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

Alternative Energy Winners

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

A funny thing happened on the way to a new world powered by anything, but fossil fuels; the oil market collapsed as demand for crude dropped with gasoline above $4 per gallon. Will the decline in crude end the desire to move the country away from oil? Time will tell, but thankfully the topic of alternative energy remains top of mind. With an election, it is all but certain to keep the issue front and center. In addition, some very big players are chiming in with alternative energy plans. Find out what they have to say, plus which companies stand to profit the most.

Great Opportunities for Accredited Investors

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

As I peruse this landscape today, I find myself more and more interested in private equity opportunities. Investing in a portfolio of private companies makes a ton of sense. With small businesses having more and more difficulty obtaining capital, it will be the accredited investor that fills the vacuum.

Target (TGT): Strong Enough to Survive?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

We are in the midst of a credit crisis that nearly collapsed the entire world financial system. As we struggle to find a solution to the mess, investors need to ponder the impact on the economy and companies like Target (TGT).

Campbell Soup Company (CPB): Comfort Food for Investors

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

If indeed we are entering a protracted period of economic sluggishness, owning defensive stocks may just be the tonic for your portfolio. One of my favorites is Campbell Soup Company (CPB). 

Avon Products (AVP): Running on a Dime

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

One of the key ingredients for operating success in this market is a business model that can be run on a dime. One name that fits this definition is Avon Products, Inc. (AVP).

It’s All About Valuation, or At Least It Should Be

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Don't be fooled by the precipitous drop over the edge triggered by the failure to pass a government bailout of the credit crisis. There are much larger problems than the immediate news that so many are now focused on.

Oshkosh Corp.: On the Road to Recovery

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

On Friday, in the midst of all of craziness with regard to the government bailout and credit crisis, I was pleased to see specialty truck maker, Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) in the news in a positive way.

Nationalization of Banking System Continues

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The nationalization of the banking system continues with the FDIC assisted sale of Wachovia (WB) to Citigroup (C). The purchase price: a whopping $1.

GameStop (GME): A Winner During the Downturn

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The stock market has punished the shares of most companies that rely on the consumer. I get it, but these sweeping moves to the downside include some interesting companies that may still do well even during a downturn. Of the names to look at is retailer, GameStop Corp. (GME).

Why It’s Not Too Late to Sell

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

If you listen to 99.9% of the financial professionals, talking heads or academicians, there is never a good time to sell, especially when there is panic in the air. But I'm telling you that it's not too late. In fact, doing so would be rational. Click here to find out why.

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