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Rackspace Hosting: An Upstart in the Growing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS) Market

Rackspace Hosting stands to benefit if the OpenStack project successfully challenges Amazon’s dominant cloud-computing business, Amazon Web Services.Read more

Coverage Initiation: LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell is one of the world’s largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies.Read more

Coverage Initiation - Level 3 Communications, Inc.

Value Line has initiated coverage of Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT) in its flagship product, The Value Line Investment Survey. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company delivers a broad range of integrated communications services in 55 countries around the world and has about 10,800 employees. In 2012, total revenues totaled $6.376 billion, split between North America (75%), Europe (14%), Latin America (10%), and other (1%).Read more

From The Survey - Everest Re

Everest Re Group (RE) has catapulted itself into the upper echelon of property and casualty reinsurance providers. Operating in five segments, including U.S. reinsurance, insurance, international and Bermuda operations, management has built a strong presence domestically and abroad. In an industry where volatility is the norm, Everest Re has maintained a steady portfolio and managed its liquidity well.Read more

Stock Screen: Beverage Stocks with Strong Projected Cash Flow and Low Risk - June 7, 2013

Diageo PLC (DEO) displays the ability to generate strong cash flow and consistent earnings growth.Read more

Stock Highlight: priceline.com

priceline.com (PCLN) is a leading online travel agency that offers travel services around the globe, including airline tickets, hotel rooms, and vacation packages. Since its inception in 1997, the company has dominated the U.S. travel market and grown a robust international business through its expanding portfolio of brands.Read more

From The Survey: Ingersoll-Rand

Ingersoll-Rand (IR), the 12th oldest continually listed company on the New York Stock Exchange, comes from humble beginnings as a machinery manufacturer. Its roots can be traced back to the late 19th century, and the conglomerate now operates across a diverse group of global business platforms. Last year, the company’s products and services reached customers in more than 100 countriesRead more

Using a Value Line Report: What Gives Alcoa its Luster?

At first glance, Dow 30 component Alcoa (AA) would probably not entice most investors. But a closer look reveals that the stock has quite a bit to offer those with a more specific investment strategy.Read more

Technology Round Up - May 31, 2013

There have been many noteworthy developments in the technology space recently. Some of these will likely have a material impact on the companies in the sector and the markets they serve. Companies featured include Yahoo! (YHOO), Tumblr, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), OmniVision (OVTI), and Dell (DELL).Read more

Stock Highlight: ASML Holding NV

When one thinks of The Netherlands, windmills and tulips usually come to mind, not semiconductor production equipment. But the nation is home to ASML (ASML), one of the world’s largest builders of lithography systems for manufacturing computer chips and integrated circuits.Read more

Coverage Initiation: Sensata Technologies

Value Line recently initiated coverage of Sensata Technologies (ST) in its flagship product, The Value Line Investment Survey. The company produces and sells a wide array of sensors and controls for aircraft and automotive systems, as well as for electric motors.Read more

Stock Screen: Best & Worst Performing Industries - May 24, 2013

Google, Inc. (GOOG) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) are stocks in one of this week's top industries.Read more

From the Survey: Perrigo

Perrigo (PRGO) has a long history of distributing drugs and has moved into a market leadership role among the over-the-counter (OTC) drug producers. Increases in quality and competitive prices have helped create a trend towards store branded medicine, as opposed to national drug brands.Read more

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Financial Strength

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: Maritime

Volatility is a characteristic of the Maritime Industry, especially since the sector is both cyclical and seasonal. The group can be subdivided into a number of segments, according to markets served and assets owned. Although we present our reports in the standard industrial format, there are several nuances that investors must take into consideration.

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