Jul 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGlaxoSmithKline: Reliable, Dependable ... Kinda BoringA good-but-not-great pharmaceutical giant with a good-but-not-great valuation.
Jul 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAspect Gives Investors NightmaresAspect continues to grow, but high volatility is likely to follow.
Jul 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNon-Linear ProgressionWaiting on quality companies usually pays off, but it can take a while.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPeering Through KeyCorp's KeyholeDespite limited short-term potential, focusing on community banking could help future results.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAmerican Express Charges ForwardCan consumer spending keep fueling double-digit growth?
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSoccer and Politics Kick-Start Televisa's QuarterThis Mexican media giant still has growth potential. It just needs to sort out the Univision mess.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonKraft Needs to Craft More GrowthWell-known brands are a good start, but they're worth little without growth.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAltria Wants to SpinAs litigation risks clear up, the Kraft Foods spin-off can proceed.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBNSF: Good News, Bad DayThe railroad posts good results, but investors fear for its future.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan BP Do Better?Unless BP can correct a series of mistakes, there's no reason to favor this major producer.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonRent-A-Center Finds the Fuel for GrowthApart from the gibbering about fuel, there are real signs of progress here.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonFreeport-McMoRan's Risky BusinessOne mine, two commodities, and a spike in prices. How will this end up?
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBJ Services Still Pumped UpFears of the down-cycle are everywhere -- except in the oil fields.
Jul 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAn Eye-Opening Quarter at AlconGood news may have been overdue, but the jubilation seems overdone.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSmall Banks Need Love, Too: PrivateBancorpPrivateBancorp has a great business plan; too bad the Street knows it.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonDiscount Broker, Expensive StockCharles Schwab is back on track, but the stock isn't cheap.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPlaying Kick-the-Can With Crown HoldingsWill the company deliver on its cash flow leverage potential?
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonJ.B. Hunt Not Far From a ValueThis diversified trucker continues to invest heavily in new equipment.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWait for a Bad Day at MerckMerck has value as a going concern, but investors should wait for some bad news to make the stock cheaper.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Schering-Plough Continue to Shine?Cost-cutting and cholesterol drug sales continue apace, but is the company vulnerable?
