Article Results:
[Aug 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
The monthly contribution was used to accumulate more shares of Microsoft.
[Oct 01, 2006] Microsoft, by Mark Robertson
MSFT is a quality company and an example of natural slowing of growth as companies mature.
[Oct 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate more shares of this month's Solomon Selection, Microsoft.
[Aug 01, 2009] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Microsoft (MSFT) .
[Apr 01, 2007] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Add MSFT & LLTC, Sell Some HD.
[Sep 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
The monthly contribution was used to accumulate more shares of Microsoft.
[Feb 01, 2010] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Add Medtronic and Microsoft.
[Aug 01, 2013] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Bio-Reference Labs
[Nov 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate more shares of last month's Solomon Selection, MSFT.
[Dec 01, 2015] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Add Fresh Market, Trim MSFT and Buy Polaris
[May 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Stick with Wrigley.
[Jun 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
April and May have been very unkind to the likes of portfolio holdings Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wrigley, Microsoft and UnitedHealth.
[Jul 01, 2006] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
April and May were very unkind to the likes of portfolio holdings Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wrigley, Microsoft and UnitedHealth.
[Nov 01, 2005] Microsoft, by Mark Robertson
Despite threats from Linux, Google, Yahoo! and others, MSFT is a formidable and well-managed juggernaut.
[Nov 01, 2009] Cutting Off The Ends?, by Mark Robertson
Thanksgiving is a time to honor traditions with the courage to question long-held beliefs.
[Sep 01, 2017] Tin Cup Model Portfolio (September 2017), by Mark Robertson
Another solid month for Tin Cup as August performance outpaced the Wilshire 5000. Since inception (1994), the rate of return is 13.9% versus 7.0% for the total stock market.
[Jan 01, 2018] Tin Cup Demonstration Portfolio (January 2018), by Mark Robertson
Tin Cup delivered a total return of 29.4% in 2017. As total assets approach $2,000,000 at year-end, the portfolio-centered discipline sells Microsoft and Under Armour -- and adds Priceline to the demonstration dashboard.
[Aug 01, 2008] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate CVS Caremark (CVS).
[Jan 01, 2011] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Bio-Reference Labs.
[Dec 01, 2011] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Urban Outfitters
[Aug 01, 2011] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate SolarWinds (SWI)
[May 01, 2009] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Copart.
[Jun 01, 2009] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Hello Pepsi ... welcome back Strayer.
[Nov 01, 2006] Vanguard Technology ETF, by Cy Lynch
This month we provide the Fund Scorecard to track returns on funds featured since inception of our newsletter.
[Jun 01, 2007] Riding Shotgun, by Mark Robertson
The case for the sweet spot approach gets even more compelling.
[Apr 01, 2009] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell FDS, Buy LOGI, Add FLIR & CPRT.
[Jun 01, 2009] Jensen, by Mark Robertson
JENSX reads like a Who’s Who of blue chip high-quality stocks that are frequently of interest to our community of long-term investors..
[Aug 01, 2009] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The list has been fairly stable and still includes some high-quality companies. Several community favorites are to be found on this month's results .
[Sep 01, 2009] Sweet "Sixteen" Screen, by Mark Robertson
Screening results over the last several months have delivered stellar performances, and it’s possible that this strong run now dictates a little stronger measure of caution as MIPAR has returned to mid-range conditions.
[May 01, 2008] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Trim Home Depot (HD), Accumulate Chicago Bridge (CBI).
[Jun 01, 2008] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell Synovus (SNV), Accumulate UNH.
[Jul 01, 2008] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell MDT & TSS; Accumulate BWLD.
[Nov 01, 2012] Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Technology, by Cy Lynch
With this month’s selection we capitalize on the outsized opportunity we see in the technology sector, while avoiding overemphasis on AAPL.
[Apr 01, 2007] Huddling with History, by Mark Robertson
Heed the lessons of history. Opportunities and challenges do repeat and human nature is pretty reliable.
[Jun 01, 2010] Sweet 16: bivio '12', by Mark Robertson
The best of 2500+ companies.
[Jan 01, 2009] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell CBI and GRMN, buy APACHE.
[Feb 01, 2009] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell UNH, Buy BWLD and SYK.
[Jul 01, 2013] The Stocks You Follow: Manifest 40, by Mark Robertson
We’ve always believed that the collective decisions made by our community of long-term investors is worth huddling over … a place where ideas are born.
[Feb 01, 2010] Band of Groundhogs, by Mark Robertson
Whether you're an individual or group combatant, we can't think of a Community of long-term investors that we'd rather band together with.
[Aug 01, 2010] Hoard vs. Herds: QQQQ, by Cy Lynch
The average selection for the Hoard has outperformed the total stock market benchmark by +12.6% during its holding period. Accuracy stands at 68% due to some lagging healthcare positions.
