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Corporate America Watch Out – Theres a New Sheriff in Town

Jan 07, 2005

10 Ex-Directors from Worldcom have
agreed to pay $18 million of their own money to settle a class
action lawsuit by disgruntled investors.

Why the investors themselves should now be on the hot seat.

— By Dylan Jovine

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Unbridled optimism in U.S. stocks seemed to follow us into the New Year.

Jan 07, 2005

Unbridled optimism in U.S.
stocks seemed to follow us into the New Year.

Why underlying fundamentals should have you thinking twice.

–By Dylan Jovine

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Shareholders of both Merck and Pfizer have much bigger problems than just selling bad drugs.

Dec 24, 2004

Shareholders of both Merck and Pfizer
have much bigger problems than just selling bad drugs.

And as always, all of the problems start at the top.

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Is it time yet for investors to make it a Blockbuster night?

Dec 17, 2004

As part of it’s stategic overhaul,
Blockbuster Video (SYM: BBI) has finally decided to eliminate the
late fees it’s been charging it’s customers.

Is it time yet for investors to make it a Blockbuster night?

— By Dylan Jovine

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How it may be possible to hedge your home’s paper profit without ever renting a moving van.

Dec 17, 2004

In the face of rising
interest rates already inflated American home prices are likely
to fall.

How it may be possible to hedge your home’s paper profit without
ever renting a moving van.

–By Dylan Jovine

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Why Carly Fiorina should be fired from Hewlett-Packard.

Dec 10, 2004

wo years after Carleton S. Fiorina,
the CEO of Hewlett-Packard, staked her reputation on acquiring
personal computer maker Compaq, she’s now reversing herself and
laying the groundwork for a spinoff.

Why Mrs. Fiorina should now be fired.

— By Dylan Jovine

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The decline of the dollar can have some painful impacts on your portfolio in 2005.

Dec 10, 2004

The decline of the dollar
can have some painful impacts on your portfolio in 2005.

What you can do now to protect yourself now.
–By Dylan Jovine

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Why Debt is So Dangerous

Dec 08, 2004

Of all the lessons taken from the great bull and bear market of the past ten years, corporate debt is perhaps the most overlooked. When I think back to the bull market, the terms that come to mind are “internet,” “new economy” and “broadband.”  When I think back to the bear market, “accounting fraud,” “attorney … Continue reading “Why Debt is So Dangerous”

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Shareholders of both Merck and Pfizer have much bigger problems than just selling bad drugs. And as always, all of the problems start at the top.

Dec 04, 2004

Buyers of Treasury
inflation-protected securities (TIPS) appear to be worrying more
about inflation.

How rising prices can affect you both as an investor and a consumer.

–By Dylan Jovine

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Is it too late to profit from the takeover battle between Mylan Labs and King Pharamaceuticals?

Dec 03, 2004

Is it too late to profit from the
takeover battle between Mylan Labs and King Pharamaceuticals?

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