Copyright 2008 The New York Sun Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:34:41 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss David Dalley :: Stories from The New York Sun http://www.nysun.com/authors/David+Dalley istoll@nysun.com (Ira Stoll) webmaster@nysun.com en-us DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/buffet-of-insurance/31970/ Tue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 EST BARRY JAMES PRESIDENT JAMES ADVANTAGE FAMILY OF FUNDS COMPANY: WR Berkley TICKER: BER (NYSE) PRICE: $37.57 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $21.16-$40.95 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $7.21 billion Barry James is the president and portfolio manager of the James Advantage Family of Funds. WR Berkley is an insurance company based in Connecticut. Mr. James spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes it's a strong investment. What does WR Berkley do? They're a property and... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/ameriprises-spin-off-success/31893/ Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 EST MARK THOMAS CHIEF INVESTMENT STRATEGIST VALUE STOCK TIPS COMPANY: Ameriprise Financial TICKER: AMP (NYSE) PRICE: $49.04 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $32.00-$50.08 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $12.29 billion Mark Thomas is the chief investment strategist at Value Stock Tips, an e-mail newsletter alert service that delivers stock tips to subscribers on a daily basis. Ameriprise Financial is a provider of financial planning, asset management, and insurance services to individuals and businesses... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/teva-taps-the-potential-of-generic-drugs/31851/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST WENDY TREVISANI CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER THORNBURG INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND COMPANY: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries TICKER: TEVA (Nasdaq) PRICE: $40.92 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $29.50-$45.91 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $25.4 billion Wendy Trevisani is a co-portfolio manager at the Thornburg International Value Fund (TGVAX), with net assets under management of more than $3 billion. Teva is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Ms. Trevisani spoke to David Dalley of The... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/retail-rents-surge-real-estate-board-reports/31853/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST Rental prices in prime retail locations across Manhattan surged to record highs over the past 12 months, according to a report released yesterday by the Real Estate Board of New York. Ground floor space on the 15 blocks between 57th and 72nd streets on Madison Avenue rose 35% and now commands an average of $902 a square foot, a record for the corridor and the city. Other hot spots include the prime shopping strip along Fifth Avenue between 49th and 59th streets, which surged to $844 a square... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/if-whole-foods-had-a-little-brother/31754/ Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST KEVIN KENNEDY PUBLISHER COOLCATREPORT.COM COMPANY: Wild Oats Markets TICKER: OATS (Nasdaq) PRICE: $17.26 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $9.97-$20.60 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $490.93 million Kevin Kennedy is the publisher of the Coolcat Explosive Small Cap Growth Stock Report. Wild Oats Markets operates natural food supermarkets throughout North America. Mr. Kennedy spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the company's stock could increase in value by more than 38%... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/high-risk-high-return-seen-for-nutracea/31682/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST JONATHAN MORELAND DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH INSIDERINSIGHTS.COM COMPANY: NutraCea TICKER: NTRZ.OB (OTCBB) PRICE: $1.06 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $0.39-$1.81 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $72.45 million Jonathan Moreland is a stock analyst and the founder ofInsiderInsights.com. NutraCea is a health science company engaged in the development and manufacture of stabilized rice bran. Mr. Moreland spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes that this high-risk, high-return... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/borders-books-good-value-but-sensitive-to-retail/31579/ Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST EDWARD MARACCINI PORTFOLIO MANAGER JOHNSON FAMILY LARGE CAP VALUE FUND COMPANY: Borders Group TICKER: BGP (NYSE) PRICE: $23.93 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $18.65-$26.29 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.55 billion Edward Maraccini is a portfolio manager at the Johnson Family Large Cap Value Fund (JFLCX). The Borders Group operates book, music, and movie superstores worldwide. Mr. Maraccini spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the stock price could increase by at... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/keeping-tabs-on-the-alcohol-industry/31498/ Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST CHARLES NORTON CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER THE VICE FUND (VICEX) COMPANY: Diageo TICKER: DEO (NYSE) PRICE: $65.77 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $54.75-$66.04 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $46.92 billion Charles Norton is the co-portfolio manager of the Vice Fund (VICEX), a mutual fund that invests mainly in alcohol, defense, gaming, and tobacco companies. Diageo manufactures and distributes spirits, wines, and beers worldwide. Mr. Norton spoke to David Dalley about why an ongoing shift in consumer... