No bride or groom likes to be left at the altar. The same thing applies to investors in companies about to be acquired. One moment, it may look like shareholders will get a hefty premium, and the next, the bottom falls out of the deal and the… Read More

When I first heard about this company, my first thought was, “Well, it sure ain’t sexy.” My second thought was: “It doesn’t have to be.” Today, I’d like to introduce you to a Chicago-based company in the health-care arena that has, frankly, a remarkably… Read More

Throughout the recent economic slump, investors began to wonder if the world’s oldest billion-dollar corporation would even survive. Think about that. A hallmark of American industry on the brink. . . Sound familiar? So what was this ‘mystery’ company? General Electric (NYSE: GE)? Nope. General Motors? Not… Read More

Yes, I know the global market looks weak… Yes, I know the Euro could collapse… Yes, I know that the employment picture for the United States looks bleak for months to come. And, yes, I know that most investors are looking for opportunities to sell. Which is precisely another reason… Read More

As investors, we are inundated with so much information that great ideas sometimes get lost amid the noise. Sometimes we become so intrigued by a company that we completely ignore the fact that there may be other entities supporting the company that may be even better investments. Read More

Investing in small market capitalization stocks is a time-tested approach to beating the stock market. For starters, it is easier for small companies to grow the top line rapidly because new business can have a significant impact on their smaller sales levels. They can… Read More

“Is it safe?” Those famous words repeatedly uttered by Laurence Olivier in the 1976 thriller Marathon Man are always on the mind of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators. In fact, the FDA mandates that any drug undergoing clinical testing be assessed for its impact on the human heart. And… Read More

It’s not just the birds chirping and the flowers blooming. Even humans are getting in on the spring action; gearing up for softball leagues, mountain hikes and lazy days of fishing. This eternal ritual brings hordes of shoppers to sporting goods stores to check out the latest gear. That helps… Read More

There was once a company akin to a 10-year-old on a triple espresso high, an energetic beast that wouldn’t rest. Its stock had superior risk-adjusted returns. The company became a global brand. It redefined what people do with their free time, giving them a place to meet and hang out… Read More

What do penguins in Antarctica and a company in Colorado have to do with the profits you can make on the New York Stock Exchange? More than you might think. Antarctica’s clusters of emperor penguins are spread across the 5.4 million square miles of… Read More