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What You Need to Know About Acme Packet Now Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:56 by Tim Beyers Each year, we take a look back in order to look ahead. We do this by industry, by trend, and ultimately by stock. Here's a closer look at Acme Packet (Nasdaq: APKT), Fool style. Comments Read more	Is GameStop the Perfect Stock? Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:38 by Dan Caplinger Everyone would love to find the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that gives you everythingyou could possibly want? One thing's for sure: If you don't look, you'll never find truly great investments. So let's first take a look at what you'd want to see from a perfect stock, and then decide if GameStop(NYSE: GME) fits the bill. Comments Read more	Is Big Lots' Management Creating Value? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 17:25 by Dan Dzombak Warren Buffett's partner, Charlie Munger, once said, "I think I've been in the top 5% of my age cohort all my life in understanding the power of incentives, and all my life I've underestimated it. And never a year passes but I get some surprise that pushes my limit a little farther." Comments Read more
High-Priced Stocks Worth Every Penny Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:39 by Rich Duprey Penny stocks are one way to double your money, though they tend to be fraught with risk. But there are equally shiny opportunities trading at the other end of the price spectrum, too. I call 'em "three-digit stocks," yet if they're anything like Berkshire Hathaway, they can trade in the four-, five-, and six-digit range, too. Comments Read more	5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: U.S. Ecology Thu, 30/12/2010 - 11:58 by Brian D. Pacampara Based on the aggregated intelligence of 170,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, hazardous waste disposal specialist U.S. Ecology (Nasdaq: ECOL) has earned a coveted five-star ranking. Comments Read more	How Much of a Bargain Is Aflac's Stock by the Numbers? Thu, 30/12/2010 - 11:24 by Anand Chokkavelu Numbers can lie -- but they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues: Comments Read more
Is Dynegy's Management Creating Value? Thu, 30/12/2010 - 10:21 by Dan Dzombak Warren Buffett's partner, Charlie Munger, once said, "I think I've been in the top 5% of my age cohort all my life in understanding the power of incentives, and all my life I've underestimated it. And never a year passes but I get some surprise that pushes my limit a little farther." Comments Read more	9 Small Caps With Efficient Management Teams Wed, 29/12/2010 - 12:42 by Eben Esterhuizen When the financial crisis hit, small businesses were hit hard, but it looks like business owners are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business, small business optimism is the highest it's been since December 2007, particularly with regard to job creation and spending plans. A few of the highlights: less unfilled job openings, and more hiring (and fewer layoffs) on the horizon. Comments Read more	Is Medtronic the Perfect Stock? Wed, 29/12/2010 - 12:24 by Dan Caplinger Everyone would love to find the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that gives you everythingyou could possibly want? One thing's for sure: If you don't look, you'll never find truly great investments. So let's first take a look at what you'd want to see from a perfect stock, and then decide if Medtronic(NYSE: MDT) fits the bill. Comments Read more
Must-Reads for Your Holidays Wed, 29/12/2010 - 11:05 by Dan Dzombak This article is part of our Rising Star Portfolios Series. The holidays are a great time to catch up on reading (especially if you are snowed in). Here are the top articles and stories I found through my own reading this past week, in order of how long it takes to read. Comments Read more	Fortune Brands' Dividends May Not Last Forever Wed, 29/12/2010 - 10:09 by Jordan DiPietro Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends cannot be overstated. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, they also have the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. Comments Read more	4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: BorgWarner Wed, 29/12/2010 - 09:49 by Brian D. Pacampara Based on the aggregated intelligence of 170,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, auto supplier BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) earned a respected four-star ranking. Comments Read more