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Stock Split is a term that hasn’t been highlighted on this site in over 18 months. Since the recession of 2008 and the ensuing deterioration of the stock market, corporations have not been using this strategy simply because the market value of these equities has been declining, not appreciating. Now that the market has rebounded [...]

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In a filing with the SEC last week, Citigroup said it is considering a reverse stock split as part of its effort to convert preferred shares (take priority over common shares on earnings and assets in the event of liquidation) to common shares.
What is a reverse stock split?:
It is a reduction in the number of [...]

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Cramer Gem (MHS) Medco Health Solutions:
Alan’s last article stressed the importance of ascertaining where the “Big Boys” were headed with their investment dollars. I also did some digging and found a gem, with the help of J. Cramer,  that goes along with what Alan wrote about in his last article.
Let’s run it through our Blue [...]

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You can’t open a financial newspaper or watch a financial program without hearing the latest buzz-words recession and stagflation. There has been much banter lately as to whether or not we are in a recession, approaching one or simply in an economic slowdown. I just love it when the experts can’t agree with each other [...]

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Greetings to all,
I find that whenever I sit down to write my next journal article, there is some overiding issue that has captured your attention. I thank you for your feedback as it allows me to make these writings as pertinant and helpful as possible
Many of you  astutely purchased SID (me too) and noticed that [...]

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