Biomet, Inc. (January 01, 2007)
Biomet, Inc. -- An acquisition by another
company may be in the works for this
leading producer of artificial joints and
other medical devices.
Caterpillar Inc. (January 01, 2007)
Caterpillar Inc. -- Strong growth in China and other overseas markets is offsetting weakness
in housing construction, diesel engines and other domestic industries, management reports.
Central Parking Corporation (January 01, 2007)
Central Parking Corporation -- Although revenues have stagnated, this international provider of parking and related services remains profitable.
Ceradyne, Inc. (January 01, 2007)
Ceradyne, Inc. -- This Southern California
company, best known for producing ceramic body armor worn by military personnel, is expanding its nondefense business with new applications in energy and medicine.
Caterpillar Inc. (December 01, 2006)
Caterpillar, Inc. -- A healthy global economy is among the factors fueling strong results for this leading manufacturer of construction equipment and related machinery.
Walgreen Co.'s Prescription for Growth (December 01, 2006)
Cy Lynch introduces his new column with a detailed analysis of drugstore giant Walgreen Co.
Capital One Financial Corporation (December 01, 2006)
Capital One Financial Corporation -- Although credit cards remain an important part of its operations, Capital One is evolving into a more diversified financial institution.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (December 01, 2006)
Bright Horizons Family Services, Inc. -- This Boston-area company operates more than 600 onsite childcare centers for large corporations seeking to help employees achieve better balance between work and family life.
Microsoft Corporation (December 01, 2006)
Microsoft Corporation -- In a few weeks the software leader will release upgrades for two of its leading applications, possibly resulting in better stock results.
Cost Plus, Inc. (November 01, 2006)
Cost Plus, Inc. -- A leading seller of home goods, Cost Plus possesses a strong track record but has seen its results decline in recent quarters.
Coach, Inc. (November 01, 2006)
Coach, Inc. -- Although domestic results remain strong, this retailer of luxury handbags anticipates that much of its future growth will occur in Japan and other Asian countries.
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (November 01, 2006)
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. -- This Silicon Valley microchip supplier is a leader in the market for sensors used in built-in cell phone cameras and other imaging products.
Fiserv, Inc. (November 01, 2006)
Fiserv, Inc. -- High client retention rates strengthen results for this Wisconsin-based company, which provides account processing services to customers in health-care and financial industries.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (November 01, 2006)
Contributor Philip J. Keating lists 48 companies meeting standards for earnings growth and related measures.
Dell Inc. (October 01, 2006)
Dell Inc. -- Results have been sluggish for
this leading computer marketer, but Wall
Street pundits hope founder Michael Dell
can engineer a turnaround.
Flextronics International Ltd. (October 01, 2006)
Flextronics International Ltd. -- Outsourcing by customers is fueling growth for this electronics manufacturer, but it hasn't fully recovered from the 2001 downturn.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (October 01, 2006)
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. -- Despite higher planning costs, regulatory headaches and
damage from hurricanes, this leading provider of casino entertainment is turning in good results and expanding at a fast pace.
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (October 01, 2006)
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. -- The leader among low-price variety retailers, Dollar Tree has
seen its results suffer as consumers trim their discretionary spending.
Unilever, N.V. (September 01, 2006)
Unilever N.V. -- The world's second-largest consumer products corporation, Unilever has seen its stock do reasonably well recently despite sluggish financial results.
The Home Depot, Inc. (September 01, 2006)
The Home Depot, Inc. -- Long a favorite among BetterInvesting members, the country's No. 2 retail chain is entering new domestic markets and seeking growth outside the United States.
Merck & Co., Inc. (September 01, 2006)
Merck & Company, Inc. -- Expiring patents and looming litigation over its pain medication Vioxx are among the challenges facing this leading pharmaceutical producer.
The Search for Growth (September 01, 2006)
Radio-emitting tags, electronic medical records and alternative fuels are three examples of new growth areas that investors might want to study, suggest analysts who specialize in these areas.
Centene Corporation (September 01, 2006)
Centene Corporation -- This St. Louis-based company is growing rapidly, gaining contracts
to administer managed-care health services
for Medicaid recipients and other patients.
Value Line Screen (August 03, 2006)
These companies passed the following tests using Value Line's screening tool on Aug. 2
GameStop Corp. (August 01, 2006)
GameStop Corp. -- Increasing numbers
of consumers are turning to electronic
games for recreation, and GameStop has
grown into the world's largest specialty
retailer of such merchandise.
