Reviewing a Proxy: Microsoft Case Study
On Day 9 of the 30 Days to Becoming a Better Investor project, I introduced you to EDGAR. I also
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Buffett’s Opinion of Microsoft’s Moat
I have been recently thinking about my purchase of Microsoft (MSFT) stock. I have been struggling with how to explain
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I wanted to make a quick note that I purchased some Microsoft (MSFT) shares today as part of my long
Read more$253.4 Million Verdict in First Merck Vioxx Trial
I am sure that Robert Ernst, a 59-year-old Wal-Mart produce manager, was well loved but did his death really cause his wife Carol Ernst over $253 million in damages. What was this Texas jury thinking? … If each of these claims resulted in similar damages to those for the death of Robert Ernst, the total liability resulting from Merck’s Vioxx debacle would reach over $1 trillion dollars! …
Read moreSplitting Unilever to Unlock Its Value?
Last week there was an interesting article in Barron’s regarding Unilever (UN & UL). Apparently, some bankers in London are thinking about unlocking Unilever’s value by splitting it up, similar to Viacom.
Read moreFree Online Auctions Return to Yahoo
Yahoo! Auctions recently announced that it will no longer charge sellers listing fees or closing costs.
Read moreVioxx Gives Merck Some Pain
Last Thursday Merck (MRK) announced that it was pulling its Vioxx drug from the market. Mr. Market was not at
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