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The Motley Fool
April 28, 2006
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A Whole Lot to Like at Dover This incredibly diverse conglomerate has the wind at its back with hot markets in industrial equipment, oil and gas, and electronics. While returns on capital and a somewhat sizable move in the stock mute some enthusiasm, Dover's shares look very interesting.   |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Second Crack at Illinois Tool Works When rates stop going up, this one could perform well. As a stock, Illinois Tool Works isn't quite there, but it's close enough to merit serious consideration. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Parker-Hannifin: "Industrial" Isn't a Bad Word Investors may fear them, but industrial stocks can sometimes be good values. |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Chewing on Eaton Can this diversified industrial company profitably ride the cycle? The stock is still slightly cheap -- are investors ready to buy? |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Parker Is Still Perky As long as economic activity stays strong and management continues to execute on its improvement efforts, investors shouldn't be in a rush to part from this industrial stock. |
The Motley Fool
July 31, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
ITT Offers Some Defense Economic cycles come and go, but many of this industrial company's businesses are inherently defensive. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Illinois Tool Works' Headline Quarter Illinois Tool Works is well managed and operating smoothly amidst the soft economic conditions. |
The Motley Fool
February 6, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Graco: Boring, but Brilliant Despite its sleepy industry (paints, coatings and finishings), Graco produces exceptional results. Too bad the stock isn't cheap. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Is Parker Hannifin's Price on the Move? The manufacturer produces record results, yet it still might be a value play. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
More Blocking and Tackling From Danaher For those investors who lean toward quality over quantity, Danaher might be the ticket. |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Tyco: Lots of Cash, Not Much Flash Though still a long way from operational excellence, cash flow is still solid. Investors, is there money to be made from this stock? |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Emerson Light It Up? Emerson isn't the cheapest industrial stock, but it's hard to ignore both the strong recent order growth and the outlook for demand in many of its segments. |
The Motley Fool
March 26, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Deere and Caterpillar Running Together In this whiplash-inducing market, Deere and Caterpillar can be calming. Possibilities for growth and protection exist in the machinery sector. |
The Motley Fool
April 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Illinois Tool Works Surfs the Late Cycle These are the good times for late-stage industrial conglomerates, and this company is soaking it up. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 10, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Emerson Electric: The Strong Get Stronger Strong results on sales, margins, and returns on capital create a profitable triple play. But investors looking to make money from late-cycle industrial plays might want to look beyond for Emerson for some better values. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
UTXcellent Investors, behold the wonders of a diversified industrial company firing on most of its cylinders. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial's Growth Goal Management has locked down profitability and is focusing on growth. These are good days for manufacturers, and because the company is still largely a pure play on manufacturing activity, that's certainly good news for shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Tooling Around Illinois Tool Works The valuation outlook on this diversified manufacturing company is mixed. |
Entrepreneur
October 2008
Robert Kiyosaki |
The Price of Gas Look to the brighter side of increasing oil prices: It can actually fuel you to become a better entrepreneur. |
The Motley Fool
October 20, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Danaher Does It All Conglomerates don't often get their proper due. Investors, this one is worth a closer look. |
The Motley Fool
July 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Oh, Danny Boy ... Danaher has a bewildering array of businesses, but they've delivered growth so far. Annualizing the second quarter's results leaves you with a return on assets of more than 10% and a return on equity of close to 20% -- two hallmarks of well-run companies. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Diebold Not Dead Yet There's ample work to be done, but a good cash-flow cushion is in place. There are probably quite a few investors out there who want to like these shares and will get enthused by incremental signs of progress. |
The Motley Fool
June 21, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Rough Day for Actuant Disappointing guidance provides a second leg down for this small industrial company. The only good thing about 18% single-day drops is that they can produce longer-term values. |
Real Estate Portfolio
Jan/Feb 2001
Lesia Bates |
