Investing homework: key factors beyond growth to assess
Readers asks what else to examine before investing in a growth company. Consider sustainable competitive advantages, balance sheet signals like inventory or receivables growing faster than sales, rising debt at high rates, cash flow from operations, profit margins, return on equity and assets, and relative earnings efficiency vs peers.
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Roth IRA Pros and Cons for Retirement Savers
The Roth IRA offers tax free growth and no taxes on withdrawals at 65, contrasting with traditional IRAs. The piece compares after tax contributions, potential tax savings, and conversion options from traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans, noting limits and advice to consult tax professionals and IRS or Fool resources.
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Lessons From a Misleading Limited Partnership Investment
Investor warns about high risk LPs including hedge funds and private equity firms run by a general partner with limited partners. A $65,000 investment collapsed to about $5,000 due to broker commissions and dubious管理, illustrating the danger of non exchange traded ventures and selling restrictions. Investors should avoid LPs unless confident in the company and management.
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Target and Wal-Mart battle for market share and growth
Wal-Mart remains a strong operator as Target continues expanding in most markets. Target reports an 11 percent revenue rise in its latest quarter with 4.2 percent same store sales growth and a 14 percent rise in continuing earnings. The plan is to boost margins via direct sourcing, more private-label goods, and stronger online sales while expanding grocery and apparel in competition with Kroger Safeway Sears and J C Penney.
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Praxair Question Trivia Card Describes Global Gases Firm
Last week trivia asks for the largest industrial gases company in the Americas with about 27 000 employees in 40 countries and 8 billion dollars in sales. It notes Praxair name blends air with a Greek word and lists products and industries served.
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Annual financial checkup urged for your fiscal health
New York experts urge an annual financial checkup to compare goals with cash flow, cut debt, review investments and taxes, adjust 401k contributions, insurance and estate plans, and ensure assets for retirement and future needs.
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Money market funds gain as yields rise in latest week
The Money Fund Report shows seven day yields at 3.97 percent up from 3.85 with 30 day yields at 3.95 up from 3.93 and seven day compounded yields at 4.05 up from 4.03. Average portfolio maturity stands at 37 days versus 38 a week earlier. Bankrate data tracks money market accounts and CDs with varied rate changes.
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