Cypress Capital - Richard Arvedlund
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Date updated:03-26-2007

Featured in a Barrons interview on November 13, 2006. Arvedlund was fairly bearish on the US economy, stating that all the preconditions are in place for a recession. For instance: "whenever housing starts and permits drop by the rates of decline that have been exhibited - 10% to 20% -it has always preceded a recession." Also, "the other area that will hurt the economy is that all the major domestic auto makers have announced double-digit declines for the quarter and early 2007." And, "The third precondition for a recession is a flat to inverted yield curve. Flat to inverted yield curves only occur before recession, not slowdowns." In other words, "We now think there is a 40% to 50% probability of a recession. Next year should be a very difficult time for the US economy."

Although he's neutral on the effects of Dems vs Republicans on the economy he's nervous about any increase in the minimum wage: "That will raise unit labor costs throughout the economy...It will impact profit margins. It will definitely have an impact on profit margins."


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  • STA
    Sta
  • $0.00
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The entire insurance group is "dramatically underfollowed". Although all the rate increases are over, so are the megalosses of Katrina, etc. Not a high growth industry but P/E ratios are in the 10-12 area, which is too low.

People owning STA also tend to own: BNYCEWMFCOJAVLXMAGSOAKMX

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  • DFG
    Delphi Fin Grp In
  • $26.67
  • -1.00%
  • $26.65

The entire insurance group is "dramatically underfollowed". Although all the rate increases are over, so are the megalosses of Katrina, etc. Not a high growth industry but P/E ratios are in the 10-12 area, which is too low.

People owning DFG also tend to own: BBUCYCOGCVDEVFLIRHSC

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  • VZ
    Verizon Commun
  • $34.08
  • -0.38%
  • $34.03

Like the dividend yield and thinks they will be able to refinance all of their debt at lower interest rates.

People owning VZ also tend to own: AAAIGIBMINTCJNJJPMKO

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  • WIN
    Windstream Corp
  • $12.14
  • -2.33%
  • $12.39

Dividend yield of 7%, enormous cash flow, converting rural customers to broadband and wireless.

People owning WIN also tend to own: ALDBMYCNEDSXGAINGOODHTE

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  • SVU
    Supervalu Inc
  • $23.95
  • +2.22%
  • $23.33

Like management. "Its a defensive name in a sector where unit growth will continue fairly steady and won't be impacted by economic trends."

People owning SVU also tend to own: BACBAXCDVNETRGEHPQ

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  • JBLU
    Jetblue Airways C
  • $6.04
  • -2.27%
  • $6.09

"The most sensitivity to a decline in oil prices and rates."

People owning JBLU also tend to own: ASRAPCAPPAUYAVNXBMDCBI

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  • DOW
    Dow Chemical
  • $33.84
  • +0.65%
  • $33.46

4% dividend which they just raised. THey are repurchasing shares and they are at a low multiple. "They will benefit if, as we expect, raw-material costs come down."

People owning DOW also tend to own: DLSDVYGEINTCMATUSTWFC

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  • CEF
    Central Fd Cda Cl
  • $9.9901
  • -1.48%
  • $10.27

Play on silver and gold.

People owning CEF also tend to own: AAPLPGWCSUNWYHOOGLDIAGSLV

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