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

Why Gaming Stocks Are No Fun Anymore

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

"If you're standing in front of the exits, get out of the way," the late Chick Hearn used to say when the Lakers opened up an insurmountable lead and the fans began to leave the building en masse.I remembered that quote today as I was witnessing the carnage in the gaming sector. Investors are heading for the exits

The Hottest Sector to Own Right Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Did the headline grab your attention? If so, then sit back, and enjoy this story, as I unveil what I believe to be the greatest opportunity to build wealth not seen in many, many years.

AT&T Answers The Call of The iPhone

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

As the stock market continues to head south, I believe it's time to go back to the tried and true, at least for a small portion of your portfolio. By tried and true, I mean the big blues–those trustworthy, stalwart blue chip stocks that can play defense in your portfolio. One that instantly comes to mind is AT&T (T).

The U.S. Searches for Self

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Are you tired of the incessant economic blame game? I am. If you want your stock portfolios to go up in value, take a long look in the mirror. Simply put: The best thing you could do right now is consume less fuel. Work from home, move closer to work, or buy a scooter or motorcycle if you have to.

UPS Delivers Bad News

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

UPS, the world's largest package carrier, recently delivered lackluster earnings, shedding 6% of its stock value after it cut its second-quarter profit outlook due to high fuel costs and a weak U.S. economy.

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE): Investors Have Their Fill

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

In 2006, The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) was just another restaurant stock that had risen to unsustainable levels. In fact, I recommended selling the stock short because I had seen too many fad restaurant chains come and go. Ok, I was wrong. But I'm still not ready to dig-in yet.

LCA-Vision, Inc. (LCAV): Seeing is Believing

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Many of my friends have had lasik surgery and swear by it. Am I ready to go under the laser? I'm not so sure. But one thing I am ready to do, is buy LCA-Vision, Inc. (LCAV) the leading maker of laser technology that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Stock Market Anticipation is Worth the Wait

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

There are so many great moments in advertising. One of my favorites of all time is the 1970s ad for Heinz Ketchup (HNZ). The simple image of a bottle reluctantly releasing its goods, resonates to this day. Just like the Heinz commercial, investors are waiting with anticipation with regard to the stock market.

Walgreen Co. (WAG): A Healthy Outlook

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you'll have good luck. Or so the saying goes… but does a penny really have any value today? With high commodity prices, investors might be able to make a nickel by smelting the penny and reselling the copper! Otherwise, a penny just doesn't buy you much today with inflation rising. And that is exactly why more shoppers are hitting the discount chains more and more!

NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA): Not Just for Gamers

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Shares of graphics chip maker NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) are down nearly 20% this month as shares hover not far from their 52-week low. This makes the world's leader in visual computing technologies a great buy compared to industry competitors.

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