Feb 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDigital Theater Quiets DownAudio technology company is marking time before the next generation of DVD players arrives.
Feb 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonTurning Coal Into Cash FlowThe Penn Virginia limited partnership offers a dividend-based play on coal production.
Feb 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMetLife Lives the Good LifeThis huge insurer is taking surprisingly active steps to produce ongoing growth for shareholders.
Feb 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWinn-Dixie Not Ready to Check OutSouthern supermarket keeps trying to turn around, but the stock still looks more like a value trap than a value play.
Feb 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsoneResearch Regains HeartbeatIncreased FDA and consumer worries about cardiac safety should continue to fuel growth.
Feb 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPolyMedica RetrenchesEmbattled direct-to-consumer medical products provider looks to rebound from setbacks.
Feb 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIntuitive Surgical Is a Cut AboveThe maker of medical robots offers hot growth and a red-hot valuation to match.
Feb 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUTStarcom May Shine AgainFollowing a tough 2004, this telecom equipment vendor hopes to reignite growth in 2005.
Feb 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUltra Petroleum, Ultra GrowthThe small-cap energy producer closes stellar '04 and looks to grow production and reserves in '05.
Feb 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonLincare Needs Some AirWill cuts in government reimbursement leave this home oxygen company short of breath?
Feb 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonKyphon Developing a BackboneThe small med-tech company posts a rich valuation, but growth is hot, and the market is huge.
Feb 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCyberonics Looks to the FutureShifting resources to the launch of a depression therapy will hurt now, but should pay off later.
Feb 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHas Arch Found Fools' Coal?Nation's No. 2 coal miner has a great 2004 but lowers expectations for 2005.
Feb 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRent-A-Center Needs ChangeThe rent-to-own furniture vendor must take real action to turn the business around.
Feb 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHumana Offers Some ReassuranceCaught between tough pricing and rising costs, can Humana continue to grow?
Feb 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNam Tai Shares the WealthThe small electronics manufacturer shows that growth and dividends are not mutually exclusive.
Feb 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAxonyx Gets CrushedThe biotech company is hammered by disappointing phase 3 results of an Alzheimer's drug.
Feb 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBright, But Not Bold, CloroxSteady but unspectacular growth might leave investors wanting a bit more kick.
Feb 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Goodrich Find Friendly Skies?The aerospace company looks for commercial aviation turnaround to fuel growth.
Feb 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonVentana's Window to GrowthCan this accelerating diagnostics company grow into its valuation?