Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSmall Banks Need Love, Too: United Community BanksThis tiny bank is growing through quality customer service.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNo Dip for Intersil's ChipsValuation may be sketchy, but Intersil is meeting expectations.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonStryker Strikes a ChordA solid quarter and generally positive guidance refuels investor enthusiasm.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBard Rolls OnNothing flashy here, but at the right price, this would be an interesting med-tech play.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonRumblings in Sovereign's KingdomCan shareholder agitation improve results at this poorly run bank?
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSchlumberger Digs InThis leading oil service company is feasting on the upswing in drilling and exploration activity.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIngersoll-Rand Scratches Out More GrowthA firm economy has been good news for this industrial conglomerate.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Tale of Two HalliburtonsWeakness in the KBR business hampers gains in energy services.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonArch Coal Investors Are StokedStrong price realizations and better cost control lead to a great quarter.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonSUPERVALU Still Isn'tGiven a questionable management team, greater assets aren't often a winning formula.
Apr 21, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill This Champion Knock Out the Competition?A prolonged recovery will depend on the modular business.
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMore Predictable Unpredictability at ICUHidden beneath all of the volatility is a pretty decent business.
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Danaher Break the Cycle?This diversified company seems to be moving toward less cyclical sensitivity.
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonReconsidering National CityIf the new strategies work out as planned, that could free up a lot of capital.
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMerrill's Running of the BullWhat kind of risks is this firm taking to grow its earnings?
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonUnion Pacific Full of SteamVery strong pricing and operational improvements lead to a great quarter.
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonLilly: Like the Flower, Not the StockLilly's doing all right, but better values may still lurk elsewhere.
Apr 20, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonBaxter Bags Better MarginsThis is a great business -- but only at the right price.
