A portfolio of 8 stock picks from the edge

This post will bring you a recap of some recent news events for stocks in the 8 Stock Portfolio. This will become a regular feature, likely joined by lengthier posts containing commentary surrounding major or notable events. For now, here's the news recap for the week ended August 8, 2008: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods (WFMI) reported third quarter results that were absolutely horrible, along with guidance just as bad, and suspended their dividend. While some took … read on »

Ruby Tuesdays (RT) operates and franchises casual dining restaurants. They has suffered double digit same store sales growth. At the same time they have been laboring under increased capital expenditures in an attempt to update restaurants and compete with other seemingly similar casual dining concepts. Counterargument: They are still posting quarterly profits and predicting 2009 profits of 50 to 70 cents per share. Their menu is affordably priced and distinctive. As a personal bias, I simply … read on »