The well-documented missteps at Hewlett Packard provided us with what we feel is an opportunity to buy shares in a company that remains competitive in most of its business lines, generates a lot of free cash flow, and has a sterling balance sheet.

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Why we’re bullish on Hewlett-Packard

These companies show fundamental and technical strength

PetSmart (PETM) remains strong as Americans resist cutting back their purchases for Fido during any recession.

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These companies show fundamental and technical strength

2 dividend value stocks I’m buying up here

Why Chris Santiago bought more AT&T and Freeport McMoran - and has his eye on 3M.

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2 dividend value stocks I’m buying up here

The U.S. economy has slowed dramatically, so here’s where we’re investing

The one bright spot - developing countries, which are still growing.

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The U.S. economy has slowed dramatically, so here’s where we’re …

Being greedy when others are fearful may be wise, but it doesn’t come easy. It is not human nature.

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Pain is no excuse to abandon discipline

Eventually this self-perpetuating volatility will play itself out

We continue to see value in American and European multinationals with high and rising dividends.

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Eventually this self-perpetuating volatility will play itself out

Expecting Q3 earnings reports to disappoint

Neither the earnings discussion nor the possibility of a hard landing in China have found their way into mainstream media yet, which is concerning.

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Expecting Q3 earnings reports to disappoint

Corporate profits, consumer spending point to a recovery

Bob Gay is founder of Global Equity Analytics and Research Services [GEARS]. He manages 4 investment models on Covestor.

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Corporate profits, consumer spending point to a recovery

In September we found ourselves in a veritable meteorite storm of falling prices and bad news.

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Our portfolio got Buffetted

I was recently asked to explain my selling methodology. Let me highlight a couple of points on this topic.

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When do I sell?

This is a rare opportunity to buy precious metals

Here's the ETF I bought to take advantage of it.

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This is a rare opportunity to buy precious metals

Betting on the Bakken, America’s newest oil craze

Is there buried treasure in your back yard? There could be if you live in northern North Dakota or Montana. For the rest of us, there are these stocks.

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