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BusinessWeek
April 5, 2004
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Asta Is Really Cleaning Up Asta buys receivables, or unpaid debts, from banks, finance companies, and other service providers, paying a penny to 36 cents on the dollar, depending on the chances of collecting. With the stock's sharp rise, is it time to bail out?   |
BusinessWeek
May 2, 2005
Gene G. Marcial |
Less Debt For Asta To Forgive The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention law helps companies like Astra Funding increase collection of outstanding receivables, thereby increasing its earnings. |
The Motley Fool
November 24, 2004
David Meier |
Asta Cashes in on "Foolishness" Asta Funding is profiting from America's credit addiction. It reported a fantastic fourth quarter, with revenue and earnings growing 32% and 52%, respectively. |
The Motley Fool
December 13, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Asta Funding Buys Up More Bad Debt The recent change in bankruptcy law is benefiting debt collection companies. Investors liked the news of Asta Funding's brighter prospects, bidding its shares up more than 3.5% in Tuesday's midday trading. |
The Motley Fool
March 20, 2007
Toby Shute |
Asta Lotta Debt! Debt purchaser Asta Funding buys a $6.9 billion portfolio. Why should investors care? |
