Ask the Fool Whats bitcoin
Bitcoin launched in 2009 as the first cryptocurrency and remains the best known. Its value relies on market perception, not government backing, with volatility and a peak near 67000 in 2021 and recent levels around 47100. It is used as currency by some but seen mainly as an investment.
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Building a Simple Household Budget
The guide outlines creating a budget by listing annual income from all sources and tracking every regular expense. It advises reviewing credit and bank statements to catch missed spending, categorizing totals, and setting monthly saving targets to reach financial goals.
Toyota stock regrets from a 1968 buy and 1970 exit
A reader recalls buying 200 Toyota shares in 1968 and selling in 1970 for a small profit after hearing of a potential reverse split. The Fool explains reverse splits and cautions against acting on rumors, noting Toyota’s long term growth and U.S. market history.
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AT&T Seen As Income Play Despite Long-Term Debt Hurdles
Motley Fool notes AT&T faces growth challenges but offers a 6.6 percent dividend yield with sustainable payout for now. In 2023 free cash flow reached 16.8 billion while shareholder payouts totaled 8.1 billion. Q4 revenue rose 2.2 percent and full-year adjusted operating income topped 23 billion as the company highlights its large wireless and fiber networks. CEO John Stankey argues fiber efficiency and customer retention bolster high margin growth. with a sub 9 P E ratio the stock appears undervalued though risks remain.
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Name That Company rises from Price Club to retail giant
The system traces a company's roots to 1976 with Price Club in San Diego and a Seattle warehouse in 1983. The two firms merged in 1993, forming a retail powerhouse valued near 320 billion with 872 warehouses worldwide, 600 in the United States, and a typical 11 to 13 percent markup. The answer will be announced next week.
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McDonalds Rise From 15 Cent Hamburgers to Global Giant
The chain traces roots to 1948 with a drive-in, expanded by 1961 milkshake machine salesman who bought it for 2.7 million to franchise widely. Now based in Chicago, it operates over 40 000 locations serving about 70 million customers daily.
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Poll shows Americans fall short of middle-class ideal
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