Nokia roots from 1865 wood pulp mill to digital giant
The Fool identifies Nokia as the longtime Finnish company that started with a wood pulp mill, expanded into plastics and electronics, and became a major digital communications firm employing over 60,000 with about $20 billion in sales in 1999. The quiz asks readers to send questions and trivia entries.
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Stock markets shift to decimals in pricing
The SEC presses for decimal pricing to boost investor savings and market competitiveness. NYSE spreads may shrink from 6.25 to 12.5 cents, potentially yielding over 125 million dollars daily in reduced costs across 1 billion daily trades. full decimal adoption by 2001 aims to place prices in cents, not fractions.
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Rule of 72 explained for quick investment estimates
Reader asks about the Rule of 72 and its use for doubling time at various rates. The answer shows how 72 divided by the annual return estimates doubling time, notes limitations with extreme numbers and suggests using 76 for higher accuracy. Also mentions Motley Fool local events and how to sign up for alerts.
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Motley Fool Web Page Tips for Market Updates
The Journal-World hosts daily investing analysis and market updates from The Motley Fool on its business section at ljworld.com. Readers can access noon and evening summaries alongside historical Fool insights.
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Bank fees rise as checking costs vary widely
Bankrate.com reports rising checking and noninterest account fees across banks. Caps reach 25 dollars at Bank of America Firstar and University National, while average monthly service charges for interest bearing accounts climb to 10.43 dollars. Noninterest accounts average 6.18 dollars with 416.57 dollars to avoid fees.
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