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Whirlpool Q1 earnings, sales rise Wed, 27/04/2011 - 17:34 by Jaspreet Virk Whirlpool, world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, announced first-quarter net earnings of $169 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, Wednesday. Comments Read more	This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:03 by Rich Smith At 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. Comments Read more	Why Old Dominion Freight Line's Earnings Aren't So Hot Fri, 31/12/2010 - 17:32 by Seth Jayson Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls. Comments Read more
Is King Pharmaceuticals' Stock Cheap by the Numbers? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 17:29 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	Don't Get Too Worked Up Over Kellogg's Earnings Fri, 31/12/2010 - 17:05 by Seth Jayson Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls. Comments Read more	How Cheap Is PPG's Stock by the Numbers? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:54 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 Sara Lee Earning Enough for You? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:50 by Seth Jayson Margins matter. The more Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) 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 holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons with sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Sara Lee's competitive position could be. Comments Read more	Don't Get Too Worked Up Over Raytheon's Earnings Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:34 by Seth Jayson Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls. Comments Read more	Is Covidien's Stock a Bargain by the Numbers? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:32 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
The Best Stocks for 2011: Yahoo! Fri, 31/12/2010 - 06:35 by Andrew Bond This article is part of our "Best Stocks for 2011" series where our Foolish writers pick their top stock ideas for the year ahead. Click here to see a review of last year's picks and our 12 recommendations for the year ahead. Comments Read more	Don't Get Too Worked Up Over Kohl's Earnings Thu, 30/12/2010 - 12:14 by Seth Jayson Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls. Comments Read more	T. Rowe Price Group's Dividends May Not Last Forever Thu, 30/12/2010 - 11:26 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