Jan 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonThat's SYSCO, Not CiscoIs the food-service giant as pricey as its sound-alike cousin?
Jan 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBig Oil, Bigger ProfitsExxonMobil reaps the benefits of rising energy prices yet again.
Jan 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSealed Air Produces a PopThe packaging maker trumps Wall Street estimates and generates considerable free cash.
Jan 31, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonKodak's Altered ImageForced to change, the photo company buys its way into the digital age -- at a heavy cost.
Jan 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSurModics Stays in the Hot SpotMedical technology coatings specialist occupies the hazy world between biotech and medical devices.
Jan 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonStanley Is Still WorkingThe maker of home and industrial tools has a good quarter, but future growth looks a little weak.
Jan 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonColumbia's a Good SportThe sports- and outerwear maker beats estimates, but inventory levels could mark down growth.
Jan 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAn Understated ScandinavianDanish pharmaceutical maker Novo Nordisk continues to fly under the radar.
Jan 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonADM Gets SqueezedWhat the agricultural markets giveth, they can also taketh away.
Jan 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonTidewater's Rising TideThe energy servicing company should benefit from high utilization and rising rates.
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWebsense Still Makes SenseInternet management software company continues to sign up customers and rake in the cash.
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonTime Is MoneyNYSE wants to expand its trading hours, but will shareholders really benefit?
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonVenture Off the Beaten PathStrong demand makes commodity companies a hot ticket. Where are the best returns?
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAstraZeneca Shines, for NowThe British-Swedish drug company has a great quarter, but the future looks dimmer.
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGenerics Bout Gets BloodyBristol-Myers Squibb struggles to keep growing amid patent expirations.
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonOld Dominion Keeps On TruckingMulti-regional carrier posts strong results as national expansion and tight supply pay off.
Jan 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs This Trucker Still the Best?Arkansas Best posts solid results, but will pricing stay strong?
Jan 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonThe Pipeline to Biotech SuccessLooking at drug R&D is the best way to begin assessing biotech companies.
Jan 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNice Quarter, Eh?Canadian National Railway hauls in the loonies for the fourth quarter by hauling more commodities.
Jan 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan GlobalSantaFe Strike Oil?Company has another tough quarter despite a good market for drillers.