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Coverage Initiation: Churchill Downs

Value Line has initiated coverage of Churchill Downs (CHDN), a provider of horseracing, gaming, and entertainment services. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.Read more

Coverage Initiation: Carmike Cinemas

Motion picture exhibitor Carmike Cinemas (CKEC) has joined The Value Line Investment Survey.Read more

Using a Value Line Report: What Upswing in Housing Market Means for Home Depot

Headlines about the U.S. housing market recovery has put Dow-30 component The Home Depot (HD) on investors’ radar screens in recent months. And with good reason. Just by looking at the Graph ), we clearly see that the stock’s price has more than doubled since mid-2011.Read more

Coverage Initiation: Five Below, Inc.

We welcome growing specialty value retailer Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) to The Value Line Investment Survey.Read more

From the Survey: BlackRock, Inc.

BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) is one of, if not the most well-known, investment management companies in existence today. The asset management giant was founded in 1988, is based in New York City, and has grown exponentially since its founding. Subsequent to stepping out from underneath Blackstone’s (BX) shadow in 1994, it became a publicly traded company in 1998, under the guidance of famed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Laurence D. Fink crowned as “CEO of the decade” in 2011 by Financial News,Read more

Dark Pools Rising: Trading in the Dark

What is dark pool trading, and what does its increasing prevalence mean to the average investor?Read more

Stock Screen: Top Performing Retail Stocks - May 3, 2013

Shares of Best Buy Company (BBY) are up big thus far in 2013.Read more

Coverage Initiation: Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited

Value Line has initiated coverage of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL) in its flagship product, The Value Line Investment Survey. This reinsurer, a Bermudian holding company incorporated on May 23, 2002, conducts insurance and reinsurance business through its subsidiaries in three major jurisdictions: Aspen U.K. & AUL, Aspen Bermuda (Bermuda), and Aspen Specialty & AAIC (United States).Read more

Coverage Initiation: Rosetta Stone Inc.

Value Line has initiated coverage of Rosetta Stone Inc, a provider of technology-based, language-learning solutions. It offers software and services that allow customers to learn any of roughly 30 languages. The company was founded in 1992.Read more

The Dogs of the Dow Make It Three for Three

Equities remained on a solid uptrend in the first quarter of 2013, with several of the broader indices carving out new all-time highs. Meanwhile, the Dogs of the Dow continued to impress, outperforming the 30 industrials for a third consecutive month.Read more

Coverage Initiation: Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

Value Line has initiated coverage of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. (PPC) in The Value Line Investment Survey.Read more

Stock Screen: Growth Stocks - April 24, 2013

Ensco plc (ESV) and Citrix Systems (CTXS) may interest growth-minded investors.Read more

Using a Value Line Report: What’s Inside Intel?

Intel Corp. (INTC) has dominated the PC(personal computer) microprocessor market for close to two decades. Although it is one of the quintessential technology companies of the computer generation, taking a look at the Ranks box,  it becomes apparent that the equity lives up to its bellwether, Dow component status with a Beta score that is pretty much in line with the broader market and a Safety rank of 1 (Highest).Read more

Drug Roundup - April 22, 2013

There have been several noteworthy developments in the drug space recently, which will likely have a material impact on the companies in this sector and the markets they serve. Companies mentioned in this review include Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Merck & Co. (MRK), and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).Read more

Coverage Initiation: Xylem Inc.

Xylem is engaged in the collection, distribution, treatment, and use of water and wastewater.Read more

Outsourcing for the Future: Biomedical Research Contractors

During the most recent economic downturn, many biotech, medical, and pharmaceutical companies turned to outsourcing as a way to boost bottom-line performance. In times of economic weakness, some companies will instinctively react by implementing cost-reduction strategies.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: Trucking

The Trucking Industry is a cyclical sector comprised of companies that provide shipping services, using tractor-trailers, to customers, which are usually commercial businesses. Most trucking outfits own and operate the vehicles in their fleets, though some do rely on leasing. The vast majority of revenue is generated domestically, since overseas shipments require either air- or sea-based transportation. Thus, these companies have little exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. The industry tends to be a leading indicator for the overall economy. During the early stages of an economic upswing, customers begin to ship more goods in anticipation of stronger business conditions. Conversely, a decrease in trucking demand may signal the beginning of an economic slump.

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