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Cheap stocks

30. September 2008

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I got a question. Since the stock market is doing so poorly (dow down nearly 778 points), would it be a good time to try to buy some cheap stocks. I know it might be risky, but if I were to invest in stocks, what type of companies should I look to invest in, or [...]

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Where is the safest place to invest your money in a recession?

19. August 2008

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Simple question right? I am not watching the market everyday trying to time it. I’m an average young professional looking for long term growth. Currently I am investing in my tax deferred 401k at my company, my Roth IRA, Brokerage account, and MMA. Within these accounts is there a sector which would protect what I currently [...]

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Anheuser-Busch 401K Accounts

5. August 2008

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With the current deal in the works with Imbev buying out Anheuser-Busch, what happens to employees’ 401k accounts?  I heard it is a CASH deal, so I’m wondering what happens with my stock in the company.  Does Imbev send us a check and we start all over?  Also, what happens to any outstanding 401k loans?  Do [...]

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Can you buy less than 1 share of a stock?

23. April 2008

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With some share prices so high some of the little guys can’t afford a full share. Is there the option to buy a portion of a share like you can in mutual funds?

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Is Visa Inc (V) a BUY?

20. April 2008

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After MasterCard (MA) went public mid year 2006, they have done very well as a stock over the past two years. Based on the success of MasterCard, do you guys think Visa (V) will be just as successful? Anyone have an opinion on Visa?

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Activision Stock

6. March 2008

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Hey guys, Activision ATVI stock is currently at 27.46. I think Activision is a great stock to buy. They are currently merging with Vivendi’s games business unit and the merger is expected to be complete by the beginning of 2008. Folks Activision is currently on a 52 week high and i’m telling you the stock is [...]

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Sirius Satellite Radio

20. February 2008

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I want opinions on Siri stock. I’m really considering buying some Sirius stock because of the potential merger with XM. If the two companies merge that could potentially mean a huge bump. As of February 19th it has officially been 1 year since the two companies have been fighting for the merge. As the months go by I [...]

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What happens to a company’s stock if they are bought out?

1. February 2008

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In the news today Microsoft offered to buy Yahoo! for $44.6 billion. If you had shares of Yahoo what would happen to those. Also if this happens will this positively affect Microsoft’s stock? http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420ap_microsoft_yahoo_summary_box.html JPMorgan Chase buys troubled Washington Mutual(WaMu) Wells Fargo Trumps Citigroup’s Offer to Buy Wachovia

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Commodities: MOO, MON, POT

17. January 2008

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The commodities that I’ve been watching recently have been taking a beating recently and I’m looking to take advantage of that, especially since (some of) the professionals say to watch/buy  (MOO) , (MON), & (POT). I guess my question is where do you become a buyer? on the way down??? Or on the way up? Where [...]

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Is google still a good buy?

10. December 2007

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Back in 2006 when google was at $450 dollars a share I was hesitant to buy it because it was at such a high price. Google is still going strong at over 700 dollars a share now. I personally think 2008 is the year google breaks 1000 dollars a share. Even at googles high price, think [...]

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