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Joshua's Beginner's Investing Blog July 2006 Archive

By Joshua Kennon, About.com Guide to Beginner's Investing since 2001

Should You Invest in an IPO?

Monday July 31, 2006
Investors are people. They like novelty; get excited by something new, especially if it holds the promise of making them a whole lot richer and provides bragging rights at their ... Read More

An Investing Case Study: Yankee Candle Company

Thursday July 27, 2006
What do "Big Oil" and premium candles have in common? Does management and the Board of Directors have an obligation to maintain a fair and stable stock price, even ... Read More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dividends

Wednesday July 26, 2006
With corporate profits as a percentage of GDP at an all time high, it seems like every day there is another announcement of a major stock repurchase or dividend program. ... Read More

Are Large Cap Stock Undervalued?

Tuesday July 18, 2006
With many market analysts screaming the sky is falling, while value investors are saying large cap stocks are undervalued, what is the average investor to do? Read more ...

Intro to American Eagle Gold Coins

Monday July 10, 2006
With all of the hoopla over inflation fears, currency weakness due to the trade deficit, and the weakining stock market, many investors have become interested in gold bullion and coins. ... Read More

What are the Summer Doldrums?

Monday July 3, 2006
If you've spent a lot of time hanging around your broker's office or reading financial publications, you may have heard of a phenomenon known as the summer doldrums. What ... Read More
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