Discovering Value Archive
The Case for Old Technology Companies
Many investors chase hot trends, but bargain hunters seek established companies with shares that are easier to value and sell on discount.
Why Value Investing Is Hard
Successful bargain hunters must brave going against the crowd and, at times, looking foolish.
Evaluating Two Real-Estate Companies
The potential for Howard Hughes's properties is huge, and its stock is cheap. But St. Joe Company has little value, and its shares are too expensive.
Foreign Stocks on Sale
Investing in overseas companies has gotten easier and can help diversify your portfolio. But risks still remain in some areas.
When to Hold a Winning Stock Pick
Don't be afraid to stick with a good stock for the long haul.
The Value of Shareholder Activism
Vocal and aggressive investors play a critical role in holding management teams accountable.
Microsoft Versus Apple
With Microsoft, expectations are so low that it's far more likely to deliver pleasant surprises.
Why Microsoft Is a Smarter Investment Than Apple These Days
Apple is just not cheap enough for us to take the risk that its long string of successes will remain unbroken.
A Look at Buffett's Heir
One disagreement between us and Todd Combs: his failure to own Berkshire Hathaway itself.
6 Blue-Chip Stocks On Sale
In this crazy market, many high-quality companies are selling at relatively cheap prices. Our favorite: Microsoft.
Skip School Stocks
The battered education sector may look tempting, but this is one group that deserves to be cheap and may well get cheaper.
Make Money Off Mixed Market Messages
Investors torn between wanting safety and craving yield have created a market filled with wonderful opportunities both to own stocks and sell them short.
Know When to Bail On Your Stock Picks
Use our tips to improve your chances of selling stocks successfully.
Why We Like BP's Stock and 2 Other Comeback Picks
These recent purchases illustrate the diversity of ideas we find appealing today.
Our Favorite Short Sales
Our biggest negative bet is against housing, which will remain troubled for some time.
This Bud's for You
Anheuser-Busch InBev is not just a leader in the U.S. but a global powerhouse.
What Investors Can Learn From Food
Our eating habits are susceptible to biases and manipulation -- just like our investing decisions.
Why Companies Stumble
Failure is more likely to result from corporate overreaching than from complacency.
Buy and Hold Is Risky
Now more than ever, you need to maintain constant vigilance in monitoring your portfolio.
Cribbing From the Best
For a fertile source of investing ideas, look at what other smart investors are doing.
Buy the Fund Company
Shares of these two beaten-down money-management firms make good investments.
Our Take on Inflation
It's worth what reviewing what rising prices might mean for stock investors.
How Contrarians Win
You must have the patience and conviction to stick with what is, by definition, an unpopular bet.
Housing's Shaky Upturn
You can't unwind the biggest asset bubble in history overnight—or even in a year.
6 Lessons From the Bear
We learned the hard way that few companies' earnings are immune to a terrible economy.
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