Archive for December, 2007
Monday, December 31st, 2007
Jake5282 asked: These are not jokes, but last time I posted, everyone seemed to like them so here are more........
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Look at your zipper. See the initials YKK? It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha, the world's largest zipper manufacturer.
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40 percent of McDonald's profits come from the sales of ...
Posted in Jokes Riddles | 20 Comments »
Monday, December 31st, 2007
i_number9 asked: Z is considering a project that will result in initial after tax cash savings of $4 million at the end of the first year, and these savings will grow at a rate of 5 percent per year indefinitely. The WACC is 11.71%. The cost-saving proposal is somewhat riskier ...
Posted in Finance | 3 Comments »
Monday, December 24th, 2007
Ruby asked: Is this Wall street already cashing in on the bailouts before the legislation is even passed?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/goldman_sachs_berkshire;_ylt=AruhG.mjSJgeEbU01eM9e7Ks0NUE
OMAHA, Neb. - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is investing at least $5 billion in Goldman Sachs, a huge vote of confidence for one of the survivors of the credit crisis that ...
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Sunday, December 23rd, 2007
Joe asked: Doesn't that tell you that the US's future is bleak?
We want to buy big companies that earn at least 50 million euros ($78.6 million) before taxes, and there's more of those in Europe than in other parts of the world, he said.
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Saturday, December 15th, 2007
kirbyfreeman asked: I plan to buy and hold and use a property management company.
Posted in Renting Real Estate | No Comments »
Monday, December 10th, 2007
Mark Crisp asked: Both short term and long term trading can be effective trading strategies, however, long term trading has several significant advantages. These include the effect of compounding, the opportunity to earn from dividends, reduction of the impact of price fluctuations, the ability to make corrections in a more ...
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Monday, December 3rd, 2007
Karla Arguello asked: Oil prices are high, real estate is down, the dollar is flat, unemployment is high, your investments are down, and no one really knows what’s going to happen with the elections in November. The future is uncertain to say the least, and for many the fear of ...
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
CuriousStar asked: As my question indicates, I am a beginner and am trying to get familiar with these finance terminologies. If you an expert in this zone (or at least have some experience), any advice, tips, recommendation ,... would be greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Jack Benson asked: While investing in the stock market is a risky proposition, that should not stop aspiring investors from taking that first leap. The success of stock market investments actually lies with the investor based on the decisions they make.1. Be knowledgeable.Savvy investors only get into a stock market ...
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Peter Cole asked: Recent Increases in the volatility of the financial markets have many investors thinking about their portfolios and wondering if they should make changes. This is therefore an excellent time to discuss the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to diversified investing.[i]Here are four key points to keep ...
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