Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGrowth Is Knee-HighZimmer turns in another fine quarter, with strength in knee implants leading the way.
Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonChicago Merc: Bet With the HouseIncreased commodity trading volume continues to fuel impressive growth at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs U.S. Xpress the Exception?Results from this trucker suggest that its problems are more company-specific than previously thought.
Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Flat Panels Level Off?AU Optronics reports a tough quarter as flat-panel pricing stays weak.
Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWhy Own Rent-A-Center?Same-store sales continue to founder -- and margins are falling.
Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGoing Bananas at Fresh Del MonteStrong fruit pricing helped the company stay ahead of rising costs.
Apr 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBP Keeps PumpingHigher hydrocarbon prices continue to lead to profit growth.
Apr 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCoal Stays GreenArch Coal continues to benefit from strong demand and constrained supply in the coal market.
Apr 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNucor's Peak PerformanceSteel may or may not be at a peak, but earnings are soaring at Nucor.
Apr 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSour Notes From HarmonicLow margins smack down earnings for this cable TV equipment provider.
Apr 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPilgrim's Pride Clucks InStrong cost control allowed the nation's No. 2 poultry producer to grow earnings on lower revenue.
Apr 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Arkansas Best Best Bet?Management suggests the rip roarin' easy growth days are over in trucking, presenting a conundrum for investors.
Apr 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonB/E Aerospace Waits for the TurnA recovery in the commercial aerospace business should mean better days ahead for this company.
Apr 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSuccess Is IntuitiveSurgical robotics continues to grow, and Intuitive Surgical dominates the market.
Apr 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHigh-Test GrowthCan Biosite stay ahead of the competition and keep growth on track?
Apr 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGas Pains at ContinentalFuel price increases wipe away the progress Continental has made with revenue and labor costs.
Apr 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonOld Dominion, Happy HaulerThis growing trucking company continues to haul more goods, more profitably.
Apr 21, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Diebold Produce Bold Growth?This business seems like it should be doing better than it is.
Apr 21, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonStill Looney for the RailsCanadian National has another great quarter on the back of hot demand for commodities.
Apr 21, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMerck Looks for Soft LandingDespite a tough year, the business isn't falling apart, and the pipeline has some near-term gems.
