May 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRekindling Interest in DynegyDynegy has done OK in its recovery efforts, and selling the midstream business would mean further changes.
May 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAlcan Can, Can't It?Alcan continues to exploit a strong aluminum market, but is the end of the supply squeeze in sight?
May 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIntegra LifeSciences Strikes a NerveThe med-tech company's missed quarter makes the market ill at ease.
May 6, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonClorox Gets Bleached OutHigh commodity prices have stolen away growth and cash flow.
May 6, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonShooting Starcom (Again)UTStarcom can't get out of its own way, as accounting troubles and sales declines in China keep buffeting the shares.
May 6, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUnilever Looks for Growth LeverageManagement is realistic about its performance, and results seem to be on the road to recovery.
May 6, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPsychiatric Solutions Thinks BiggerA major acquisition will mean more debt, but more growth as well.
May 6, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonFluor Hopes to Floor ItRising demand for refineries, manufacturing facilities and other large projects is building up Fluor's backlog.
May 6, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonProfits in Enterprise's PipelineStrong natural gas demand fuels good performance at Enterprise Products.
May 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDuke Powers Up Another QuarterThis utility's natural gas business fuels results while the electricity business stays dormant.
May 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUnivision Grabs the RemoteHaving all but vanquished its Spanish-language competition, Univision is turning its sights on the Big Four networks.
May 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Anybody Love Angiotech?Despite the success of the Boston Scientific Taxus stent, Angiotech's stock is trading at low levels.
May 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Calpine Generate More Cash?The power company is doing better from an operational perspective, but liquidity and debt are still troublesome.
May 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPVR's Lovely Lump of CoalHigher coal prices lead to higher coal royalties, which in turn lead to higher distributions for PVR's partners.
May 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAnother NICE QuarterEnterprise and security solutions continue to fuel growth for this Israeli content analytics specialist.
May 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAqua America Floats OnRate increases and improved operating efficiency propel growth at this water utility.
May 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs NovaStar a Black Hole?NovaStar is one of the most controversial REIT's out there. So what should investors do about it?
May 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonChesapeake Bets Against the PeakChesapeake Energy's incredible reserves and aggressive drilling outweigh its high debt, as long as energy prices stay up.
May 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNam Tai Phones It InThe company's decision to focus on cell phones is hurting margins, but growth is still on track for now.
May 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCoventry Keeps Turning HeadsGrowth at this managed health-care company is still defying conventional wisdom.