May 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSanderson Farms' Chicken RunLower prices and higher costs create a painful bottom line.
May 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonUnited Natural Foods' Unsavory ValuationHow long can a great hook outweigh valuation worries?
May 25, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSame Old PattersonEven deep drilling can't unearth a discount here.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Second Crack at Great Overseas StocksThe market doesn't always offer second chances. Grab them when you can.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAdvance Auto Parts Hopes to Steer Past TroubleThough not an outrageous bargain, this could still be worth a look.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonHas Toll Gotten Wrung Out?There's a time for prudent skepticism and a time for blatant opportunism.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIt's SABMiller TimeThis hugely diversified beer maker deserves a better valuation.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAutoZone's Profitable Vanishing ActThough the return on capital is good, a little more growth would be nice.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWilliams-Sonoma: Even High-End Retail Gets ThumpedIts a rotten market for retailers, and Williams-Sonoma isn't faring any better.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPhillips-Van Heusen Gets UntuckedDespite a growing retail malaise, this is a winning brand-manager.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNational Grid: Toll-Taker for Life's EssentialsTry to stay awake as this company reaps cash flow from its distribution network.
May 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMeasuring Up MedtronicEveryone loves the med-tech firm. That makes it a dangerous investment.
May 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonApplied Signal WaversLike other small defense contractors, it's inescapably volatile.
May 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Pocket of Turbulence for EmbraerHurting results are variable delivery patterns and an appreciating real.
May 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWet Seal Swimming With SharksThe retailer's back on course, but stormy seas lie ahead.
May 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAgilent's Increasing AgilityThe company's restructuring efforts seem to be paying off.
May 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonHealthSouth Still in RehabCan a phoenix emerge from the ashes of one of the Bubble Era's largest frauds?
May 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonDear, Oh DeereEthanol should boost farmers' incomes. Just not right away.
