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Why You’re 45% Poorer and What You Can Do About It
by Peter Cohan on Mar.25, 2011, under Towing
The average American household suffered a huge drop in wealth because of the financial crisis, according to a survey released by the Federal Reserve. How did this happen — and more importantly, what can you do about it?
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Why You’re 45% Poorer and What You Can Do About It originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:00:00.
Filed Under: Investing
Why Stock Buybacks Are a Warning Sign for Smart Investors
by Peter Cohan on Mar.24, 2011, under Towing
Last year saw a surge in stock repurchases — companies like ExxonMobil, Walmart and Microsoft bought back shares at record levels. Buybacks can be seen as a cash giveaway to investors, and they boost earnings per share. But there’s a strong reason to be wary of companies that do buybacks.
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Why Stock Buybacks Are a Warning Sign for Smart Investors originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00.
Filed Under: Columns, Investing, Exxon Mobil, Microsoft, Wal-Mart Stores, Investing Basics
Are Investors Getting Their Money’s Worth from High-Paid CEOs?
by Peter Cohan on Mar.22, 2011, under Towing
CEO bonuses rose 30.5% in the past year, but are the heads of large U.S. firms really earning their hefty compensation packages by creating increased profits and shareholder value? A closer look reveals wide disparities: There are some Bargain CEOs, but also some Hogs and Value Destroyers.
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Are Investors Getting Their Money’s Worth from High-Paid CEOs? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, People, Investing, General Electric , Starbucks, Stock Picks, Walt Disney, Investing Basics, Whirlpool
At $8.89 Billion, Bank Bailouts Cost Much Less Than the FDIC Expected
by Peter Cohan on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
Given the level of public outrage over the government’s rescue of banks during the financial crisis, the final cost to the taxpayer of keeping those failed institutions afloat turns out to have been relatively modest: The FDIC has paid out a mere $8.89 billion to 165 banks since the crisis began.
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At $8.89 Billion, Bank Bailouts Cost Much Less Than the FDIC Expected originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:00:00.
Which Internet IPOs Should You Invest In?
by Peter Cohan on Mar.16, 2011, under Towing
A new crop of tech IPOs are en route to the market, among them vacation rental website HomeAway, online radio site Pandora and business networking site LinkedIn. But how can you tell if these startups are worthy of your cash? Here are the four questions to ask before buying into an IPO.
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Which Internet IPOs Should You Invest In? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Investing, Facebook, Investing Basics, Investment
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