Thoughts

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Do I Detect a Hint of Optimism?

To counter the rumor that I am incapable of ceding the pen, I present Ben Claremon—a.k.a. The Inoculated Investor—Cove Street Analyst. – Jeffrey Bronchick, CFA

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Atlas Shrugged

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech in Jackson Hole today was notable for what it did not contain—a big silly and asset levitating QE3 program—although

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But This CEO Goes to 11

Many things can aggravate someone who is invested in a very cheap stock. This one is particularly irking. For reasons unbeknownst to those rationally running

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The Simple Life of Cash

It does take some creativity and high IQ for many to justify “2 & 20.” I also think a Mrs. Montier might insist on a better

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Steve Wynn Leading the Charge

How rare is it for a visible corporate leader to speak publicly on anything but their latest green initiative? July 2011 Conference Call I believe

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The Crowd Around Rising Rates

Bianco Research Comment: “Since December 2002 Bloomberg has conducted 99 monthly surveys. Of these, an incredible 95 surveys (96%) have forecasted higher rates. To repeat,

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European Spade Work

The Cove Street team remains confident we will see a European Vacation at an acceptable exchange rate. Here is a nice paid clip from the

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