Avoid Negative-Net-Worth Stocks Like the Plague: John Dorfman

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Description: I rarely buy a stock whose debt is greater than stockholders’ equity, or corporate net worth per share. In effect, that means I won’t give a second look to about one third of U.S. stocks. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 03/15/2010 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=aReZz0vi1B5U Questions for discussion: In general, do you agree with this analysis and strategy… Read more »

Palm shares may hit $0: Analysts

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Description:  Palm’s future already looked bleak. But after reporting worse than expected results for the third quarter Thursday, some analysts think the company’s stock is now essentially worthless. Source: CNNMoney.com   Date: 03/19/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/19/technology/palm_target_price_zero/index.htm Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons for Palm’s demise. Do believe there is any hope for the stock? How would… Read more »