Performance of the Model Portfolios: January, 2012
The upward swing in the stock market that began as 2011 drew to a close was largely sustained in the month of January. Value Line’s Model Portfolios ... Read More
Stock Highlight from the Small- and Mid-Cap Survey: Monro Muffler Brake
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (MNRO) is a top-ten vehicle services operator in the United States. It provides a comprehensive range of automotive underca... Read More
Sales of Existing Homes Rise in January - February 22, 2012
Sales of existing homes increased in January, gaining 4.3%, to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.57 million homes. That compared with a down... Read More
Industry Analysis: Entertainment Technology
The Entertainment Technology Industry consists of a wide variety of com-panies that provide products and services used in electronic devices and by e... Read More
Coverage Initiation: AstraZeneca (AZN)
Value Line is initiating coverage of AstraZeneca (AZN) in The Value Line Investment Survey. The pharmaceutical giant, like many of its peers, is faci... Read More
Investing in an Election Year
Every four years, investors in the United States ask the same question: “What will the stock market do this election year?”... Read More
From the Survey: Calamos Asset Management
Calamos Asset Management (CLMS) is a global investment management firm with approximately $32.8 billion in assets under management.... Read More
Using a Value Line Report: Microsoft is “Safe” and still “Timely”
The Timeliness Rank of Microsoft’s (MSFT) shares was lowered late last year, but the shares still have appeal.... Read More
Consolidation in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment Industry
Several recent acquisitions in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment space may herald further consolidation in the industry. With valuations remaining ... Read More
Dow 30 Profile: Johnson & Johnson
Since its founding about 125 years ago, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has become the world’s largest and most broadly based health care company through mer... Read More
Stock Screen: High Returns Earned on Equity - February 22, 2012
In this screen we highlight Avon Products (AVP) and Crown Holdings (CCK) for their strong returns on equity and favorable price appreciation potentia... Read More
Stock Screen: Biggest Free Cash Flow Generators - February 17, 2012
MEDNAX, Inc. (MD) and CBRE Group, Inc. (CBG) are two companies with strong histories of free cash flow generation.... Read More
Stock Screen: Dividend Paying Telecom Stocks - February 15, 2012
Telecom heavyweights BCE Inc. (BCE) and Vodafone Group ADR (VOD), both have dividend yields in excess of 5%.... Read More
Stock Screen: Growth Stocks with Moderate Risk - February 13, 2012
Materion Corp. (MTRN) and NII Holdings (NIHD)are two attractive growth stocks with moderate risk.... Read More
Stock Screen: Conservative Stocks - February 10, 2012
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW), PepsiCo Inc. (PEP), and Ecolab Inc. (ECL) are all conservative stocks that may appeal to risk averse investors... Read More
Stock Screen: Technology Stocks That Pay Dividends - February 8, 2012
Kyocera (KYO) and Sony (SNE) are both technology stocks with above-average dividend yields.... Read More
Stock Screen: Debt Free Dividend Payers - February 6, 2012
Cypress Semiconductor (CY), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), and Quality Systems (QSII) are three stocks that have no long-term debt, pay dividends, and h... Read More
Stock Screen: Best & Worst Performing Industries - February 3, 2012
MetLife, Inc. (MET) and Prudential Financial (PRU) are top stocks in one of this week's best performing industries.... Read More
Stock Screen: Low-Risk Stocks for Worthwhile Total Return - February 1, 2012
Lorillard (LO) and Kellogg (K) combine below-average risk with worthwhile total return potential over the long haul.... Read More
Stock Screen: High Returns Earned on Total Capital - January 31, 2012
MasterCard Inc. (MA) and InterDigital Inc. (IDCC) provide investors with strong returns on total capital.... Read More
Stock Highlight from the Small- and Mid-Cap Survey: Monro Muffler Brake
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (MNRO) is a top-ten vehicle services operator in the United States. It provides a comprehensive range of automotive underca... Read More
Dow 30 Earnings: Kraft Foods - Fourth Quarter 2011
Kraft Foods (KFT) posted in line fourth-quarter results. Internal sales growth was handsome, aided by contribution from Cadbury.... Read More
Dow 30 Earnings: Wal-Mart Stores - Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2011
Wal-Mart’s (WMT) January-period results were in line with our expectations, but the retailer’s outlook was a bit weaker than anticipated.... Read More
Dow 30 Earnings: The Home Depot – Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2011
The Home Depot (HD) has reported better-than-expected January-period results. Mild weather helped drive the top line, while margin expansion enabled ... Read More
From the Survey: Calamos Asset Management
Calamos Asset Management (CLMS) is a global investment management firm with approximately $32.8 billion in assets under management.... Read More
Using a Value Line Report: Microsoft is “Safe” and still “Timely”
The Timeliness Rank of Microsoft’s (MSFT) shares was lowered late last year, but the shares still have appeal.... Read More
Coverage Initiation: AstraZeneca (AZN)
Value Line is initiating coverage of AstraZeneca (AZN) in The Value Line Investment Survey. The pharmaceutical giant, like many of its peers, is faci... Read More
From the Survey: Hospitality Properties Trust
Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT) is a hospitality centered real estate investment trust that invests in hotels and travel centers.... Read More
Coverage Initiation: Camden Property Trust (CPT)
Value Line has initiated coverage of Camden Property Trust (CPT), a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates apartment properties. ... Read More
Dow 30 Earnings: Cisco Systems - Fiscal Second Quarter 2012
Cisco Systems (CSCO) has reported better-than-expected January-period results, due in part to cost cutting and growth in its core segments.... Read More
Industry Analysis: Entertainment Technology
The Entertainment Technology Industry consists of a wide variety of com-panies that provide products and services used in electronic devices and by e... Read More
Industry Analysis: Advertising
The Advertising Industry is divided into two types of marketing services companies: large international ad agency groups and other domestic-focused e... Read More
Industry Analysis: Beverage
The Beverage Industry is a mature sector and includes companies that market nonalcoholic and alcoholic items. Since growth opportunities are limited,... Read More
Industry Analysis: Medical Supplies Invasive and Non Invasive
The Medical Supplies Industry is essentially a growth industry. Value Line divides the group into Medical Supplies Invasive and Medical Supplies Non ... Read More
Industry Analysis: Diversified Financial Services
The Financial Services (Diversified) Industry consists of a collection of companies that offer a wide variety of products and services. Asset manager... Read More
Industry Analysis: Public-Private Equity
The Public/Private Equity Industry consists of specialty finance companies and alternative investment managers. Firms operating in this industry inve... Read More
Industry Analysis: Paper and Forest Products
Companies in the Paper & Forest Products Industry primarily operate in the paper, lumber/building supply, and timberland markets. Investments in prod... Read More
Industry Analysis: Oilfield Services and Equipment
The Oilfield Services/Equipment Industry is made up of a mature set of companies, the fortunes of which are dependent on the drilling expenditures of... Read More
Industry Analysis: Property Management
Companies under our review in the Property Management Industry own, develop and manage an array of real estate, ranging from apartment complexes to o... Read More
Industry Analysis: Packaging and Container
Companies within the Packaging & Container (P&C) industry serve a wide variety of markets, but most rely on the food-and-beverage, household products... Read More