CDW Corporation (August 01, 2006)
CDW Corporation -- After the boom and bust caused by the Y2K panic, computer retailer CDW returned to more normal levels of business activity.
Capital One Financial Corporation (August 01, 2006)
Capital One Financial Corporation --
Best-known for marketing credit cards,
Capital One is diversifying by acquiring two retail banking companies in major markets.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (August 01, 2006)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. -- With its 2004
acquisition of retail banking chain Bank One, JPMorgan became the nation's second-largest bank holding company.
Kohl's Corporation (July 25, 2006)
Gary Simms studies Kohl's Corporation, the April 2006
BetterInvesting Magazine Undervalued Stock. He teaches BetterInvesting Stock Selection Guide concepts and describes the rationale that he uses to evaluate a company.
BetterInvesting BITS Growth Screen (July 12, 2006)
In the July 2006 screen (data of June 30, 2006), the number of companies meeting our BetterInvesting growth and value screen criteria decreased to 45, six less than the 51 companies that passed the last growth screen.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (July 01, 2006)
In Philip J. Keating's contribution to the June issue of BetterInvesting BITS, 51 stocks met the screen's criteria. These included 13 new companies representing eight industries.
Target Corporation (July 01, 2006)
Target Corporation -- This Minneapolis-based retailer has differentiated itself and fueled its strong growth by offering both discounted commodities and exclusive designer brands.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (July 01, 2006)
D.R. Horton, Inc. -- Despite softening demand for new housing, the nation's largest publicly traded homebuilder holds to its goal of doubling output over the next five years.
Masco Corporation (July 01, 2006)
Masco Corporation -- A maker of plumbing, cabinets and related home improvement
products, Masco has maintained respectable earnings in the face of daunting challenges.
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (July 01, 2006)
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. -- One of the nation's largest designers and distributors
of name-brand women's clothing, Jones Apparel operates in a difficult retailing
environment and may be put up for sale.
Affiliated Computer Services and TECO Energy (June 14, 2006)
Diane Graese reviews TECO Energy and Affiliated Computer Services, the July 2006 BetterInvesting Magazine Undervalued Stock and Stock to Study. Diane pays special attention to earnings, dividends, cash flow, and news items.
The BetterInvesting BITS Growth Screen (June 12, 2006)
In the June 2006 screen (data of June 1, 2006), the number of companies meeting our BetterInvesting growth and value screen criteria increased to 51, one more than the 50 companies that passed the last growth screen.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (June 01, 2006)
Harley-Davidson, Inc. -- Although business remains brisk, results for this Wisconsin-
based motorcycle manufacturer have slowed somewhat, dampening investor expectations and depressing its stock valuation.
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (June 01, 2006)
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. -- More corporations are outsourcing their electronic data functions, and this Dallas-based company is among the beneficiaries of the trend.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (June 01, 2006)
Cisco Systems, Inc. -- Five years after its share price entered an extended free fall, this well-known technology company appears to be on the mend.
TECO Energy, Inc. (June 01, 2006)
TECO Energy, Inc. -- After suffering losses on its independent power plants, this Florida energy utility is cleaning up its balance sheet and getting back to basics.
Trex Company, Inc. (May 15, 2006)
Trex Company seems like a promising potential investment, but on the BetterInvesting Stock Selection Guide it looks like T-Rex took a bite out of earnings. Tracking down the story means doing some research. Who to call and where to look?
The BetterInvesting BITS Growth Screen, May 2006 (May 08, 2006)
In the May 2006 screen (data of April 28, 2006), the number of companies meeting our BetterInvesting growth and value screen criteria increased to 50, four more than the 45 companies that passed the last growth screen.
Trex Company, Inc. (May 01, 2006)
Trex Company, Inc. -- With the opening last year of its third production facility, Trex is better equipped to meet growing demand for its alternative decking products.
Manor Care, Inc. (May 01, 2006)
Manor Care, Inc. -- This provider of health-care services to the elderly and disabled has successfully dealt with Medicare cutbacks and other cash-flow challenges in recent years.
Elan Corporation, plc (May 01, 2006)
Elan Corporation, plc -- Accounting difficulties have hurt the stock of this Irish pharmaceutical company.
Washington Mutual, Inc. (May 01, 2006)
Washington Mutual, Inc. -- With its $6.2 billion acquisition of Providian Financial Corporation, Washington Mutual became one of the nation's largest issuers of credit cards.
Undervalued Stock Library (May 01, 2006)
TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:TE) is the undervalued stock in the July issue of BetterInvesting Magazine.
