Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGrainger's Mangy QuarterIs Grainger's problem company-specific or a sign of slowing economic activity?
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGood Numbers From Arkansas BestThough not in the highest-growth segment of trucking, Arkansas Best makes a good showing for itself.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonScripps: Some Good, Some Bad, Some ValueEverybody hates media, but Scripps looks like it'll be a survivor.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonHCA Investors Get a Parting GiftThis huge hospital operator goes private amidst further declines in profitability.
Jul 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMonro Muffler Brake: A Few Clangs and a ShimmyBusiness is tough now, but leverage may lie hidden within.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCanadian National Suffers a Loon BiteForex moves put a lid on reported revenue growth.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonStryker and the Terror of the UnknownFears about future pricing and the DOJ investigation keep a lid on the entire sector.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonLilly WiltsNeither the valuation nor the pipeline makes for a compelling investment case.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSmall Banks Need Love, Too: BankUnitedBankUnited offers a higher-risk/higher-reward and potentially higher-growth play on Florida.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSchlumberger's Boom ContinuesFuture energy prices are always uncertain, but production growth today is strong.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSmall Banks Need Love, Too: Capital Corp of the WestLow deposit growth and a higher cost of funds are valid reasons for concern.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCoal Continues to CreakDespite current sentiment, long-term fundamentals still hold up.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPep Boys' CEO DepartsHopefully, a CEO change is only the beginning for this troubled auto-parts retailer.
Jul 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNucor Coulda Stayed HomeNucor is an exceptionally well-run steel company. Not that the market cares right now.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWyeth Wins AgainAnother respectable quarter and a decent pipeline make this worth watching.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWaMu Seems to Zig While Others ZagWaMu is a bank that seems to confound normal expectations.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMore Blocking and Tackling From DanaherFor those who lean toward quality over quantity, Danaher might be the ticket.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIntersil Still on the AttackNew product introductions and market-share gains continue to help results at this analog-chip company.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWachovia Weighs InThe popular bank reports respectable results in a challenging environment.
