seems to be well organized when it comes to sourcing parts, hedging itself against hiccups…
Stocks with a Durable Competitive Advantage
A mainstay of Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy is his belief that the strongest companies possess a keen competitive edge against their peers. He looks for businesses that perform consistently, regardless…
Are the Markets Really Efficient?
Warren Buffett has always been open about his approach to investing, singing the praises of focusing on business fundamentals to find strong stocks at good prices. However, in a recent…
Buffett Revisited
The Oracle of Omaha is an investment legend whose tireless work ethic and down-to-earth philosophy has helped him grow Berkshire Hathaway into one of the largest companies in the world.…
Graham and Buffett Back-to-School Picks
There’s a wide range of expectations for the retail sector with respect to this year’s back-to-school shopping results. In a recent article for Forbes, Validea CEO John Reese offers some…
Fundamentally Solid Value Picks in the Spirit of Graham and Doddsville
In his revered 1984 speech at Columbia Business School, Warren Buffett referred to the strong track records of a group of prominent value investors as follows: “A concentration of…