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

Don’t Expect Pop From PepsiCo’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2011

PEP is a decent defensive stock that can manage expectations -- but lower consumer demand likely means Pepsi won't do much more than that.

Host Hotels & Resorts — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2011

Even though Host Hotels & Resorts has been offering cautious guidance, its stock appears oversold. This earnings report could bode well for HST owners.

Alcoa — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 10, 2011

Aluminum prices and a down broader economy have weighted on Alcoa. Still, the company should set the earnings season pace with a calming report.

Novellus — How to Play Monday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 9, 2011

Semiconductor equipment maker Novellus is in the middle of a downtrend -- missing already lowered expectations could send shares further down still.

3 Companies Lacking Jobs’ Brand of Vision

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 9, 2011

These companies were the cream of the crop at one point or another, but each has gotten too comfortable and stopped innovating. Will they sink or swim?