Petroleum industry leader Exxon Mobil (XOM) is currently in an expansion phase that is helping to boost production of oil and natural gas. Its buildup of operations in refining and chemicals is more selective, though, targeting fast-growing Asian nations. The company’s size, efficiency, and financial strength are truly noteworthy. The stock is a core energy holding.
The Pharmaceutical Industry has seen its fair share of mergers and acquisition activity over the last year, as patent expiration concerns have grown. Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is the latest player to bulk up its platform with the acquisition of its partner in a hepatitis C drug program.
UDR (UDR) a Real Estate Investment Trust is using mobile technology in a new way to enhance its customers’ experience. The company has been able to connect with clients and potential clients like never before by using platforms like the web and, more recently, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone.
Mobile shopping is beginning to take off, and will likely become increasingly important in the coming years. At present, eBay (EBAY) appears well-positioned to benefit from this trend.
In the late 1990s and early in the new century, investors were concerned that McDonald’s (MCD) was no longer a fast growing company. As a result, its shares dove during 2002. Since hitting a low of $12 a share in early 2003, McDonald’s has proven that growth at this multinational food chain is anything but over.
We recently welcomed AFC Enterprises (AFCE) to The Value Line Investment Survey. The Atlanta-based company offers a unique brand of “New Orleans”-style fast food at nearly 1,950 Popeyes restaurants around the globe. We think that the company will serve up pretty decent investment returns, as well, over the next year or so.
Viacom (VIAB) is the owner of numerous popular cable television networks, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, Spike, TV Land, and BET. It is also the parent company of major film studio Paramount Pictures, as well as video game developers, Harmonix and MTV Games. The company’s earnings prospects are positive, thanks to an improving advertising environment, and profit-growth initiatives in each of these aforementioned businesses. What’s more, the ever-in-transition company recently paid its first common stock dividend and recommenced share repurchases.
We have introduced New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) to coverage in The Value Line Investment Survey. The company provides private educational services, primarily in China. It has been experiencing significant growth in student enrollment in recent years, and we believe the stock is well positioned for gains in both the short and long term.
Healthcare-related companies have been out of favor of late, which should present investors with long-term investment opportunities. This may very well be the case with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). The Value Line research report for company helps to show why.
Since its beginning in a modest brick building in New York more than 160 years ago, Pfizer (PFE) has become one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Expansion has come about via internal growth (made possible partly by substantial expenditures for research and development) and some major acquisitions. Indeed, for 2009, the company boasted net income of $8.6 billion, on top of revenues of $50 billion. Foreign operations accounted for more than 55% of total revenues.
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Dow 30 Profile: Exxon Mobil
Petroleum industry leader Exxon Mobil (XOM) is currently in an expansion phase that is helping to boost production of oil and natural gas. Its buildup of operations in refining and chemicals is more selective, though, targeting fast-growing Asian nations. The company’s size, efficiency, and financial strength are truly noteworthy. The stock is a core energy holding.
Bristol-Myers and the Latest Drug Acquisition
The Pharmaceutical Industry has seen its fair share of mergers and acquisition activity over the last year, as patent expiration concerns have grown. Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is the latest player to bulk up its platform with the acquisition of its partner in a hepatitis C drug program.
UDR: Opening Doors to the Future
UDR (UDR) a Real Estate Investment Trust is using mobile technology in a new way to enhance its customers’ experience. The company has been able to connect with clients and potential clients like never before by using platforms like the web and, more recently, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone.
eBay's Foray into Mobile
Mobile shopping is beginning to take off, and will likely become increasingly important in the coming years. At present, eBay (EBAY) appears well-positioned to benefit from this trend.
Using the Value Line Page: McDonald’s September 3, 2010
In the late 1990s and early in the new century, investors were concerned that McDonald’s (MCD) was no longer a fast growing company. As a result, its shares dove during 2002. Since hitting a low of $12 a share in early 2003, McDonald’s has proven that growth at this multinational food chain is anything but over.
Coverage Initiation: AFC Enterprises, Inc.
We recently welcomed AFC Enterprises (AFCE) to The Value Line Investment Survey. The Atlanta-based company offers a unique brand of “New Orleans”-style fast food at nearly 1,950 Popeyes restaurants around the globe. We think that the company will serve up pretty decent investment returns, as well, over the next year or so.
Viacom's Vision for Future Growth
Viacom (VIAB) is the owner of numerous popular cable television networks, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, Spike, TV Land, and BET. It is also the parent company of major film studio Paramount Pictures, as well as video game developers, Harmonix and MTV Games. The company’s earnings prospects are positive, thanks to an improving advertising environment, and profit-growth initiatives in each of these aforementioned businesses. What’s more, the ever-in-transition company recently paid its first common stock dividend and recommenced share repurchases.
Coverage Initiation: New Oriental Education & Technology Group
We have introduced New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) to coverage in The Value Line Investment Survey. The company provides private educational services, primarily in China. It has been experiencing significant growth in student enrollment in recent years, and we believe the stock is well positioned for gains in both the short and long term.
Using the Value Line Page: Johnson & Johnson August 27, 2010
Healthcare-related companies have been out of favor of late, which should present investors with long-term investment opportunities. This may very well be the case with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). The Value Line research report for company helps to show why.
Dow 30 Profile: Pfizer
Since its beginning in a modest brick building in New York more than 160 years ago, Pfizer (PFE) has become one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Expansion has come about via internal growth (made possible partly by substantial expenditures for research and development) and some major acquisitions. Indeed, for 2009, the company boasted net income of $8.6 billion, on top of revenues of $50 billion. Foreign operations accounted for more than 55% of total revenues.