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"Our Buyback Premium Portfolio is beating the S&P 500 by more than 65% since its inception in 2000; the portfolio is up 54.48% vs. a decline of 10.56% in the S&P 500 over the same time frame," notes buyback specialist David Fried.

The editor of The Buyback Letter explains, "Here's a look at three new additions to this portfolio: Forest Labs (FRX), Dollar Tree (DLTR) and Ryder System (R).

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"Our recommendation for Dollar Tree (DLTR) is based on the investment strategy of growth and value investor James P. O'Shaughnessy," says John Reese.

The editor of Validea explains, "In fact, the stock scores a 100% rating on our screening model used to select stocks for our O'Shaughnessy-based model portfolio.

Reese continues, "Dollar Tree is an operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise at the fixed price of one dollar.

Continue reading Money Grows at Dollar Tree (DLTR)

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This post is part of a special report, Top Picks for 2010, the 27th annual survey in which TheStockAdvisors.com asks the nation's leading advisors for their single favorite stock for the new year. See all 80 stocks listed here.

"Discount retailers are in high fashion right now, and 2010 could be a good time to capitalize on the macro-level trend toward value-driven consumption as consumers battle too much debt and a weak labor market," says Michael Vodicka.

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When selecting which stocks to buy, ratings from agencies like Standard & Poor's can be useful in creating a balanced portfolio.

But did you know technical analysis is the most accurate way to predict where a stock -- or the market for that matter -- is going?

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Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO) has had quite a run. Over the year shares in the super discount store chain have risen by roughly 65%, rising from just under $20 on April 7, 2008 to a closing price of just over $33 on April 6, 2008. The obvious reason is the awful economy.

Earnings later this morning are hotly anticipated. Our Piqqem Sentiment for Family Dollar is positive but beginning to trend down. Will cheap keep beating the Street?

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Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) runs a network of about 3,500 discount variety stores in 48 states, operating under Dollar Tree, Deal$ and Dollar Bills banners. The stores offer housewares, toys, seasonal items, food, health and beauty aids, gifts and books. All items are priced at one dollar, or less. The outlets are generally located in high-traffic strip centers, anchored by mass merchandisers and supermarkets. Family Dollar Stores (NYSE: FDO) is a major competitor.