Oct 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAmerican Healthways Looks WellA keen focus on reducing health-care costs and improving outcomes bodes well for this company's future.
Oct 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHeresy for True ReligionA downgrade amidst bubbling retail worries sends the stock of this denim company down a few pegs.
Oct 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonASML Must Be a Cubs FanCan ASML live up to the hope and hype that next year will be better for semiconductor equipment makers?
Oct 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAMD Simply Can't WinWall Street turns up its nose at good earnings and the stock sells off.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRising Costs Squeeze AlcoaAlcoa is still sandwiched between rising input costs and limited pricing power.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHelen Looks HaggardHelen of Troy management wants to blame the economy, but maybe it should look at keeping things fresh.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Soft Landing for POSCO?Management projects a more stable market, which would help POSCO avoid a crash landing after the commodity boom.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGood WoodA commitment to upgrade the quality of business is slowing sales but sparking solid earnings performance.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGannett's Wrinkled ResultsSome asset swaps make precise earnings more confusing, but the basic trend is still not looking too strong.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGenentech Generates ProfitsWhether you call it a biotech or a pharmaceutical, there's no disputing that Genentech is raking in some big bucks.
Oct 11, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNickel's New No. 1Inco looks to become the biggest player in nickel by buying Falconbridge.
Oct 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonThe FDA: Boon, Bane, Whipping BoyFaster, better, and cheaper isn't easy. With intersecting responsibilities to both the general public and the health care industry, the Food & Drug Administration must walk a precarious tightrope.
Oct 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonApria's One Selling PointThe home health-care provider seems to really be in trouble as it shops itself to potential buyers.
Oct 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAracruz: From Pulp to Profits?Aracruz's status as both a Brazilian company and a commodity business make this a riskier-than-average income play.
Oct 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBon Voyage to a Tough QuarterNordic American Tanker plays a high-risk, high-reward game -- one that didn't pan out in the third quarter.
Oct 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDoes Slow + Slow Equal "Faster"?The combination of two slow-growing life insurance and annuity companies wouldn't seem to promise great future growth.
Oct 10, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonOxford's Spiffy DudsMoving to a more brand-focused strategy is paying off in terms of growth and profitability.
Oct 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBundling Up With BurlingtonThis slow but steady retailer could be well-positioned to weather a downturn in the retail sector.
Oct 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Constellation Distill Growth?The maker of alcoholic beverages has been getting bigger through acquisitions. What about organic growth?
Oct 7, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAccenture Shares the WealthRich cash flow has led this leading consultancy to initiate a dividend for the first time.
