One would almost need to be hiding under a rock not to have heard that the US healthcare system is in a world of trouble. In fact, the US healthcare system has become such a mess that even larger corporations have recognized the urgent need for a solution if they are to maintain bottom lines.

Before you invest heavily in stocks, you should really pore over the cash flow statement. I regard it as the bible, more important than the balance sheet or profit/loss statement. Emphasizing on earnings alone is ill-advised as devious managements can window-dress results using accounting gimmicks.

The senior management team of Cross Atlantic Commodities, Inc. (CXAC.OB), a manufacturer, distributor and marketer of nationally branded commodities, food and general merchandise, recently announced optimism regarding the second half of 2008 and further updated the company’s shareholders and the investment community of its continued progress and growth.

Just another part of my long article about value investing

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CRA International had been retained by SABMiller (Miller) to assist in antitrust counsel in connection with a proposed joint venture with Molson Coors Brewing Company (Coors) to address any concerns raised by the U.S. Dept. of Justice’s (DoJ) Antitrust Division. The joint venture would combine the brewing and distribution assets of the two companies in the U.S.