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Does "X" Mark a Sweet Spot? U.S. Steel may not be the best steel company, but it might be the cheapest. These are volatile and cyclical stocks though, so careful due diligence is a must.   |
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Steel Giant Awakens U.S. Steel could get used to this profit-making thing. This year the company reported $2.72 per share in profits in contrast to last year's $3.47 loss. |
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The Olympics and Investing: Finland Investors, get to know a country: Metso... Stora Enso... UPM-Kymmene... Nokia... |
The Motley Fool
August 18, 2011
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3 Companies to Worry About, 3 That Are Safe Just because a company is very profitable right now doesn't mean that it will maintain that same profitability in the years ahead. Take a look at these examples. |
The Motley Fool
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These Companies Are Cheaper Than You Think Don't let high P/E ratios trick you into overlooking winners. |
The Motley Fool
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Investing in Cyclicals The trick with buying a cyclical stock is to catch the wave just after it's crashed into the shore and the stock price has been annihilated by the end of the boom cycle. You want it when its P/E ratio is high. |
The Motley Fool
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What Does a Low P/E Ratio Mean? Investors, remember that the P/E isn't everything. Other metrics are also worth considering. |
The Motley Fool
November 6, 2007
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IP Not Looking Good on Paper International Paper's latest quarter suggests that its makeover is still a work in progress. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
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Earnings Rising? Sell These Stocks! The strange science of cyclical investing. |
The Motley Fool
September 16, 2004
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Bargain Hunting How to find values in beaten-down stocks. Here are five steps that help you separate the dazzlers from the duds. |
The Motley Fool
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Beware of "Bargain" Stocks Before you go picking cheap stocks willy-nilly, make sure you're not cutting corners on your research -- or you could get a nasty shock in the future. |
The Motley Fool
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Salvaging Growth at Schnitzer The steel company is in a tough sector, but sound management could still mean above-average opportunity for investors. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2005
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Should This Package Be Returned? Packaging Corp. reports fair results but suggests that end-user pricing may be picking up. |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2005
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Stocks for the Really Long Term Yes, stocks are the long-term investment of choice. But at any price? |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2006
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Dividend and Conquer The historical data make a fairly convincing case that the current market is not too friendly to investors counting on growth and P/E expansion. But there are two things investors can focus on to position themselves well. |
The Motley Fool
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A Better P/E Ratio for the Recession We usually look at P/Es based on past earnings, but maybe we'd be better off during these recessionary days looking at "forward" P/Es, based on the coming years' expected earnings. |
The Motley Fool
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Venture Off the Beaten Path Strong demand makes commodity companies a hot ticket. Where are the best returns? Korean steelmaker POSCO... PM-Kymmene Oyj in paper... Mueller Industries in metal pipes, PetroChina and PetroKazakhstan in oil... etc. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2005
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Neenah's Paper Chase A difficult second quarter can't blot out the paper company's value. |
