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John Schuler

After studying history in college, John worked for several years in finance and supply-chain management. He now draws on that experience when scouring the small-cap sector for penny stock plays. John has a particular interest in well-run companies that are both under-valued and poised for significant growth. John also contributed to Penny Stock Fortunes.

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The Top Penny Stocks of 2009 (So Far)

Jan 27th, 2009 | By John Schuler | Category: Featured, Penny stocks
With all the doom and gloom in the news these days, you might be surprised to find out that some small stocks have done extremely well in the first month of 2009. Below is a list of the top penny stock performers during the month of January. The screen used ...read more

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Top Mutual Fund Manager of 2008 is Buying Oil Stocks

Jan 22nd, 2009 | By John Schuler | Category: Commodities, Featured, Penny stocks
Out of the thousands of mutual funds available, how many would you guess made money last year? A few hundred? Maybe fifty? Twenty? Nope, only one mutual fund focused on U.S. stocks registered a gain in 2008… just one! The tiny Forester Value Fund, with only $50 million in assets, recorded a 0.4% ...read more

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Gold Penny Stocks should bounce after Fed’s Rate Cut

Dec 17th, 2008 | By John Schuler | Category: Commodities, Energy, Featured, Housing, Macroeconomics, Options, Penny stocks
With yesterday’s rate cut, and with the bailout money in excess of $1 trillion by most estimates, it appears as if the government is setting the stage for massive inflation in 2009. So, what’s in it for you? Inflation is the silent predator that’s constantly stalking your retirement savings.  Normally, you ...read more

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The Year’s Top Penny Stock Performers

Dec 8th, 2008 | By John Schuler | Category: Featured, Macroeconomics, Penny stocks
The past year has not been kind to stock investors. The historic collapse during October and November affected every industry and influenced all sectors of the market. Several penny stocks, however, have still managed to turn in some impressive gains over the past 12 months. Below is a chart of the ...read more

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Small-Caps Lead the Charge in Most Recent Rally

Nov 26th, 2008 | By John Schuler | Category: Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
“When you look back over the last 10 recessionary environments, what tends to lead back on the upside is small-cap equities.” — William Greiner, Chief Investment Officer of UMB Asset Management “Like springtime crocuses, small-cap stocks flourish once the harsh cold of a bear market is over… Because small-caps are undervalued once ...read more

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The Down and Dirty on Delisting

Nov 6th, 2008 | By John Schuler | Category: Investing Strategies, Over the Counter Markets, Penny stocks, Pink sheet stocks
On Monday, former retail giant Circuit City (CC: NYSE) announced that it would be closing 155 stores and cutting thousands of jobs in hopes of staving off bankruptcy. Adding insult to injury, Circuit City received notification from the NYSE on October 30 that there stock was in danger of being ...read more

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