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- Union Pacific: Outlook Uncertain
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Union Pacific UNP is one of two major railroad operators in the western U.S. Its network includes over 32,000 route miles covering 23 states, which includes access to the Canadian and Mexican borders and the Gulf and Pacific coasts. Its fleet includes over 8,700 locomotives...
- External links 2008-11-09
- Hormel Foods Benefiting from Recession; Is Swine Flu a Risk?
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Hormel HRL, the maker of SPAM, is a leading supplier of pork, turkey, and beef products. In fiscal 2008, 53.5% of sales consisted of perishable meats, 19.2% of poultry primarily turkey, 17.1% of shelf-stable foods, and 10.2% of other products including nutritional supplements, sweeteners, and...
- External links 2009-05-06
- GT Solar: Stock Price Reflects Concerns
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: GT Solar International SOLR, a provider of manufacturing equipment and services for the photovoltaic industry, was one of the few companies to go public in 2008. Asia is the company’s largest geographic market, responsible for 91% of revenues through the first nine months of fiscal...
- External links 2009-05-07
- How Unions Destroy Shareholder Wealth
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Just as Ben Bernanke gives us some hope that the economic recession may be coming to an end, here's something new to worry about. A working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (the same organization charged with declaring the start and end...
- External links 2009-05-07
- True Religion: Are Overpriced Jeans in Your Recessionary Budget?
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: On March 25, I recommended buying True Religion Apparel TRLG in the Forbes Growth Investor investment newsletter. The stock was selling for $11.60 at the time. On May 8, a few days after the company released first quarter results, I told subscribers to sell. The...
- External links 2009-05-18
- Pactiv: Bumps in the Road Remain
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Pactiv PTV makes disposable packaging products for consumers and the foodservice industry. It generates 96% of its revenues within North America. Its Consumer Products segment produced 38% of 2008 sales. Specific products include plastic waste and food storage bags, aluminum cookware, and foam, paper, plastic,...
- External links 2009-06-07
- Bullish on Millipore's Prospects Despite Risks
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Millipore MIL provides products and services to the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. Europe, its largest geographic market, produced 43% of 2008 revenues. The Americas and Asia generated 39% and 18%, respectively. Customers include biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life science companies; contract drug makers; hospital laboratories;...
- External links 2009-06-08
- Has the Market Rallied Too Quickly?
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: The Dow was down as much as 130 points yesterday then suddenly reversed and closed even for the day. It's not clear why. Some traders said shorts began covering aggressively in the final hour. Others credited comments by economist Paul Krugman. by Vahan Janjigian
- External links 2009-06-09
- Jos. A. Bank Clothiers: Lower Prices Are In
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Jos. A. Bank designs and sells formal, business, business casual, and sports apparel for men. This 104-year old retailer has 463 stores across the U.S. JOSB offers a full line of men’s attire including suits, tuxedos, shirts, vests, sport jackets, pants, overcoats, sweaters, ties, belts,...
- External links 2009-07-08
- Negative Trends Could Hit Jack in the Box's Bottom Line
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Jack in the Box JACK is a fast-food restaurant company with 2,670 locations across the U.S. The vast majority (82%) operate under the Jack in the Box banner in 18 states primarily in the West and Midwest regions. About 60% of these stores are company-operated....
- External links 2009-07-09
- Cash-for-Clunkers Makes No Sense
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Although I hate taxes, I like the fact that taxes affect behavior. In general, if you want less of something, tax it. If you want more, provide a tax subsidy. Americans used to smoke a whole lot of cigarettes. Today, they smoke less than they...
- External links 2009-08-03
- Employment Report Is Less Bad, But It's Not Rosy
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: This morning's better-than-expected labor report was welcome news. Although non-farm payrolls continue to fall, job losses of 247,000 were better than expected. July marks the fourth month in a row that payrolls have fallen by less than 600,000. The employment picture is still ugly, but...
- External links 2009-08-07
- Inverness Medical Innovations: Significant Market Share Gains Ahead?
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Inverness Medical Innovations IMA develops advanced professional and consumer medical diagnostic products focused on cardiology, women’s health, infectious disease, oncology and drugs of abuse. The company also provides specialized health management services in the areas of wellness, disease management, oncology, and women and children’s health.The...
- External links 2009-08-09
- Campbell Soup: Exciting New Initiatives
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Campbell Soup Company CPB makes branded food products which are available in 120 countries around the world. Its largest markets are North America, France, Germany, Belgium, and Australia. The U.S. Soup, Sauces and Beverages segment was responsible for 51.7% of fiscal 2009 year-to-date sales. Products...
- External links 2009-08-10
- Constant Contact: Expecting High Growth
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Everybody hates junk e-mails, a.k.a. spam. Yet facilitating their deployment can be profitable. Constant Contact CTCT provides e-mail marketing and online survey products to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Customers include retailers, restaurants, legal practices, consultancies, religious organizations, and alumni associations. About two-thirds of its...
- External links 2009-09-08
- Maidenform Brands: Near-Term Prospects Favorable
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Maidenform Brands MFB designs, sources, markets, and sells intimate apparel for women. The U.S. is its largest geographic market, responsible for 93.2% of first half sales. Products include bras, shapewear, and panties, which accounted for 65%, 29%, and 6% of first half sales, respectively. Brands...
- External links 2009-09-07
- ManTech International: Expecting More Strategic Acquisitions
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: ManTech International MANT provides innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs. Federal government contracts were responsible for 98.1% of revenues during the first half of 2009. International customers accounted for just 1.1% of sales. Core competencies in a number of relevant fields allow...
- External links 2009-10-07
- Tupperware Brands: Well Contained
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: A direct seller of various consumer products, Tupperware Brands TUP is best known for its popular kitchen storage containers. Roughly 80% of revenues are generated outside the U.S. Sales are split fairly evenly between established markets and faster growing emerging markets such as Mexico, South...
- External links 2009-04-07
- Best Buy: A Risk Worth Taking
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy BBY generated 78% of fiscal 2009 net revenues within the U.S. It has 1,023 stores across the country including Puerto Rico. It also has 38 stand alone Best Buy Mobile stores, 34 Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers, six Magnolia...
- External links 2009-04-06
- It's the Politicians, Not the Public
- Vahan Janjigian Forbes submits: The United States was once a bastion of capitalism, but a comment I sometimes hear from recent immigrants is very telling. They ask,“Why are some Americans trying to turn this country toward socialism?” by Vahan Janjigian
- External links 2009-04-02
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