Foreign flavor boosts taste of Kraft stock
Q. What are prospects for my shares of Kraft Foods Inc., especially with the likelihood of Altria Group spinning off its majority interest in the company? V.T., via the Internet...
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Two heads better for corporate governance
Every chief executive wants to be a chairman and CEO. It matters little what leads to this rite of passage because he or she will always accept it. Mark Hurd,...
Energy chill takes warmth from Diamond Hill
Q. What do you think of Diamond Hill Large Cap Fund for my portfolio? C.R., via the Internet A. Having one-fourth of its portfolio in energy stocks had provided a...
Price war hampers chipmaker’s battle plan
Q. What on earth has happened to my shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.? The bottom has fallen out. K.V., via the Internet A. Babe Ruth, the legend goes, once...
Fund’s growth follows its record of success
Q. My financial adviser has me in American Funds Growth Fund of America. Is this still a good investment? --K.T., via the Internet A. This diversified fund has grown larger...
529 plans enter an accelerated class
The situation often turned awkward when certified financial planner Bryan Lee would explain state-sponsored 529 college savings plans to his clients with children. After recommending that the client invest, he'd...
Options probe gives health plan giant a severe chill
Q. I am concerned about my shares of UnitedHealth Group, which used to be the greatest. Will its problems hurt its stock further? K.R., via the Internet A. You're not...
Yacktman Fund rides with tide of major firms
Q. What's happened to my shares of the Yacktman Fund? They aren't what they used to be. K.T., via the Internet A. Its brand-name portfolio hasn't lived up to expectations....
Merrill may hit market’s profit ceiling
Q. What's your opinion of my shares of Merrill Lynch & Co.? The company seems to be doing really well. K.T., via the Internet A. To quote a market adage:...
AIM fund has succeeded by staying centered
Q. Could I have your opinion of AIM Capital Development Fund? It has been recommended. R.L., via the Internet A. It's a "steady as we go" fund unlikely to upset...