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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 2006

Page

36

Stocks versus bonds for long term family savings plans

Question on whether to invest in stocks for a child’s future compares long term growth with safer bonds or CDs. Advice notes that stocks outperform over decades, suggests index funds and a few familiar company stocks, and references educational resources for bonds and funds. Includes examples like PepsiCo, Microsoft and explanations of stock volume.

PepsiCo Microsoft

Bank comparison guide for choosing and saving money

The column urges shoppers to compare bank services beyond location using a three month expense audit. It notes that online options, direct deposit, brokerages offering banking, and smaller regional banks can yield higher rates and lower fees. It warns against costly check orders and points to FDIC and ABA resources.

U.S Bankrate.com Broker.fool.com Checksinthemail.com

My Dumbest Investment Lesson From A Penny Stock

In 2004 I trusted Loud eye CEO Mike Brochu and invested 1500 dollars, under 1 percent of my portfolio, after a TV appearance. The stock fell about 40 percent in a year, and now trades under a dollar. The Fool cautions to wait for profitability and notes executive turnover.

Loudeye Mike Brochu Microsoft K.G.K Seattle

Which German company started as a precision workshop in 1886

A leading global technology group based in Germany with 240000 employees and 270 subsidiaries. It generates about 40 billion euros yearly and works outside Germany for 72 percent of its sales. It holds 2800 inventions and is the second largest patent applicant in Germany. The majority stake has belonged to a charitable foundation since 1964. The firm makes gas water heaters dishwashers washing machines Blaupunkt car stereos and more.

Germany

Amgen buys Abgenix after phase 3 cancer trial success

Amgen announces a 2.2 billion dollar acquisition of Abgenix after positive late stage colorectal cancer trial results. The deal shifts profits away from partnerships and into in house development, with panitumumab and denosumab core assets.

Biotech Amgen AMGN Abgenix ImClone Systems Bristol-Myers Squibb

Last Week's Trivia Answer: Health Care Giant HCA

Based in Nashville founded in 1968 this company became the nation's leading health care provider owning 190 hospitals and about 90 freestanding surgery centers in 23 states plus England and Switzerland. It once built or managed 463 hospitals by 1987, spun off HealthTrust, merged with Columbia in 1994, and earns over 20 billion annually with a market value near 23 billion.

Nashville Tenn States England Switzerland HealthTrust Columbia Senate Washington HCA

Real Estate Trim expenses to reduce foreclosure threat

Mortgage defaults rose 18.5 percent in October per RealtyTrac with nearly 82,400 U.S. loans in some foreclosure stage. Experts warn ARM borrowers face payment shocks as teaser rates expire and advise budgeting, loan adjustment timing, and lender contact to seek alternatives before default.

Michele Derus Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Rick Sharga U.S Texas

Yields Mixed for Money Market Funds and CDs

The seven day average yield on money market mutual funds slipped to 3.61 percent, while the 30 day average rose to 3.61 percent. Compounded seven day yield fell to 3.68 percent and 30 day yield rose to 3.67 percent. fund portfolio average maturity edged down to 36 days. Bankrate noted stable rates for money market accounts at 0.77 percent and various CDs with mixed moves across tiers.

New York Money Fund Report iMoneyNet Inc Westboro Mass Money Funds Bankrate.com

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