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 MAY 31, 2005 McAfee Isn't Insecure Anymore After cutting lots of dead weight, CEO George Samenuk has the security software company shining, and investors are paying heed  MAY 26, 2005 Can JDS Uniphase Buy Black Ink? Losses have been the norm at the optical components outfit -- a situation that a spate of recent acquisitions will do a lot to improve APRIL 18, 2005 Praying for Good Earnings Though GE's strength couldn't spark a rally, some coming reports hold promise -- as do lower oil prices. This week should be telling MARCH 21, 2005 It's Spring. Beware of the Bears Rising oil prices, a soaring trade deficit, and the weak dollar are making stock strategists extra-cautious about the near term FEBRUARY 22, 2005 The Delights of Dividend Stocks They're doing well in the current market, fall more slowly if things turn bearish, and some beat money-market returns. What's not to like? FEBRUARY 2, 2005 M&A: No Play for Small Investors The recent spate of mergers makes exciting headlines, but those making financial home runs on the deals are mostly heavy hitters JANUARY 28, 2005 For Citi, This Prince Is a Charm CEO Chuck Prince is no Sandy Weill when it comes to style, and that has proven to be just what the scandal-plagued giant needs JANUARY 27, 2005 A Skittish Moment for EMC Its stock took a hit this week, after a slightly bearish comment by the CEO. But analysts expect EMC's good times to keep rolling JANUARY 26, 2005 Growth Stocks, Stunted Gains? In his new book, Wharton's Jeremy Siegel warns against overpaying for such shares and favors relatively cheap picks with high dividends JANUARY 19, 2005 It's Not All Sweetness for Splenda Although the sugar substitute's British maker, Tate & Lyle, has seen its stock rise smartly, analysts doubt this high will last JANUARY 18, 2005 Where Sun Has Some Glow Short-term, it's a dicey bet for investors. Longer-term, however, this cash-rich tech giant could prove to have more appeal JANUARY 18, 2005 Wal-Mart: Better Days Coming? Better than any image-burnishing PR campaign are the economic factors that could push the behemoth's growth into overdrive JANUARY 3, 2005 Is Nokia's Battery Recharged? The Finnish cell-phone giant stumbled in 2004. But it's clawing back market share, and its relatively cheap stock may be a smart buy DECEMBER 30, 2004 Stocks: Five Forces for a Fine Year Most forecasters predict single-digit returns in 2005, but here are some factors that could make the market blow past expectations DECEMBER 28, 2004 Can Gateway Reach Greener Pastures? Its new CEO has cut costs and renewed its focus on PCs, but investors wonder if it can thrive against HP and Dell in a tough market NOVEMBER 24, 2004 Is the Mouse Out of Its Hole? Disney's most recent numbers have analysts lifting estimates for next year. Maybe dreams really can come true NOVEMBER 18, 2004 Taser: Stunning in Plenty of Ways Day-trading and great earnings have given the stun-gun maker's stock a 650% boost over the past year. Can it keep the current pumping? NOVEMBER 15, 2004 Pixar's Superhero Exploits The Incredibles makes it six blockbusters in a row, but uncertainties about distribution deals cloud the picture for this stock NOVEMBER 5, 2004 Google: How Much Is Too Much? The search giant's stock is flying, and not without reason. But at what point does it become overpriced? The answer isn't so simple OCTOBER 26, 2004 Qualcomm: A "Wireless Intel"? The chipmaker owns a big chunk of patents in wideband CDMA, a new cell-phone technology, and this may help it dominate the market OCTOBER 15, 2004 Airline Stocks: Making the Connection Look at the charts and a pattern emerges: Carriers' stocks tend to spike well before the industry regains its wings OCTOBER 8, 2004 Can Intuit Be Safe -- and Hot? Many analysts now regard the mature software company as a value play. CEO Steve Bennett, however, plans to keep the sizzle coming OCTOBER 5, 2004 Staple's Brisk Clip While investors watch for a comeback at chief rival Office Depot, the sector's leader continues to expand sales, margins, and horizons OCTOBER 4, 2004 Is Capgemini Up for Grabs? Some analysts think so, given the stock's recent downturn and what seem to be the IT-services outfit's solid prospects for a comeback SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 Answers for Scammed Fund Investors If your fund was snared in the market-timing scandal, here's why it may be quite some time before the check is in the mail SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 Archipelago's Rich Sea of Possibilities