Sep 14, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonOrthopedic Sector StumblesAlready antsy about potential pricing, investors reacted badly to Smith & Nephew's earnings guidance.
Sep 14, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Sour Offer for Imperial SugarImperial says no to a reduced buyout proposal. Why didn't Schultze just walk away?
Sep 14, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonOil Keeps Slip-Sliding AroundWhat does recent price action say about the outlook for oil prices?
Sep 14, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWachovia: California DreamingThis North Carolina-based bank makes trips to the left coast for acquisitions.
Sep 13, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Shadow on PallWater filtration is a great business, but there's no reason to overpay for it.
Sep 13, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAn Alternative Energy Triple PlayECD has its fingers in many promising cookie jars.
Sep 13, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBest Buy Almost a BuyDon't let wobbly quarterly guidance chase you away from one of the best retailers around.
Sep 13, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRural/Metro Still in ICUThough the stock has rebounded quite a bit, future survival or success isn't a sure thing yet.
Sep 13, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonKroger's Not Afraid of Wal-MartDespite an always-tough market for supermarkets, Kroger is doing pretty well by most standards.
Sep 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Bear (Stearns) Hug for CalpineWill forming an energy trading business with Bear Stearns help Calpine resolve its troubles?
Sep 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Broadband Working for China Netcom?The company has seen rises in revenue and profitability.
Sep 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCommerce Still Yields to the RulesEven if investors think Commerce Bancorp is changing the game, it's still affected by the same banking realities.
Sep 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIntegra Integrates Another CompanyThe med-tech company continues a long tradition of strategic add-on acquisitions with a well-priced buy from Tyco.
Sep 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonValue Isn't Just a NumberPerformance metrics and valuation ratios can be important, but true value lies beyond the realm of numbers.
Sep 12, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCampbell's May Be a Hearty IdeaThough it's still not a scintillating name, Campbell seems to be doing better all the same.
Sep 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Hovnanian Near the Ceiling?Does slightly lower guidance mean the new-housing boom is getting long in the tooth?
Sep 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Verint an Intelligent Buy?Surveillance and business intelligence continues to pay off for Verint.
Sep 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCBRL Cracked but IntactCBRL Group looks good at first, but trouble may be simmering.
Sep 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Small Step for Rent-A-CenterClosing some underperforming stores may be a sign that management finally gets it. This Fool isn't convinced.
Sep 9, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBlack Days for Whitehall JewellersThe CEO-to-be no longer wants the job, and the company seems to be teetering on bankruptcy.