New Tenants, Demand Drives Industrial Sector The industrial real estate sector remains one of the strongest segments of U.S. commercial real estate. Strong tenant demand, steady absorption of supply and continued economic growth support the impressive performance of the industrial market... |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Will Danaher Break the Cycle? This diversified company seems to be moving toward less cyclical sensitivity. What does it mean for investors? |
Food Engineering
September 1, 2006 |
Air and gas filters Compressed air and gas filters for harsh environments and aggressive conditions. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Applied Industrial Technologies' Boring Record Results Its nice to be boring, in turbulent market times like these. One case in point is Applied Industrial Technologies, the manufacturer of power transmission components, bearings, and record results. |
The Motley Fool
September 2, 2011
Becca Lipman |
Industrial Stocks: Mixed News on the Future of U.S. Factories Interested in keeping tabs on the future of factories? |
Job Journal
January 25, 2009 |
Career Snapshot: Industrial Mechanic At a time when companies are cutting new-equipment purchases, those with skills to extend the life of existing machinery are essential to the bottom line. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Universal Forest on Fire A growing share of a growing market is an explosive combination. Let this be a lesson, fellow investors: Underestimate well-run companies at your own peril. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
Illinois Tool Fails to Impress Despite Solid Work Illinois Tool Works' second-quarter earnings miss estimates, company lowers outlook. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
How NICE Is the Growth? Evasive guidance on organic growth should give investors in this Israel-based provider of data, voice, and video analytics solutions reasons to pause. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Will Flowserve Serve You Well? The results for 2005 do show progress, but investing today requires a little more trust than usual that the business really is continuing to improve. |
The Motley Fool
May 16, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Manufacturing a Growth Opportunity Can watching the manufacturing indexes help you make money? |
Real Estate Portfolio
Mar/Apr 2003
Philip Kibel |
Industrial Stability Faces Challenges The industrial REIT sector is a prime example of making the most out of a bad situation. Although rent growth is soft or even negative, and vacancies have been climbing, industrial REITs entered this recession well prepared financially, and this stability is reflected in their outlooks. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Grainger's Mangy Quarter Investors, is the maintenance and industrial supply specialist's problem company-specific or a sign of slowing economic activity? |
IndustryWeek
July 1, 2005 |
Forecast: A Slower 2006 Overall, U.S. manufacturing production will continue to expand in 2006. Here are projected production percentages. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2011
Anders Bylund |
First Industrial Realty Trust Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know Shares of industrial REIT First Industrial Realty Trust are taking a 10% steel bath today on more than double its average trading volume. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2010
Matt Koppenheffer |
First Industrial Realty Shares Popped: What You Need to Know Shares of REIT First Industrial Realty Trust jumped 11% in intraday trading following better-than-expected third-quarter results. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Small Orders, Big Profits MSC Industrial supplies considerable profits and cash flow. It may not be the cheapest stock around, but the valuation is quite reasonable relative to the growth prospects. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial: Invest Cautiously It's a fine company in a fragmented market, but it looks a little overheated. Good markets are important, but so is a price that gives you that margin of safety. |
The Motley Fool
October 18, 2011
Brendan Byrnes |
What to Expect From Industrial Conglomerates This Earnings Season How will economic uncertainty affect these industrial conglomerates going forward? |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2011
Rebecca Lipman |
Manufacturing Surges: Here Are the Most Profitable Industrial Goods Stocks Do you think these companies will outperform? |
The Motley Fool
October 20, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Industrious Profits for Ingersoll-Rand This industrial conglomerate still looks attractively priced. |
The Motley Fool
November 3, 2011
Keki Fatakia |
Should You Be Worried About Danaher? Danaher reports 46% higher revenues, but why are profits down? |
The Motley Fool
April 1, 2009
David Lee Smith |
The Mess at Manitowoc Manitowoc will apparently punt the first quarter, hopefully on its way to solving other problems. |
BusinessWeek
October 31, 2005 |
No Need For Economies Of Scale Here CEO David B. Speer discusses how Illinois Tool Works revved up innovation by keeping its 665 units separate and focused. |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Diebold's Bold Quarter The ATM and voting machine company is performing well. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Nov/Dec 2008
David Twist |
Industrial Outlook Industrial development-based companies that have focused on market fundamentals will be well positioned to accelerate out of the downturn with long-term earnings potential enhanced. |
The Motley Fool
September 24, 2010
Matt Koppenheffer |
How Much Is Illinois Tool Works Worth? Is Illinois Tool Work's stock on sale? |