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/wellpoints-acquisitive-side/31425/ Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST DANIEL GENTER PRESIDENT AND CEO RNC GENTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Wellpoint TICKER: WLP (NYSE) PRICE: $72 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $58.20-$80.40 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $47.3 billion Daniel Genter is the president and CEO of RNC Genter Capital Management, which manages about $2.2 billion on behalf of high net-worth individuals and institutions. Wellpoint is a commercial health benefits company. Mr. Genter spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/homebuilder-centex-defies-conventional-wisdom/31344/ Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST DON HODGES CO-MANAGER HODGES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Centex TICKER: CTX (NYSE) PRICE: $61.84 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $55.25-$79.66 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $7.59 billion Don Hodges is the co-manager of Hodges Capital Management, the investment adviser of the Hodges Fund (HDPMX) with assets under management of more than $260 million. Centex is a homebuilding company based in Texas. Mr. Hodges spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about the company. What does Centex do?... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/rapid-growth-is-forecast-for-kyphon/31250/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST RAJ DENHOY SENIOR ANALYST PIPER JAFFRAY COMPANY: Kyphon TICKER: KYPH (Nasdaq) PRICE: $38.70 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $24.85-$46.87 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.71 billion Raj Denhoy is a senior analyst at Piper jaffray in New York. Kyphon designs and manufactures medical devices to treat various spinal conditions.Mr.Denhoy spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the stock could rise by more than 23% over the next 12 months. What does Kyphon do? They make a... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/strong-growth-potential-seen-at-celgene/31190/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST MALCOLM LOWENTHAL FIRST VICE PRESIDENT KERN, SUSLOW SECURITIES COMPANY: Celgene TICKER: CELG (Nasdaq) PRICE: $37.65 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $17.84-$44.74 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $12.99 billion Malcolm Lowenthal is the first vice president of Kern, Suslow Securities, and has more than 40 years of investment experience. Celgene develops and manufactures various drugs, primarily for the treatment of cancer. Mr. Lowenthal spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about the company... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/amdocs-may-be-a-good-call-in-phone-billing/31095/ Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST ALEX MOTOLA PORTFOLIO MANAGER THORNBURG CORE GROWTH FUND COMPANY: Amdocs TICKER: DOX (NYSE) PRICE: $34.95 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $24.30-$36.20 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $7.04 billion Alex Motola is a portfolio manager at the Thornburg Core Growth Fund (THCGX), with more than $400 million under management. Amdocs provides billing software solutions to phone companies. Mr. Motola spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the stock could increase by 20% over the... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/zebra-technologies-shows-its-stripes/31041/ Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST THYRA ZERHUSEN PORTFOLIO MANAGER ABN AMRO MID-CAP FUND COMPANY: Zebra Technologies TICKER: ZBRA (Nasdaq) PRICE: $42.10 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $34.88-$48.67 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $2.97 billion Thyra Zerhusen is a portfolio manager at the ABN AMRO Mid-Cap Fund (CHTTX). Zebra Technologies designs and manufactures specialty printing devices for applications such as barcode printing,t o assist with corporate supply chain management. Ms. Zerhusen spoke to David Dalley of The New... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/drug-company-to-watch/30951/ Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST STEPHEN LEEB CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER LEEB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Eli Lilly TICKER: LLY (NYSE) PRICE: $53.42 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $49.47-$60.98 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $60.36 billion Stephen Leeb is the chief investment officer at Leeb Capital Management in Manhattan and has more than 25 years of investment experience. Eli Lilly is a large pharmaceutical company. Mr. Leeb spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the stock has been overlooked by the... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/metropolitans-hmo-is-a-bonus/30882/ Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST PAUL JOHNSON FOUNDER/PORTFOLIO MANAGER NICUSA CAPITAL COMPANY: Metropolitan Health Networks TICKER: MDF (AMEX) PRICE: $2.01 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $1.78-$3.30 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $100.25 million Paul Johnson is the founder and portfolio manager of Nicusa Capital in New York. Metropolitan Health Networks is a health care benefits provider based in Florida. Mr. Johnson spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes MDF stock could increase by 50% over the next... