Lawrence Meyers
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Lawrence Meyers was the first U.S. journalist to cover the payday loan sector for The Motley Fool. After discovering several opportunities in the sector, he co-founded the private equity firm PDL Capital, which brokers financing for the alternative financial services sector.

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Recent Articles

Gold Bugs Got Squashed: What’s Next?

Apr. 17, 2013, 11:10 am EDT – Trying to trade gold is a fool's game, as the metal is unpredictable. Still, you can cash in on its volatility with these picks. More 

This Spicy Stock Isn’t Looking So Savory

Apr. 8, 2013, 9:00 am EDT – In the long term, spice-maker McCormick is a great business. In the short term, it's too pricey too hold. Here's why. More 

The 2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Bed Bath & Beyond

Apr. 5, 2013, 8:25 am EDT – Bed Bath & Beyond is a store that boasts the "Wonderland Effect" -- where you feel like the store has anything you'll ever need. You want one of these superstores in your portfolio. More 

It Feels Like It’s Time to Short Chipotle, But …

Apr. 5, 2013, 7:54 am EDT – The popular restaurant chain is outrageously overvalued, but shorting is dangerous. Investors are safer playing options on CMG instead. More 

Buy These 4 Oversold Stocks for 20%-50% Returns

Apr. 4, 2013, 9:40 am EDT – These four quality stocks have intrinsic values higher than their current prices thanks to big overreactions by the market. More 

Call Backspreads: Limited Risk, Huge Upside

Apr. 3, 2013, 8:42 am EDT – A call backspread fulfills that sought-after dual mandate of limiting risk while offering great upside potential. Here are a couple of potential trade ideas to get started. More 

The 2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Whole Foods Market

Mar. 28, 2013, 8:18 am EDT – The organic juggernaut is a great addition to a retirement portfolio, just not at this price. More 

CEOs Need to Shut Up About Politics

Mar. 28, 2013, 6:00 am EDT – Politics divides, so any support for any position will always yield backlash. More 

Try on This Unique Retailer For Size

Mar. 27, 2013, 7:00 am EDT – Francesca's boasts booming growth and a great model, making it too strong for the shorts to put up a fight. More 

This Fading Retailer Is Ripe for a Short

Mar. 26, 2013, 10:10 am EDT – Retail is a fickle business to play in and Guess could be the next victim of ever-changing consumers tastes, on top of economic weakness. More