You buy it solely for macroeconomic considerations.

FORBES: Glitter

The Monetary Authority of Singapore reiterated its May 21 statement, saying it and Bank Indonesia are exploring further access into each other's markets, while Bank Indonesia Gov. Agus Martowardojo said the bank's position was unchanged and that "reciprocal" treatment is one of the considerations to allow DBS buy a bigger take in the Bank Danamon.

WSJ: DBS Group Extends Deadline on Takeover of Bank Danamon

She said the two main considerations in her decision to buy were price and proximity.

WSJ: Getting Away��but Not Too Far

If you are still years away from such considerations, perhaps your current goal is to buy a first home.

FORBES: Watch Your Assets

This table reflects the 2013 picks and pans, and it should be understood that the majority of buy or sell recommendations from Wall Street analysts are based on fundamental not technical considerations.

FORBES: Wall Street's Pick and Pans

All these knotty considerations aside, though, I'm convinced that no matter what my husband and I buy, it will be a patriotic purchase.

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But tax-shifting considerations may also mean that Allianz will have to issue new shares to close the Dresdner deal and buy the shares back next year.

FORBES: Schulte-Noelle Scores