business analysis

Magic Formula Business Sector #10: Energy

The Energy sector is a relatively rare visitor to the Magic Formula screen, and with high capital expenditure requirements and major cyclicity, it's not difficult to see why. This article tells you the sub-industries to avoid, and one that may contain some decent investments.

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Apple, Tech Firm or Not?

A more "fundamental" look at Apple's corporate strategy and long term growth story. I believe the company is currently miscast as a tech leader and is more a consumer products retailer that has been riding an ability to make trends ala Gap of the late 1980s and mid 1990s.

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Stock Symbol: AAPL APPLE INC Stock Price: $170.12 Todays Change: +1.94 (+1.15%)