Nov 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Total Growth StoryTotal was one of the few oil companies to benefit from higher prices after the Gulf hurricanes.
Nov 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBe Patient With UnivisionGrowth is not all that strong today, but Univision continues to build an impressive franchise.
Nov 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonQuanta's Profitable Storm SurgeHurricane-related work helped this quarter, but utility infrastructure spending is the real key.
Nov 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWeight Watchers Stock Slims DownOnce again, this company fails to deliver a lasting performance.
Nov 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCytek Getting the SqueezeSluggish demand and a move toward higher-margin business are keeping a lid on growth at Cytec.
Nov 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA $99 Biotech PortfolioCan this biotech six-pack pay off for aggressive investors?
Nov 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonThe At-Odds CoupleJohnson & Johnson seems to want out, but Guidant looks willing to grab the shotgun to see that this union is completed.
Nov 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHere We Go Again at CalpineBigger-than-expected losses and slower-than-expected progress on debt repayment. Sound familiar?
Nov 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Comcast Rule Digital Media?While skeptics will always fret about the new-new thing, Comcast keeps churning out copious cash flow.
Nov 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPenn Virginia: ATM of the Coal WorldInvestor enthusiasm for coal has shrunk the yield here, but it's still a high-quality income play on natural resources.
Nov 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBecton, Dickinson: More Boring GrowthWhat this company does isn't sexy, but it is very lucrative.
Nov 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonTODCO's Ace Up the SleeveAs the only owner of meaningful surplus offshore capacity in the Gulf, TODCO should see strong earnings growth.
Nov 2, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRenaissanceRe Needs a RebirthDevastating hurricanes and the loss of the CEO to scandal cast a shadow on this reinsurer.
Nov 2, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs General Cable a Live Wire?If utilities open their wallets to spend on transmission products, General Cable should benefit.
Nov 2, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonFoundation Coal Builds a ProfitIncreasing coal shipments plus higher coal prices equal strong profits.
Nov 2, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAMO Focuses on the GiantsAdvanced Medical Optics sets its sights on the big players in eye care. Will David be able to take on the Goliaths?
Nov 2, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNo Colic at PediatrixDespite hurricanes and a higher percentage of Medicaid patients, Pediatrix still had a solid quarter.
Nov 2, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDuke Power Needs RechargeInterest rates and integration risks have sat on these shares since the summer.
Nov 1, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBelly Up to BarrThough not cheap, this is a high-quality generic company.
Nov 1, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonChesapeake All Gassed UpNow the No. 3 gas player in the U.S., Chesapeake still sees growth opportunities.
