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Tax-Free In the Rust Belt.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 8/13/2007, Vol. 180 Issue 3, p72-78. 4p.
Abstract: The article examines how U.S. state tax laws can affect the financial plans of retired persons. Almost all states now offer at least some favorable treatment for retirees. Depending on an individual's personal financial situation and sources of income,...
How To Make Money In New Issues.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 6/5/2006, Vol. 177 Issue 12, p175-178. 4p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph.
Abstract: This article offers advice for investing in new and developing issues. By investing in one developing issue, one would be more likely than not to do worse than the market. Buy a lot and you are likely to beat the market. Such is the somewhat paradoxica...
The IPO Market Heats Up.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 3/13/2006, Vol. 177 Issue 5, p75-78. 4p. 3 Color Photographs, 4 Charts, 1 Graph.
Abstract: The article reports on the market's returning faith in initial public offerings. Many companies in the new-issues market are seeing IPO prices of nearly 30% above the stock range first listed in their offering prospectuses. Companies like Priceline.com...
The Invisible Bankers. (cover story)
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 10/17/2005, Vol. 176 Issue 8, p94-104. 6p. 6 Color Photographs.
Abstract: This article focuses on challenges involved in tracking the money flow to terrorism. For law enforcement one of the most difficult and frustrating aspects of battling international terrorism is following the flow of money that supports it. Funds used t...
How Pretty Are Those Earnings?
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 2/14/2005, Vol. 175 Issue 3, p67-70. 4p. 8 Color Photographs, 5 Charts.
Abstract: The article provides advice to investors in retail corporations. Krispy Kreme Donughts is the latest illustration of the fact that stunning earnings growth can mask a lot of trouble. Not long ago the doughnutmaker was a glamour stock with a 60% earning...
Last Call.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 9/20/2004, Vol. 174 Issue 5, p122-128. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Abstract: The article examines the decreasing need for floor traders in the Chicago Board of Trade stock exchange, as electronic trading becomes the norm. At 7:19 A.M at the Chicago Board of Trade Harold Lavender is saying his good mornings. Each day Lavender, 5...
Make the IRS Share Your Pain.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 6/7/2004, Vol. 173 Issue 12, p197-202. 4p.
Abstract: This article provides information on how you can claim investment losses on tax returns. Between 1992 and 2000 Clearwater, Fla. tech entrepreneur Michael Kaplan and wife Anita poured $5.9 million into investments managed by Reed Slatkin, a founder of I...
The Sleaziest Show On Earth.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 5/24/2004, Vol. 173 Issue 11, p110-118. 7p. 3 Color Photographs.
Abstract: The article looks at the business of hedge funds. Koji Goto's pitch for Epic Investment Partners seemed to offer everything a hedge fund investor could want. The spiel has been good enough to suck in $6 million from 17 people since 2002. But rather ...
The Player.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 12/8/2003, Vol. 172 Issue 12, p114-126. 8p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Abstract: The article presents a profile of Graham King, who has invested heavily in the new Martin Scorsese film "The Aviator," starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Graham King personifies the new economics of Hollywood (or the next generation of suckers, depending on h...
U.S. Stock.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Forbes. 9/15/2003, Vol. 172 Issue 5, p184-198. 6p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Abstract: This section presents a list of U.S. equity-based funds.