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Gene Marcial

Gene G. Marcial is BusinessWeek senior writer, a position he assumed in January, 1989. He writes the magazine's influential "Inside Wall Street" column. Marcial joined BusinessWeek in 1981 as "Inside Wall Street" editor. Prior to that, he spent nearly eight years at The Wall Street Journal writing such columns as "Heard on the Street" and "Abreast of the Market". In 1995, McGraw-Hill published Marcial's book Secrets of the Street: The Dark Side of Making Money, and in 2008, FT Press published Gene Marcial's 7 Commandments of Stock Investing. He holds a bachelor's degree from Santo Tomas University in Manila and a master's from New York University.

Recent Articles by Gene Marcial

November 2, 2009

Marcial: Gabelli's Top Five Bets

At the beginning of every quarter since 2006, investor Mario Gabelli's stockpicking team has gone out on a limb to highlight five stocks as its top choices for the ...

October 20, 2009

Marcial: Jos. A Bank Is Dressed for Success

Who says menswear is boring and unappreciated? Not Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB), which designs, makes, and sells apparel for men and boys, from underwear to formal ...

September 20, 2009

Marcial: Are Bulls Hanging Up on Verizon?

At an investor conference hosted by Goldman Sachs (GS) on Sept. 17, top executives of big telecom outfits expressed mixed sentiments about the economic recovery but ...

September 15, 2009

Marcial: Is MGM Mirage a Sucker's Bet?

During its heyday in 2007, gaming giant MGM Mirage (MGM) traded as high as 100 a share, reflecting the booming business at its 10 casino resorts in Las Vegas and eight...

September 2, 2009

Marcial: A Turnaround at Limited Brands?

Many retailers are still struggling with soft consumer spending, even as signs of an economic recovery emerge. But one specialty retailer, Limited Brands (LTD), which ...

August 30, 2009

Marcial: Hollysys Is on the Express Track in China

China's robust economic growth, which is fueling much of the fiery advance in its stock markets, is becoming increasingly enticing to U.S. investors. But for the most ...

August 25, 2009

Marcial: Time to Hop Aboard Genesee & Wyoming?

Railroad stocks are starting to gather steam, mainly because of growing optimism that the economy is turning up. Part of the brighter outlook is due to Federal Reserve...

August 16, 2009

Marcial: Penn National's Winning Hand

Back in the summer of 2007, Penn National Gaming (PENN) welcomed a buyout offer of $8.9 billion, or 67 a share, from a group of private equity investors led by ...

August 9, 2009

Marcial: First Solar's Bright Future

When First Solar (FSLR), the world's largest solar panel maker, on July 30 announced the dazzling news that its second-quarter sales and earnings had doubled, its ...

August 4, 2009

Marcial: Bargain Shopping with Macy's

It's time to go shopping—the economic downturn notwithstanding—for shares of the nation's beleaguered retailers, and particularly Macy's. "I am a big believer in the ...