What rates of return have investors earned on investments in common stocks?; Zynga Lowers Sights for IPO

Question by Tha A-Train: What rates of return have investors earned on investments in common stocks?
Historically, what rates of return have investors earned on investments in common stocks? Why may a firm distribute dividends even though earnings decline?

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Answer by jeff410
http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/New_Home_Page/datafile/histretSP.html

Usually a certain type of investor buys diviidend paying stocks. Mutual funds for instance and those seeking income. And the company may want to maintain confidence among those investors.

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Zynga Lowers Sights for IPO
Initial public offerings aren't always good investments. Here's a look at some of the high-fliers and flame-outs of the Internet era At the new valuation, some of Zynga's investors that backed it as a private company are facing possible paper losses of
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How and when can you refinance a auto?; Some Investors Rolling out HARP 2.0; 1st Day of UCDP; CA Mortgage…

Kartik Varma, Co-founder of iTrust Financial Advisors, explains home loan refinance or balance transfers as they are popularly known and things to keep in mind before initiating a halance transfer.
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Question by jawsnu7: How and when can you refinance a auto?
Is it a good practice to refinance a car or truck. I recently purchased a home and the payment is somewhat large. I was in need of transportation before I purchased the home. I was thinking It would hinder the mortgage process if I bought a new vehicle before the house. I want to know is it worth refinancing the auto to make my money and budget work out. I did not buy this auto just to be buying, I bought it because of need and the condition of my 92 van is horrible. There is no heat and many other things.
Any advice is appreciated.

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Answer by g_neva
there a strict rules on refinancing vehicles depending on the lending company – such as age, mileage, etc. you should try to lower your interest rate by at least 3 points, but you don’t want to extend your term either. try citifinancial auto, they do refi’s and you can do it online

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Some Investors Rolling out HARP 2.0; 1st Day of UCDP; CA Mortgage…
The same with Flagstar: "In response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA's) announcement regarding enhancements to the Home Affordable Refinance Program, Flagstar Bank is pleased to introduce two new programs. The new HARP II programs,
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