What does split adjusted mean in stock prices
Explanation of split adjusted prices using Coca Cola as example shows how stock splits create more shares at lower per share value making historical prices comparable. Also defines convertibles as bonds or stock that can be converted into common stock and mentions Fool radio Q&A.
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Motley Fool offers retirement planning tips in new book
In The Motley Fool's Money After 40 co founders David and Tom Gardner share 10 ways to cut health-care costs before retirement. Advice covers coordinating insurance, FSAs, MSAs, free preventive services, and medical expense deductions. Also includes cautions about billing errors and a personal note on investing in Diebold Inc. with long term holding strategies.
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Del Monte Foods Reports Mixed Q4 Growth and Debt Progress
Del Monte Foods posted 21 percent quarterly sales growth and a 57 percent rise in adjusted earnings. The firm forecast 3 percent sales growth and 7 to 13 percent earnings growth for 2005, with long-term goals of 1 to 3 percent revenue growth and single-digit earnings growth. Investors punished the stock, but the company generated 190 million in free cash flow and reduced debt by 271 million, with more than 120 million of projected free cash flow next year to continue deleveraging.
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Motely Fool origin and growth timeline trivia answer
A trivia question traces a startup founded at Stanford by two ethical engineering Ph D candidates who created a web directory later named as an acronym for yet another hierarchical official pradie. It went public in 1996 with 48 employees and growth of about 2500 percent, becoming a top Internet brand serving over 230 million people monthly.
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Diesel Passat TDI Debuts In U S Showrooms
The Associated Press notes VW delivers diesel Passat sedan and wagon in 45 states with 27 mpg city and 38 mpg highway ratings. Base prices start at 23635 for the GL TDI sedan and 24635 for the wagon. Diesel power offers 134 hp and strong low-end torque, but emissions ban excludes California, Vermont, Maine, New York, and Massachusetts. The tester reports solid highway mileage around 36 mpg and 32 mpg in city driving, with ample range after 340 miles.
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Youth driven trend fuels edgy small cars in 2000s market
Japanese makers target hip buyers with square, affordable mini wagons. Honda Element Toyota Scion xB lead wave. Nissan Cube planned for 2005 globally. Ugliness marketed as cuteness, with Release Series 1.0 orange option. Volkswagen New Beetle echoes youth appeal. Uncertain if fad or return of cubism persists.
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