Philips Electronics expands reach in health tech and CRT ventures
Royal Philips Electronics, a major global electronics group, ranks third in consumer electronics and pursues growth via acquisitions and joint ventures. It bought Agilent medical products for 1.7B, plans a 50/90 CRT JV with LG Electronics, and targets earnings gains with $200–$300 million savings. Analysts remain positive, with price targets around $47 to $57.
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Holiday debt tips curb overspending across states
Counselors share holiday debt tips from Myvesta and Consumer Credit Counseling Service. The survey finds one fifth of respondents have five or more credit cards while another fifth have none. Midwest and West shoppers likely spend about twice as much as the Northeast. Montana North Dakota and Wyoming expected to spend least. Practical steps include carrying only two cards using cash where possible, tracking purchases, paying more than minimums, avoiding payment holidays, and creating budgeted gift lists with price caps. Use catalogs, avoid impulse buys, and consider homemade gifts or name-drawing to limit spending.
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Financing appliances and extended warranties warned
Consumer column advises on high costs of financing washing machines and warranties. It warns about 21 to 24 percent interest, difficulty canceling contracts, and the need to compare energy savings. Tips include loading to capacity, proper water use, and avoiding unnecessary add ons. Sharon Patchett of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York signs off.
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Ohio Casualty stock seen as buy despite past issues
Malcolm Berko asserts Ohio Casualty OCAS 38 could rise to 36 within 12 to 18 months. He notes eight analysts, seven rate buy, dividend about 5.6 percent, stock at eight dollars with book value fifteen, potential buyout lure, and advises readers to research before investing.
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