Jan 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonRuby Tuesday's Identity CrisisAnother menu shift suggests that the company is still trying to find its personality.
Jan 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonInvestors Don't Cotton to DeltaDelta and Pine Land's first quarter is usually sleepy, but investors still found reasons to sell.
Jan 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonOff Course at Arrow InternationalIt's going to take time for Arrow to add capacity; will customers still be waiting on the other side?
Jan 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCracks in the Pavement for Texas Industries?The coincidence of high energy prices and routine maintenance hurt results this quarter, but the cement/concrete/aggregate story is still solid.
Jan 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonAvoid the Boulevard of Broken BiotechsBiotech is a risky sector even in the best of times. Here are a few ways to improve your odds.
Jan 6, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMixed Grill at Wendy'sAmid percolating shareholder dissent, the stock seems to keep going up.
Jan 5, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonConstellation's Growth Going Flat?Organic growth in wine and spirits fizzled a bit, but cash flow continues to pour in.
Jan 5, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMuscular Growth From MSC IndustrialA history of delivering shareholder value and excellent returns on capital makes MSC great.
Jan 5, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs It Worth Peeking Under Burlington's Coat?A dearth of detail makes this a tough stock to follow, and the valuation makes it questionable as to whether it's worth the effort.
Jan 5, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonHurricane Winds Whip RPMHigh material costs in the wake of 2005's storms suck the wind out of RPM's sails.
Jan 5, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Sonic Still Boom?Does the burger chain's valuation already reflect its fast growth?
Jan 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMonsanto Harvests More ProfitsGrowth is good today, and a strong pipeline speaks well for the future.
Jan 4, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonMonster Magnets Fuel IMGCIs the combination of a medical magnets business and an opportunity in superconducting wire a good mix for investors?
Jan 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonPilgrim's Pride Gets CluckedThis large poultry producer pre-announces a big miss for the first quarter.
Jan 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonWalgreen Reaps Rewards of RxThe nation's top pharmacy keeps on rolling, but investors might want to keep an eye on the new ventures.
Jan 3, 2006 by Stephen D. SimpsonA New Catalyst for BASFBASF's hostile offer for Engelhard is interesting on several fronts.
Dec 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSony Says I'm Sorry ... 21st-Century StyleSony, despite some recent missteps, tries to set things right with its spyware fiasco.
Dec 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMind on the Mines: Steel and IronWill the global steel boom extend into a third year?
Dec 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMinds on the Mines: CopperInsatiable demand from China and the after-effects of years of under-investment in new capacity have launched the price of this base metal skyward.
Dec 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMinds on the Mines: AluminumCan aluminum companies finally reap some rewards from higher aluminum prices?