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

Expect Las Vegas Sands Corp. to Bid for Wynn Resorts

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

It makes sense for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to make a run at acquiring Wynn Resorts. Las Vegas Sands stock has had a robust operating income and plenty of free cash flow over the last few years. The only thing standing in the way of LVS may be MGM.

American Water Works Company Inc Offers the Chance to Invest in Water

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Water is a necessity, so investing in a water utility like American Water Works Company Inc makes long term sense, making AWK stock a great long-term holding.

How to Make Money on Momentum Stocks by Selling Covered Calls

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Covered calls can act as a hedge against long positions or generate income.

BlackRock, Inc.: The Investment Manager Wonder

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

BlackRock stock is best known for its ETF management, which has been a boon but in a selloff could quickly become a detriment.

Here’s the (Very Weak) Bull Case for General Motors Company

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

General Motors stock has cash and investments now of $24 billion. That's quite a change from the GM of 10 years ago at the depths of the financial crisis. But when considering General Motors stock, remember GM has billions in unfunded pension liabilities and GM Financial is in poor shape.

How CBS Corporation Stock Would Be Far Greater With Viacom, Inc.

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Les Moonves needs a vision if he is to lead a combined CBS-VIA entity. Here's what CBS stock investors need to know.

Stay Away From Wells Fargo & Co Stock for Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Well Fargo took a beating from its 2016 scandal involving employees creating fake accounts. Now, it appears there's a federal investigation into WFC's wealth management division. It's too much bad PR for Wells Fargo stock - it has even further to fall.

Buy Energy Stocks While the United States Oil Fund Awaits a Breakout

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

USO is the most direct way to trade oil.

3 Under-the-Radar ETFs for Retirement

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

These three ETFs are some of the best ETFs for retirement, as non-correlated investments are critical for your retirement portfolio.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stock Bucks the Lousy Retailing Trend

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lululemon reported fantastic earnings and may be able to overcome poor retail trends. Investors should consider buying LULU stock.

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