Feb 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonABB AscendantAsian growth is reviving this European power and automation specialist.
Feb 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWeight Watchers Won't Stay DownStrong cash flow and return on capital counterbalance questionable management.
Feb 24, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonLessons From the Ice RinkWhat can international hockey teach you about investing?
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonExpress Scripts Overdue for a PauseThis PBM is posting very good growth and has room for improvement, but what about the stock price?
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan't Go Bananas Over ChiquitaChiquita looks cheap for a good reason.
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonShould Fools Fill the Tank With General Maritime?Well-run shipping fleets produce ample cash flow, but it's a volatile business.
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGlobalSantaFe: It's Not Over YetStrong exploration and development budgets suggest a few more years of strength at the drillers.
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. Simpson(Un)Limited Enthusiasm?Limited Brands seems to be serious about improvement, but retail turnarounds take time.
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Nasty Jolt to GreatbatchDisappointing margins take a bite out of the company's market cap.
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonE.ON's Plan BUnable to buy Scottish Power, this German utility giant targets a Spanish peer.
Feb 23, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonJLG Still in the Boom TimesMachinery keeps rolling out the door at this midsized manufacturing company.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonVCA Antech Digs Up GrowthAcquisitions will likely continue to drive the pet-care company's expansion.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMedtronic's Minor MissSluggish sales in several market categories might spook investors.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonOfficeMax Not Out of the Game YetTurnarounds are always risky and difficult, but the rewards can be substantial.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan United Surgical Cut It?Case volume seems light, but the company is a big player in a good market niche.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonEuronet Today, Tomorrow the WorldAs the developing world, um, develops, Euronet prospers -- one ATM transaction at a time.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonStratasys: Nifty vs. ExpensiveDon't let gee-whiz products sucker you into overpaying for a stock.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAstigmatism at LCA-VisionOnce again, inflated expectations set the stage for a big fall.
Feb 22, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAxcan Kicked in the GutsThe failure of a phase 3 trial puts future growth prospects in doubt.