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

BP and Chesapeake (CHK) Rumors: Good or Bad?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Recently, one of my <a href="https://investorplace.com/experts/james_dlugosch/articles/gallery/top-10-stocks-for-2009.html">Top 10 Stocks for 2009</a>, <strong>Chesapeake Energy</strong> (<a href="https://investorplace.com/getaquote/index.html?symbolsearch=chk">CHK</a>) saw its shares rally on rumors that...

FiOS Starting to Pay-off for Verizon (VZ)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

In a market environment filled with gloomy results and even more gloomy forecasts, a rational person might have expected that an earnings release narrowly missing analysts' expectations would have had a positive impact. Not so with Verizon.

Nucor (NUE) a Steal?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

With a strong balance sheet and a debt-to-equity ratio under 0.40, Nucor (NUE) is an attractive buy.

Value in Small-Cap Bonds: Blount International (BLT)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Blount International Inc (BLT) is a classic example of the hidden gem lurking in the shadows of the small-cap world.

Will Obama’s Infrastructure Plan Save Caterpillar (CAT)?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Shares of Dow component Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) tumbled 10 percent Monday morning after the maker of heavy-duty equipment said fourth-quarter profit fell 32 percent from a year ago and cautioned that 2009 will be a "very tough" year.

Bleak Forecast For Technology Sector

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Today's earlier than expected announcement ahead of the bell from Microsoft that they will undergo a significant layoff of personnel and that they would not be providing guidance for 2009 earnings has dealt another blow to an already reeling technology sector.

What is a CEO’s Worth?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

With a new story coming out everyday about poor corporate decisions, greed, outright fraud and self interest, determining value for a particular CEO is tough work.

Corporate Bond Primer: Cash Flow and Price Appreciation

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Investment in corporate bonds offers an opportunity in the current market environment for an investor to earn current income and future price appreciation.

Investing in Bonds? Take a Look at Owens Corning (OC)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Talk about bad karma! Owens Corning emerged from bankruptcy in 2006 only to see the housing market enter the worst tailspin in its history. As a testimonial to the company's endurance, however, Owens is continuing to generate profits at a time when home building product suppliers are struggling to survive.

5 Tech Companies Surviving the Bear

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

No sector has escaped the clutches of this bear market, including the technology sector. So far, 2009 has been dominated by earnings announcements, Steve Jobs' health issues and more job cuts, including Microsoft's first-ever mass layoffs. But the strong will survive, and their investors will be rewarded handsomely when the market turns around. Here are five names poised to thrive going forward.

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