Understanding why high price per share can still be cheaper
A reader asks how a stock with a higher per share price can be less expensive in value than a lower priced stock. The reply explains market capitalization and P E ratios, using Fred and Ginger as examples to show how EPS, share count, and price interact to determine fair value. The guide notes investors should compare earnings and cash flow, not price alone, before investing.
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Questionable Trivia: Identify the Global Staffing Leader
Born in Milwaukee in 1948 the figure is a world leader in employment services with 4300 offices in 67 nations serving 400000 customers annually including 94 percent of the Fortune 500. Major markets include France and America with brands such as Right Management Consultants and Brook Street. In 2003 they placed over 2 million people and earned over 12 billion dollars.
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France
America
Jefferson Fies Elan
Brook Street
Tax tips for 2004 deductions and credits summary
A brief on 2004 tax strategies including mortgage points deductions for refinanced homes charitable mileage deductions for auto use medical travel deductions and airfare lodging for medical care. It notes gifting appreciated stock to children shifting income and a 50 percent first year depreciation bonus expiring in 2004 plus payroll considerations for dependents and standard deduction.
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Uncle Sam
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Us.gov
Fool.com
Finadvice
My Dumbest Investment Lesson From A Failed Firm
A shareholder recalls buying over 100,000 shares in a weight loss product company that seemed near a buyout. The firm froze trades, went bankrupt, and common stock became nearly worthless. The lesson: verify funds, strategy, and competitiveness before investing in familiar products or near-miss deals. Focus on established firms with proven track records to reduce risk.
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Tence
Stan Victoriano
Vacaville
Calif
Foo
Brazer
PepsiCo shows resilience despite snack hiccups in Q2
The Motley Fool notes PepsiCo's Q2 profit up 12 percent and sales up 8 percent with snacks rising 6 percent and beverages 10 percent. It cites weaker Casp ums and Fruit & Oatmeal Toastables as factors lowering guidance but argues PepsiCo remains diversified with strong brands like Lay's and Doritos, while new products and low carb trends shape the outlook.
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Pepsi
Coca-Cola
Atkins
South Beach
Coke
Spiced Brand Reach Through Food Industry Networks
The note highlights a marketer and distributor of spices and flavorings, including Zatarain's, serving major food processors, restaurants, and clubs with blends and condiments. It mentions product variety across snacks, savory dishes, desserts, beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and more, plus a call for readers to submit trivia and questions to The Motley Fool.
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P.O. Box
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Low paying jobs rise despite overall employment gains
The economy added 1.5 million jobs in the past year but most new positions pay below the 15.65 dollar per hour average. While restaurants and administrative services lead in new hires, medical offices, architecture, engineering and skilled trades show stronger pay, signaling a mixed quality job growth and a shifted labor landscape.
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Metro Pizza
Las Vegas
Katzen Eye Group
Baltimore
Richard Edlow
Bush
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Sophia Koropeckys
Economy.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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