Lawrence Meyers

InvestorPlace Contributor

Lawrence Meyers is the founder and editor of The Liberty Portfolio.

Lawrence is also CEO of PDL Broker, which brokers financing, strategic investments, and distressed asset purchases between private equity firms and businesses of all stripes.

He was the first U.S. journalist to cover the payday loan sector for The Motley Fool. He has been a frequent contributor to Seeking Alpha, LearnBonds.com, WyattResearch.com, and American Banker. Lawrence has more than 20 years of practical investing experience, and has covered stocks across virtually every sector of the market. He is one of the nation’s experts on consumer credit, and frequently consults for hedge funds and private equity via his Council Member status at Gerson Lehman Group, and as a member of Coleman Research Group’s Executive Forum. His op-eds and letters to the editor have appeared in more than two dozen major newspapers.

Recent Articles

SuperValu’s Earnings Message: Stay Away from Grocers!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

SuperValu's numbers spell out the food-sales story -- dollar stores and Whole Foods are cramping traditional grocers' business.

Insider Buys Flash a Green Light for This Sector

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Strong insider buying at theme-park operator Cedar Fair reflects better times for the sector. So take a look at these other names as well.

Rumors of Alcoa’s Demise Might Be Exaggerated — Maybe

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wall Street has put the stink eye on Alcoa, but AA shares are on a steady run -- the truth about the stock can be found somewhere in between.

Family Dollar Is Bad News for Grocers

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Uh oh -- food is becoming a major draw for dollar stores, and they can easily undersell traditional grocers like Safeway.

Should You Get Excited for GE’s Earnings?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Analysts are hyping up Friday's report, expecting General Electric to shine -- but does it mean GE is perfectly healthy? And what does it mean for investors?

To Buy or to Short Best Buy?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's too weak to buy, but too strong to short. Just steer clear of this bricks-and-mortar retailer that will eventually succumb to online competitors.

How to Profit Right Now on 4 ‘Forever Hold’ Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Selling calls with modest premiums makes the stocks you plan to hold forever even-more attractive in the interim.

Sell Carnival? It’s Not So Clear-Cut

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Concordia tragedy won't drive Carnival into bankruptcy, but other woes lurk -- such as a heft debt load and a volatile stock.

Liberty Media: Confusing But Profitable

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

A close look at Liberty's tangled web of companies and deals reveals savvy, long-term upside in every one of its businesses.

Don’t Let Wynn Lawsuit Scare You Away From Gaming Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

The recent lawsuit against Wynn Resorts might shake investor confidence, but it shouldn't -- Wynn and other casino stocks are priced to buy and poised to pounce.

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