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Pepsi Sets Sights on Sodium Levels

By Paul Ausick

Economists call taxes "incentives," by which they mean that taxes are intended to change the behavior and re-direct resources to other, more desirable outcomes. Taxes on cigarettes, for example, are intended to make the coffin nails too expensive for people to buy, and to fund the additional health problems that smokers are very likely to have.

Tiffany (TIF) Stock Needs Polishing

By Paul Ausick

The people behind the little blue box, Tiffany and Co. (TIF) issued a mixed report today on the company's fourth quarter and full-year results for the period ending January 2010. Fourth quarter profits rose to $140.4 million (EPS of $1.10) from last year's dismal $31.1 million (EPS $0.25). Revenues also grew nearly 15% compared with the year-ago quarter.

No Cut in OPEC Oil Production

By Paul Ausick

WTI crude oil prices jumped to nearly $82 per barrel today as traders learned that OPEC oil ministries will make no change to its production quotas. Find the latest information on crude prices, crude oil inventories and what this means for investors.

Walmart-Dreamworks Deal Could Reshape Movie Retail

By Paul Ausick

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) announced today that it is launching an exclusive tie-in program with DreamWorks Animation SKG (DWA) surrounding the March 26th release of DreamWorks' latest animated feature, "How to Train Your Dragon." The companies tout the deal as both unique and a game-changer in the way retailers can work with movie makers.

What’s PALM Worth? One Analyst Says Zilch

By Paul Ausick

Shares in Palm, Inc. (PALM) peaked shortly after the company's March 2000 IPO and have declined ever since. There have been some ups and downs of course, but from a high of more than $600/share to yesterday's close at $5.65, the river has roared virtually non-stop downhill.

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