Great Leadership, by George
Fool's School
In our current economic environment, many are looking for companies helmed by great leaders. Tom Gardner, co-founder and CEO of The Motley Fool, recently discussed leadership with former Medtronic CEO Bill George, author of "True North" (Jossey-Bass, $30) and "Authentic Leadership" (Jossey-Bass, $20). Full Story
Name That Company
Born in 1902 and based in Decatur, Ill., I'm one of the world's largest processors of food and operating more than 230 domestic and international plants. I convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food and animal feed, and chemical and fuel uses. Full Story
Buffalo Wild Wings
The Motley Fool Take
The restaurant industry has largely had a difficult time in this economy, with the exception of cheap eats such as McDonald's. But Buffalo Wild Wings (Nasdaq: BWLD) recently reported spicy fourthquarter results, with net income increased up 29 percent to $7.7 million and revenue up 33 percent to $121.2 million. Full Story
Sweet Profits
My Dumbest Investment
Years ago, a friend who visited Los Angeles told me about a line half a block long outside a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop. When it went public in 2000, I bought some shares at $36. Over just about a year, the stock rose and split twice. I sold half of my stake between the splits and the rest in 2002, netting a 190 percent gain in less than two years. Full Story
Last week's trivia answer
Based in Massachusetts, I'm the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of $10 billion, more than 30,000 employees, and more than 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies. Full Story
Stocks vs. Bonds for Junior
Q Are stocks or savings bonds better for kids? — H.K., Denver A It depends. The stock market is best for long-term investments — at least five years, if not more. If the money will be spent on college, see how many years you have until your kids are 18. If it's for their future use as adults, it might grow for a few decades. 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 y ou'll laugh all the way to the bank. Full Story
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