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The Motley Fool
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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.   |
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? |
The Motley Fool
December 13, 2005
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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
August 3, 2006
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No Recovery Needed at Portfolio Recovery The business remains strong and well-managed, which is good for investors with a long-term view. |
BusinessWeek
April 17, 2006
Gene G. Marcial |
Asta Is Really Collecting Asta Funding's stock has been on a roll. |
The Motley Fool
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The Value of This Portfolio What's a fair value for Portfolio Recovery Associates? After all, a great story does not necessarily make a great investment. |
Inc.
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Street Smarts: What Are You, a Bank? You probably lend your customers more money than you realize. Have you checked lately? |
The Motley Fool
October 30, 2009
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Riding the Wave of a Wrecked Financial System Portfolio Recovery buys defaulted credit receivables that banks and other lenders have given up on, and then squeezes a few pennies out of the defaulted borrowers. Big rewards are likely to come down the road for investors. |
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. |
