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

How You Should Trade This Market

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Some say that 2008 was the year of the short, but more accurately, it was the year of the trade. In hibernation since the dot com crash, those moving in and out of the market during the last year made out like bandits.

Time to Double Down on Citigroup (C)?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

In late November our government drew the line in the sand with respect to the banking and financial sector. With that line there will be clear winners and losers. If your bank is on the right side of that line, you are in the clear.

5 Corporate Giants at Wholesale Prices

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

If you've been able to preserve capital during the great bear market of 2007-2008, now is the time to do some serious shopping. Some of the biggest companies with the biggest brands and the largest profits are now trading for deep discounts. Here are five corporate giants selling at wholesale prices.

Curious Case of CSX Corp. (CSX)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

CSX Corp. lowered its earnings expectations and withdrew it's guidance on Monday. Jamie Dlugosch weighs in CSX's valuation.

Are Retailers a Bargain?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The Commerce Department announced Thursday that retail sales fell by 2.7 percent in December, more than double the 1.2 percent decline that Wall Street expected. The shortfall in December sales comes on the heels of a November drop which was recently revised downward to 2.1 percent.

ArcelorMittal Bonds Soaring

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

ArcelorMittal bonds are still attractively priced and should be part of a balanced bond portfolio.

Alcoa Kicks the Can

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. (AA) kicked off the 2008 fourth quarter earnings season with a wider-than-expected loss, sending revenue plunging as demand waned and prices fell.

Litigation Drops Rambus (RMBS) — Buy Opportunity?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Shares of Rambus, Inc. plunged 39% on Friday as the U.S. District Court of Delaware ruled that the company cannot pursue its claims of patent infringement against Micron Technology Inc. due to spoliation, a legal term for the destroying of evidence in pending or reasonably foreseeable litigation.

Fixing the Economy with Innovation

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Most expect the recession to last through 2009, but it could be longer. Ultimately the details of the government's plans will go a long way in determining exactly when we rise from these ashes.

Merger Strengthens Allied Waste Bonds

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Republic Services, Inc. and Allied Waste in December, 2008 completed the merger of the number two and number three non-hazardous solid waste collection and disposal companies serving the residential, commercial and municipal waste collection markets in the United States.

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