May 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGood Corporate CitizensRural telecom service provider Citizens offers heady cash flow along with some unique risks.
May 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRyanair's Friendly SkiesThis low-fare airline continues to prosper with cut-rate fares and high-quality service.
May 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonFrontline's Cargo of CashTanker rates will be volatile, but Frontline is well positioned to reap great cash flow.
May 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonManipulation and the Individual InvestorManipulation is undeniably real, but if investors can catch on to the more common tricks, they can avoid the traps.
May 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMetal Management's Unmanageable MarketMetal Management is a top-flight scrapper and recycler, but it's still beholden to its market.
May 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonOnce More With MerckMerck has had a busy spring, but are investors any better off?
May 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPioneer Drills Down, Strikes MoneyIn the wake of higher energy prices, the market for drilling has gotten hot.
May 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDoral Swoons AgainA missed 10-Q filing deadline causes Doral investors more panic.
May 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonLow on Fuel at Ballard PowerIf Ballard keeps up this pace, there won't be enough cash left.
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAnother Hookup for Genesee & WyomingThe latest well-priced acquisition will further expand the railroad's operations.
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPolyMedica's Second ActPolyMedica has a cash-rich legacy business, but growth will require new strategies.
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Brown Shoe Two-StepImprove results, raise guidance, see stock go up. Rinse and repeat.
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPatterson Gets DrilledInvestors punish this dental distributor for a quarterly miss and lowered guidance.
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonElan Holds Its GroundElan clearly isn't throwing in the towel on Tysabri, but its fate is not solely in the company's hands.
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Second Opinion on MedtronicMedtronic is a growth stalwart, but does valuation properly account for the challenges?
May 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonVariety Meats Sweet for HormelTurkey sales compensate for higher beef and hog prices.
May 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonInvestors Juiced About Scottish PowerSelling the disappointing PacifiCorp utility to Berkshire Hathaway sparks investor enthusiasm.
May 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonJLG Gets a Healthy LiftA recovery in construction activity is leading to improving numbers.
May 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCalpine Is Catching OnAggressive plans for asset sales and operating improvements suggest the company is finally getting serious about a turnaround.
May 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPetrobras Plans to Pump UpLatin America's largest oil company predicts a huge production boost, but analysts seem skeptical.