Mar 7, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs United Rental Worth a Buy?The recovery in construction activity appears legit, but this might not be the best play.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIntegrating Integra's Numbers: Fool by NumbersFast facts the Fool way.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIntegra Integrates Higher RevenueHigh rewards will match high expectations -- if the company delivers.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonNo Malpractice From ProAssuranceThis medical malpractice insurer reports another strong quarter.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWilliams: A Soup-to-Nuts Natural Gas CompanyWilliams may not be the best in its individual businesses, but the combination is interesting.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonParlez-Vous AXA?AXA has solid growth potential, but current valuations aren't all that enticing.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonApplied Drops the SignalLumpy earnings performance seems par for the course here.
Mar 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGet Jacked Up About Rowan?Recent stock price action notwithstanding, the market for jack-up rigs is very tight.
Mar 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Univision Cash In or Cash Out?Could a new owner do more with this valuable asset?
Mar 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPep Boys Peps Up?Is less bad the same as better for Manny, Moe, and Jack?
Mar 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCEDC: A Little Hard to SwallowThe fourth-quarter release wasn't shareholder-friendly, but this is still a good business.
Mar 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonProfiting From Bucharest's Couch PotatoesCentral European Media continues to carve out a profitable business in emerging Europe.
Mar 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Platinum Reclaim Some Luster?The post-hurricane future looks sunnier, but the company will miss income from finite reinsurance.
Mar 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonQuanta Services Quickens PaceStrong service demand from utility customers powers profit growth.
Mar 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonFluor Momentarily FlooredWall Street may not have liked the fourth quarter, but the future looks electric.
Mar 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonDel Monte Trades Soup for Cat FoodDel Monte's pet business has done well, but this acquisition might be pressing its luck.
Mar 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonOmniVision's Future Looking ClearerOne Fool thinks guidance worries mask possible signs of improvement.
Mar 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonDialing Up a BargainDeutsche Telekom will have some big out-of-pocket expenses soon, but the potential for cash-flow generation looks solid.
Mar 1, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGrey Wolf Endangered?U.S. land-based drilling may be energy's riskiest subsector. Approach with caution.