Jun 30, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonEMC Does an Expensive DealEMC is paying a lot for RSA Security. Those synergies had better be real.
Jun 30, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBP: Bad PropaneBP is accused by the U.S. government of manipulating the price of propane.
Jun 28, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMcCormick Charges for QualityIt's a well-run business in a stable market, but it's hardly cheap.
Jun 28, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonFeds Once Again Knocking on Ortho DoorsA second round of subpoenas rattles the medical device sector.
Jun 28, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonConAgra's Long Road AheadInvestors will need plenty of patience to hang on to this one.
Jun 27, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonUnivision Settles for a Little LessThe Spanish-language broadcaster gets a decent buyout deal -- just not as big as it wanted.
Jun 27, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBarr Bulks UpBuying Pliva adds manufacturing capabilities, market opportunities, and pipeline candidates.
Jun 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonJ&J Makes an Expensive DealConsumer health is a fine business line, but is it worth this much money?
Jun 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Novartis the Future of Generics?Merck's recent pricing action might just be the beginning of the end of generics as we know them.
Jun 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonHave Major Airlines Been Naughty?Allegations of price-fixing could open up a new can of worms.
Jun 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPhelps Dodge's Golden NickelAlready a big metal producer, Phelps Dodge becomes bigger and more diversified.
Jun 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonLooking for the Bottom With LennarEventually, stocks of this type will be interesting again.
Jun 26, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMittal and Arcelor: Who Bought Whom?A very high price means higher risk for shareholders.
Jun 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonInvesting World Cup Final: Western Europe vs. India and Southeast AsiaThe final showdown for world investing domination.
Jun 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNeurocrine Biosciences: From Bad to WorsePfizer's departure is a serious, though not fatal, blow.
Jun 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Stock Junkie in Fund LandEven hard-core equity investors can, and should, find a place in their portfolios for the right mutual fund.
Jun 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAnadarko Bets BigThe energy company absorbs two firms in a huge, shrewd, risky deal.
Jun 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSolectron: Slow Progress Is Still ProgressThis services company continues to require patience.
Jun 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonStatic at UnivisionInitial bids for the leading Spanish-language broadcaster appear disappointing.
