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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2003
Page
22
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The Treasury outlines I Bond and Series EE Bond rates for 2003 May through October. I Bonds combine fixed and inflation components with a 4.66 percent annualized rate. EE Bonds earn 2.66 to 4.24 percent depending on timing. Bonds are government backed, tax advantaged, and purchasable without commissions, but liquidity is limited with a 12 month minimum and penalties before five years.
Pfizer's $60 billion Pharmacia merger completed in April strengthens its leadership. The company projects 2003 results below expectations but expects 2004 earnings growth around 23 percent and revenue near $55 billion. Pfizer trades at about 35 dollars, roughly 16.4 times 2004 earnings, lower than rivals Johnson & Johnson and Novartis.
A reader recalls buying 50 shares of a northern Illinois bank in the early 1960s, remaining patient through stalls and mergers. Ten years later the bank merged with another local bank, aligning with many regional institutions. The Fool urges investors to hold steady on studied picks yet bail out if major problems appear.
In a rural Kansas town of 3,400, longtime merchants adapt to competition from Wal-Mart as city imposes a building moratorium on a second Lawrence store site. Local owners shift toward service, specialty orders, and targeted inventory while economists note that small shops can survive with change. Wal-Mart contends its aim is low prices and local economic contributions, citing nearly 2,900 U S stores and local supplier purchases amid mixed local responses.
The second-quarter stock surge shows long-term buying in a broad mix beats hoping on one or two names. Investors should diversify with many stocks or mutual funds, as expert guidance and costs influence gains. a 20 to 40 stock range is suggested, with funds offering broad exposure and professional management.
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