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 Hello, my name is Michael and I'm a value investor. I started investing about 3 years ago and got addicted instantly. My investing style has changed drastically and keeps on evolving the more I learn and depending on my financial needs. 

On this blog I'll be posting stock updates, stock analysis, and basically anything related to investing.

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Starbucks Plunges 17% after Q2 Earnings Miss

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Why Dividend Investors Love Realty Income ($O)

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