Yes, it is true that I would never even consider making a buying or selling decision without first checking a chart.

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This is why investors should consult a stock chart before making an investment decision.

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Mr. Hurd became known for his flip chart and his ability to distill each business decision to a set of metrics that could determine how profitable a move would be, said former colleagues.

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The team then identifies the people involved in each action or decision and lists those individuals on the right-hand side of the chart.

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Osbourne, who is currently at number 18 in this week's singles chart with her second single Shut Up, was "upset" about the decision, her spokeswoman added.

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Public debt has already risen above 40% owing to the decision by official statisticians to include the liabilities of Northern Rock, a mortgage lender nationalised in February (see second chart).

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