Smart CD Investing and Valuation Questions
Readers ask about smart CD laddering to take advantage of rising rates and diversifying maturities. The advice suggests checking rates at Bankrate or Fool may guide decisions and using a ladder of six month, two year, and five year CDs to avoid locking in low rates. A separate note explains value investing versus stocks priced for perfection and the risk of high flyers.
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Wisconsin founder creates briefs and a hosiery line
Private Wisconsin company, founded 1876 by a retired minister, began with hosiery to aid lumberjacks. In 1934 introduced an underwear brief named to evoke masculine support, later launching a successful women’s line in 1982.
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Understanding stock buybacks and shareholder value
Companies often repurchase shares on the open market to lift EPS and reduce the number of shares outstanding. A buyback can raise the price by increasing demand while avoiding taxable dividend events. Watch for earnings growth beyond buybacks and ensure revenue increases support higher value.
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Federated Department Stores
Comcast
Viacom
Microsoft
Dodgeball Supply Co
Dodgeball Supply
My Dumbest Investment Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Echoes
A reader recalls buying Krispy Kreme stock after TV pundits hype the product. The stock fell from the 30s to the high teens within weeks, prompting a class action suit claim. The Fool notes overvaluation, rising debt, and an informal SEC probe while urging right price and strong fundamentals.
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Skillman, N.J
AT&T faces dividend cut as revenues shrink and debt rises
AT&T struggles with shrinking revenues and mounting debt after diversifying into cable and computer businesses. The company may slash its 95 cent per share dividend, relying on retained earnings and cash flow while Moody's and Fitch downgrade its bonds to speculative junk. Investors are urged to expect a steep cut to restore balance sheet health.
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At&t
Comcast
Lucent Technologies
NCR
At&t Wireless
Domino's Pizza Founders Build Global Delivery Empire
Last week's trivia reveals the chain founded in 1960 in Ypsilanti by two brothers, later expanding to 7450 plus stores in 50 countries. The brand relies heavily on franchising and hot delivery bags, with Bain Capital taking a large stake in 1998.
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Ypsilanti, Mich
United States
Bain Capital
Domino's Pizza
Health savings accounts offer tax breaks for high deductible plans
Kathleen Hirscher and her husband adopt higher deductibles to cut premiums while exploring health savings accounts. HSAs, available since January, let deposits reduce taxable income and grow tax deferred if used for medical bills. The market is evolving with banks and insurers expanding offerings, but data on adoption remains sparse.
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Avrum D. Lank
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee
Kathleen Hirscher
Robert
Kathleen
Robert Hirscher
Money fund yields rise in week ending Tuesday
The seven day average and compounded yields on money market mutual funds increased to 0.80 percent and 0.76 percent respectively for the week ended Tuesday. Bankrate.com reported higher yields for money market and checking accounts while CDs and fund assets shifted across retail and institutional sectors.
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New York
Money Fund Report
Money Funds
Bankrate.com
Investment Company Institute
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