Among the many features found in each week’s issue of Value Line’s Selection & Opinion service is a list of the seven best and worst performing industries over the past six weeks. These rankings can be found on the inside back cover of Selection & Opinion. A quick review of the industries on our best/worst performer list can usually provide some insight into the underlying trends driving the broader market. Readers can also use our Best/Worst list as a starting point for identifying individual stocks that may be worthy of further investigation. Among the stocks that readers may want to take a closer look at include Cemex (CX), USG Corp. (USG), McClatchy Co. (MNI), Beazer Homes USA (BZH).
A dividend distribution that is increased over time suggests a company that is growing and a management team that cares about returning money to its shareholders. We screened our database of companies for those with the highest estimated dividend growth rates over the next three to five years to highlight such companies. CF Industries (CF), Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) all rose to the top of the list in this screen.
Revenues and earnings are important when considering an investment opportunity, but free cash flow is another metric that should also be at the top of one’s mind. Free cash flow is, basically, the amount of cash a company generates after paying for both regular business expenses and corporate expansion initiatives. As such, identifying companies that have a strong history of free cash flow generation, such as URS Corporation (URS) and Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) can help identify potential investments.
Recent macroeconomic turmoil has taken a toll on companies in the Oilfield Services/Equipment industry, despite their solid underlying fundamentals. Following the recent sell-off, companies such as Halliburton (HAL), Nabors Industries (NBR), and Weatherford International (WFT) may be good investment opportunities over the long haul, as measured by price appreciation potential.
In this screen, we focus on share price and earnings momentum, two of the many criteria used by Value Line’s proprietary Timeliness Ranking System to identify stocks likely to outperform, mirror, or lag the market over the next six to 12 months. Some of the names that passed the screen this time around include Red Hat, Inc. (RHT) and Manhattan Associates, Inc. (MANH).
Among the many features found in each week’s issue of Value Line’s Selection & Opinion service is a list of the seven best and worst performing industries over the past six weeks. These rankings can be found on the inside back cover of Selection & Opinion. A quick review of the industries on our best/worst performer list can usually provide some insight into the underlying trends driving the broader market. Readers can also use our Best/Worst list as a starting point for identifying individual stocks that may be worthy of further investigation. Among the stocks that readers may want to take a closer look at include Express Scripts (ESRX), Medco Health Solutions (MHS), and Rite Aid (RAD).
When investors think about healthcare stocks, growth is often the first word that pops into their minds. This happens with good reason, as healthcare issues are often quintessential growth stocks. However, although healthcare is not traditionally associated with income, a number of healthcare companies like Sanofi (SNY), Steris Corporation (STE), and Covidien PLC (COV) pay dividends, and some of these stocks offer solid yields on both a relative and an absolute basis.
Safety is something that investors often overlook, as fast share price advances are more alluring than stable stocks. Although there is nothing wrong with some spice in a portfolio, adding some “safe” names can help with the indigestion when and if the seasoning gets too hot to handle. Unilever PLC (UL) and McKesson (MCK) are conservative stocks that can help keep investing indigestion at bay.
The success and failure of stocks in the Restaurant Industry is highly dependent on the answers people give to a very common question: “where should we eat dinner tonight?” Companies go to great lengths to tempt consumers into responding with the name of one of their eating establishments as this benefits the top line directly. In this screen, we identify stocks with solid sales gains in recent history and strong prospects for continued success including: Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), Tim Hortons (THI), and Darden Restaurants (DRI).
Among the many features found in each week’s issue of Value Line’s Selection & Opinion is a list of the seven best and worst performing industries over the past six weeks. These rankings can be found on the inside back cover of Selection & Opinion. A quick review of the industries on our best/worst performer list can usually provide some insight into the underlying trends driving the broader market. Readers can also use our Best/Worst list as a starting point for identifying individual stocks that may be worthy of further investigation. Among the stocks that readers may want to take a closer look at include: El Paso Corp. (EP), Media General (MEG), Headwaters Inc. (HW), and Home Depot (HD).
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Stock Screen: Best & Worst Performing Industries - January 11, 2012
Among the many features found in each week’s issue of Value Line’s Selection & Opinion service is a list of the seven best and worst performing industries over the past six weeks. These rankings can be found on the inside back cover of Selection & Opinion. A quick review of the industries on our best/worst performer list can usually provide some insight into the underlying trends driving the broader market. Readers can also use our Best/Worst list as a starting point for identifying individual stocks that may be worthy of further investigation. Among the stocks that readers may want to take a closer look at include Cemex (CX), USG Corp. (USG), McClatchy Co. (MNI), Beazer Homes USA (BZH).
