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Introducing the 24/7 Wall St. Wire

According to Reuters, Yahoo!’s (YHOO) profits dropped 61% in the last quarter but the shares rose on anticipation that its new web search advertising system is about to launch. Reuters writes that Sun Microsystems (SUNW) has a small, unanticipated proft and KKR invested $500 million in the company.. Reuters also reports that Broadcom (BRCM) will [...]

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Hoarders’ Latest Turn-On – Lightbulbs – SmartMoney.com

Karen Beseth is all about energy conservation. She shuts off the lights when leaving the room and sets the thermostat at 67 degrees through her small town’s blustery winters. But there’s one concession the DeWitt, N.Y., insurance consultant won’t make — she loves her incandescent lightbulbs. No surprise then that in advance of the federal [...]

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Why Tyco International May Be About to Take Off

Here at The Motley Fool, I’ve long cautioned investors to keep a close eye on inventory levels. It’s a part of my standard diligence when searching for the market’s best stocks. I think a quarterly checkup can help you spot potential problems. For many companies, products that sit on the shelves too long can become [...]