Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUTX Still UnderappreciatedEven with businesses on the upswing, United Technologies gets no love from the Street.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. Simpson3 Cheers for 3M?Sales and margin improvements underlie the value here.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIt's Elementary, PeabodyStrong coal demand, tight production, and new technology make for heady days for Peabody Energy.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonFifth Third Hopes for Better DaysA tough third quarter highlights the challenges in front of this bank chain.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonForest Labs' Clear-Cut WoesPatent litigation, generic competition, and drug development troubles nibble away at this Forest.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Key Unlock Profits?KeyCorp's commercial business is solid, but it'll have to spur both units to get shares moving.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonYou Hate My Stocks? Great!You can enjoy big profits by embracing the unloved and unappreciated and ignoring the naysayers.
Oct 18, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCanadian National Losing SteamCanadian National Railway has had a great run, but are we at the end of the line?
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA.O. Smith Heats UpBetter performance in the water-heater business boosts this small manufacturer.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCitigroup: More Work to DoBetter transparency could lead to better valuations for this mega-cap bank.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMinds on the MinesCan the good times last for mining equipment makers?
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Host Marriott Prove Hospitable?Results aren't so hot now, but patient investors may eventually like what they see.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonJ.B. Hunt Rides Rails to RevenueStrong intermodal demand is offsetting weaker trucking results.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Fairchild a Fair Bet?Internal company trends are improving, but can that continue as the end-markets for its commodity products look shaky?
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMain Street Needs ResurfacingThis Atlanta bank is taking the right steps, but the valuation is not enough of a bargain.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonScripps Writing a New ScriptShifting its focus from newspapers to cable TV and the Internet should offer better long-term growth.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCommerce Bancorp ConfoundsThis bank is clearly committed to doing business differently, and that's a definite case of good news, bad news.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs SuperValu Either?Too many excuses prevent SuperValu from being a bargain.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWatching WachoviaAcquisitions increase this stock's risk but promise future growth.
Oct 17, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Busy Day for St. JudeIn addition to announcing a major acquisition, St. Jude also reported very solid financial results for the third quarter.