Aug 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonMerck Broaches the ObviousMerck will naturally end up settling many cases, but the details are far from clear at this point.
Aug 26, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHot Iron, Warm HeartsCVRD seems to think that the market for iron is still on the upswing.
Aug 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSmithfield Faces Leaner TimesWithout last year's favorable pricing, Smithfield may be stuck in the mud.
Aug 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan This Portfolio Be Saved?Even the worst portfolio can be redeemed. Stephen Simpson shows you how.
Aug 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAnother Cavity for PattersonTwo straight disappointing quarters have drilled the medical distributor's stock.
Aug 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHormel: Something to Chew OnIt still generates free cash flow while straddling commodity and branded foodstuffs.
Aug 25, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonChina Unicom's Financial HangupsResults were better than expected, but this is still a work in progress.
Aug 24, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBHP Billiton's Commodity BuffetIs it too late to make a play on the bull run in commodities?
Aug 24, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonFrontline Sails OnThe tanker operator offers prodigious dividends despite tough shipping rates.
Aug 24, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSweet Air Around ResMedGrowing awareness of breathing problems in sleep continues to fuel robust growth at the company.
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Cure for Amylin's Stock?Shares moved up after promising results from a diabetes-drug test. But will the gains last?
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonBrown Shoe Needs Some PolishThis may not be the most exciting company, but management seems on track toward delivering better performance.
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonSanderson Farms Crosses the StreetThe market didn't like the disappointing numbers from Q3, but Sanderson Farms remains a quality poultry producer.
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPlumbing Clogs Hughes SupplyIf Hughes Supply can flush out a few problems, it could be a stealthy winner.
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonWilliams-Sonoma's Steady StrengthAlthough management didn't raise guidance, does the company have reason to be optimistic about the holiday season?
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan Toro Cut It?Investors may want to put this Toro out to pasture.
Aug 23, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonReaping the WhirlpoolAfter a few months of wrangling, Maytag shareholders see a 50% improvement in the price at which their stock will be bought out.
Aug 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonThe Muck in SmuckerLow growth, low return on equity, and a taste for acquisitions may make this a sour stock.
Aug 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDoral Management Gets the Heave-HoAs this Puerto Rican mortgage banker tries to get back on its feet, some long-term management members get their walking papers.
Aug 22, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPetroKazakhstan Fades to GreenA buyout offer from China's CNPC profitably ends the tumultuous energy company's story.
