COST

Added and Updated Valuations – 11/2/09 | ModernGraham.com

(via www.moderngraham.com)

A list of the valuations that were added or updated on ModernGraham this week.

A look at 5 Defensive Plays 1 Year Later!

(via stockmanmarc.blogspot.com)

These are the types of companies that the legendary investor Warren Buffett invests in...

Warren Buffett Stock Portfolio | Old School Value

(via www.oldschoolvalue.com)

Valuation and commentary on the stock value of Warren Buffett's stocks held in Berkshire Hathaway.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio holdings for 2Q 2009

(via www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) just posted its 13-F filing with the SEC, which lists changes in its stock positions.

Guru Portfolios: Warren Buffett

(via www.moderngraham.com)

A look at Warren Buffett's portfolio to see if the companies follow Benjamin Graham's requirements of the Enterprising and Defensive Investors as described in The Intelligent Investor.

Warren Buffett’s Dividend Stocks | Dividends Value

(via dividendsvalue.com)

Some of my fellow dividend investors have accused Warren Buffett of being a closet dividend investor. I won’t quite go that far, but there is significant common ground between dividend and value investors. With that said, let’s take a close look at Mr. Buffett’s most recent 13-F filing with the SEC.

Whitney Tilson (T2 Partners) files 13F for March 31st, 2009

(via www.rocketfinancial.com)

T2 Partners' Q1 portfolio has been filed. New or increased positions include WFC, GE, GGP, MSFT, COST, LH, SCC, CMG, AAPL, YHOO, AB, DPZ, ALD, MBI, etc.

Busiest week for dividends increases in 2009

(via www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com)

Last week marked the busiest week for dividend increases in 2009 as several blue chip companies such as IBM, Costco and Exxon Mobil raised their payouts. It is always bullish to see companies which have always rewarded shareholders with raised payouts continue operating in a shareholder friendly pattern of behavior.

IBM Assumes Familiar Leadership Role | Dividends Value

(via dividendsvalue.com)

IBM, once considered the blue-chip technology company, faced a near-death experience in the early 1990’s when it misjudged the importance of PCs. IBM has never quite regained it technology bellwether crown from Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC), but it has taken steps to regain its leadership role.

The World's 30 Leading CEOs

(via online.barrons.com)

A dozen new names made it onto Barron's roster of the world's most respected chief executives, joining stalwarts such as Warren Buffett and Steve Jobs. Thirty profiles illustrate how they got here.

Four Stocks for New Parents

(via tickernotes.com)

This article uses Peter Lynch's principle of "buying what you know" in order to make stock recommendations for first time parents.

Analyzing Financial Statements: CROX Income Statement

(via www.oldschoolvalue.com)

Learn how to analyze the income statement from an investors point of view. Not an accounting overview. Discussion of warning signs.

Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Holdings as of September 30, 2008

(via www.fatpitchfinancials.com)

A look at the third quarter changes made by Warren Buffett in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.

Warren Buffett - The Ultimate Dividend Investor

(via www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com)

Out of 38 holdings in BRK-A’s portfolio 12 companies are dividend aristocrats, one is a dividend champion and three are dividend achievers. Only 5 of his holdings do not play any dividends at all.

Taking Stock in COST

(via www.nurseb911.com)

A stock analysis of Costco highlighting their strategic management and business model