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The Motley Fool September 20, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Don't Buy Dana's Dividend The allure of a large yield can be more painful than it's worth. As you gaze at the current 5% dividend from Dana and wonder whether it's worth the risk, take a pass, because it's likely that this dividend will be cut.
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The Motley Fool June 7, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Dividend Traps The allure of a large dividend isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Here is a look at companies with large dividends and the traps that await investors if they ignore how a company funds its dividend.
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The Motley Fool March 28, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Atlantis' Dividend Magic Trick The company seemed to be undervalued and underfollowed -- a good recipe for a winning investment. The plastics maker is offering a huge payout, but it's financed with debt.
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The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Chuck Saletta	Know When to Fold 'Em As an investor, you will find yourself wanting to sell your holdings at times. By keeping your head about you and focusing on what the company is truly worth in relation to what you'll keep, you can make rational decisions about holding or folding your shares.
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The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 W.D. Crotty	Eating Crow: Fresh Del Monte Produce The company reports a loss for the fourth quarter. Given these results and the relatively dismal outlook, it would appear as though these shares are just simply overpriced.
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