Lessons From the Front Line

Lessons From the Front Line Praise for Lessons From the Front Line“Michael Brush does a great job tapping some of the very best insights of some of the very best money managers and strategists. I came away from reading his book the first time with the feeling that I had better read it again because it contains so many insights into how ‘The Street’ works these days, and many more useful clues on how to be an effective investor.” -Hugh Johnson Chairman and President, First Albany Asset Management “Michael Brush tells you what your father, mother, or broker never told you about investing. He provides the thoughtful behind-the-scenes information you need in your arsenal as you battle toward a winning personal portfolio.” -Andrew Leckey Nationally syndicated investment columnist for Tribune Media Services, Author of Global Investing 2000, and former CNBC anchor “Michael Brush’s book provides individual investors with insight that some professionals are not even aware of...this book is an invaluable tool for all serious investors.” -Louis G. Navellier President, CEO, Navellier and Associates “Michael Brush has produced a rare book combining unusual clarity and the investment wisdom and insights made possible by his access to investment pros. This book should be put in the hands of every aspiring investment professional or committed individual investor.” -H. Vernon Winters Chief Investment Officer, Mellon Private Asset Management “A real addition to the sophisticated investor’s knowledge base. I’ll use it at Columbia Business School to coach the next generation of Wall Street entrepreneurs.” -Prof. James L. Freeman Columbia Business School

INVESTOR INTELLIGENCE. The Wall Street Analyst's Report. How to Participate in Your Company's Conference Call. Reading the Insider Tea Leaves. The SEC Treasure Trove. The Torpedo Ratios. The Price to Sales Ratio. Cash on the Balance Sheet. What the Economic Indicators Really Mean. PROFITABLE STOCK MARKET PATTERNS. The Earnings "Confession" Season. The Lockup Release. The Russell Reshuffe. ADVANCED INVESTMENT TACTICS. Investing in Roll-Ups. Investing in IPOs. Reversion to the Mean. The Basics of Biotech Investing. Shareholder Activism. WHEN TROUBLE STRIKES. What to Do When Your Stock Blows Up. When Good Stocks Go Bad. After-Hours Markets. Avoiding the Con Artists. EPILOGUE. Tricks of the Pros. Some Basic Pointers. Index.