Major Problem with TOS Thinkback?

[Guest]

I keep thinking I am missing something but I think TOS thinkback may have some major defects.

Take a look at ABT (Abbott Labs) "Last" price on 7/10/2012: 65.67

Then TOS thinkback says for 7/11/12 "Last" 65.18, Net Chng, +.02

This VERY wrong. 65.67 to 65.18 represents a decrease in price NOT a +.02.

Am I missing something?

Thanks!

[Guest]

I think it's because of dividends. Go to the chart and notice when the dividend was issued. Also look at http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=ABT+Historical+Prices. Look at the close and adj close columns for those dates.

Edited September 20, 2012 by cwerdna