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Insider Buys And Sells: Weekly Wrap-up (10/5/2009)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:12:58 GMT

For all the analysts and pundits in the financial media, there is still no better judge of a company's health and future prospects than the owners and executives of those companies themselves, along with major institutional shareholders.[More...]

Post Market Summary: Wall Street Closes Up On Weak Dollar, JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) Rallies

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:18:06 GMT

US stocks finished higher on Tuesday as dollar's sharp slide against euro spurred a rally in sectors such as materials and industrials.[More...]

Carmax Proves Its No Lemon Posting a Much Better 2Q

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:36:29 GMT

“Let me look at the Carmax results, when it came out to its earnings, higher on its earnings, better than expected figures. Ex-items for accounting purposes once you work through that come up with a comparable number, $0.44 a share versus an estimated $0.18, revenue better than expected, $2.08 billion given in large part by the cash for clunkers program. The used car retailer is doing very well, the stock has more than doubled.” — Fox Business Network 9/22/2009[More...]

CarMax (KMX) Crushes Estimates

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:25:07 GMT

We've been watching Carmax (KMX) as a potential position for a good 4-5 months now but unfortunately never pulled the trigger; these are impressive results especially considering Cash for Clunkers pulled away a good portion of potential buyers for about 5 weeks. (Carmax is mostly a used car dealer although there are some new cars in the mix) Second impressive quarter in a row. 36 cents of earnings even without the 10 cent one time charge.[More...]

Warren Buffett Stock Pick Ideas

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:57:29 GMT

Valuation and commentary on the stock value of Warren Buffett's stocks held in Berkshire Hathaway.[More...]

Prospecting AutoNation (AN)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:05:15 GMT

Aside from valuation (19x forward) which apparently is no longer a valid reason to either not buy a stock or to sell one, I like the story of AutoNation (AN). Less competition is always a good thing - at least from a corporate standpoint. (Oct 1, 2008: Reuters - 1 in 5 Auto Dealers Could go Under by 2009) And if we do the "compartively it's cheap game" I suppose compared to some stocks being bought day after day on 50, 70, 90x FORWARD estimates it's cheap. But that game was popular in late 90s NASDAQ and it meant nothing other than we are happy to overpay for 1 stock relative to overpaying even more of another. The quandry here is what sort of multiple could this expand to? Are we willing to pay 28x for a car dealer? I guess since investors are willing to pay anything on most stocks nowadays,[More...]

Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio changes for 2Q 2009

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:53:08 GMT

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) just posted its 13-F filing with the SEC, which lists changes in its stock positions. Buffett initiated a new position in medical technology company Becton[More...]

AutoNation (AN) Solid Results; A Way to Play Cash for Clunkers 1.0 and 2.0

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:02:09 GMT

I have a few interesting emails the past week that, combined with what I've been writing, made me think about the direction of the country. When you take a few steps back from the day to day, it really is amazing how involved government now has their hands in almost everything. I used to snicker (pre 2007) by all those who preached America is about "free market capitalism" and now I think anyone who speaks like this has simply reverted to some idealistic text book world. He/she looks at what America with an asterisk (or perhaps longs for some long forgotten era)... i.e. well if you just don't count these 87,000 programs we're full on free market capitalism. As we wrote in this post, even the champions of US Industry understand there is very little free market[More...]

Kiplinger's Top 5 Stocks

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:08:34 GMT

This post was submitted by Laura Stevens of the Rosen Group. Dads, you're probably expecting a tie or a set of power tools this Father's Day. If you have enough of those already (or even if you don't), Kiplinger.com has a gift you'll really appreciate: stock picks in companies that cater to your tastes. Kiplinger’s Top 5 Stocks for Dad are: Diageo (DEO) This seller of such brands as Johnnie [More...]

Wall Street Ends Mixed, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Gains

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:44:41 GMT

US stocks closed mostly higher on Friday as a rally in technology stocks buoyed investor sentiment. However, weakness in crude oil prices left little room for upside.[More...]

Macy's, AMD, Citigroup, New York Times big movers

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:47:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
A Citigroup analyst upgraded the department chain, saying she's optimistic about localized offerings at stores and sees improved margins.
FactSet Research Systems Inc., up $5.31 at $67.66

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Insider Buys And Sells: Weekly Wrap-up (10/5/2009)

Post Market Summary: Wall Street Closes Up On Weak Dollar, JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) Rallies

Carmax Proves Its No Lemon Posting a Much Better 2Q

CarMax (KMX) Crushes Estimates

Warren Buffett Stock Pick Ideas

Prospecting AutoNation (AN)

Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio changes for 2Q 2009

AutoNation (AN) Solid Results; A Way to Play Cash for Clunkers 1.0 and 2.0

Kiplinger's Top 5 Stocks

Wall Street Ends Mixed, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Gains

Macy's, AMD, Citigroup, New York Times big movers

CarMax 2Q profit soars

CarMax 2Q profit soars

CarMax 2Q profit soars

Major business events scheduled Tuesday

CarMax renews, lowers warehouse facility

Richmond Index Rebounds

CarMax CEO Optimistic About Future

Locally Based Firm: CarMax Inc.

CarMax 1Q earns fall, still tops view

CarMax Receives Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index

Former Dallas Federal Reserve Chairman Hugh G. Robinson to Host China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Presentation Thursday, September 24th

NuMobile, Inc. To Acquire Silicon Valley Technology Firm Enhance Network Communication, Inc. With $1.2 Million in Annual Revenue

Mileage is Seen as the Top Reason for a Car’s Depreciation over Accident Damage According to Survey for CarMax

CarMax Completes $500 Million Securitization of Auto Loan Receivables

CarMax Reports Increased Online Searches for Hybrid and Diesel Vehicles as Consumers Hit the Road This Summer

Friday's News Makers - CarMax, Toyota, Cephalon, Harley Davidson, Electronic Arts; Research by InvestorSoup.com

CarMax Makes Finding a Crossover Vehicle on carmax.com as Easy as a Click of the Mouse

CarMax Announces Webcast Information for Upcoming Events

CarMax Kicks off Month-Long Volunteer Efforts Across The United States

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Oct 13 Filed by: FOLLIARD THOMAS J (10K)

Form 4 Smith Richard Murray For: Oct 09 (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Oct 06 Filed by: KUNKEL JOSEPH S (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Oct 02 Filed by: STEWART BETH (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Sep 30 Filed by: KUNKEL JOSEPH S (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Sep 29 Filed by: DOLAN MICHAEL K (10K)

Form 4 Smith Richard Murray For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Sep 25 Filed by: ROBINSON HUGH G (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Sep 24 Filed by: BROWNING KEITH D (10K)

Form 4 CARMAX INC For: Jul 20 Filed by: FOLLIARD THOMAS J (10K)