[Jul 01, 2011] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Continuously At Your Fingertips
[Jun 01, 2009] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
SEI Investments, Hudson City, Microsoft, Weight Watchers, ITT Educational and Pepsi all have higher projected profitability and P/E ratios for their long-term forecasts.
[Jul 01, 2009] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
SEI Investments, Microsoft, Patterson and Disney all have higher than average potential for P/E and profitability expansion.
[Feb 01, 2024] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
Consensus selections for Groundhog Challenge XVIII (2024) ...
[Apr 01, 2006] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Blue chip high-quality growth companies continue to lead this list and seem to be "best fits" in the current market..
[Jun 01, 2006] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest rated companies are Microsoft, Coach, Walgreen and Bed Bath & Beyond.
[Aug 01, 2006] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Highest rated companies this month include Cisco Systems,\r\nAbercrombie & Fitch, Microsoft and Bed Bath & Beyond.
[Oct 01, 2005] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
New companies include: Masco, Affiliated Computer Services, Abercrombie & Fitch and Bed Bath & Beyond.
[Nov 01, 2005] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
New companies include: Homebuilder NVR, Family Dollar, Fred’s, Morgan Stanley, April Solomon Select choice Fifth Third Bank, shoemaker Timberland, pharmacy CVS, Zimmer Holdings, TJX and Biomet.
[Dec 01, 2005] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Consumer discretionary and technology stocks continue to dominate these screening results.
Forum Post Results:
Bought Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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06/21/2006 10:56 AM
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Decisions Manifest
Dan, thanks for sharing the soul-searching regarding Microsoft (MSFT). I’ve seen this played out at several investment club meetings that I’ve...
Bought Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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06/21/2006 11:03 AM
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Decisions Manifest
Take a look at this display of slowing growth forecasts (the red line in the graph) and the fairly massive “sell off” of insider holdings versus...
Stockwatching: Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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02/10/2013 01:16 PM
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Stocks
Business Model Analysis: Sales Growth Forecast Based on this quick analysis of top-line conditions, and barring any major shifts in the 3-5 year...
Stockwatching: Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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02/10/2013 01:37 PM
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Stocks
It’s been a while since we did one of these, but there’s an Excel version of the Equity Analysis Guide for those who want to dabble with other...
Stockwatching: Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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02/12/2013 09:30 AM
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Stocks
Subscriber correspondence: “Mark, would you spend a little time on P/E ratio projections in line with this study?” Sure. Thanks for the question....
Stockwatching: Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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02/10/2013 10:55 AM
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Stocks
“I’m the stock watcher for Microsoft (MSFT) and would like to e-mail a copy of my EAGLE to other members before our meeting, but haven’t been able...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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01/25/2013 04:29 AM
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Stocks
Great chart from Bespoke.com about stock market king-of-the-hill and succession planning. Do you still think $400 is “impossible?” For more:...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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01/24/2008 08:13 PM
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Stocks
Microsoft (MSFT) was up sharply today and is up 4-5% in after hours trading. See: MSFT Reports Blowout Quarter&Raises Guidance Mark Robertson
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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12/31/2009 11:05 AM
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Stocks
Microsoft (MSFT) is ubiquitous. Pervasive. Period. MSFT is now the third most widely-followed company among our favorite 40. Sales Growth Forecast...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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12/31/2009 11:18 AM
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Stocks
Profitability Analysis MSFT’s net margins are huge relative to the vast majority of all companies.
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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12/31/2009 11:28 AM
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Stocks
Projected Average P/E The consensus projected average P/E for MSFT is 18.
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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12/31/2009 11:32 AM
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Stocks
PAR and Quality The projected annual return for MSFT is approximately 16-17% with a quality rating of 84.3.
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Ron Riggs
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07/11/2010 09:34 PM
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Stocks
I know this is an old thread, but it is MSFT. It seems like there is a disconnect between these projections for MSFT and what it does. It always...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Ron Riggs
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09/22/2010 01:46 AM
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Stocks
Can someone explain to me what Microsoft’s strategy here is? They seem to be borrowing money to pay an increased dividend and buy back shares. That...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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09/22/2010 09:50 AM
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Stocks
Here’s an article providing the details: MSFT Share Repurchase, Dividends&Debt I’ll try to update an Equity Analysis Guide later today but some...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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09/22/2010 10:58 AM
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Stocks
Mark I think your point about repatriation is the main factor here on what may seem like a strange act by MSFT. AT first glance MSFT is sitting on...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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09/22/2010 08:32 PM
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Stocks
As a follow up to my earlier post, I just learned Microsoft was able to sell 3 year bonds at a yield of 0.875% an all time low for a 3 year bond...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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10/25/2010 02:17 PM
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Stocks
Ray Ozzie the chief software architect at MSFT recently wrote a departing memo to Microsoft employees. You can read one person analysis of what the...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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10/25/2010 02:29 PM
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Stocks
Nice post, Dan. Fascinating from my perspective as an early adapter/adopter of Ozzie’s Lotus Notes. :)
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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10/25/2010 03:17 PM
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Stocks
Mark Ozzie was a key individual in the old IBM PC company before he went to Microsoft. In my dealings with him about 30 years ago it was quite...