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/value-in-chinas-growing-internet-market/30713/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST RYAN JACOB PORTFOLIO MANAGER JACOB INTERNET FUND COMPANY: CDC Corporation TICKER: CHINA (Nasdaq) PRICE: $4.28 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $2.37-$4.95 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $475.71 million Ryan Jacob is the portfolio manager at the Jacob Internet Fund (JAMFX), with around $100 million in assets under management. CDC Corporation is a software and Internet services company. Mr. Jacob spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why CDC is one of his favorite holdings. What does CDC... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/managing-the-supply-chain/30637/ Fri, 7 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST JOSEPH BETLEJ PORTFOLIO MANAGER IVY REAL ESTATE FUND COMPANY: Prologis TICKER: PLD (NYSE) PRICE: $51.91 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $36.50-$56.31 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $12.7 billion Joseph Betlej is the portfolio manager of the Ivy Real Estate Fund (IRSAX), with more than $200 million under management. Prologis owns, operates, and develops industrial distribution properties worldwide. Mr. Betlej spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained why he believes Prologis stock... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/cash-is-flowing-at-bmc/30548/ Thu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST PAUL ALAN DAVIS PORTFOLIO MANAGER SCHWAB TECHNOLOGY FUND COMPANY: BMC Software TICKER: BMC (NYSE) PRICE: $21.95 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $14.51-$23.85 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $4.67 billion Paul Alan Davis is a portfolio manager at the Schwab Technology Fund (SWTFX), with about $75 million under management. BMC Software provides systems and service management solutions for large organizations. Mr. Davis spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why BMC is one of his top... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/buying-part-of-a-firm-that-buys-others/30460/ Wed, 5 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST MARK THOMAS CHIEF INVESTMENT STRATEGIST VALUE STOCK TIPS COMPANY: Lazard TICKER: LAZ (NYSE) PRICE: $44.57 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $20.40-$46.06 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.67 billion Mark Thomas is the chief investment strategist at Value Stock Tips (www.valuestocktips.com), an email newsletter alert service that delivers stock tips to subscribers daily. Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm. Mr. Thomas spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/oil-tanking-firm-to-watch/30355/ Tue, 4 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST JOHN BUCKINGHAM CHIEF PORTFOLIO MANAGER AL FRANK FUND COMPANY: Tsakos Energy TICKER: TNP (NYSE) PRICE: $39.50 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $31.65-$46.10 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $759.66M John Buckingham is the chief portfolio manager of the California-based Al Frank Fund (VALUX), with about $305 million under management. Tsakos is a worldwide oil-shipping company based in Athens. Mr. Buckingham spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes the company's stock could... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/armor-holdings-prospers-in-a-time-of-war/30213/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST BARRY JAMES PRESIDENT JAMES ADVANTAGE FAMILY OF FUNDS COMPANY: Armor Holdings TICKER: AH (NYSE) PRICE: $58.66 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $33.03-$61.69 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $2.07 billion Barry James is the president and portfolio manager of the James Advantage Family of Funds. Florida-based Armor Holdings manufactures and distributes vehicle armor and security systems for law enforcement, military, and commercial applications. Mr. James spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/bad-flu-season-is-good-for-perrigo/30123/ Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST PHILIP TASHO PORTFOLIO MANAGER ABN AMRO/TAMRO SMALL CAP VALUE FUND COMPANY: Perrigo TICKER: PRGO (Nasdaq) PRICE: $16.26 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $12.76-$19.59 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.51 billion Philip Tasho is a portfolio manager with the ABN AMRO/TAMRO Small Cap Fund (ATASX), which has returned 28.2% annually over the last three years. On February 24, Mr. Tasho spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about Bob Evans Farms. Since that date, the stock is up about 3.4%. Today... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/big-player-in-kitchenware/30043/ Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST GEORGE SCHWARTZ PRESIDENT SCHWARTZ VALUE FUND COMPANY: Lifetimes Brands TICKER: LCUT (Nasdaq) PRICE: $26.74 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $14.35-$27.36 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $346.5 million George Schwartz is the president of the Schwartz Value Fund (RCMFX) with more than $70 million under management. Lifetime Brands designs, manufactures, and distributes a variety of consumer products nationwide. Mr. Schwartz spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he thinks the company's... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/why-to-buy-express-scripts/29953/ Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST LARRY MANO PORTFOLIO MANAGER SCHWAB HEALTH CARE FUND (SWHFX) COMPANY: Express Scripts TICKER: ESRX (Nasdaq) PRICE: $88.74 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $41.05-$95.00 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $12.99 billion Larry Mano is a portfolio manager at the Schwab Health Care Fund (SWHFX) with more than $450 million under management. Express Scripts is a pharmaceutical benefit services provider. Mr. Mano spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why ESRX is one of his top buys. What does... