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Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:45:21 GMT

Fortunately my portfolio management methods don’t revolve around frequent trading. One of my kids came up to me recently and said, “What did you do today, Dad?” I said, “I made one trade, and I did a bunch of research.” He then asked, “How often do you trade?” I answered, “That was my first trade in a week, and I haven’t traded much in the last two months, but that’s not normal. There is no normal for me. When the market is really volatile, I trade a lot more, selling when stocks are rising, and buying when they are selling off. When the market is relatively placid, I don’t do much.” He looked at me, kind of smiled, and moved on. Information overload from Dad. Most people and investment managers trade too often. They sell their winners too rapidly, and panic too soon on their losers. Now, I’m not advocating “buy and forget,” or Buffett’s statement, “Our favorite holding period is forever.”[More...]

DST Systems Within Limits

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:52:00 GMT

DST Systems, Inc. (DST) is one of the leading global providers of sophisticated information processing, software services, and products to the financial services industry, primarily mutual funds and investment managers, communication industry, the healthcare industry, and other service industries. Although conversions of shareowner accounts to lower revenue subaccounts continue to hamper results for DST Systems, Inc., the company has been able to offset much of the impact with new account conversions. While the trend towards subaccounts is likely to persist, the company has a number of new shareowner accounts in the pipeline. We therefore maintain estimates for the second half of the year. However, the slowing organic growth rate of mutual funds to what the company expects is a mid single-digit rate is likely to limit long-term growth.[More...]

Analyst Comments: DST Systems, Home Diagnostics, OmniVision, Equifax, Third Wave Technologies, Regions Financial, Deckers Outdoor

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:03:08 GMT

DST Systems, Inc. (DST) was hit hard in the first quarter by the loss of share owner accounts that were converted to less profitable sub-accounts. We believe this is likely to be a headwind for the foreseeable future as mutual fund companies continue to offload this function to broker dealers. We maintain our Hold rating on DST shares and set our target price to $67.00. DST's leadership position and...[More...]

The Week's Top Insider Buys

Sun, 11 May 2008 04:59:27 GMT

Top insider buys listed by dollar amounts...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Sealed Air, Genomic Health, Journal Communications, Celanese, DST Systems, Net Servicos, Canadian National, Equifax

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:39:05 GMT

We expect Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) to report first quarter 2008 EPS of $0.40 on April 30, up slightly from $0.39 reported in the prior-year period, amid higher international volume, acquisitions, and lower operating expenses. The company is also imple[More...]

Analyst Comments: U.S. Cellular, Shanghai Petrochemical, Benchmark Electronics, DST Systems,

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:55:29 GMT

An update has just come out today on U.S. Cellular (USM), in which senior telecom industry analyst David Weissman, CFA is restating his Hold rating on the company. We excerpted the following details:'U.S. Cellular is the sixth largest wireless telecom operator in the U.S. and the largest subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDI). Although the competitive environment has intensified following recent consolidation in the wireless industry, U.S. Cellular's...[More...]

DST Systems and Smith International

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:47:16 GMT

Zacks senior services industry analyst Steve Biggs, CFA remains neutral on DST Systems, Inc. (DST), the business service provider. The following excerpts explain why:'DST Systems, Inc. continues to post solid EPS growth and has begun to show a reacceleration in share owner accounts processed. However, much of its EPS growth has been due to share...[More...]

Star Tribune, Minneapolis, James Lileks Column: DST is Gone, but Who Pilfered the Savings?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:47:00 GMT

You know the drill: All 396 of your digital clocks, from the oven to the microwave to the phones, must be reset Sunday.
Few people can remember if we're going off DST, or on DST, or whether DST was banned as a hazardous chemical, or how daylight is being saved.
But here's the thing: Thanks to Edison's marvelous invention, mornings no longer need be conducted by lamplight.

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DST Systems Within Limits

Analyst Comments: DST Systems, Home Diagnostics, OmniVision, Equifax, Third Wave Technologies, Regions Financial, Deckers Outdoor

The Week's Top Insider Buys

Analyst Comments: Sealed Air, Genomic Health, Journal Communications, Celanese, DST Systems, Net Servicos, Canadian National, Equifax

Analyst Comments: U.S. Cellular, Shanghai Petrochemical, Benchmark Electronics, DST Systems,

DST Systems and Smith International

Star Tribune, Minneapolis, James Lileks Column: DST is Gone, but Who Pilfered the Savings?

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It's Always Darkest Before DST Dawn

DST Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

DST Systems, Inc. Announces Notification of Earnings Release Date

KANA Software Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

DST Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Argus Honored by Flaspohler Research Group as Highest-Rated PBM for 'No Conflicts of Interest'

DST Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Remaining 50% of Argus Health Systems, Inc.

Mobile Emergency Group Implements DST Health Solutions' Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Services

Boston Financial Data Services / DST Systems Implement Succession Plans

Thomas A. McCullough, Chief Operating Officer, to Retire After More Than Twenty Years With DST Systems, Inc.

DST Systems, Inc. Announces Contingent Interest Amount for Expired Period on Series B Convertible Senior Debentures

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