Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAdvanced Medical Optics Still a Little BloodshotThis eye-care stock has done relatively well despite some ongoing sales issues.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonRyanair: Northeast by SouthwestLow fares + low costs = high profits and success in airline industry.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPhilips Cashes In Its ChipsSelling its semiconductor unit raises cash and lessens the volatility of the overall business.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNot Time Yet to Part With ArvinMeritorNear-term challenges in the vehicle market are real, but the long-term prospects are good.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMore Flabby Performance at Weight WatchersThere's always a new excuse and a new plan, but investors would do well to maintain skepticism.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonEl Paso: Good Not Quite Good EnoughWith the company's viability no longer an issue, investors can focus more on the details.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPutting Pacer Through Its PacesThere's definitely money to be made in helping companies get their cargo around the country.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNRG Looks to Juice Up Future ReturnsInvestors tolerate short-term underperformance in hopes of a longer-term outlook.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonFrom Omega to Alpha Natural Resources in CoalHigher costs but higher-value coal make for a somewhat riskier coal play.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCompass Salted Away for the SummerStill waiting for a better value on this low-cost high-yield play.
Aug 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMcDermott Can Build More ValuePower projects are only beginning to hit the books at engineering companies like McDermott.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonChiquita Slips on a Banana PeelTimes are tough, but signs of quality are nevertheless apparent.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSilverHawk Flying Just Fine, ThanksWith FoxHollow Technologies, there is growth and risk in equal measure.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonRuling Slows Down Kinetic ConceptsLosing a key patent case will become a severe blow if it isn't overturned on appeal.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPatterson-UTI Fights Off the InevitableGrowing rig supply and unstable gas prices make the land drilling space riskier.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonThe Push and Pull on Helmerich & PayneFinding the point of balance between a high-quality land operator and a volatile market.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWaiting for a Better Occidental OpportunityOccidental is a high-quality producer, but the valuation discount isn't compelling.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan OM Group Carve Out a More Stable Business?Moving further away from basic mining is a risk today but holds potential for tomorrow.
Aug 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonRio Doce Turns a Hard CornerComparisons will get more difficult, but cash continues to roll in.
