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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1998
Page
11
Cyclical stocks ride the economy with earnings tied to economic cycles. When recessions hit, big purchases drop and sectors like autos airlines steel and cement suffer while noncyclicals such as soap and soda hold steady. Investors may try to time buys as the economy improves.
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A self polishing tool creator rose to major commercial success. In the 1930s the firm promised to bear customer debts, earning loyalty and a higher status. Over the last decade the stock advanced about 300 percent. Last year revenue reached 12.6 billion dollars.
Hedge funds rose rapidly in number in the 1990s, demanding large upfront investments often in the millions. They pool investor funds to be managed professionally but are unregulated, not advertised, and open only to accredited investors. Managers take higher risks, trading aggressively in options, futures, shorting, and margins. Returns vary, with some stars like Soros' Quantum Fund earning high gains, while many underperform broader indices. Fees include up to 25 percent of profits plus 1 to 3 percent annual management fees.
The 1876 Heinz company started by three cousins grew into a global brand maker of foods and pickles. It launched large scale advertising including pickle pins at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and lit Manhattan’s first giant 40-foot pickle sign in 1900. By then it sold hundreds of items worldwide. current brands include Ore Ida StarKist 9 Lives Gravy Train Budget Gourmet and Weight Watchers. headquarters near the Monongahela River.
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The Fool notes Wells Fargo and Norwest announce a merger after a year of speculation. Norwest holders balk at 24 times earnings before goodwill amortization, pushing Wells Fargo shares down briefly. The firms promise cost cuts and expanded services under Hazen and Norwest’s growth outlook.
Ridge Tool Co expands from North Ridgeville to 140 nations with 1,600 employees and 70 new products in 12 years. The firm touts the Model 1210 pipe threader using minimal coolant, fewer spills, and lighter weight, while maintaining its rugged dies and guarded formulas. Ridge built a global footprint with plants in Belgium, Brazil, Ireland, and China, and acquired Peddinghaus to extend forged vises.
The Labor Department reports a 0.2 percent rise in the PPI for May driven by a spike in mood altering drugs used for OCD and depression. Analysts attribute the unusual jump to one product group, with Mylan Labs noting price increases on generic equivalents to Ativan and Tranxene. Energy and tobacco also rose, while car prices fell due to rebates. Gasoline prices remain unusually low versus historic levels.
A reader asks about penalties after Chapter 7 bankruptcy and securing a mortgage despite past debt. Bruce cautions lenders will review the bankruptcy, notes life after bankruptcy takes time, and suggests alternative financing paths. The column also warns against gem investments and commemorative coins as scams. Another reader reports a son and daughter in law defaulting after co signing a loan. Bruce describes civil remedies, potential public airing, and disappointment.
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