Oct 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMosaic Gets ChippedConstrained production and higher costs hurt profits for this large fertilizer company.
Oct 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Bus Station of StocksWhen the stock bus pulls out of the station without you, remember another one is right behind it.
Oct 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAnother Ouster in Puerto RicoFirst Bancorp cans its CEO and CFO, becoming the island's third major bank to change management.
Oct 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWill Caribou's Shari'ah Affect Shares?The majority owner's decision to run Caribou as per Islamic law could have implications for shareholders.
Sep 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCable Conglomerates and Cuckoo ClocksJohn Malone's Liberty Media gets a foothold in Switzerland.
Sep 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMicron Squeaks One OutThough this quarter was stronger than expected, Micron still faces potential supply gluts in its core markets.
Sep 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonTwo Pharma Trees FallThe news of a phase 3 trial failure stripped the bark off both Forest Labs and Cypress Bioscience.
Sep 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGE Brings Good Things to IDXGeneral Electric's added muscle could accelerate the adoption of software in the health-care marketplace.
Sep 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHigh-Class GasNatural gas prices have climbed further and more quickly than oil costs, and a cold winter could make gas-rich companies even happier.
Sep 30, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAn Overinflated CTI IndustriesThrough no fault of its own, this little company got an incredible amount of attention.
Sep 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCopart Does Its PartGrowth looks to be steady, but valuation isn't exactly a bargain.
Sep 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonChanging StationsSelling its TV stations and a possible bid for the Washington Nationals means big changes Emmis.
Sep 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonActuant Accentuates the PositiveDespite a tough market for cars and recreational vehicles, the company still produces solid cash flow.
Sep 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCRAI Sheds TearsWall Street seems to be overreacting to trimmed guidance from this small consultancy.
Sep 29, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonStill the Right Connection?A nasty little overreaction to otherwise decent earnings might give investors a second crack at this stock.
Sep 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBuy What You Really KnowWhile the concept of "buying what you know" comes with the best of intentions, it can be misunderstood.
Sep 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAffymetrix Stumbles AgainProduction problems are the scapegoat for the company's second significant disappointment this year.
Sep 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Gazprom DatePutin takes another step forward in bringing more of Russia's energy assets under government control.
Sep 28, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Haircut for MohawkHigh raw-material prices are chewing up profits, but value may still lie within.
Sep 27, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBig Oil Doesn't Hate HydrogenOil companies can be nasty, sure, but alternative-energy fans have exaggerated their faults.