Michael Wiggins De Oliveira, author at Seeking Alpha, discusses health supplement retailer GNC as his "Idea of the Month."
He notes that even though the company is in debt by more than $1 billion, it's still a buy for him because of the measures the company is taking to wipe out the debt, including the $200 million in annual free cash flow.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale.