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Recent content from Gene Walden

• Expansion part of Capella's lesson plan
  Back-to-school season offers opportunity to study the profit potential of online universities such as Capella.
  Sep 6, 2008
• Investing in sports operations is difficult
  Few opportunities exist for most folks to buy shares of sports companies -- especially locally. It's more of a billionaire's game.
  Aug 16, 2008
• The Minnesota investor: Mosaic has the fertilizer for growth
  The Plymouth-based firm predicts fertile ground for its stock in response to expanding global food demands.
  Aug 2, 2008
• Signs of a turnaround are out there
  The upside to bear markets and slow economies is that they always hit a bottom.
  Jul 20, 2008
• Six-month market grade is dismal
  The energy sector aside, the first half of this year has brought downturns to the industrial sectors.
  Jul 13, 2008
• Cargo-mover thrives by owning no trucks
  C.H. Robinson, which has been around for 102 years, serves as a broker, connecting shippers with transport firms.
  Jul 5, 2008
• Diversity is formula for success
  At Donaldson, the growth engine just keeps churning.
  Jun 15, 2008
• Deciding when to exercise can be tricky
  The recent stock market slump has prompted some corporate employees with company stock options to rethink their strategy on cashing in their options.
  Jun 8, 2008
• Oil inflation can bring pain or gain
  High prices haven't led to much reduction in U.S. oil consumption. Some investments could turn sting into bling.
  Jun 1, 2008
• Why some rate Best Buy as a 'buy'
  The electronics retailer is betting on international strategy, mobile phones and Apple products to fuel its long-term growth.
  May 18, 2008

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