Lucent Faces Stock Slump Amid High Tech Competition
Lucent Technologies, once AT&T’s telecom arm, has seen its stock fall over 50 percent in a year. The firm lost ground to Nortel and Ericsson, cut costs, and spun off Avaya as it refocuses on high end products and services led by CFO Deborah Hopkins amid plans to accelerate R&D and market delivery.
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DOE tips cut water heating costs with four simple steps
The Department of Energy urges reducing hot water use, lowering water heater thermostats, insulating the heater, and choosing a more efficient unit. Use low flow fixtures, consider solar heaters, seal drafts with incense tests, and conduct or use a DOE energy audit to identify heat loss. Insulation and weatherization offer the best value, with significant savings possible.
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Seligman Growth Fund recommended for IRA diversification
Malcolm Berko urges splitting 80 000 across four Seligman funds Self Global Growth Seligman Communications and Information and Seligman Capital with C shares to minimize commissions. He notes 17.9 percent 10 year return but Syracuse Newspapers cautions readers to research before acting.
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Credit Card Fraud Dilemma in Family Affair
A reader questions proving a son in law used a card without permission and cites complications since goods shipped to the home and relatives moved out of state. Sharon Patchett of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers guidance on affidavit filings, legality, and the option of resolving matters within the family to avoid legal action.
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