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Hold or Sell Fifth Third Bank? Jun. 07, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: We bank at Fifth Third Bank and own 1,000 shares of the stock, which you advised us ... Read More
One Dud and Two Good Investments Jun. 07, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: Because the 401(k) where I work has a lousy choice of funds (list enclosed), I am mo... Read More
How Does GM Stock Look? May. 31, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I recently subscribed to the Value Line Investment Survey. One of its analysts, Ian ... Read More
Hold HSBC Holdings May. 24, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: My father died last year, and the assets from his will have been distributed. Among ... Read More
Is Starbucks a Safe Investment? May. 24, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: Please tell us your thoughts on Starbucks. We are retired and have a good income fro... Read More
Sell or Hold TCF? May. 17, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 600 shares of TCF Financial at $13.95 in early November of last year. The s... Read More
Snap! Your Money's Gone May. 17, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 200 shares of Snap on the offering. I was surprised I got the stock and bou... Read More
Clean Energy and Alphabet May. 03, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: My stockbroker and friend for the past 41 years just advised me to sell my 20 shares... Read More
Verizon and FirstEnergy Apr. 26, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: Last summer, I chose between buying 600 shares of AT&T at $38 and buying 500 shares ... Read More
The Unfriendly Skies Apr. 19, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 200 shares of United Continental Holdings last year at $76, and I've been b... Read More
Investing in Stein Mart Apr. 19, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: Why has Stein Mart done so badly in the past 10 years? What is wrong with the compan... Read More
What to Do With GSK Mar. 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: My husband has been diagnosed with COPD, and I can't imagine a more frightening medi... Read More
Steve Bannon Failed His Father, Not AT&T Mar. 16, 2017
Marty Bannon did all the right things, mostly. He raised five children, lived modestly, worked hard ... Read More
Costco and Wal-Mart Mar. 15, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 56, and both my wife and I work in real estate. We have about $285,000 in stocks... Read More
Good Young Broker Recommends Solid REIT Mar. 08, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm a 71-year-old widow. I'm seeking safe, high income, and I can afford some modest... Read More
When You Give Employees Stock Options, Expect These Questions Mar. 07, 2017
"We started a business some time ago, and have about 10 employees. "The business has done well, to t... Read More
Bad Advice on Tronc? Mar. 01, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I trusted you. In July of last year, you recommended in an email to me that I invest... Read More
Keep This Utility Feb. 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I need your opinion on NextEra. I bought 250 shares of FPL Group in 2006 at $55, and... Read More
Dominion and I Bonds Feb. 15, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: We wanted to buy 200 shares of MGE Energy, but our new stockbroker recommended that ... Read More
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Feb. 15, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I was looking up Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which has many products, especially in the... Read More
