Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBB&T Still Sticking to Its KnittingThis large Southeastern bank seems to be on target for shareholder-friendly growth.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonFifth Third Bides Its TimeUntil rates stop rising, it's unlikely that earnings will.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPfizer's Big PlansBetween the launch of inhaled insulin and spending $34 billion, Pfizer has a lot on its plate.
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Low Bar Boosts Union PacificWith past performance like this, it's hard not to win "most improved player."
Jul 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSteel Dynamics and the Fickle MarketWe hate steel. No, we love steel. No, we really hate it now. Hey, maybe we should love steel!
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAmSouth Makes a Fair FinishSoon to combine with Regions Financial, AmSouth is making a decent showing of its final quarters.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonExpect More From SunTrustWith the nation's best banking markets, SunTrust should be a performance leader. It's not.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonThe Pricing Is Right for CSXVolume growth was non-existent, but strong pricing and operating efficiencies boosted results.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonTaking St. Jude's PulseThe ICD market is a long-term opportunity, but not a panacea.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonTossing and Turning at SealyThe bedding industry is actually a better sector than this stock's performance would suggest.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNo Vow of Poverty for This AbbottAbbott Labs delivers a solid quarter with broad-based growth.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonJPMorgan Chase Makes the Turn, Sort OfBeating estimates is great; how it beat them is a little less great.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Bank of America Become a Cash Machine?Strong returns on equity should free up even more cash down the road.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Familiar PackageStrong pricing and good cost fundamentals underpin the opportunity here.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs It OK to Like UnitedHealth Again?Smacked by an options scandal and fears of price competition, United Health got too cheap.
Jul 19, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonTCF Marks TimeA better yield curve would do wonders for the business.
Jul 18, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Acergy Defy History?Investors must weigh strong offshore demand with a record of questionable performance.
Jul 18, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonM&T Bank Waits for HelpGrowth is unlikely to be exceptional until the Fed is through tightening.
Jul 18, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonU.S. Bancorp: Cheap Is Still BeautifulMercilessly wringing costs from the system benefits shareholders.
