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Motorola Mobility revenue dips in fourth quarter Fri, 01/27/2012 - 19:00 by Sam Ross Motorola Mobility registered dip in revenue in the fourth quarter due to the increased competition in Smartphone market. Comments Read more	Yahoo set to reduce investment in Asian market Mon, 12/26/2011 - 16:05 by Sam Ross Internet giant Yahoo is all set to reduce its investment in the Asian market by selling its shares in Alibaba Group and SoftBank. Comments Read more	Acuity Brands announces quarterly dividend Mon, 10/03/2011 - 17:39 by MT Bureau Acuity Brands, Inc.'s board of directors have declared quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. These will be payable on November 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on October 18, 2011. Comments Read more
Pharma Ups the Dividend Ante Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:41 by Brian Orelli There's no way to sugarcoat this: It was not a pretty year for pharmaceutical companies. While the S&P saw substantial gains over the last year, with the exception of Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and Novartis (NYSE: NVS), every other major pharmaceutical company listed on the U.S. exchange saw their shares decrease. And neither of the two that were in positive territory actually surpassed the S&P 500. Comments Read more	Is Ford's Momentum Stalling? Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:35 by John Rosevear How did your favorite automaker do in 2010? We'll know for sure when the year's final sales numbers are released next week. But some trends have been clear for a while: Ford (NYSE: F) is going gangbusters, General Motors(NYSE: GM) is showing signs of strength, Honda (NYSE:HMC) is holding its ground despite some product challenges, and Toyota (NYSE: TM) ... well, Toyota had a year to forget. Comments Read more	The Best Stocks for 2011: Intuitive Surgical Fri, 12/31/2010 - 06:43 by Anders Bylund 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
Is Dynegy's Management Creating Value? Thu, 12/30/2010 - 10:21 by Dan Dzombak Warren Buffett's partner, Charlie Munger, once said, "I think I've been in the top 5% of my age cohort all my life in understanding the power of incentives, and all my life I've underestimated it. And never a year passes but I get some surprise that pushes my limit a little farther." Comments Read more	DR Horton's Dividends May Not Last Forever Wed, 12/29/2010 - 13:08 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	9 Small Caps With Efficient Management Teams Wed, 12/29/2010 - 12:42 by Eben Esterhuizen When the financial crisis hit, small businesses were hit hard, but it looks like business owners are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business, small business optimism is the highest it's been since December 2007, particularly with regard to job creation and spending plans. A few of the highlights: less unfilled job openings, and more hiring (and fewer layoffs) on the horizon. Comments Read more
Is Exelon's Management Creating Value? Wed, 12/29/2010 - 10:16 by Dan Dzombak Warren Buffett's partner, Charlie Munger, once said, "I think I've been in the top 5% of my age cohort all my life in understanding the power of incentives, and all my life I've underestimated it. And never a year passes but I get some surprise that pushes my limit a little farther." Comments Read more	My 8 Largely Pitiful Predictions for 2010 Tue, 12/28/2010 - 07:17 by Rick Aristotle ... I flew my waxy wings too close to the sun this year. I was feeling cocky after nailing 8 1/2 out of 9 predictions in 2009, so I decided to go out on longer limbs this year. Instead of general market trends or stock direction calls, I singled out specific buyouts and actual events. The aggressive prognostications burned me, largely. Two of mythree initial predictions panned out, but I whiffed badly on the additional five calls. In the spirit of full accountability, let's go over my three-for-eight performance this year. Comments Read more	Allied Irish Banks Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know Fri, 12/24/2010 - 11:43 by Matt Koppenheffer Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. Comments Read more