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/washington-post-diversifying-its-strategy/29870/ Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST TODD LOWENSTEIN PORTFOLIO MANAGER HIGHMARK VALUE MOMENTUM FUND COMPANY: Washington Post TICKER: WPO (NYSE) PRICE: $747.50 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $716-$907 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $7.18 billion Todd Lowenstein is the portfolio manager of the Highmark Value Momentum Fund (HMVMX) with more than $430 million under management.The Washington Post is a diversified publishing and education company. Mr. Lowenstein spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why WPO is a strong... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/silver-a-sleeper-commodity/29788/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST JAMES PHIPPS INVESTMENT CONSULTANT EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL COMPANY: Pan American Silver TICKER: PAAS (Nasdaq) PRICE: $24.73 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $12.31-$25.57 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.67 billion James Phipps is an investment consultant with Connecticut-based Euro Pacific Capital. Pan American is a silver mining and production company based in Vancouver. Mr. Phipps spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why strength in the silver market is good for Pan American. What... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/dividend-growth-expected-for-wells-fargo/29700/ Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST RICK HELM PORTFOLIO MANAGER COHEN AND STEERS DIVIDEND VALUE FUND COMPANY: Wells Fargo TICKER: WFC (NYSE) PRICE: $65.37 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $57.62-$65.42 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $109.5 billion Rick Helm is the portfolio manager of the Cohen and Steers Dividend Value Fund (DVFAX). Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company based in California. Mr. Helm spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he expects the company's stock to increase by about 16% per... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/meridians-prognosis-is-good/29622/ Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST JILL EVANS PORTFOLIO MANAGER ALPINE DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND COMPANY: Meridian Bioscience TICKER: VIVO (Nasdaq) PRICE: $24.76 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $8.85-$27.74 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $645.7 million Jill Evans is a portfolio manager at the Alpine Dynamic Dividend Fund, which has more than $380 million under management. Meridian Bioscience is a bioresearch and development company in Ohio. Ms. Evans spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why the stock could rise 20% over... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/its-trading-symbol-is-grow-and-it-is/29519/ Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST KEVIN KENNEDY PUBLISHER COOLCAT REPORT.COM COMPANY: U.S. Global Investors TICKER: GROW (Nasdaq) PRICE: $12.65 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $4.39-$20 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $94.7 million Kevin Kennedy is the publisher of the Coolcat Explosive Small Cap Growth Stock Repot. U.S Global Investors is a mutual fund management and investment advisory firm. Mr. Kennedy spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he thinks GROW is a strong investment. What does GROW do? They're an... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/cashing-in-on-security/29441/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST CHARLES NORTON CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER THE VICE FUND (VICEX) COMPANY: American Science and Engineering TICKER: ASEI (Nasdaq) PRICE: $89.98 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $35.95-$92.70 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $735.95 million Charles Norton is the co-portfolio manager of the Vice Fund (VICEX), a mutual fund that invests mainly in alcohol, defense, gaming, and tobacco companies. American Science and Engineering develops and manufactures X-ray inspection and other detection systems for a range of... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/storage-is-now-a-staple/29366/ Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST THOMAS VILLALTA CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER JONES ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY: EMC Corporation TICKER: EMC (NYSE) PRICE: $14.02 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $11.10-$14.88 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $33.32 billion Thomas Villalta is the chief investment officer at Jones Asset Management. EMC Corporation is engaged in the development of information and data storage solutions. Mr. Villalta spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about the company's prospects. What does EMC do? They make... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/why-buy-american-airlines/29285/ Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST VIVIENNE HSU PORTFOLIO MANAGER SCHWAB SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND AND PREMIERE EQUITY FUND COMPANY: AMR Corporation TICKER: AMR (NYSE) PRICE: $26.99 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $8.40-$26.99 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $5.02 billion Vivienne Hsu is a portfolio manager at Charles Schwab. AMR Corporation is the parent company of American Airlines the largest airline in the world. Ms. Hsu spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained, using Schwab's in vestment methodology, why AMR is a... