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- 4 Dividend Stocks Showing You the Money - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Ritika SharmaDividend checks continue to get fatter Corporate America, as more companies jack up their distribution rates. Readers of the Income Investor newsletter can certainly appreciate that kind of thinking. Let's take a closer look at some of the companies that inched their payouts higher this past ...
Views: 613 - Seven Reasons to Worry About Next Week - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ritika SharmaAre you feeling it? Somewhere between the rallying equity prices and market research giant Forrester's predicting a 16 percent spike in online sales during the holiday shopping season, it's easy to begin feeling good about the economy. Heck. Even the country's leading search engine reportedly ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Do not Say You Were not Warned - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Ritika SharmaWith the so-called lost decade close in our rear-view mirror, many investors think putting their money in index funds or ETFs that track the market just won't be good enough to secure a nice retirement. And I can't totally blame you if you feel that way; it's certainly been a rough decade. But ...
Views: 597 - This Week 5 Smartest Stock Moves - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Ritika SharmaIf you're feeling good about the market, you're not alone. Take my hand as we go over some of this week's more uplifting headlines. 1. Props for Ops Activision Blizzard has broken its own record. Call of Duty: Black Ops generated an estimated $360 million in sales during Tuesday's ...
Views: 658 - Boston Scientific Management Creating Value - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Ritika SharmaWarren 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." When ...
Views: 659 - Four Stocks for Your Watchlist - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ritika SharmaA well crafted watchlist is critical to smart investing. It can help you find attractive buying opportunities, and it can save you from bad decisions. After all, investors can be their own worst enemies. When we overreact to the day's news, we make rushed decisions driven by emotion. A ...
Views: 764 - Expensive Golden Star Resources Stock by the Numbers - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ritika SharmaNumbers 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: The current price multiples First, we'll look at most investors' favorite metric the P/E ...
Views: 551 - Concur Technologies Shares Plunged - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ritika SharmaAlthough we do not believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes just in case they're material to our investing thesis. What Shares of software as a-service provider Concur Technologies (Nasdaq: CNQR) slid as much as 13% in intraday ...
Views: 852 - Why Should Investors Care About Computer Sciences - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ritika SharmaThe stock chart for Computer Sciences Corp. (NYSE: CSC)looks a lot like a StairMaster machine. Right now, the company is taking a breather on the climb back from hitting rock-bottom back in August. The second-quarter report does not paint a picture of CSC as a here-today, gone-tomorrow flash ...
Views: 574 - Marginal Performance at Qualcomm - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ritika SharmaMargins matter. The more Qualcomm Nasdaq QCOM keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or gasp distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market. Thats why I check on my ...
Views: 623 - Welcome to the Big Leagues - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Ritika SharmaWith a current market capitalization in excess of $9 billion, Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) is stepping into the big leagues. All revolutionary companies must make this transition before becoming a true Rule Maker. Unfortunately, the transitionary period is dangerous ground. Many revolutionary ...
Views: 639(1 vote) - Are Shorts Watching This Number at Hercules Offshore - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Ritika SharmaThere is no foolproof way to know the future for Hercules Offshore (Nasdaq HERO) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Are Elans Margins Missing the Grade - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ritika SharmaMargins matter. The more Elan (NYSE: ELN) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market. That's why I check on my ...
Views: 621 - This Just In Upgrades and Downgrades - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ritika SharmaAt The Motley Fool, we poke plenty of fun at Wall Street analysts and their endless cycle of upgrades, downgrades, and "initiating coverage at neutral." So you might think we'd be the last people to give virtual ink to such "news." And we would be if that were all we were doing. But in "This ...
Views: 762 - Fall in U.S. Credit Rating: What It Means for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ritika SharmaStandard and Poor's recent downgrade of U.S. government debt may seem too remote from small businesses to have any impact. But what really are the factors that the downgrade raises, and how can small businesses adapt to the change? If your small business depends on federal funding, Standard ...
Views: 554 - 8 Things Your Real Estate Broker Will Never Reveal - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ritika SharmaDo you believe that the relationship between you and your real estate agent is based on trust and understanding? Think again. Real estate agents are thought to be almost indispensable for property transactions. While you may assume that your property is in safe hands, there could be ...
Views: 617 - Understanding Tightened Mortgage Availability - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ritika SharmaUnable to avail mortgage? Well, it's due to lenders exercising caution after the financial crisis. Here's more on that. It's no secret that mortgage availability in the United States has been down in recent years. Prior to the global financial crisis, mortgages were a lot easier to get hold ...
