Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Boxes Boost Temple-Inland?Temple-Inland is a strange sort of company, but can strong containerboard markets keep the momentum going?
Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGold Kist May Be Scratching BottomChicken prices and the stock's valuation are low, but both could go even lower.
Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonHumana Humming . for NowGood earnings and strong guidance are fine, but they don't eliminate the underwriting risks.
Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonEricsson Dials It UpMore people jabbering on cell phones means more revenue for Ericsson.
Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAmerican Standard: A Standard for Performance?High ROICs don't always guarantee a great investment value.
Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPhelps Dodge Losing Its Luster?Copper prices should begin to ease off, and that won't help sales.
Feb 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonGraco: Boring, but BrilliantDespite its sleepy industry, Graco produces exceptional results.
Feb 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWeyerhaeuser: Doing More With LessCost cuts and plant closures are good, but this huge paper company still has undesirable businesses.
Feb 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPhase 2 for Intuitive SurgicalNow that the initial rush is over, it's time for Intuitive Surgical to build a lasting business.
Feb 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCracks in Carbo Ceramics Can Be RepairedNew production capacity should boost sales.
Feb 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonVolvo Prepares to DownshiftTruck demand is likely to taper off later this year, and Volvo is getting ready.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAstraZeneca: Of Patents and PipelinesLosing Toprol-XL would be a blow, but not a fatal one.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCytyc Still Stands On Its OwnDespite apparent doubts about some mergers, the company is still growing strongly.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonOshkosh Still Cheerfully DefensiveStrong military sales continue to drive the bus.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAlliant Looks to Blend Old and NewA mix of steady cash-rich businesses and newer high-growth opportunities should work out well.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonTyco Tries Investors' Patience AgainBreak-up may be the best hope for growth here.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIllinois Tool Still WorkingGrowth guidance chilled investors, but the ROIC should warm an investor's heart.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonDoes "X" Mark a Sweet Spot?U.S. Steel may not be the best steel company, but it might be the cheapest.
Feb 2, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Chips Lift Rohm & Haas?The semiconductor market is strengthening, but it's only a piece of a larger puzzle.