Bought MSFT
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Sunil Veluvali
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10/28/2010 12:39 PM
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Decisions Manifest
For my IRA. Thanks, Sunil
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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05/08/2020 07:10 PM
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Stocks
Microsoft (MSFT) is now the largest position (% of total assets) in the Investing Round Table and the company ranks #4 in the Manifest Top 40....
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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08/04/2020 11:56 AM
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Stocks
Dow 30 Review (Value Line) In this week’s newsletter, we would like to once again direct investors’ attention to Microsoft (MSFT) stock. The...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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11/17/2016 10:53 AM
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Stocks
Goldman Sachs upgrades Microsoft (MSFT) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $60.00 to $68.00.
Sold MSFT
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Bonnie Matter
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10/12/2015 05:41 PM
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Decisions Manifest
Sold entire MSFT position at $47/share
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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01/16/2012 09:08 PM
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Stocks
Hugh I agree it does seem savings rates across countries may not be an apples to apples comparison. I do think though that countries like China...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Hugh McManus
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01/16/2012 11:52 PM
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Stocks
Dan, Medicare/Medicaid is a really scary area, particularly when it comes to the very uncomfortable end of life issues. It’s a really difficult...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Susan Tanoe
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07/27/2011 08:44 AM
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Stocks
In your review of the chronicle and also RSI, I have taken a look at MSFT. Currently, this stock is trading at a RSI of 72.15. Can you help me to...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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10/21/2011 07:53 AM
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Stocks
Microsoft hits profit forecasts as Windows decline halts. Microsoft’s (MSFT) FQ1 EPS grew 6.1% to $0.68 and met analyst expectations as revenue...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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10/21/2011 10:30 AM
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Stocks
I am of the view the market is valuing MSFT stock not on its current cash, strong free cash flow and profits but rather the outlook for the future....
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Sunil Veluvali
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10/21/2011 12:00 PM
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Stocks
Yes. In the technology world, a wide economic moat is a temporal phenomenon and the pervasive trend is lower margins and profitability until a...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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01/10/2012 08:24 AM
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Stocks
Many of us have wondered why MSFT does not deploy the huge pile of cash it holds and either put it to work or return it to shareholders. This...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Hugh McManus
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01/10/2012 05:45 PM
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Stocks
On this topic, we just have to wait and sit it out. Eventually, the tax law will be changed—I don’t set that there’s an option. Money will keep...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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01/10/2012 09:10 PM
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Stocks
Hugh Thanks for sharing your view on this important topic. Let me try to explain my view that in order for the US to grow and to work off the great...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Hugh McManus
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01/16/2012 06:33 PM
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Stocks
Dan, Great comments. Consumers have always driven GDP growth; I’ve seen the figure as low as 66%, I didn’t know it had bumped above 70%—but maybe...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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12/19/2011 10:33 AM
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Stocks
This Bloomberg Article suggests the Microsoft profit margins will decline due to the more competitive Cloud environment but also may start to...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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10/25/2013 11:33 AM
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Stocks
Apparently somebody in addition to Hugh McManus likes MSFT while other pundits continue to shovel dirt on the company. :) Microsoft’s (MSFT) FQ1...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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01/24/2014 09:44 AM
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Stocks
Microsoft (MSFT) rises following earnings beat. Microsoft’s shares rose 3.2% premarket after the company’s FQ2 earning beat expectations, helped by...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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07/19/2013 08:18 AM
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Stocks
Speaking of “Inventory Matters …” Microsoft shares slump as Surface flops. Microsoft’s (MSFT) shares plummeted 6.4% pre-market after its FQ4...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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07/19/2013 08:48 AM
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Stocks
Eddy Elfenbein shared some commentary on the MSFT earnings report … After the closing bell on Thursday, Microsoft (MSFT) reported earnings of 66...
sold MSFT
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Diane Moore
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06/21/2013 10:18 AM
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Decisions Manifest
TSLO tripped yesterday. I suppose it will swoon again soon and be ready for another go!
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Mark Robertson
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07/05/2012 10:20 AM
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Stocks
Microsoft (MSFT) recently announced a $6.2 billion accounting goodwill impairment charge, primarily related to the acquisition of an online...
Microsoft (MSFT)
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Dan Hess
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07/19/2012 09:28 AM
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Stocks
Here is a harsh view on Windows 8 by a very astute investor. Anyone involved in the W8 Beta have any views?