Curious Investments
ALD from value trap to deep value
For those that follow this blog, I once wrote about an asset class known as business development companies, particularly middle-market lending BDCs. These businesses typically concentrate on investing through the financing of middle-market private equity transactions. Over the last year, some have come under pressure as a result of government regulations over BDCs which require [...]
read more »The right approach to UMPC market
I wrote a little while back about the rumored Apple Tablet. At the time I talked about my desire for a product which would truly legitimize the netbook/UMPC category. Apple has done a terrific job differentiating its computing offerings. The majority of computer users start with a laptop for general everyday use and occasional mobility. Power [...]
read more »Isis Pharmaceuticals breaches longterm support
I highlighted Isis Pharmaceuticals a few weeks ago believing that a sell-off causing a price decline from $19 to $16/share was a prime opportunity to buy a potential high-growth business. It seems, however, that my proclamation may not have been entirely correct. And, post last week’s trading, I’ve liquidated my position in ISIS. Do I still think [...]
read more »MCD – Almost as much value as a dollar menu
Above is a 5-year weekly chart for McDonald’s (MCD). As described by David Gordon of The Deipnosophist, MCD seems to have entered a hesitation after a strong, multi-year bull run. Over the last year, however, a symmetrical triangle seems to have formed which is a type of intermediate term base which is expected to end [...]
read more »Thoughts on an Apple Tablet
Welcome again TheStreet.com readers. Seems that Jim Rogers is becoming a regular collaborator with The Curious Investor. It seems that people who have found this blog through my references on TheStreet.com come in two flavors. People who think that I’m an Apple expert. Mac fanboys upset that I haven’t given a 100% Buy! Buy! Buy! [...]
read more »TCI Economic Forecast 2010
As some members may know, The Curious Investor is a member of the Forbes.com blog network. This week, they’ve organized the bloggers to answer the prompt: What is your economic forecast for 2010? Are there specific economic markers that you find particularly useful and upon which you rely on in making your prediction? From my [...]
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