Private Equity Explained
Fool's School
So what, exactly, are these "private equity" firms you've likely heard about in the financial media? Well, they generally make their money by offering companies guidance to make them more efficient and funding to rescue them or help them grow. Full Story
Name That Company
In the 1890s, my Scott Paper company introduced a new, "unmentionable" product: bathroom tissue. It introduced paper towels in 1907 to help keep schools sanitary. In 1915 I developed Cellucotton wadding, used as bandages in World War I. I made anti-aircraft gun mounts in World War II. Full Story
Dell Building a Global Comeback
The Motley Fool Take
Computing giant Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) recently reported quarterly revenue up 10 percent and earnings down a mite. The Americas remain the mainstay of the company's operations, with around 60 percent of total revenue (49 percent from North America). Full Story
An Unfortunate Huge Gain
My Dumbest Investment
Back when I was an investment virgin, I was talked into a retirement fund that had many hidden costs. To get out of it, I had to pay steep penalty fees. I promised myself to never again be fooled by sleek-suited financial professionals. So I buried myself in investment books and decided to go with stocks. Full Story
Last week's trivia answer
Founded in 1911, when a guy with a celestial name started selling butter-cream candies, today I'm one of the world's largest family-owned firms, producing confectionery, food and pet-care products. My Milky Way bar, introduced in 1923, was my first big hit. I make more than 15 million Snickers bars daily. Full Story
Low P/Es and High Yields
Ask the Fool
Q: Is it smart to seek stocks with low P/ Es and high dividend yields? - J.M., Kansas City, Mo. A: Those are promising factors, but they're not fail-safe. For one thing, you'll miss outstanding investments that pay little or no dividends. For example, Apple pays no dividend, and Microsoft introduced one only in 2003. Full Story
What Is This Thing Called The Motley Fool?
Remember Shakespeare? Remember "As You Like It"? In Elizabethan days, Fools were theonly people who could get away with telling the truth to the King or Queen. The Motley Fool tells the truth about investing, and hopes you'll laugh all the way to the bank. Full Story
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