Stock Screen: Companies with Significant Estimated Dividend Growth - January 4, 2012
A dividend distribution that is increased over time suggests a company that is growing and a management team that cares about returning money to its shareholders. We screened our database of companies for those with the highest estimated dividend growth rates over the next three to five years to highlight such companies. CF Industries (CF), Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) all rose to the top of the list in this screen.
Stock Screen: Biggest Free Cash Flow Generators - December 28, 2011
Revenues and earnings are important when considering an investment opportunity, but free cash flow is another metric that should also be at the top of one’s mind. Free cash flow is, basically, the amount of cash a company generates after paying for both regular business expenses and corporate expansion initiatives. As such, identifying companies that have a strong history of free cash flow generation, such as URS Corporation (URS) and Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) can help identify potential investments.
Stock Screen: Oilfield Services and Equipment Stocks With Strong Price Appreciation Potential - December 21, 2011
Recent macroeconomic turmoil has taken a toll on companies in the Oilfield Services/Equipment industry, despite their solid underlying fundamentals. Following the recent sell-off, companies such as Halliburton (HAL), Nabors Industries (NBR), and Weatherford International (WFT) may be good investment opportunities over the long haul, as measured by price appreciation potential.
Stock Screen: Stocks with High Price and Earnings Momentum - December 14, 2011
In this screen, we focus on share price and earnings momentum, two of the many criteria used by Value Line’s proprietary Timeliness Ranking System to identify stocks likely to outperform, mirror, or lag the market over the next six to 12 months. Some of the names that passed the screen this time around include Red Hat, Inc. (RHT) and Manhattan Associates, Inc. (MANH).
Stock Screen: Best & Worst Performing Industries - December 9, 2011
Among the many features found in each week’s issue of Value Line’s Selection & Opinion service is a list of the seven best and worst performing industries over the past six weeks. These rankings can be found on the inside back cover of Selection & Opinion. A quick review of the industries on our best/worst performer list can usually provide some insight into the underlying trends driving the broader market. Readers can also use our Best/Worst list as a starting point for identifying individual stocks that may be worthy of further investigation. Among the stocks that readers may want to take a closer look at include Express Scripts (ESRX), Medco Health Solutions (MHS), and Rite Aid (RAD).
Stock Screen: Dividend Paying Healthcare Companies - December 7, 2011
When investors think about healthcare stocks, growth is often the first word that pops into their minds. This happens with good reason, as healthcare issues are often quintessential growth stocks. However, although healthcare is not traditionally associated with income, a number of healthcare companies like Sanofi (SNY), Steris Corporation (STE), and Covidien PLC (COV) pay dividends, and some of these stocks offer solid yields on both a relative and an absolute basis.
Stock Screen: Conservative Stocks - December 5, 2011
Safety is something that investors often overlook, as fast share price advances are more alluring than stable stocks. Although there is nothing wrong with some spice in a portfolio, adding some “safe” names can help with the indigestion when and if the seasoning gets too hot to handle. Unilever PLC (UL) and McKesson (MCK) are conservative stocks that can help keep investing indigestion at bay.
Stock Screen: Restaurant Stocks With Strong Sales Growth - December 2, 2011
The success and failure of stocks in the Restaurant Industry is highly dependent on the answers people give to a very common question: “where should we eat dinner tonight?” Companies go to great lengths to tempt consumers into responding with the name of one of their eating establishments as this benefits the top line directly. In this screen, we identify stocks with solid sales gains in recent history and strong prospects for continued success including: Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), Tim Hortons (THI), and Darden Restaurants (DRI).
Stock Screen: Best & Worst Performing Industries - November 30, 2011
Among the many features found in each week’s issue of Value Line’s Selection & Opinion is a list of the seven best and worst performing industries over the past six weeks. These rankings can be found on the inside back cover of Selection & Opinion. A quick review of the industries on our best/worst performer list can usually provide some insight into the underlying trends driving the broader market. Readers can also use our Best/Worst list as a starting point for identifying individual stocks that may be worthy of further investigation. Among the stocks that readers may want to take a closer look at include: El Paso Corp. (EP), Media General (MEG), Headwaters Inc. (HW), and Home Depot (HD).