Income from Funds and Diluted Earnings Explained
Investor questions about income from funds and diluted earnings per share. Column explains that large established companies pay dividends, while smaller firms reinvest and rely on share price gains. defines basic versus diluted EPS and how options and convertibles affect reported profits per share.
Common overlooked tax breaks for teachers and investors
A compact guide highlights tax credits and deductions for teachers, administrators, self employed, and investors. It notes a $230 classroom supplies deduction, retirement account credits, self employed health insurance deduction, student loan interest deduction, mortgage points deduction, college course deductions, adoption credit up to 14000, capital loss potential, charitable mileage at 14 cents, medical travel deductions, and directs readers to IRS and fool.com for details.
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My Dumbest Investment Sprinklers After Avaya Spin
A reader recalls buying Avaya shares after Lucent spun off, hoping a rebound would justify a costly move. A mistaken IRA contribution year led to a returned check, funds spent on backyard work, while Avaya soared over 700 percent. The lesson: never add to a fallen stock to chase losses. If readers share lessons, Motley Fool may feature them.
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Peet's Coffee & Tea reports strong Q4 earnings
Peet's Coffee & Tea (Nasdaq PEFT) posts higher revenues up five percent and grocery store sales up 115 percent from 2002. It now reaches about 2,700 grocery outlets including Whole Foods, plans to repurchase 1 million shares, and holds $43 million in cash with no long-term debt. Peet's operates 75 stores and aims to open 10 to 20 more in 2004, competing with Starbucks which has 7,600+ stores.
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Name That Company Trivia Clue
Founding year 1983, uses scanner based tech to identify buyers and tailor coupons at sale. Operates in 21,000+ stores, prints 1 billion newsletters yearly, processes 250 million weekly transactions and tracks 100 million household histories. Submit answer with Foolish Trivia for prize drawing.
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The Sweet Life expands affordable assisted living options
A 2002 snapshot shows about 1 million people in 36,399 licensed assisted living facilities, with prices ranging from 2,800 to 4,000 dollars monthly for new centers. Providers push affordable models as elderly growth drives demand while offering continuum care from dementia villages to hospice plans.
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Pace
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Trader Joe’s niche shopping amid broad grocery options
The report notes 15.4 percent shopping share as shoppers seek stores that meet specific needs. Trader Joe’s differentiates with store labels and hard to find imports, avoiding mainstream brand lines. Customer Duncan combines multiple retailers, online delivery, and coupons, accepting higher gas costs for choice and savings.
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Government plan could curb online innovation say industry
San Jose based 8x8 and other online firms warn a DOJ CALEA push to cover new Internet services risks stifling innovation privacy invasion and offshoring. The petition to the FCC seeks to extend wiretap obligations to high speed Internet access providers and VoIP services arguing updated tech falls under the law. Critics say the move broadens carrier definitions to include information services and could hinder rapid online service development. World responses stress need for lawful orders while noting providers already comply where possible. The FCC review deadline is April 12.
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