Articles by Marshall Hargrave

Compared to their larger peers, small and mid-cap stocks don’t get as much attention in the financial world.

It's no secret that Apple Inc. (NADSAQ:AAPL) is the No. 1 stock pick in the hedge fund industry. Let's take a look at one fund in particular that is bullish on the stock.

Fortress Investment Group started out as a private equity firm in 1998, founded by Wesley Edens (a former partner at BlackRock Financial), Robert Kauffman (a managing director...

Small and mid-cap stocks don’t get as much attention from analysts and the financial press, which often leaves them less efficiently priced than the large and mega-caps.

Things do not appear to be getting any easier for Steven Cohen and SAC Capital.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the top stock pick among the hedge funds we track. Let's take a look at one money manager in particular that holds a stake in the tech giant.

What's the best way to play a potential turnaround in the steel industry? Well it’s not the company you would think.

Edinburgh Partners is a Scotland-based hedge fund managed by Sandy Nairn, and was founded in 2003.

JAT Capital was founded by John Thaler in 2007 after leaving the private equity firm Shumway.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Brookside Capital's top stock pick.

Mason Hawkins founded Southeastern Asset Management in 1975 and tends to invest for the long-term, not worried by the interim ups and downs of the markets.

US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) is one of the top airline operators and the consolidation of its industry appears to be continuing. U.S.

Louis Bacon manages $15 billion at Moore Capital Management, and his net worth has been estimated at $1.5 billion.

Billionaire Bill Ackman runs a niche equity portfolio, owning only around 10 stocks at a time.

Billionaire Ray Dalio founded Bridgewater Associates in 1973 from his apartment. After 28 years, Dalio stepped down as CEO and is now the co-CIO and “mentor”.

Billionaire Daniel Loeb has over $4 billion of AUM and founded his New York-based hedge fund Third Point Management in 1995 with just over $3 million.

We have identified five stocks that have at least 30% of their outstanding shares shorted, but are also loved by billionaires. The first is J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Billionaire Ken Griffin got his start by trading options in his Harvard dorm room.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is expected to experience a revenue declination of 18% this fiscal year, but should see revenue growth of 22% by the end of FY2013, thanks to a rebound...

Billionaire D.E. Shaw filed his 13F with the SEC in mid-November, revealing a renewed interest in tech. D.E.

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)’s impressively low beta is a product of its blend of consumer staple products, which perform well in a down economy, and premium products, which...

We feel that Vodafone Group PLC (NASDAQ:VOD) is an overlooked mobile communications company, and for no particularly good reason.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is the world's largest publicly-traded oil company, with around 80% of its earnings coming from outside the U.S.

Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH) is a vehicle components manufacturer that provides electrical and thermal technology for autos.

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:ANR) is down over 50% year-to-date on the back of lower than expected coal demand and depressed mineral prices.

Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) saw revenues down as much as 9% in 2011 and are expecting to see another decline of 21% this year.

eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) is one of the largest online retailers in the world and is seeing positive performance from a turnaround in its core businesses.

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) has an impressive portfolio of web-based search and advertising services.

Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) is expected to post sales growth of 6% in 2013 on the back of LCD improvements following weakness in 2012.

Windstream Corporation (NASDAQ:WIN) has a very high dividend – yielding close to 12% – that scares a number of investors, which has only exacerbated the telecom’s downside...

Joel Greenblatt is well known in the value investing community, having penned a number of books on investing, including You Can Be A Stock Market Genius, in addition to developing...

With all of the uncertainty surrounding Herbalife Ltd.

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John Rogers founded Ariel Investments in 1983 following a stint at William Blair & Company.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) is the world's second largest producer of microprocessors, behind the tech giant Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC).

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) remains Maverick Capital’s top stock pick, making up 4.7% of the hedge fund's 13F portfolio.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) continues to execute its 25/25 plan, which includes setting a 2-year production target of 25% and debt reduction of 25%.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is a major growth opportunity, but also a takeover candidate.

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) provides manufacturing equipment for semiconductor companies. The tech company offers products for front-end and computing applications.

Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a global snack food company formerly known as Kraft Foods.

Up close to 17% year to date, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) hasn't had quite the same 2012 as some of its peers, but it may provide the best value going forward.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Blue Ridge Capital’s top stock pick.

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) has been steadily outperforming its major peers, up 65% year to date, whereas BB&T, Huntington, Fifth Third and PNC are all up less than...

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) expects revenues to be up 9% this year, and 2% by the end of 2013 due to better penetration of bundled products, including video, data and voice...

Greenbrier Companies Inc (NYSE:GBX) announced per a 13D that billionaire Carl Icahn sold off over 65% of his stake, dropping his ownership of the rail car company from 9.9% to...

SandRidge Energy Inc. (NYSE:SD) recently saw Citigroup downgrade the stock from a buy to neutral due to declining cash flows and the flood of oil to market.

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) was down over 5% following disapproval of its latest cholesterol-related drug.

NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) is up over 35% this year on the news that IntercontinentalExchange Inc (NYSE:ICE) will buy the trading solutions company for $8.2 billion or $33.12 per...