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Why Graco Is Poised to Outperform

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By Brian Pacampara, The Motley Fool

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, fluid handling solutions specialist has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Graco and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Graco facts

Headquarters (founded)

Minneapolis, Minn. (1926)

Market Cap

$3.3 billion

Industry

Industrial machinery

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$1.0 billion

Management

CEO Patrick McHale

CFO James Graner

43.4%

Cash/Debt

$457.9 million / $564.6 million

Dividend Yield

1.7%

Competitors

Colfax

IDEX

Nordson

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 96% of the 342 members who have rated Graco believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Earlier today, one of those Fools, All-Star Nittany95, succinctly summed up the bull case for our community:

For some reason I always keep coming back to Graco. That reason is quite simply management. They have managed to keep the balance sheet pristine through a horrific recession — particularly in homebuilding where their sprayers and paint products find a home. …

Now that we are seeing renewed demand and increases in aggregate economic activity, they should see an acceleration in growth and [free cash flow]. I am looking for annual dividend increases or a share buyback program that continues to expand over time.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Graco may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Graco Is Poised to Outperform originally appeared on Fool.com.

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Why Western Union Will Keep Crawling Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, money transfer giant Western Union has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Western Union and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Western Union facts

Headquarters

Englewood, Colo. (1851)

Market Cap

$8.5 billion

Industry

Data processing and outsourced services

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$5.7 billion

Management

CEO Hikmet Ersek (since 2010)
CFO Scott Scheirman (since 2006)

Return on Capital (average, past 3 years)

21.2%

Cash / Debt

$1.8 billion / $4.0 billion

Dividend Yield

3.3%

Competitors

American Express
Moneygram International

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 97% of the 1,641 members who have rated Western Union believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Earlier this week, one of those Fools, compustat, succinctly summed up the Western Union bull case for our community:

[Western Union] has a admirable competitive advantage that is derived from its business model that takes full advantage of the network effect. As the company ties up loose ends regarding its misstep in Mexico and regulatory issues play out, this stock will be back on track. Very cheap valuation given its future prospects and sustainable moat.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Western Union may not be your top choice.

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Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends American Express and Western Union. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Buy These 2 Small-Cap Stocks Before They Rebound

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There’s a certain thrill involved with holding small cap stocks in your portfolio. After all, given the relatively tiny size of their underlying businesses, these are the stocks which often hold the greatest prospects for growth over the long run.

To be sure, who wouldn’t love to see his or her portfolio explode to the upside as today’s small caps become tomorrow’s massively profitable industry giants?

So what’s the catch? Small-cap stocks tend to be much more volatile than their larger brethren. As a result, as long as nothing has happened to significantly change your buying thesis, you need to be willing to stick it out through thick and thin to realize truly substantial long-term gains.

With that in mind, here are two small cap stocks which are trading significantly below their 52-week-highs, and why I think you should buy them before they bounce back:

Company Market Cap % Below 52-Week-High Recent Price CAPS Rating
 (out of five)
 InvenSense $854 million 45% $10.15 *****
 MAKO Surgical $532 million 74% $11.27 *****

Source: Motley Fool CAPS

Sensing long-term opportunity
First up, shares of motion sensor specialist InvenSense are still reeling from a number of disappointing earnings reports and downgrades over the past year. The most recent “bad” news came from analysts at Maxim three weeks ago, who maintained their “Buy” rating on the stock, but lowered its price target to $12 per share, from $17. Even if Maxim is justified in its downgrade, however, I’m betting it’s difficult to find too many investors who wouldn’t be happy with an 18% gain should the stock reach the stated target

What’s more, InvenSense boasts strong free cash flow, and a sterling balance sheet, with $193 million in cash and no debt. In addition, its shares currently trade at 20 times trailing earnings and just 13.5 times forward estimates — a perfectly reasonable premium for a small-cap stock whose products have the potential to play an integral part in the fast-growing global market for mobile device sensors.

Robotic-assisted profits
I’ve made no secret of my optimism for shares of MAKO Surgical , despite the company’s gut-wrenching fall from grace over the past year; 2012 included one particularly brutal quarterly earnings report, which caused a single day drop of as much as 37%. Now, I’m a patient guy, but I have to admit that that one definitely made me think twice about selling what still remains one of my largest personal holdings. 

On one hand, MAKO management had undoubtedly overestimated its ability to sell expensive robotic surgery equipment to hospitals during one of the most challenging economic environments in recent history. As a result, they lost plenty of rapport with investors after twice being forced to lower their system sales guidance.

Even still, I remain convinced MAKO‘s punishment doesn’t fit the crime, especially after management provided some solid answers to wary investors’ questions during its most recent quarterly earnings call.

