October 8, 2000
Will that be cash or stock?
CP&L Energy Inc.'s acquisition of Florida Power parent Florida Progress Corp. is nearly complete, and one question for Florida Progress shareholders remains:
Robert Trigaux
Fearless and vocal analyst takes on Hugh and 'Taj McColl'
As the nation's most influential banker, Hugh McColl doesn't cotton to critics who slam the way he runs his business.
Loose change
IS THERE FREE POPCORN?: A California company is developing theaters in malls where shoppers will be treated to free showings of eye-popping, high-definition ... commercials.
Helen Huntley
Spouse wants to ensure wife will get assistance
Q. My wife and I are 58 and disabled and hope you can give us financial advice. I recently was diagnosed with terminal cancer. My wife was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and is in remission. Our net worth has been reduced to zero, but I have a $600,000 term life insurance policy with my wife as beneficiary.
Ten tips
Are you considering refinancing the mortgage on your home? These tips may help you determine if it's the right move.
Florida municipal bonds on upswing
Last year's bond market trauma may not be forgotten, but three straight quarters of positive returns are easing the pain. The third quarter brought more good news in what's turning out to be an upbeat year for Florida municipal bond funds and the investors who own them.
