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The Popular Investment No One Understands Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:08 by Amanda B. Kish There have been a lot of financial losers in recent years -- underwater homeowners, debt-strapped municipalities, and even actively managed mutual funds. Investors who expected their managers to protect them during the financial crisis were sorely surprised, as the majority of active managers were caught flatfooted by the market decline. As equity funds dropped in value, many investors headed for the exits. Comments Read more	This Week's 5 Dumbest Stock Moves Sat, 01/01/2011 - 07:47 by Rick Aristotle ... Stupidity is contagious. It gets us all from time to time. Even respectable companies can catch it. As I do every week, let's take a look at five dumb financial events this week that may make your head spin. Comments Read more	3 Steps to Start Off 2011 Right Sat, 01/01/2011 - 07:19 by Dan Caplinger Tonight, you'll ring in the new year, and the clock will start ticking to get going on all the resolutions you've made for 2011. As tough as it can be to follow through on promises to improve yourself and your finances, breaking it down into manageable steps can mean the difference between wishing for change and actually getting it done. Comments Read more
Is Medtronic Going to Burn You? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 17:16 by Seth Jayson There's no foolproof way to know the future for Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) 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 are. Comments Read more	High-Priced Stocks Worth Every Penny Fri, 31/12/2010 - 15:39 by Rich Duprey Penny stocks are one way to double your money, though they tend to be fraught with risk. But there are equally shiny opportunities trading at the other end of the price spectrum, too. I call 'em "three-digit stocks," yet if they're anything like Berkshire Hathaway, they can trade in the four-, five-, and six-digit range, too. Comments Read more	Simpson Manufacturing Passes This Key Test Fri, 31/12/2010 - 14:48 by Seth Jayson There's no foolproof way to know the future for Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE: SSD) 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 are. Comments Read more
Are You Missing Something Easy at Patni Computer Systems? Fri, 31/12/2010 - 14:33 by Seth Jayson Margins matter. The more Patni Computer Systems (NYSE:PTI) 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 a bsolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Patni Computer Systems's competitive position could be. Comments Read more	The Best Stocks for 2011: IMAX Fri, 31/12/2010 - 06:45 by Travis Hoium 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	Follow the Easy Predictions to Profits Thu, 30/12/2010 - 12:10 by Selena Maranjian It's that time when many of us enjoy reviewing predictions about the coming year, especially ones that might make us money. But just like Olympic dives or jumps, predictions have different degrees of difficulty. If you want to follow some predictions to profits, focus on the easier ones, as they're more reliable. Comments Read more
Will Mattel Blow It Next Quarter? Thu, 30/12/2010 - 11:50 by Seth Jayson There's no foolproof way to know the future for Mattel (Nasdaq: MAT) 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 are. Comments Read more	Is a Revenue Miss Coming for Prestige Brands? Thu, 30/12/2010 - 11:29 by Seth Jayson There's no foolproof way to know the future for Prestige Brands Holdings (NYSE: PBH) 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 are. 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