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7 Companies With Ironclad Balance Sheets

Fri, 27/08/2010 - 12:19 by Jennifer Schonberger

Companies still struggle against an array of economic headwinds: an uncertain economy, continued deleveraging, and high unemployment, just for starters. Now more than ever, investors must keep an eye on their businesses' financial strength, as reflected by their balance sheets. 

DST Systems: A Cheap Stock With a Dividend Kicker

Wed, 25/08/2010 - 11:18 by David Meier

I believe DST Systems (NYSE: DST) has the right mix of value and income to soundly beat the market over the long haul.

Why We're No. 1

Tue, 24/08/2010 - 11:47 by James Early

 

I'd like to share with you some thoughts I offered subscribers of my Income Investor newsletter. In short, while I believe we've got work to do as a nation, I also believe in the U.S.

More Riders, More Revenue (and More Fun): Six Flags

Tue, 17/08/2010 - 11:05 by Rick Aristotle ...

Things are looking up at Six Flags (NYSE: SIX). The regional amusement park operator posted improved second-quarter results this morning, refreshingly countering weakness at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) theme park business during the same three months.

Graying Dragon

Thu, 29/07/2010 - 12:15 by Nate Weisshaar

Everything in China seems to happen at a rapid pace. Trains whiz by at 150 miles per hour. Buildings go up seemingly overnight. Google flip-flops its stance on censorship almost daily.

West Marine: Warming Up or Cooling Off?

Wed, 21/07/2010 - 10:12 by Motley Fool

Together, we are all trying to build our fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices. But it takes work -- scouring company earnings reports, scrutinizing key data, and assessing the competition.

Icahn resumes pursuit of Lions Gate

Wed, 21/07/2010 - 00:13 by Pankaj Damin

Santa Monica, Calif. -- U.S. billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would resume a takeover bid for Lions Gate Entertainment with a $6.50 per share tender for stock acquisition.

Icahn owns 38 percent of the California movie studio and has ongoing disagreement with the executive team, claiming it overspends, The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.

Along with the tender offer, Icahn's investment group said in a statement it would "seek to replace all or the lion's share of Lions Gate's board of directors with Icahn Group's nominees."

In a previous tender that expired June 30, Icahn offered $7 per share and jumped his control of the company to 38 percent, enough to seriously challenge management's decision to pursue a merger with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

What Investors Think About Arden Group

Tue, 20/07/2010 - 01:09 by Motley Fool

Together, we are all trying to build our fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices. But it takes work -- scouring company earnings reports, scrutinizing key data, and assessing the competition.

Northeast Utilities System: Warming Up or Cooling Off?

Tue, 20/07/2010 - 00:25 by Motley Fool

Together, we are all trying to build our fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices. But it takes work -- scouring company earnings reports, scrutinizing key data, and assessing the competition.

National HealthCare: Warming Up or Cooling Off?

Tue, 20/07/2010 - 00:01 by Motley Fool

Together, we are all trying to build our fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices. But it takes work -- scouring company earnings reports, scrutinizing key data, and assessing the competition.

A Fool Looks Back

Sat, 17/07/2010 - 23:35 by Rick Aristotle ...

It may be time for the Playboy (NYSE: PLA) bunny to hop on to greener pastures. A surprising bidding war has erupted for the adult entertainment giant. Founder Hugh Hefner made an offer to take the company private, teaming up with a private equity firm to offer $5.50 for every share that Hefner doesn't already own.

Morton's Restaurant Group: Warming Up or Cooling Off?

Sat, 17/07/2010 - 10:50 by Motley Fool

Together, we are all trying to build our fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices. But it takes work -- scouring company earnings reports, scrutinizing key data, and assessing the competition.