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High demand for Russian Internet search company stock

Marketplace  Wed, 05/25/2011 - 14:01

Shares in the Russian Internet search company Yandex shot up today. In the company's IPO yesterday, demand for shares was 17 times the number available.


 

Company stock buybacks aren't always a good thing

USATODAY.com Money - Waggoner  Thu, 03/10/2011 - 19:35

Most people figure that it's a good indicator when a company repurchases its own stock, but that's not always the case.


 

Is it a good time to add small-company stocks to portfolio?

USATODAY.com Money - Waggoner  Thu, 04/16/2009 - 19:56

Many people keep money in small-company stock funds because they have heard that over time, small-cap stocks fare better than large-cap stocks.

Although there's some truth to that, you should add small-caps sparingly.


 

It's not a good idea to let company stock dominate 401(k)

USATODAY.com Money - Block  Mon, 09/01/2008 - 18:19

One thing the past few months have taught us is this: No company is bulletproof. Reversals of fortune for companies such as Bear Stearns offer a cautionary lesson for employees who are allowed to invest in their company's stock through their 401(k) plan.


 

Fundamentally: Don’t Paint Nest Eggs in Company Colors

NYT > Your Money  Sat, 03/29/2008 - 21:14

Bear Stearns employees learned a valuable and painful lesson about pouring savings into company stock.


 

Fundamentally: Don’t Paint Nest Eggs in Company Colors

NYT > Your Money  Sat, 03/29/2008 - 14:56

Bear Stearns employees learned a valuable and painful lesson about pouring savings into company stock.