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

Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) Blindsides Analysts

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

You know the economy is in a rough spot when a supposed defensive name like Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) can go down 25% in one day of trading. That's what happens though when you drop a bomb on the Street as NWL did today.

Money For Nothing: Will Fed Rate Cut Be Enough?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

I thought Dire Straits' anthem of the 1980's would be fitting for an article discussing today's historic move by the Federal Reserve. Inflation be damned, the central bank lowered its target rate to zero to .25%. The Federal Reserve is taking a very firm stand. Bankers are laying down the gauntlet...

Time to Milk Dean Foods (DF)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Dallas based Dean Foods (DF) has become the nation's largest producer of fluid milk and dairy products.

Online Education Poised to Prosper

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

I would take a closer look at the online educators despite the chaos in the rest of the market.

The Fortunes of Fortune (FO)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Each of Fortune Brands' three business lines has been impacted in different ways by the slumping global economy.

Eastman Kodak (EK): Watching Train Wrecks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

While it is very difficult to kill a company, businesses can and do perish. It often takes time, but it does happen. For several years now, Eastman Kodak (EK), the purveyor of film for cameras has been on a slow death march that has been fascinating to watch.

Alcoa: Aluminum Giant For Sale?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Alcoa Corporation (AA) has been among the strongest performers in the recent roller coaster ride of the stock market. Shares have reversed course posting some of the larger gains among Dow components.

The Politics of Hope vs. the Market of Fear

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

It has often been said that the markets are driven by fear and greed. Uncertainty breeds fear, while a strong economy fosters greed. While this maxim certainly has historical and psychological roots, the fears that grip the markets today appear to be impelling investors to new levels of histrionic behavior.

Prestige Brands (PBH): the Daddy Warbucks of Forgotten Products

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Are you a consumer or household product that your company has neglected? Have you been orphaned like Annie as your company moves to more attractive opportunities? Take comfort; there is someone out there who loves you and would like to market you back to life.

Peel Off Some Chiquita!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Chiquita International Corporation (CQB) is emerging from the depths of its trading history to achieving buy status from many equity research analysts. The stock is currently trading at a level nearly 45% above its 52-week low and close to 50% of its high for the period.

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