The electronic market maker stands to benefit in many ways from Wall Street's move to high-tech trading. The big question is how long SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 Fleetwood Gets on the Road Again The maker of RVs and manufactured homes has emerged from its rough patch, and not even costly gasoline is crimping its earnings SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 Can FedEx Deliver More Than UPS? If its China strategy and ground-based deliveries pay off, improving margins could make its stock a better buy than Brown's SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 Lots of Fuel for Oil Services Despite cooling crude prices, these outfits are sitting pretty as exploration, production -- and their earnings -- are expected to rise SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 Wall Street's "Teasing Gains" The market has had a nice little rally of late. A real push to higher levels, however, won't happen until several hurdles are cleared AUGUST 26, 2004 Mixed Signals from XM and Sirius Satellite radio is growing, and each of the industry's players has its good points, but for now, XM is top of the dial AUGUST 24, 2004 Commodities: Beyond Pork Bellies Surging prices in staples such as oil, gold, and corn are catching investors' eyes. The rewards can be great, if you know how to play AUGUST 20, 2004 Bush or Kerry: The Impact on Stocks Some market strategists are well into the game of figuring which sectors win and which lose under either possible President AUGUST 18, 2004 CACI: Wiping Off Abu Ghraib's Taint The tech contractor was implicated in the Iraqi prison scandal, which punished its stock. Now, it may be ready to start recovering AUGUST 16, 2004 Terror May Be Your Portfolio's Security Safety fears have billions flowing into the homeland defense industry. It may be a smart bet, but volatility makes it a tricky investment AUGUST 12, 2004 UTStarcom Gets Lousy Reception The wireless gearmaker has lost its status as investor favorite with a series of missteps, the latest of which involves accounting problems AUGUST 11, 2004 Luxottica's Smart Style The maker of Ray-Bans and a slew of top brands has bought eyewear chain Cole National. The stock isn't cheap, but it's turning heads AUGUST 6, 2004 Bristol-Myers: A Long March Back? Legal troubles and expiring patents have overshadowed a promising pipeline, which may mean an opportunity for patient investors AUGUST 5, 2004 Retailers: A Class Act? Some think this year's fresh, funky fashions will spur back-to-school buying binges -- and help the big chains' stocks make the grade AUGUST 4, 2004 A Spotlight on Gemstar and Pixar One has been a hit factory, the other has been hit with problems. But each outfit has caught analysts' eyes of late AUGUST 3, 2004 Why Watson Is Looking Anemic A vaunted incontinence drug has been a disappointment, and even though the generics market is booming, so is the competition JULY 30, 2004 Worth Sticking with Velcro? Some pros see the famous-named fastener outfit as a classic value play that may be on the verge of being taken private JULY 29, 2004 Wall Street's World-Class Worrywarts Despite terrific economic fundamentals, investors have been locked in a funk over war, oil, politics, and especially rising rates JULY 28, 2004 RJR: Seeing Through the Smoke The Brown & Williamson merger lit a fire under the stock. Now it's looking more like a dividend -- not growth -- play JULY 27, 2004 No Outsourcing for EDS's Woes Any rebound at the ailing tech-services giant is likely to be slow. Even management is pointing to 2006 as a return to growth JULY 23, 2004 Microsoft: Hot Results, Cool Outlook Though the software giant delivered brisk revenue growth, keeping up the pace will be tough. Will growth investors stick with it? JULY 23, 2004 A Beat-Up ImClone Looks Good An earnings disappointment just knocked 20% off its share price. Given its strong growth prospects, that makes the biotech tempting JULY 21, 2004 Salad Days for McDonald's? While analysts expect tasty tidings in the burger beast's earnings report, they also harbor grave doubts about long-term growth JULY 21, 2004 Software's Malaise Isn't Spreading Meltdown fears for the entire tech sector are easing as big outfits from EMC and TI to Motorola and even Sun rack up healthy results JULY 20, 2004 Blackboard: A Big Name on Campus? Fresh from a successful IPO, this maker of college-classroom software has major plans. So far, investors seem intrigued View Next Page | Street Wise Archive | |
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