Intel: A Stock Study (April 17, 2006)
Gretchen Hurt shares her research and analysis of Intel Corporation using the BetterInvesting Stock Selection Guide and Toolkit 5. She guides the reader though her thought process and uses several of the TK5 tools. Intel was the Undervalued Company in the May 2006 BetterInvesting Magazine.
The BetterInvesting BITS Growth Screen, April 2006 (April 10, 2006)
In the April 2006 screen (data of March 31, 2006), the number of companies meeting our BetterInvesting growth and value screen criteria decreased to 45, eight less than the 53 companies that passed the last growth screen.
Stock to Study Library (April 03, 2006)
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE:ACS) is the Stock to Study in the July issue of BetterInvesting Magazine. Historical SSG data and links to BetterInvesting Stock to Study features are included.
ALLETE, Inc. (April 01, 2006)
ALLETE, Inc. -- Based in Minnesota, ALLETE in recent years has made some big changes such as adopting a new name and spinning off its vehicle auction business.
Nokia Corporation (April 01, 2006)
Nokia Corporation -- Following some product development stumbles and market share losses, the turnaround plan this Finnish cell phone maker has adopted appears to be producing results.
Intel Corporation (April 01, 2006)
Intel Corporation -- The world's largest supplier of semiconductor chips for computers, Intel is branching out into production of components for consumer electronics.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (April 01, 2006)
Eight New Companies Make the Cut
FedEx Corporation (March 31, 2006)
FedEx Corporation -- Favorable economic conditions and improved operating margins have helped boost results for this leading express package delivery company.
The BetterInvesting BITS Growth Screen, March 2006 (March 12, 2006)
The BetterInvesting BITS Growth Screen, March 2006
Home Depot Stock Study and Comparison with Lowe's (March 05, 2006)
Home Depot Stock Study and Comparison with Lowe's
Gayle Olson details his research and stock analysis for Home Depot and uses the BetterInvesting Stock Comparison Guide to compare the company with a competitor, Lowe's. Lowe's was the Stock to Study in the February 2006 BetterInvesting Magazine.
Top 100 Companies (March 01, 2006)
In this year's Top 100 Survey, more than 1,900 investment clubs provided their portfolio
holdings. Which companies caught members' attention this year?
The Promise and Challenges of For-Profit Colleges (March 01, 2006)
Jennie Phipps gives an overview of for-profit colleges, along with a summary of some of the companies that analysts are watching closely.
Kohl's Corporation (March 01, 2006)
Kohl's Corporation -- As part of its growth strategy, Kohl's plans to add about 100 stores a year until it reaches a goal of 1,200 outlets in 2010.
Dover Corporation (March 01, 2006)
Dover Corporation -- With financial results dented by the global recession, the share price of this diversified manufacturer has barely risen over the past five years.
Pfizer Inc. (March 01, 2006)
Pfizer Inc. -- The stock price of this leading pharmaceutical company has languished over the past 18 months, contributing to a loss of about 17 percent.
EMC Corporation (March 01, 2006)
EMC Corporation -- One of the pioneers in the development of data-storage technology, EMC is maintaining its industry lead in a brutally competitive environment.
The Search for High Growth (March 01, 2006)
A Closer Look at the Top 100
Top 200 (Alpha Listing) (February 28, 2006)
2nd 100 listing (February 28, 2006)
Top 100 Listing (February 28, 2006)
Lowe's -- a Stock to Study (February 28, 2006)
Lowe's -- a Stock to Study
The American trend in home ownership is helping Lowe's, the second largest home improvement superstore in the country.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (February 06, 2006)
In this month's screen the number of companies meeting our BetterInvesting growth and value screen criteria decreased to 56.
OCA, Inc. (February 01, 2006)
OCA, Inc. -- Accounting issues, a misfired expansion strategy and lawsuits related to a 2001 acquisition were among the factors contributing to a drastic decline in OCA's valuation.
Fair Isaac Corporation (February 01, 2006)
Fair Isaac Corporation -- Systems for scoring creditworthiness, assessing loan applications and preventing fraud are among the financial tools this Minneapolis company provides.
The BetterInvesting Dividend Growth Screen (February 01, 2006)
This month we're introducing a new source of stock-study ideas based on dividend yield and earnings growth developed by Philip J. Keating.
First Data Corporation (February 01, 2006)
First Data Corporation -- Based in Colorado, First Data is a leading provider of electronic commerce services such as cash transfers and credit card processing.
