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 countries
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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.
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Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), a global provider of computer hardware, software, and services, reported better-than-expected April-period earnings, causing the stock to trade up at a new 52-week high.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Networking equipment maker and Dow-30 component
Cisco Systems (CSCO) posted solid April-period results, with the stock trading sharply higher on the news.
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