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

Tesoro (TSO) is a Buy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

One of the few sectors to do well in this market is the oil refineries. Tesoro Petroleum (TSO) is one of my favorite names in the group.

GameStop (GME): Consumers Buy More Games

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Shareholders of GameStop Corp. (GME) breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when the company said it expects fourth-quarter earnings to come in at the high-end of its previous forecast and it sees solid growth in sales and earnings for the current year.

Hard Times for Loews Corp. (L)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Loews Corporation (L) is one of the largest diversified holding companies in the United States. During stable times, this diversification serves the investor well. Under current conditions, none of the operations of Loews is immune from being impacted.

Skechers (SKX) Fluctuates on Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Shares of footwear maker Skechers USA Inc. (SKX) bounced higher the day following its fourth-quarter earnings release, but alas the rally was short-lived as the shares gave back most of the gains in Friday trading.

Deepwater Oil Play: Oceaneering International (OII)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Oceaneering International Inc. (OII) shares are climbing after the oilfield services firm posted a 12 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit.

FreightCar America (RAIL): A Speculative Bargain

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

One of the many victims of the credit crisis has been FreightCar America (RAIL). Like many companies, the stock has lost half its value during the crash.

Auto Slump Depresses Goodyear (GT)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

With 72,000 employees worldwide and 64 production facilities in 25 countries, Goodyear's operations impact and are impacted by global economic conditions.

A Sirius Rescue

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Don't throw away those shares of Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) just yet. For shareholders, your paper might be worth something after all. Thanks to a last minute rescue by Liberty Media and its leader, John Malone.

Is Boston Scientific (BSX) Safe From Recession?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Boston Scientific (BSX) is one of the largest manufacturers of cardio implant devices in the world. Its primary competitor, Medtronic, Inc (MED) reported earnings in excess of analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter. BSX will report later this month and is expected to show strong results as well.

Smithfield (SFD) Hurt by Cost-Conscious Consumers

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Virginia-based Smithfield Foods (SFD) has succumbed to declining meat consumption world-wide and has announced a major restructuring.

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