Jamie Dlugosch

Jamie Dlugosch

InvestorPlace Writer

Jamie Dlugosch has over 20 years of experience in financial markets including investment banking, equity analysis and research and money management.

Previously, he was the publisher of Al Frank’s Prudent Speculator and CEO of Al Frank Investment Management Inc. He is the founder and editor of The Rational Investor.

Jamie earned his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. He currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Sarah, and their two daughters, Julia and Ellie.

Recent Articles

Recession-Proof Stocks: AutoZone (AZO) Prospers as Automakers Falter

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

For some companies, a recession presents opportunity. Autozone (AZO) is prospering even as auto sales are slumping. It blew out earnings as auto sales continue their steep slide.

New Contracts Could Boost Cogent Systems (COGT)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Biometric identification systems provider <strong>Cogent Systems Inc.</strong> (<a href="https://investorplace.com/getaquote/index.html?symbolsearch=COGT">COGT</a>) lowered their guidance for 2009, but Analysts believe...

Odyssey HealthCare Prospers as Boomers Age

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The aging United States population is increasing the demand for hospice related services. As the population bubble continues to move through the age brackets, the availability of these services and the ability to pay for them through private resources or Medicare also grows.

Metavante Benefits at the Expense of Financials

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Metavante Technologies Inc. (MV) in early February reported earnings for its first full year of operation as a public company after being spun-off from Marshall & Ilsley Corp. (MI).

Applied Signal Technology (APSG) a Strong Buy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

One of the few companies approaching its 52-week highs in this lousy market environment is Applied Signal Technology Inc. (APSG), a maker of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products.

Analysts Rate JRCC a Buy. Are They Wrong?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The decline of the United States and global economies has had a major negative impact on the coal mining industry. As industrial production wanes so also does the consumption of electricity. And as electric consumption drops, the demand for coal lessens as well.

Light at the End of the Tunnel for this Stock

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

In the depths of recession BARE trades for less than $3 per share, until today that is. At a time when the market is expecting a never ending malaise and possible bankruptcy for BARE, the company delivered results that show there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Deckers (DECK) Beats Earnings Lowers Guidance

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Shares of footwear maker Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK) are getting hammered in morning trading after the company posted higher-than-expected fourth quarter profit but forecast its 2009 profit will be below estimates.

Dynergy (DYN) Weathering the Storm

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

While the deteriorating fundamentals affecting its industry may be of concern to some, Dynegy's balance sheet is favorably structured to withstand adverse economic forces.

Uncertainty in Obama Health Care Plan Hurts Express Scripts (ESRX)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Until the details of Obama's health care reform proposals are unveiled companies in the business of delivering health care services are likely to experience depressed equity prices.

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