Is auto parts giant Johnson Controls (JCI -1.12%) a buy right now? It might be, but like any cyclical company, timing is important -- and there are definitely risks. In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear looks at three things that any Johnson Controls investor -- or anyone considering an investment -- should be watching closely.
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3 Things to Watch at Johnson Controls Now
Is Johnson Controls a buy? It might be, but it's not without risk. Here are three things that any investor -- or anyone considering an investment -- should be watching carefully.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a Senior Contributing Motley Fool Auto Analyst covering publicly traded companies in the auto industry and issues affecting the global economy. John is a former CNBC reporter covering electric vehicle makers and the future of the auto industry. He also spent several years at Fidelity Investments in various communications and investor education roles. He holds a B.A. in Government from Cornell University. Fun fact: John once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch's office — and yes, Lynch was there at the time!
Fool contributor John Rosevear owns shares of Ford and General Motors. Follow him on Twitter at @jrosevear. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Ford. It also recommends General Motors. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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