Bret Jensen

Bret Jensen

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Bret Jensen was chief investment strategist from 2008-2011 for Simplified Asset Management (S.A.M.), a small long/short hedge fund based in Miami. The fund was in top 5% of long/short hedge funds for total return in its first full year (2009) as ranked by Hedgeco fund database (more than 450 funds in category). Jensen has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than a decade of managerial experience at American Express.Expand

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Arizona State University. His personal blog is at http://www.bretjenseninvests.com. Jensen acts as corporate secretary for Florida Alternative Investment Association, which encompasses more than 100 managers managing more than $30 billion in assets under management.

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Don't know if this bodes well or ill

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Bret Jensen

 | May 20, 2013 | 3:37 PM EDT
Good piece on Bloomberg today. The most-indebted U.S. companies are rallying more than any time in almost four years compared with the rest of the...

Some refiners making big moves today

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Bret Jensen

 | May 20, 2013 | 12:21 PM EDT
Tesoro (TSO) is up almost five percent today on back of a call from Barclay's putting a $120 price target on the shares and regulatory approval to...

Giving Devon Energy Another Look

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Bret Jensen

 | May 20, 2013 | 12:00 PM EDT

The rise of natural gas prices the past six months is beneficial to the company's valuation/long-term profits.

Infrastructure firms are having nice start to the trading week

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Bret Jensen

 | May 20, 2013 | 10:17 AM EDT
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) continues its strong upward bias that has been in place since Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) disclosed a new significant...

Like the action in Goodyear Tire & Rubber today

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Bret Jensen

 | May 17, 2013 | 12:09 PM EDT
Shares of Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) are up more than 6% today. The stock is trading higher after European auto sales turn around finally and...

Wrap Up

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Bret Jensen

 | May 16, 2013 | 4:08 PM EDT
Despite the late-day selloff, the market remains frothy. 

Weatherford International Is Breaking Out

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Bret Jensen

 | May 16, 2013 | 3:13 PM EDT
The shares are up about 5% on the day.

A Disturbing Agriculture Report

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Bret Jensen

 | May 16, 2013 | 1:59 PM EDT
CNBC says that farmers could face a large drop in income.

Two Energy Names to Consider

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Bret Jensen

 | May 16, 2013 | 1:16 PM EDT
A quick look at Hess and Rosetta Resources.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Up on Buffett Stake

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Bret Jensen

 | May 16, 2013 | 12:04 PM EDT
The stock is up on news of the 6.5-million-share purchase.

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