Starbucks’ Fiscal Third Quarter Results and Outlook Disappoint

July 27, 2012

Starbucks reported lower than expected fiscal third-quarter results, and its outlook fell short of consensus expectations. We continue to think the shares are overvalued.

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Alert: Facebook Tumbles in After-Hours Trading

July 26, 2012

Facebook posted disappointing second-quarter results in its first earnings report since going public. The firm continues to converge to our $20 per share fair value estimate.

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Colgate and Kimberly Clark Post Strong Second Quarter Results

July 26, 2012

Consumer products firms Colgate and Kimberly Clark posted strong second quarter results that showed solid organic growth and gross margin expansion. Though the share price of each firm falls within its respective fair value range, we’re keeping a close eye on both companies.

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Exxon Reports Second Quarter Results

July 26, 2012

Exxon reported lower than expected second-quarter earnings as lower oil and gas prices weighed on the firm during the period. The oil and gas giant has the least attractive dividend yield among its peer group.

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Precision Castparts Reports Strong Fiscal First Quarter Results; Aerospace and Power End Markets Remain Strong

July 26, 2012

Precision Castparts reported strong fiscal first-quarter results. Though the firm may face some near-term headwinds due to unexpected repairs on a couple of its forging presses, its exposure to the aerospace upswing has never been stronger.

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3M Posts Record Second-Quarter Earnings; Reaffirms Outlook

July 26, 2012

3M posted solid second quarter earnings, but its underlying business segments continue to be a mixed bag. The firm’s Health Care and Industrial/Transportation segments remain quite strong, but the company’s Electro/Communications and Display/Graphics divisions continue to be pressured.

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Waste Management Reports Second Quarter Results; Free Cash Flow Remains Strong

July 26, 2012

The garbage hauler continues to pull in cash at a nice pace, and restructuring plans should help offset cost headwinds.

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Caterpillar Sets Performance Records in Second Quarter; Raises 2012 Profit Outlook

July 26, 2012

Caterpillar posted strong second quarter results, and the firm raised its 2012 bottom-line outlook despite concerns about the global economy. We think Caterpillar is the most interesting idea in the agricultural equipment space.

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Visa Posts Strong Fiscal Third Quarter Results

July 26, 2012

Payments processor Visa reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, and we continue to expect valuation upside in the shares.

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Ford Posts Record Quarter in North America But European Results Remain Weak

July 26, 2012

Automaker Ford continues to struggle in Europe. We think the stock remains undervalued, but many challenges lie ahead.

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