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Opinion on Allied Capital Corp. (ALD) Sector: Financial > Industry: Investment Services
ALD

Aug 11, 2008 04:05 AM UTC

abbottmd

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ALD is poised to outperform as the markets recovery from the past year of uncertainty. They make middle market loans..... a bit like venture capital.

ALD: This call was made on 08/11/08 @ $14.18

Rating:	$14.18 (08/11/08)
Gain/Loss:	-68.90% in 150 days

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Opinion on Allied Capital Corp. (ALD) Sector: Financial > Industry: Investment Services ALD

Opinion on Allied Capital Corp. (ALD) Sector: Financial > Industry: Investment Services
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