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Two Technology Stocks: One For Growth One For Growth And Income

Introduction Western Union Co. (WU) and Fiserv (FISV) Inc. are two information technology stocks/companies that have both recently experienced falling stock prices. Interestingly, both companies currently offer investors similar total return potential. However, Western Union Co. offers both high current income and capital appreciation, whereas Fiserv Inc. is a growth stock offering only capital appreciation. …

The Best Way to Judge Past Performance: Part Two

Introduction On virtually every financial website on the planet there is a never-ending daily stream of stock tips and recommendations.  Consequently, the investing public is literally flooded with information and advice regarding what stock to buy today or not to buy.  Some of what is offered is supported by factual information and logic, but unfortunately, …

“Ye Of Little Faith” What Has It Cost You? Part 1

Introduction I believe that one of the most important attributes that a successful investor must possess is optimism.  Any serious student of financial history would recognize and acknowledge that economically speaking, things are good much more often than they are bad.  In the general sense, common stocks have risen far more often than they have …

Optimism Prevails!

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” Helen Keller When you think about it, the case for optimism is compelling. Doom and gloom is always over-rated. If it wasn’t, the world economies would have collapsed long ago. They …