Views: 698 - Top 5 Credit Card Myths - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Ritika SharmaCredit card myths can cost you money and affect your credit rating. Here are the five biggest myths. Credit card issuers generally do not disclose much information about their product. There are many myths about credit cards in the market, and believing in one can cost you dearly. The best ...
Views: 710 - Getting a Travel Card Watch Out For These - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Ritika SharmaA travel card can be very handy while on travel, but you need to avoid the pitfalls to get the best out of it. When traveling around the world the last thing you want to think about is money. Unfortunately, the dirty little paper notes, coins, and plastic cards are what takes us to our dream ...
Views: 645 - 5 Tips for Credit Card Management - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Ritika SharmaWith their tremendous financial benefits, credit cards have revolutionized the American way of life. Their universal application has done away with the need to carry cash or sign check books for every single purchase. But their successful application calls for certain precautions. 1. Analyze ...
Views: 615 - Cancel Credit Cards Very Very Carefully - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Ritika SharmaWith all the controversy surrounding consumers' dependence on credit, it's only natural to think that you'd be better off with fewer cards weighing down your wallet. Not so fast. Many people rush to streamline their wallets, thinking that fewer cards will make them look better to lenders. ...
Views: 703 - You Can't Have One Without the Other - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Ritika SharmaIn stark contrast to Clinton-era health reform, health insurance companies like UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) don't seem opposed to President Obama's desire for change in health care. They haven't brought back commercials featuring "Harry and Louise" sitting around their kitchen table talking ...
Views: 624 - The Worst Stock Myth of the Decade - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Ritika SharmaTwo enormous recessions. Unparalleled government bailouts. An entire lost decade of growth. It's been more than 10 years since the tech boom, and most of us have about the same net worth as we had in the first place -- or possibly less. The result of this flat and oftentimes irrational stock ...
Views: 571 - Building a Desirable Credit Score - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Ritika SharmaTo enjoy greater financial options, it is advisable that you have a good credit score. We gives you an idea on how to go about ensuring a superior credit score. It is your credit score that will eventually determine your credit worthiness and make your access to loans and other kinds of ...
Views: 657 - The Debit Card vs Credit Card - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Ritika SharmaWhich one should i use, my debit card or credit card? Which is the difference between the two? We inquires into questions like these. Although, there are many alternatives to cash like the credit and the debit cards, the common man is yet to understand the nitty-gritty involved in their ...
Views: 634 - Planning to Reduce Your Debt? Get Practical - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Ritika SharmaStuck in debt? Want to reduce the amount of money you owe? Here is a practical guide on budgeting and making best use of your monthly income. If you are determined to reduce your debt and are serious about this, it pays to get practical. Look at your budget and figure out exactly how you can ...
Views: 506 - Understanding Credit Card Reward Programs - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Ritika SharmaCredit-card rewards are one of the many marketing strategies adopted by credit-card companies to lure customers. Here we will tell you how to select and make the most of them. Typically, credit-card companies try to lure their customers by linking their credit-card purchases to certain ...
Views: 584 - Steps to Getting Early Tax Refund - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Ritika SharmaThe tax season is here and a few right moves are all that it will take to file for your tax-refund too. Here we offers guidance to get your refund early. Though February is already here, you still have enough time to file for your income tax and claim an early return thereon, before the rush ...
Views: 648 - 7 Ways to Shun Credit Card Debt - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Ritika SharmaIn an economy which is virtually powered by credit cards, it is impossible not to use the instrument for enhancing your purchasing power. Though it can prove counter productive, there are ways of limiting its ill effects. For a shopping freak, credit cards might be the invention of the ...
Views: 719 - Rules Money For A Successful Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Ritika SharmaThe money is actually the root of all evil, including domestic disputes between married couples. Establish ground rules about money at the beginning of a marriage can be the key to its success. Marriage is about learning to trust your partner. So to make things easier and make your finances a ...
Views: 731 - Is online shopping becoming more popular? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Ritika SharmaInternet is crawling with great promotions and benefits of online shopping are greater than shopping in a physical store. However, there are difficulties, too. Hinges on some purchases online rights, without which it can end in nightmares. "When I started working on how the Internet affects ...
Views: 4226 - Is Domain Trading the best online business? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Ritika SharmaAre you seeking an additional, effortless income online? – Yes, then Domain Name Trading is perhaps the best online business for you. Domain trading is not a recent wonder; it has been present for a long time now. Ever since the World Wide Web came into being, traders have been making ...
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