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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1996
Page
14
Malcolm Berko critiques several chains for potential takeovers including Longs Drug Stores Arbor Drugs Genovese Drug Stores and Drug Emporium. He notes Longs weak earnings and Arbor’s solid cash position while warning readers to research before acting on advice.
Our funds dodge a flu of losses with varied results across blue chips and bonds. First place Blue Chip plunges hardest, down 7 dollars in four days, while others like Herdi twit and Lipper Mutual report smaller drops or gains. 30 Year T Bond and Gold show modest moves, Silver rebounds strongly as the week closes with mixed fortunes across markets.
The Seligman Henderson Global Smaller Companies fund has delivered about 17.9 percent annual returns over three years through October, outperforming domestic small-stock funds at 13.3 percent and global funds at 8.7 percent, with lower volatility. United States issues comprise roughly one third, Japanese exposure faded in recent years, and European holdings have improved, guided by co-managers Iain Clark and Arsen Mrakover.
New York and London use a toptown approach to selecting small stocks, allocating to countries whose small caps may outperform others. The fund targets growth in the United States and Britain, with a value tilt in Japan and continental Europe, offering growth and diversification while warning investors that small caps are more volatile than large caps. The class A sales charge is 4.75 percent.
Scudder Brokerage Services launches discount access with over 40 Scudder funds and 1,000+ funds from 150 firms, including 450 no load funds without transaction fees. Phone trading 24 hours, $5,000 minimum to open, $10,000 transfer rebate up to $50, and portability with Prudential and Paine Webber across firms.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service urges cash payments or rapid payoff of holiday charges. Create a simple tracking notebook with budget categories for gifts cards postage and decorations. Request its Christmas worksheet to estimate typical holiday spending and identify areas to cut.
Jeanne Casinella of the Better Business Bureau warns consumers to compare satellite TV plans carefully. Check contract terms, upfront costs, equipment ownership, and extra fees, and verify business stability with the BBB before purchase. Seek written details and beware that local channels may require antenna or cable.
Insurance firms oppose a complex voucher system for sales tax refunds on auto repairs. Lafayette criticizes the 1991 bill and proposes an alternate tax collection method to curb fraud, with officials estimating 14 percent uncollected taxes. Bragman aides note potential votes for repeal next session. Senate supports repeal. Pataki budget endorses it.
In the Dr Tightwad column readers are told to sell small U S savings bonds held for a child and invest in a growth oriented mutual fund to boost college savings. Tax rules for 1996 allow tax free interest if income is below thresholds. otherwise parts may be tax free. Syndicated by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
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