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• Whole Foods’ strategy invites look from long-term investors

  May 27, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM) recently posted strong quarterly results, with gross profit margins hitting a record 36.3 percent. That number might slip a bit in future quarters, though. As … 1

• Motley Fool: Corning appears poised to ride Gorilla Glass wave

  May 20, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Glass and ceramics giant Corning (NYSE: GLW) is poised to profit. In Corning’s first-quarter earnings report, its display technologies division (its largest segment by sales) saw revenue fall 11 percent …

• Facebook’s $16 billion IPO 1 of world’s largest

  May 17, 2012 in Business, Nation/World Facebook’s initial public offering of stock is shaping up to be one of the largest ever. The world’s definitive online social network is raising at least $16 billion, a big … 8

• Motley Fool: Don’t count out iRobot’s potential for swift recovery

  May 13, 2012 in Business on Page E2 If you’re in the market for a stock that could grow significantly over time, consider iRobot (Nasdaq: IRBT). You may know the company for its floor-vacuuming robot, the Roomba, but …

• Motley Fool: Western Union still delivers winning brand

  May 6, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Consider Western Union (NYSE: WU). It has durable competitive advantages based on network, scale, brand and regulations. Increased global migration and a large percentage of the unbanked in emerging markets …

• Aggressiveness of McDonald’s makes for an attractive buy

  April 22, 2012 in Business on Page E2 The Dow’s top performer in 2011, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) recently posted disappointing February sales and has a new CEO on the way. Don’t worry too much, though, about the company’s …

• Motley Fool: Among Dow success stories, 3 still show promise

  April 15, 2012 in Business on Page E5 The 30 companies in the Dow Jones industrial average are established, well-run, dividend-paying large-caps. They’re not all bargains, but here are some to consider: Machinery titan Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is …

• Motley Fool: Portfolio may benefit from an Intel infusion

  April 8, 2012 in Business on Page E2 If you want to invest in the future of technology, you need to consider the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC). Its market share in microprocessors, desktop processors, mobile …

• Motley Fool: Vegas Sands continues to rebound

  April 1, 2012 in Business on Page E2 The Chinese region of Macau has been helping Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) and other casino companies multiply their profits. Sands’ Macau casino revenue growth dropped some, to 42 …

• General Electric stock looks promising for the long run

  March 25, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Looking for a long-term stock for your portfolio? Consider General Electric. Yes, it was damaged by the recent financial meltdown, lost its coveted AAA debt rating and slashed its dividend …

• Motley Fool: Dell forms winning strategy

  March 18, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Shares of Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) dropped recently, when the computer builder reported disappointing quarterly earnings. Investors must not have noticed that management has high earnings expectations for next year, and … 1

• Motley Fool: Arcos’ arches could be golden for your portfolio

  March 11, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Consider Argentina-based Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) for your stock portfolio. Its name means “Golden Arches” in Spanish, and it’s the world’s largest franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants. Arcos purchased what was …

• Motley Fool: Netflix stock may merit closer look

  February 26, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Shares of streaming-movie provider Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) got a standing ovation from investors after the company delivered stellar fourth-quarter results. What a ride it’s been for Netflix shareholders. First, Netflix …

• Despite successful year, GM may face difficult road in 2012

  January 29, 2012 in Business on Page E2 General Motors (NYSE: GM) had a solid 2011, with domestic sales up 14 percent, well above the industry’s 10 percent and reflecting a gain in market share. That’s great for …

• Motley Fool: Garbage giant anticipates tidy success

  January 22, 2012 in Business on Page E2 Waste Management (NYSE: WM), the Houston-based garbage giant, didn’t have the rosiest 2011, but 2012 may be better. In our sluggish economy, consumers and businesses can’t cut garbage collection from …

• Motley Fool: Despite setbacks, AT&T sees promising future

  January 15, 2012 in Business on Page E2 The proposed $39 billion merger between AT&T (NYSE: T) and Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile USA is history, but AT&T’s future still holds promise. AT&T had hoped to increase the number of …

• Report says Facebook seeks $10 billion in IPO

  November 29, 2011 in Business Facebook might finally be laying down the groundwork for a highly anticipated initial public offering, long expected to take place sometime after April 2012.

• Roberts talks about bulls, bears, hogs and market rhymes

  October 18, 2010 in City on Page A5 As founder and president of Ken Roberts Investment Management Inc., Ken Roberts manages $250 million for more than 1,000 clients, mostly individuals and small institutional investors. The firm’s staff of …

• Local experts: ‘Fast, furious’ market rally could happen

  September 10, 2010 in Business on Page A10 Risk-averse investors pouring money into bonds could become stock market bulls in a hurry with only modest shifts in economic and political sentiment, local managers said at a forum Thursday. … 1

• Securities protected from inflation are attractive to some

  June 22, 2010 in Business on Page A7 Q. I’ve heard about Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS. What are they? Are they safe investments with a healthy rate of return? What are their advantages, disadvantages and restrictions? How … 1

• Mixed finish, but up for the week

  March 27, 2010 in City on Page F1 NEW YORK – The stock market looks tired. Stocks closed mixed for a second day after investors grew pessimistic about the market’s ability to keep its rally going.

• Money values should be taught early

  March 16, 2010 in Business on Page A7 Here is a bucket list, of sorts – the financial teachings I would like to impart to my children. I had excellent role models – my grandparents and my parents … 2

• Recession could make conversion to a Roth IRA advantageous

  January 26, 2010 in Business on Page A7 Q.What is a Roth IRA? Also, I keep reading something about new laws concerning Roth conversions. Can you explain? – Cynthia H.

• Ask a Planner: Don’t let stock market consume your mind or time

  January 19, 2010 in Business on Page A6 If you went through a series of emotional lows and highs during 2009, you’re not alone. It’s human nature for emotions to overrule logic when it comes to investing. Academics … 1

• Twin worries send stocks down

  January 16, 2010 in City on Page F1 NEW YORK – The Dow Jones industrial average had its first triple-digit drop of 2010 as mounting losses from loans at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and a disappointing consumer sentiment …

• Stepson provides good reason for couple to review estate plan

  January 12, 2010 in Business on Page A8 Last year, I married my college sweetheart. I’m 83 and she’s 81. My wife has a 52-year old son who only visits when he wants money. My wife’s loaned him …

• Getting an early start on saving makes a huge difference in retirement income

  December 8, 2009 in Business on Page A8 A common mistake made in retirement planning is starting too late. It is far too common and can have serious implications. Sometimes a story is the best way to relate …

• Banks looking at fees as way to boost revenue

  December 6, 2009 in Business on Page E6 Bank fees are rising fast, especially on the two accounts consumers use most for transactions – credit card accounts and checking accounts. Banks are desperate for any incremental revenue they …

• Investors see a downside to jobs

  December 5, 2009 in City on Page F1 NEW YORK – Investors grew more confident about the economy but also worried that a brighter employment picture will mean rising interest rates. Stocks closed higher Friday but only after …

• Economic meltdown rewriting rules of investment

  September 22, 2009 in Business on Page A8 BOSTON – Stocks always rise over the long haul. Bonds are for retirees and investors with little taste for risk. Companies rarely cut their dividends. Those are three of the …

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