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The Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline

The Keystone XL pipeline remains a hot button issue in Washington. Indeed, President Obama’s rejection of the northern portion of that pipeline last year sparked praise from environmentalists and outrage from many Conservatives.  This move may be temporary, as TransCanada (TRP) has submitted a new plan that would further limit environmental concerns. If approved, the project would transport approximately 1.3 million barrels per day from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The pipeline will ease bottlenecks and create additional opportunities for oil producers, refineries, and Engineering and Construction (E&C) companies.Read more

Coverage Initiation: Conn’s, Inc.

Value Line has initiated coverage of Conn’s, Inc. (CONN) in its flagship product, The Value Line Investment Survey. The Beaumont, Texas-based retailor specializes in the sale of durable consumer goods ranging from refrigerators to digital cameras to mattresses and more.Read more

From the Survey: Fiserv

Fiserv (FISV) is a company that processes checking, credit card, mobile and person-to-person transactions. Its services allow third-party transactions to be more efficient. For many companies including banks, Fiserv is a necessary part of their business, as the cost of doing these services themselves would be far too prohibitive. Fiserv contracts its services to companies for an average of seven to 10 years per contract.
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Using a Value Line Report: Boeing - Cloudy Skies and Bad Dreams

Commercial aircraft manufacturing behemoth, Boeing Co. (BA), could be described as the quintessential blue chip company with a long legacy of considerable market share, as well as generating solid profits and capital gains.Read more

View From the Top: Exxon Mobil’s Outlook for Energy To 2040

Oil giant Exxon Mobil’s (XOM) annual publication of its long-term view for energy supply and demand draws important conclusions that investors should consider when constructing their portfolios.Read more

Coverage Initiation - Tivo Inc.

TiVo (TIVO) develops and provides software and technology that enables the search, navigation, and access of content across different sources, including linear television, on-demand television, and broadband video in a single experience.Read more

From the Survey: Fluor

Fluor (FLR) is the largest engineering and construction company in the United States, and one of the largest in the world. The company provides engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and project management services to various end markets. Fluor has a significant presence in the oil & gas, mining and metals, infrastructure, and power sectors. The company also works with various governmental agencies that include the Department of Energy and the Army.Read more

Using a Value Line Report: Can Verizon Stay on Top of the Wireless Competition?

Competition in the wireless space is, no doubt, heating up. And telcos involved in that sector are surely feeling it. In the following discussion, we explore what makes Dow component Verizon (VZ) worthy of consideration by investors.Read more

The Ravenous Emerging Consumer

Consumers in emerging markets have provided a vast source of steady, profitable expansion for America’s leading fast-food operators, including Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) and McDonalds Corporation (MCD).Read more

Stock Screen: Biggest Free Cash Flow Generators in the Drug Space - January 30, 2013

Generic drug maker Actavis, Inc. (ACT) made our list of biggest free cash flow generators.Read more

From the Small and Mid-Cap Edition: Continental Resources, Inc.

Continental Resources, Inc. is a fast-growing oil and natural gas producer and the largest operator in the Bakken shale deposit in North Dakota. Its ambitious plan is to roughly triple production and reserves by 2017.  
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Dogs of the Dow 2013: A Fresh Start

The Dogs of the Dow strategy put in a good showing in 2012. Although they largely underperformed the other Dow stocks every month from August on, the full-year tally was a virtual draw right up until the final few weeks. Meanwhile, we have a new list for 2013, with only minor changes.Read more

The Automotive Industry: Recent performance and the Outlook for 2013

The automotive industry faced numerous challenges in 2012 with mixed results. Many of the same headwinds remain a concern for 2013, but there are segments and companies that are better positioned.Read more

From the Survey: Aéropostale, Inc.

Aéropostale (ARO) is primarily a mall-based retailer of casual apparel and accessories that targets youngsters, aged 14-17.  The company offers selections of well-designed fashion items at a nominal price point.Read more

Is Now the Time to Get In Too Deep: Part II

Evidence is building for a case of a turnaround in the deepwater drilling industry. Is now a good time to take a position here for the long-term investor?Read more

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This article touches on the importance of having an understanding of balance sheet considerations when investing, particularly during tougher economic times. We describe Value Line’s Financial Strength ratings system, and list the main factors that determine individual categories. We also note some of the different capital structures among industries.

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Industry Analysis: Homebuilding

The Homebuilding Industry is comprised of several of the nation's largest publicly traded residential construction companies. From a strategic standpoint, all of the builders generally adhere to a similar operating model that centers primarily on land purchases and construction activity. Homebuilders predominately operate in six regions in the U.S.: the Sun Belt, Central, Southeast, mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West. Only a few large builders have operations in the Northeast. That region, which is densely populated, is where small privately financed builders dominate. Building opportunities there are fairly limited.

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