Latest articles by Thomas M. Anderson
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Old-School Value Fund Re-Opens
investing Tweedy, Browne Value invests in companies the managers deem significantly undervalued. And it's again taking new investors.
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Foreign Small Caps: Choose Actively Managed Funds or ETFs?
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets ETFs turn their eyes to the international market. But they may not be the best choice for investing in small foreign companies.
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McDonald's: Winning Over Europe
Markets Swift sales overseas are boosting profits for this fast food company.
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Bill Miller Likes Google
Markets The nation's best-known fund manager is a big fan of the nation's best-known search engine.
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Health Insurance for College Grads
insurance Earning a diploma often means losing health insurance. Act now to extend your student\'s coverage before it\'s too late.
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Safe Harbor in Emerging Market Debt?
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets With newfound discipline and quality, developing nation bonds can be a good investment. We like Fidelity New Markets Income.
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Altria and Kraft: Should You Keep the Cheese?
Markets Investors appear to think the tobacco maker is better off to be out of the food business. What's less clear is whether Kraft is tasty on its own.
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A Fund That Keeps It Steady
investing The manager of 1st Source Monogram Equity has guided investors smoothly through rough waters in the past.
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9 Great Reasons to Own Funds
investing You hold the biggest selection of super investments in the palm of your hand.
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Titanium Metals: Demand Taking Off
Markets This producer is in a good position to benefit from surging titanium prices -- fueled by aircraft orders and industrial demand from China.
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Southwest Airlines: Experiencing Turbulence
Markets Shares of the Dallas-based airline might look attractive at current levels, but before you take a flier, remember it's in an industry that has a history of giving investors a case of air sickness.
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An Offbeat Way to Bet on Blue Chips
investing You can make money even if the stock market tumbles with this easy-to-trade investment.
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How to Bet Against the Greenback
investing Buying a currency fund protects you against a falling dollar.
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Home Depot: Clean Break
Markets The giant home-improvement retailer is considering shedding its wholesale business. Whether the move will boost the stock is unclear.
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Online Banks Branch Out
credit & debt You know about their high-rate accounts. What else can cyberbanks do for you?
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Managers Who Eat Their Own Cooking
investing Kudos to the guys at the top who put their own money beside that of shareholders.
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RadioShack: Turnaround Story?
Markets A new CEO could provide the charge this electronics retailer needs. But that doesn't necessarily make the stock a smart buy now.
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CVS: The Better Suitor
Markets It's been a soap opera, but the pharmacy chain's proposed merger with Caremark could lead to a prosperous marriage.
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Superstar Drugs Debut as Generics
insurance A dose by any other name works as well -- and costs less.
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Boring Businesses But a Terrific Yield
Markets This odd company collects steady cash producers.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises: Smoother Sailing Ahead
Markets Investor fears have rained on cruise-line stocks, but clouds have cleared, and the long-term voyage looks promising.
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Nest Egg Overflow
retirement Looking for a place to stash more cash? Think smart taxable options.
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Where Yield Investors Get Bold Ideas
Markets A $220 fee keeps out the riffraff.
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How CarMax Profits From Fixed Prices
Markets The biggest used-car dealer wins over customers with no haggling.
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