SLM

Lampert Reports Sallie Mae Stake

(via valueplays.blogspot.com)

An amended SEC filing

First Marblehead Update

(via circleofcompetence.blogspot.com)

First Marblehead posted their FY3Q earnings, and they were not pretty, as I expected.  There are a few reasons to be optimistic at these prices, however, and I've outlined them below.

Michael Price Talks About Top Holding Sears Holdings

(via www.fovinvesting.com)

Current Merger Arbitrage Situations

(via streetcapitalist.com)

Because my mother isn’t here tonight, I’ll even confess to you that I have been an arbitrageur
-Warren Buffett

I've posted a couple of current merger arbitrage situations for investors to look at, at the moment. These could be a good place to park some cash, especially if you feel the risk/reward ratio is attractive.

First Marblehead Shouldn’t Be Jealous of Sallie

(via contrarianedge.com)

Is First Marblehead at 9 times earnings a buy? I think so!

Following the Positions of the Top Value Hedge Funds

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Following the great hedge funds such as Baupost, Greenlight, Tiger, and Okumus has led to high historical returns. A tracking portfolio of the top funds is up over 11% YTD.