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Too Much Goodwill: A Red Flag For Your Portfolio

Analysts and investors tend to spend very little time on Goodwill when looking at financial statements. In reality, Goodwill is an important number to keep an eye on. Since it reflects the money paid for acquisitions above the market value of the acquired company, it can signal overpayment, reckless spending, and the potential for damaging write-downs in the near future.
by Sam McBride
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Should Value Investors Look Forward to a Correction?

It seems the noise surrounding a potential correction in the market is growing louder as each day passes. With the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones all reaching new highs almost daily, one has to wonder when (or if) a large downturn will occur. A correction often brings stock prices back to reality, creating the perfect entry point for you to buy excellent companies at reasonable prices.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA