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1). Openwave-Could the little company ever become king? By : J Randy Durig
Openwave has a very unique and valuable business in the wireless data market. It has a dominate market share of 50% in both the browser and in the gateway transitions for mobile phones. Both products are a core element in the data cell phone market. Our philosophy is to own the critical elements in markets that appear to have revolutionary growth. In January 2004 we wrote an article saying the wireless revolution has begun.
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2). The Dow Jones Industrial Average: Failing the Average Investor By : Steve Selengut
In addition to a well thought out Investment Plan, successful Equity investing requires a feel for what is going on in the real world that we all refer to as "The Market". To most investors, the DJIA provides all of the information they think they need, and they worship it mindlessly, thinking that this time tattered average has mystical predictive and analytic powers far beyond the scope of any other market number.
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3). In Value Stock Investing, Quality is Job One By : Steve Selengut
How much financial bloodshed is necessary before we realize that there is no safe and easy shortcut to investment success? When do we learn that most of our mistakes involve greed, fear, or unrealistic expectations about what we own? Eventually, successful investors begin to allocate assets in a goal directed manner by adopting a realistic Investment Strategy.
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4). Are You Properly Tracking Your Company’s Stock? By : Wade Anderson
The Capitalization Table provides investors with a bird’s eye view of the sum total of all the different securities issued by a company. It includes the amount of investment that the company has procured from investors and the distribution of securities which might include common/preferred shares, options, warranties etc. and the individual capitalization ratios.
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5). Stock Breakouts And Resistance By : Larry Potter
Breakouts through resistance are the most desirable of all trade opportunities. (This discussion will be the buy opportunity discussion of breakouts. (An equal sell opportunity exists on breakdowns through support). A breakout is a penetration of resistance based on a pricing established over time with price reversals taken place at approximately the same price point in previous time periods.
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6). Technical Analysis Of Stock Data By : John Morris
To perform a technical analysis is simply examining stock chart data in order to make predictions about the future of that stock. Investors who use this style of analysis are often unconcerned about the nature or value of the companies they trade stocks in...
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7). Using Discounted Closed Ended Funds designed to Increase Income and Reduce Risk By : J Randy Durig
Currently focuses on: Cohen & Steers Select Utility Fund (nyse: UTF) Its investment objective is to achieve a high level of after-tax total return through investment in utility securities. In pursuing total return, the Fund equally emphasizes both current incomes, consisting primarily of tax-advantaged dividend income, and capital appreciation. Under.
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8). 5 Steps To Researching a Stock Trade Before Investing By : Briana Scurry
Once you determine which business cycle the economy is currently in you can start researching for a trade. It is best to have some sort of a system in place that will be used before EACH trade. Here is a simple 5 Step formula to help get you started. 5 Steps to Investing Online: 1. Find a stock This is the most obvious and most difficult step in stock trading.
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9). Just Burn Your Money, it will be Faster! By : Doug Gray
If you want any chance to make money on the Forex Market, you better have a plan – because without one you might just as well burn your cash now and get it over with. I know traders who understand all the terminology, have studied all the indicators and have taken expensive courses and DO NOT HAVE A PLAN and yes, they keep losing money! DUH!!
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10). Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Offers to Acquire Gold Kist (GKIS) By : Geoff Gannon
Copyright 2006 Geoff Gannon On Friday, integrated poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) publicized its offer to acquire smaller rival Gold Kist (GKIS) for $20 per share. The offer values Gold Kist at roughly $1.16 billion including the assumption of $144 million in debt. The $20 a share cash offer represented a nearly 55% premium over Friday’s closing price of $12.
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11). Navigating The Stock Trading Systems By : David Gass
Explains the process of trading stocks traditionally and electronically.
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12). Cedar Fair to Buy Paramount Parks By : Geoff Gannon
Copyright 2006 Geoff Gannon Publicly traded limited partnership Cedar Fair (FUN) will acquire the Paramount Parks business of CBS Corp (CBS) for approximately $1.25 billion. The five parks involved in the deal are located near Cincinnati (OH), Richmond (VA), Charlotte (NC), Santa Clara (CA), and Toronto. Cedar Fair already operates seven amusement parks and five water parks, including the company’s flagship Cedar Point property on Lake Erie.
