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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 2001

Page

15

My Dumbest Investment Floor Versus Roof

A reader recalls a broker tip on a penny stock that promised a skyward rise. He invested $2,135, about 40 percent of three years of military savings, but the stock fell. The Fool cautions readers to research themselves and to beware brokers who push trades for commissions.

Wall Street Journal Dell Computer

Global fashion and footwear brand with Italian roots

A 1965 founded company from Italy operates 5000 outlets in 120 countries. It owns Sisley Playlife Nordica Prince Rollerblade and Killer Loop, known for colorful ads. Produces 90 million clothing items yearly and has faced controversy over campaigns.

Italy Sisley Playlife Nordica Prince Rollerblade Killer Loop

Citigroup Faces Downturn Amid Turbulent Economy

Citigroup remains a global financial services firm with three divisions Global Consumer Global Corporate and Global Investment Management. North American credit cards Travelers Primerica and Salomon Smith Barney drive profits though underwriting slowdowns and recession fears have cut share value. Despite recent losses investors are urged to research long term prospects given its worldwide footprint and diverse offerings.

Citigroup Travelers Primerica Salomon Smith Barney

Investors urged to buy mutual funds despite uncertainty

After Sept 11, advisers urge continued 401(k) contributions and buying opportunities. Funds like Vanguard 500 Index and Fidelity Magellan hit 52-week lows, offering entry points for long term investors. Diversified portfolios reduce risk, while some favor blue chips and value funds amid volatility. Predicative Logic of San Diego noted.

New York Stephen Craffen Fair Lawn N.J Vanguard Fidelity Magellan Fund Wendy Shear Houston Tex Don Cassidy Lipper Research San Diego

Calming Your Nerves In Muted Market Fear

After a terrible third quarter, mutual fund investors are advised to do nothing and avoid selling. Experts urge not to panic, avoid daily price watching, and maintain strategy through dollar cost averaging. Stay put, resist sucker rallies, and remember past market recoveries.

New York Nancy Coutu Money Managers Advisory Oak Brook Ill Patricia Jennersohn Oakland Calif Coutu Jennersohn Cassidy Lipper

G Stocks and Funds On Sale Now

Stephen CraffEn, a chartered financial consultant, urges long term investors to buy as prices drop and hold for future gains, highlighting market timing as less important than staying invested.

Stephen Craffen

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