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/symantec-sees-more-spending-on-security/29196/ Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST EDWARD MARACCINI PORTFOLIO MANAGER JOHNSON ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Symantec TICKER: SYMC (Nasdaq) PRICE: $16.07 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $15.66-$24.38 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $16.77 billion Edward Maraccini is a portfolio manager at Johnson Asset Management. Symantec is a security and storage software company. Mr. Maraccini spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why increases in corporate spending on data security make Symantec an attractive investment. What does... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/kohls-targets-middle-market/29103/ Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST DANIEL GENTER CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER RNC GENTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Kohl's TICKER: KSS (NYSE) PRICE: $51.17 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $42.78-$58.90 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $17.64 billion Daniel Genter is the chief investment officer at RNC Genter Capital, and helps manage about $2.2 billion in assets for high net worth individuals and institutions. Kohl's is a specialty department store operator with more than 700 stores nationwide. Mr. Genter spoke to David Dalley of The... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/wintrust-takes-on-chicago/29001/ Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST JOHN KVANTAS PORTFOLIO MANAGER BB&T SMALL CAP VALUE FUND COMPANY: Wintrust Financial TICKER: WTFC (Nasdaq) PRICE: $53.88 (as of 4 p.m. Friday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $45.00-$59.63 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.29 billion John Kvantas is a portfolio manager with the BB&T Small Cap Value Fund (BTVIX), with more than $68 million in assets under management. Wintrust Financial is a banking and financial services company based in Illinois. Mr. Kvantas spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/billion-just-isnt-what-it-used-to-be/28919/ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST The combined wealth of the world's richest people increased by more than 18% over the past year to $2.6 trillion, Forbes magazine said, as it released its worldwide billionaires list yesterday. The editor in chief, Steve Forbes, said it was an "extraordinary year" for the global economy. The head of J.P. Morgan Private Bank in the Northeast, John Duffy, said emerging markets are playing a role in the growth of the ultra-wealthy class. "The world suddenly has 3 billion new capitalists," he said... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/celadon-is-a-nafta-play/28923/ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST ERIC BARDEN PORTFOLIO MANAGER TEXAS CAPITAL VALUE AND GROWTH FUND COMPANY: Celadon Group TICKER: CLDN (Nasdaq) PRICE: $22.64 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $10.53-$24.99 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $343.7 million Eric Barden is a portfolio manager at the Texas Capital Value and Growth Fund. Celadon Group is a trucking services company. Mr. Barden spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why he believes that the stock could increase by more than 75% by the end of next year. What does... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/microsofts-strong-fundamentals/28833/ Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST ALEX MOTOLA PORTFOLIO MANAGER THORNBURG CORE GROWTH FUND COMPANY: Microsoft TICKER: MSFT (NYSE) PRICE: $27.25 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $23.82-$28.38 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $281.5 billion Alex Motola is a managing director with Thornburg Investment Management and the portfolio manager of the Thornburg Core Growth Fund (THCGX). He spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about the software giant Microsoft. Everyone knows Microsoft, but briefly, what does the company do? They're... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/insider-loyalty-a-good-sign/28781/ Wed, 8 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST JONATHAN MORELAND FOUNDER INSIDERINSIGHTS.COM COMPANY: Flow International TICKER: FLOW (Nasdaq) PRICE: $13.09 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $4.57-$13.63 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $453.7 million Jonathan Moreland is a stock market analyst and runs InsiderInsights.com. Flow International designs and manufactures ultra high-pressure water pumps used to cut and clean various materials. Mr. Moreland spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained why big new contracts, along with... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/pure-gold-play/28696/ Tue, 7 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST STEPHEN LEEB PRESIDENT LEEB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Newmont Mining TICKER: NEM (NYSE) PRICE: $50.83 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $34.90-$62.72 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $22.71 billion Stephen Leeb is the president of Leeb Capital Management in Manhattan and has more than 25 years of investment experience. Denver-based Newmont Mining is a gold exploration and production company with operations worldwide. Mr. Leeb spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained why he believes... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/broadwings-room-to-grow/28554/ Fri, 3 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST JOAN LAPPIN CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER GRAMERCY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Broadwing TICKER: BWNG (Nasdaq) PRICE: $9.56 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $3.46-$10.15 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $704.86 million Joan Lappin is president and chief investment officer of Gramercy Capital Management in New York. Broadwing is a national telecommunications company. Ms. Lappin spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about why she believes the stock could increase by more than 50% in the next 12... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/why-to-buy-pepsico/28465/ Thu, 2 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST ERIC SCHOENSTEIN CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER THE JENSEN PORTFOLIO COMPANY: PepsiCo TICKER: PEP (NYSE) PRICE: $59.25 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $51.75-$60.34 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $98.31 billion Eric Schoenstein is a co-portfolio manager of the Jensen Portfolio (JENSX) with more than $2 billion in funds under management. PepsiCo last year had revenues of about $32.5 billion. Mr. Schoenstein spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about his investment philosophy and about why Pepsi is... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/growth-seen-for-adp/28386/ Wed, 1 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST JANNA SAMPSON PORTFOLIO MANAGER OAKBROOK INVESTMENTS COMPANY: Automatic Data Processing TICKER: ADP (NYSE) PRICE: $46.19 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $40.37-$48.11 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $26.77 billion Janna Sampson is a portfolio manager with Illinois-based Oakbrook Investments. Automatic Data Processing provides electronic payroll, transaction processing, and investor communication services to companies worldwide. Ms. Sampson spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/valero-stock-is-up-earnings-even-higher/28290/ Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST Shigeki Makino is the chief investment officer at Putnam Investments. Valero Energy is one of the largest oil refining companies in the country. Mr. Makino spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained why current supply constraints in the refining industry make Valero a strong investment. Why do you like Valero? There's a supply-side constraint in the industry at the moment, and Valero is well-positioned to take advantage of it. Essentially, refining capacity hasn't increased for... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/vaalco-is-pumping-profits/28228/ Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST What does Vaalco do? They pump oil, mainly in Gabon on the African west coast. They also have a couple other properties that look like they're going to be coming under production shortly, a few offshore, and some onshore (all in Gabon). They don't have fields that would attract the Shells or Exxons. Typically, a large company won't be interested unless there's over 100 million barrels of reserves. That allows this group to get into some of these smaller arenas. They have great relationships... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/one-order-for-mimis-cafe/28160/ Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST PHILIP TASHO PORTFOLIO MANAGER ABN AMRO/TAMRO SMALL CAP VALUE FUND COMPANY: Bob Evans Farms TICKER: BOBE (Nasdaq) PRICE: $29.46 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $19.91-$29.65 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $1.05 billion Philip Tasho is a portfolio manager with the ABN AMRO/TAMRO Small Cap Fund (ATASX), which has returned 28.2% annually over the last three years and 12.7% on the year to date. Bob Evans Farms owns and operates more than 650 full-service restaurants. Mr. Tasho spoke to David Dalley... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/americas-largest-homebuilder/28076/ Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST JOHN BUCKINGHAM CHIEF PORTFOLIO MANAGER AL FRANK FUND COMPANY: D.R. Horton TICKER: DHI (NYSE) PRICE: $36.69 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $26.83-$42.82 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $11.46 billion John Buckingham is the chief portfolio manager of the California-based Al Frank Fund (VALUX), with approximately $305 million under management. D.R. Horton is the largest homebuilder in America. Mr. Buckingham spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun and explained why, as a value investor, D.R... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/real-estate/two-greenwich-properties-sell-for-record-high/28029/ Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST Greenwich-based Antares Investment Partners announced yesterday the acquisition of two residential properties for $223 million, believed to be the largest real estate acquisition in Connecticut history. The company said it plans a luxury condominium conversion for the two properties - the 266-unit Putnam Green I-III located at the juncture of Post Road and Western Junior Highway in Greenwich and the 130-unit Weaver's Hill located off Weaver Street in the Glenville section of Greenwich. Prices... DAVID DALLEY http://www.nysun.com/business/malcolm-lowenthal-on-eagle-bulk-shipping/27989/ Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST MALCOLM LOWENTHAL FIRST VICE PRESIDENT KERN, SUSLOW SECURITIES COMPANY: Eagle Bulk Shipping TICKER: EGLE (Nasdaq) PRICE: $12.73 (as of 4 p.m. yesterday) 52-WEEK RANGE: $11.78-$17.85 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $415.6 million Malcolm Lowenthal is the first vice president of Kern, Suslow Securities, and has more than 40 years of investment experience. On January 18, Mr. Lowenthal spoke to David Dalley of The New York Sun about Elizabeth Arden, and recommended it as a buy at $19.92. Five weeks later...