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13). Britain’s Next Top Advertising Model By : Julian Hall
In choosing an advertising medium, you can draw many tongue in cheek similarities to those reality TV, modelling shows we all enjoy and love to watch (editor – “err, no mate”)
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14). An Analysis of Overstock.com (OSTK) By : Geoffrey Gannon
A value investor analyzes Overstock.com (OSTK) on both qualitative and quantitative grounds to determine if its current price makes the stock a bargain.
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15). 3 Steps To Profitable Stock Picking By : Zheng Fang
Stock picking is a very complicated process and investors have different approaches. However, it is wise to follow general steps to minimize the risk of the investments. This article will outline these basic steps for picking high performance stocks. Step 1. Decide on the time frame and the general strategy of the investment. This step is very important because it will dictate the type of stocks you buy.
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16). Stock Spams Are Often Stock Scams By : Joel Arberman
Stock spams are often stock scams. Investors should be wary.
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17). An Analysis of Valley National Bancorp (VLY) By : Geoff Gannon
Copyright 2006 Geoff Gannon Valley National Bancorp (VLY) is a conservative bank with a strong position in northern New Jersey and a presence in Manhattan. The bank, founded in 1927, has about $12 billion in assets. Valley has consistently earned extraordinary returns on assets and equity. Over the last twenty years, Valley has averaged a 1.74% return on assets and a 21.
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18). Taxes for Day Traders and Investors By : Richard A. Chapo
Whether you are an active day trader or just put money into the market for long term gains, taxes are something you need to address. The IRS views traders and investors differently. Taxes for Day Traders and Investors As odd as it may sound, the tax code is fairly vague on the issue of taxes for day traders versus investors. Alas, the IRS has instituted a more definitive view on the subject.
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19). Understanding Stock Pledges And Escrow Agreements By : David Gass
Describes the need for stock pledges and escrow agreements when raising money for a company.
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20). An Analysis of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) By : Geoff Gannon
Copyright 2006 Geoff Gannon Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is a huge Western and Midwestern bank that provides a diverse array of financial services to its more than 23 million customers. The company employs more than 150,000 people at its over 6,000 locations nationwide. Wells Fargo has about $500 billion in assets. While the company continues to derive more than half its revenues from interest income (about $26 billion), its activities are not limited to collecting deposits and lending money.
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21). Covered Calls, A Godsend in a Flat or Falling Stock Market By : Gerald Schiano
It is amazing to me that not many retail investors understand the concept of generating cash flow from their stock positions. When I tell people that I utilize covered calls to generate extra income, hedge my stock positions, and set strict sell disciplines they look at me like I am crazy. I was introduced to the concept from a stockbroker, Scott Masse, who runs Masse Wealth Management, in Smithfield, RI.
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22). Know Your Tolerance for Investment Risk Before Designing an Investing Program By : Mark Kramer
What is risk tolerance? It’s your ability to deal with investment losses … usually in the short-run … to have the chance of earning higher long-term returns than you would get in a bank account.  On the one hand it’s about how much you can afford to lose.  On the other hand, it’s also about how much money you can emotionally tolerate losing.
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23). How to Find out How Much Stock a CEO Holds By : David Snape
You have probably heard of the large amount of stock compensation company officers hold compared to the average salary of the rank and file worker within the same publicly held company. Are you curious about how much stock the CEO and other officers of a particular company hold in their possession? Here is how you find out. Go to the NASDAQ website and enter the stock ticker symbol of the company you are interested in.
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24). What Is Forex Or The Forex Market? By : Ali Jamalan
The forex market is the largest financial market in the world, trading currencies against each other. This market has the potential for investment and trading for profit having great earning scopes in the trade. Access to this market has become commonplace for any individual who’d want to participate in contrast to the olden days when only large bank buildings could trade in the market.
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25). An Analysis Of Lexmark By : Geoff Gannon
In 2005, Berkshire Hathaway bought about a million shares of Lexmark. I haven’t followed this story closely, but I assume the stock was purchased by Lou Simpson rather than Warren Buffett. I have only two reasons for believing this: the total purchase was small relative to Berkshire’s investable assets and the Lexmark purchase is typical of Simpson’s investment philosophy (or at least, what little I can glean about his investment philosophy from his past purchases).
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