Employee stock options become hot topic in New York
AP reports stock option plans are under scrutiny as annual meetings approach. Shareholders questiongiving employees options dilutes outside investors while potentially inflating executive gains. Studies show option usage rising since 1990 and disclosures will show impact on earnings for the first time.
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Popeil Chips Away At New Invention In Infomercial Test
Beverly Hills and Westchester pieces show Ron Popeil, the famed infomercial pioneer, fine tuning a segment for the Popeil Automatic Pasta and Sausage Maker. He evidences relentless speed, the art of direct response TV, and a career blend of showmanship and product demonstration across decades.
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What to do with that tax refund
Millions of households will receive about 100 billion in tax refunds this year. Most plan to reduce debt or save, with 37 percent using refunds to pay bills and 26 percent saving or investing. Advisers urge treating refunds as regular income, building an emergency fund, and avoiding large overpayments.
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