Dow Chemical Company (February 01, 2006)
Dow Chemical Company -- Although rising natural gas prices represent a problem for this top chemical producer, Dow has maintained profitability by reducing costs and raising prices.
Stock to Study 2000-2005 (January 31, 2006)
BITS Analysis of BetterInvesting Magazine Stock to Study, January 2006 (January 15, 2006)
Cy Lynch takes a look at the January Stock to Study, Avon Products.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (January 09, 2006)
Our thanks to Computer Group Honorary Chairman Phil Keating for his continuing contribution of this source of stock study ideas for investors following BetterInvesting principles and stock study techniques.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (January 01, 2006)
54 Companies From Aerospace to Trucking
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (January 01, 2006)
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company --
After watching the company's stock price sink throughout much of 2005, management is
buying back shares and restructuring businesses.
CTS Corporation (January 01, 2006)
CTS Corporation -- This leading supplier of electronic components and subassemblies has struggled over the past five years but in recent quarters has experienced strong growth.
Texas Instruments Incorporated (January 01, 2006)
Texas Instruments Incorporated -- This Dallas-based electronics manufacturer has delivered strong performance over the past 18 months, with sales approaching $10 billion in the first nine months of fiscal-year 2005.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (January 01, 2006)
Lowe's Companies, Inc. -- This North Carolina-based company is the country's 11th-largest retail chain and the No. 2 home-improvement chain behind archrival Home Depot.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (December 14, 2005)
Our thanks to Computer Group Honorary Chairman Phil Keating for his continuing contribution of this source of stock study ideas for investors following BetterInvesting principles and stock study techniques.
Avon Products, Inc. (December 01, 2005)
Avon Products, Inc. -- The world's largest direct marketer of beauty products and related items, Avon has about 5 million representatives selling its merchandise in 122 countries.
Corporate Member Listing (December 01, 2005)
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (December 01, 2005)
Raymond James Financial, Inc. -- Benefiting from the strength of the stock market, the financial services company's total return has exceeded 40 percent over the past 18 months.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (December 01, 2005)
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. -- After stumbling during a downturn in its industry about two years ago, this clothing retailer has produced strong results in recent quarters.
Zebra Technologies Corporation (December 01, 2005)
Zebra Technologies Corporation -- This leading manufacturer of bar-coding systems has
produced excellent results over the past five years, with total return exceeding 100 percent.
BetterInvesting Growth Screen (November 01, 2005)
Our thanks to Computer Group Honorary Chairman Phil Keating for his continuing contribution of this source of stock study ideas for investors following BetterInvesting principles and stock study techniques.
Panera Bread Company (November 01, 2005)
Panera Bread Company -- Recent innovations seen in this chain of bakery-cafes include
naturally raised chicken, a pick-up catering service and free wireless Internet access.
Trex Company, Inc. (November 01, 2005)
Trex Company, Inc. -- This leading producer of nonwood decking has plenty of potential market share to gain but has recently experienced difficult times.
Tellabs, Inc. (November 01, 2005)
Tellabs, Inc. -- This telecommunications equipment supplier illustrates the risks of investing in a company serving a cyclical industry that's near its peak.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (November 01, 2005)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. -- One of the biggest challenges facing this bank holding company
is the integration of Bank One Corporation, acquired in mid-2004.
BetterInvesting Growth Screen (October 01, 2005)
Our thanks to Computer Group Honorary Chairman Phil Keating for his continuing contribution of this source of stock study ideas for investors following BetterInvesting principles and stock study techniques.
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (October 01, 2005)
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. -- Higher oil prices have raised the cost of the resin feedstock this consumer goods manufacturer uses, eroding its financial results.
Tyco International Ltd. (October 01, 2005)
Tyco International Ltd. -- Bouncing back from a devastating accounting scandal, this diversified manufacturer has reduced its debt, cut its work force, closed unneeded plants and sold off sluggish businesses.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (October 01, 2005)
Lowe's Companies, Inc. -- Low interest rates have fueled home ownership, improving results for this home improvement retailer.
Stryker Corporation (October 01, 2005)
Stryker Corporation -- Aging baby boomers are expected to drive demand for the orthopedic implants that are this Michigan company's chief products.
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen (September 30, 2005)
The BetterInvesting Growth Screen from Phil Keating, a Chartered Financial Analyst based in Boynton Beach, Fla., provides stock-study candidates that meet many criteria important for investors who seek growing companies at reasonable prices.
