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The Motley Fool June 2, 2006 Rex Moore	Turning Debt Into a Double Portfolio Recovery is a small, disciplined company with an efficient business model, strong financials, and excellent management. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2006 Jim Gillies	The Best Small Cap for 2007: Portfolio Recovery Associates The debt collector's stock is poised to excel.
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The Motley Fool April 28, 2006 Jim Gillies	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.
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