Wisdom From Omaha
Fool's School
Here are some words of wisdom from superinvestors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger from their recent Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. They're paraphrased: On trying to time the market: We don't try to pick bottoms. Full Story
Name That Company
I'm one of the world's largest hotel companies, with names such as Sheraton, St. Regis, Le Meridien, Aloft, The Luxury Collection, Westin, Four Points and W. I own, lease, manage or franchise more than 900 properties with more than 280,000 rooms in more than 90 nations. Full Story
'Say on Pay' Rejected
The Motley Fool Take
For all the complaining that we do about executive pay, it might come as a surprise that investors recently rejected two out of the three "say on pay" proposals at pharmaceutical companies' annual meetings. Shareholders at both Johnson & Johnson and Abbott Labs rejected the idea, and Pfizer's investors just barely passed the resolution. Full Story
Killed by Fine Print
My Dumbest Investment
The dumbest mistake I ever made was in the late 1960s, when I was 40ish. I deposited money each month into an annuity for my retirement. Later I decided that I could do better elsewhere — but I didn't consult the microscopic fine print. Full Story
Last week's trivia answer
Founded in 1932 to sell nail enamel, I'm a titan in cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care. My brands — such as Almay, ColorStay, New Complexion, Flex, Flair, Fire & Ice, Jean Nate, Ciara, Enjoli, Jontue and Ultima II — are known worldwide. During World War II, I made first-aid kits and dye markers for the Navy. Full Story
Evaluating a Company
Ask the Fool
Q How should I examine the financials of a company in which I'm thinking of investing? — R.D., Dover, N.H. A There are many numbers to look at and a bunch you can crunch. The more you learn, the more confidence you'll have in your decision to buy or not buy. 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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