Aug 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonShedding a Little Light on Rofin-SinarValuations on this small-cap laser company are modest, but so are expectations.
Aug 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonIs Quanta Services Powering Up?Will increased spending for broadband and a new energy bill mean better business for this specialized contractor?
Aug 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Vanguard Among Small Caps?This chemicals company has an intriguing business model, but the valuation is in the weeds.
Aug 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonA Taste of CEDC's FutureCentral European Distribution's new capital structure has even more promise than the old.
Aug 8, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonDo Specialty Chemicals Make Cytec Special?Despite a strong market for specialty chemicals, Cytec trades at a discount to most of its peers.
Aug 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan You Afford Fording?Record prices have led to exceptional payouts from this Canadian metallurgical coal trust, but what happens when prices go down?
Aug 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonRock-Tenn Rockin'A recent acquisition should help boost this producer of paperboard and cartons.
Aug 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonHealthy Profits at ChiquitaDespite management hopes about eating trends, there likely will be moderate growth.
Aug 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPioneer Rates Better RatesStrong demand for land-based drilling rigs is spelling out boom times for this little drilling company.
Aug 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCan This Cardinal Sing?If Cardinal Health succeeds in its plans to return more capital to shareholders, this could become an interesting income play.
Aug 5, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonCzeching Up on Central European MediaThe addition of Czech operations has grown the business, but operating so many stations in so many countries is a challenge all its own.
Aug 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUnilever: Slow Progress Is Still ProgressUnilever isn't breaking any speed records with its turnaround, but this is a case where slow and steady win the race.
Aug 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNot a Total SuccessTotal remains a quality investment idea in the energy space, but investors should be aware that the company will be taking on risk to hit its targets.
Aug 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonNeenah's Paper ChaseA difficult second quarter can't blot out this company's value.
Aug 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPenn Virginia Mines MoneyBuoyant coal prices continue to fuel distribution increases from this coal and gas limited partnership.
Aug 4, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonGlobalSantaFe Keeps Drilling SkepticsDespite repeated cries of "it's over now," energy prices are firm, drilling projects are increasing, and the demand is strong.
Aug 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonAU Optronics Up Off the MatThe company's predicted midyear turnaround seems to be coming true.
Aug 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonPediatrix Is in Good HealthA fragmented market, ongoing growth, and proven management spells opportunity.
Aug 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonUTStarcom: Here We Go AgainUTStarcom once again misses its own revenue guidance and lowers the bar for the future.
Aug 3, 2005 by Stephen D. SimpsonProfits Flow to Rio TintoStrength in worldwide commodities means strength for this metals, minerals, and energy provider.
