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The Fool's Look Ahead
Sat, 25/07/2009 - 22:22 by Rick Aristotle ...
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One Sign of a Strong Stock
Sat, 25/07/2009 - 22:19 by Julie Clarenbach
 Think about your favorite company, the one you believe in the most. Now imagine getting its logo tattooed on your bicep. |
I Turned $3,000 into $210,000
Sat, 25/07/2009 - 22:15 by Selena Maranjian
 This article's swaggering headline smacks of exaggeration -- but it's true.
How it happened
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3 Investing Lessons From the Poker Table
Sat, 25/07/2009 - 22:05 by Matt Koppenheffer
 Despite the fact that you might hear investors say that they're making a "bet" on a stock or that they "doubled down" on an investment, a battle rages about how similar investing and gambling really are. Some argue that there's little difference between, say, handicapping horses and investing in equities, while others bristle at the idea, and say that when you treat investing as buying a piece of a business there's no comparison. |
Dreadful Stocks to Avoid
Sat, 25/07/2009 - 22:01 by Richard Gibbons
 Warren Buffett's first rule of investing is: "Never lose money." To this, he often adds rule No. 2: "Never forget rule No. 1." Of course, following these rules is easier said than done. But Buffett's done pretty well, so it seems unwise to simply dismiss his advice as the semi-coherent ramblings of a man who's read way too many 10-Ks. |
A Fool Looks Back
Sat, 25/07/2009 - 21:49 by Rick Aristotle ...
 Recessions don't kill business models. They validate them. This past week of earnings reports rewarded the market darlings at a time when even they felt vulnerable. |
Profits for NetGear? Nyet!
Fri, 24/07/2009 - 00:46 by Motley Fool
 "At eight times forward earnings, the stock trades as if it were a dealer in industrial toxic sludge. You and I both know better, even if Mr. Market is too hyper to notice." |
How to Work Santa Silly for Fun and Profit
Fri, 24/07/2009 - 00:40 by Rich Duprey
 Ho! Ho! Ho! Sears Holdings (Nasdaq: SHLD) has decided that a Christmas season extending from Halloween to Dec. 25 just wasn't long enough. So the company has created an online boutique called "Christmas Lane," and it's developing a store-within-a-store concept that will sell holiday items through July at 372 Sears stores. |
Double Your Salary in 10 Years
Fri, 24/07/2009 - 00:27 by Dayana Yochim
 This isn't another article about how to work a room, dress for success, or turn your hobby into a cash cow. If you don't have an extra 10 hours in your day to build a side business -- or even 10 minutes to work on your resume -- no problem. You can make a splash (and more cash) right where you're working. |
5 Stocks That Look Great on the Margin
Fri, 24/07/2009 - 00:17 by Selena Maranjian
 When we read about companies reporting quarterly earnings, we often gloss over matters. We may check to see whether the company reported rising revenue and earnings per share (EPS), and we may be pleased to read about "record" numbers. But don't make too much out of too little information. |
Today's 5-Star Movers
Fri, 24/07/2009 - 00:08 by Motley Fool
 As fundamentals-focused long-term investors, Fools never base an investment decision on the daily gyrations of the market. But the market's daily price movements can be useful when looking for new stock ideas for further research, or to keep tabs on watch-list stocks. |
VMware Is Hiring While IBM Is Firing
Fri, 24/07/2009 - 00:02 by Anders Bylund
 VMware (NYSE: VMW) isn't acting like your average company in this recession. When I look at the virtualization expert's second-quarter report, I see rock-solid business results -- and clear signs of cheerful optimism. Here's the evidence: |