Foolish final thoughts
When the rubber hits the road, I think InvenSense and MAKO both

From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/11/3-small-cap-stocks-you-should-buy-now/

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Why Lockheed Martin Is Poised to Pop

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, defense contracting giant Lockheed Martin has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Lockheed and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Lockheed facts

Headquarters (founded)

Bethesda, Md. (1909)

Market Cap

$30.8 billion

Industry

Aerospace and defense

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$47.2 billion

Management

CEO Marillyn Hewson (since January 2013)

CFO Bruce Tanner (since September 2007)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

32.1%

Cash/Debt

$1.9 billion / $6.3 billion

Dividend Yield

4.9%

Competitors

Boeing

Northrop Grumman

Raytheon

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 94% of the 1,906 members who have rated Lockheed believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, jukebox71, highlighted Lockheed as a particularly refreshing opportunity: “[A] dirt cheap P/E, a solid dividend, AND they have solved one of the greatest threats to the existence of mankind: cheap desalinated water. [F]or all the garbage in the news, [Lockheed’s] efforts to bring fresh water to the masses reminds me that there is still a lot of good in the world.”

If you want market-beating returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Lockheed may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Lockheed Martin Is Poised to Pop originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Company. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Cameco Is Ready to Rebound

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, uranium producer Cameco has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Cameco and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Cameco facts

Headquarters (founded)

Saskatoon, Canada (1987)

Market Cap

$7.8 billion

Industry

Coal and consumable fuels

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$2.4 billion

Management

CEO Timothy Gitzel (since 2011)

CFO Grant Isaac (since 2011)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

8.3%

Cash/Debt

$814.7 million / $1.6 billion

Dividend Yield

2%

Competitors

AREVA

BHP Billiton

Rio Tinto

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 98% of the 1,834 members who have rated Cameco believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, All-Star Chemdawg, succinctly summed up the Cameco bull case for our community:

[R]eactors coming back online slowly but the uranium is so cheap it is not economical to mine. [T]hat won’t stay that way long. Cigar Lake is due to start actually producing this year. [S]ometimes being the best has its advantages … you stay alive when the weaker ones go 10 toes up. [O]utperform.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Cameco may not be your top choice.

If that’s the case, we’ve compiled a special free report for investors called “The Tiny Gold Stock Digging Up Massive Profits,” which uncovers a smaller miner with big potential. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be around forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Cameco Is Ready to Rebound originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Vale Is Poised to Bounce Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, Brazilian mining giant Vale has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Vale and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Vale facts

Headquarters (founded)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1942)

Market Cap

$91.6 billion

Industry

Steel

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

Industrial metals and minerals

Management

CEO Murilo Pinto De Oliveira Ferreira (since 2011)

CFO Luciano Siani Pires (since 2012)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

20.8%

Cash/Debt

$6.4 billion / $33.2 billion

Dividend Yield

4.5%

Competitors

BHP Billiton

Cliffs Natural Resources

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 97% of the 6,575 members who have rated Vale believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Earlier this week, one of those Fools, dgilber1, succinctly summed up the Vale opportunity for our community:

This large Brazilian company deals in mining and exporting iron ore, manganese, nickel, copper, potassium, phosphate, and nitrogen. China has a growing need for steel and has good relations with Brazil. Also, as the value of the dollar declines, commodities tend to increase in value.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Vale may not be your top choice.

If that’s the case, we’ve compiled a special free report for investors called “The Tiny Gold Stock Digging Up Massive Profits,” which uncovers a much smaller miner with big potential. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be around forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Vale Is Poised to Bounce Back originally appeared on Fool.com.

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Why Chevron Is Too Cheap to Pass up

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, oil and gas giant Chevron has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Chevron and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Chevron facts

Headquarters (founded)

San Ramon, Calif. (1879)

Market Cap

$232.4 billion

Industry

Integrated oil and gas

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$222.6 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO John Watson

CFO Patricia Yarrington

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

21.1%

Cash/Debt

$21.9 billion / $12.2 billion

Dividend Yield

3.1%

Competitors

BP

ExxonMobil

ConocoPhillips

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 96% of the 4,270 members who have rated Chevron believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Earlier today, one of those bulls, rtc76, succinctly summed up the Chevron bull case for our community:

Even if the Lago Agrio judgment ends up wiping out the full $19 billion of book value, it’s still undervalued with a margin of safety if it can maintain a similar cash flow for the next few years. There are enough variables, though, such as difficulty in replacing reserves, the potential for a substantial drop in oil demand due to new supply and less than expected consumption growth in India or China, to warrant a very watchful eye over the next few years.

There are many different ways to play the energy sector, and The Motley Fool’s analysts have uncovered an under-the-radar company that’s dominating its industry. This company is a leading provider of equipment and components used in drilling and production operations, and poised to profit in a big way from it. To get the name and detailed analysis of this company that will prosper for years to come, check out the special free report: “The Only Energy Stock You’ll Ever Need.” Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer and your opportunity to discover this under-the-radar company before the market does. Click here to access your report — it’s totally free.

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The article Why Chevron Is Too Cheap to Pass up originally appeared on Fool.com.

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Why Morgans Hotel Is Poised to Pull Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, hotel developer Morgans Hotel Group has received the dreaded one-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Morgans Hotel and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Morgans Hotel facts

   

Headquarters (founded)

New York, N.Y. (2005)

Market Cap

$203.1 million

Industry

Lodging

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$189.9 million

Management

CEO Michael Gross

CFO Richard Szymanski

Return on Capital (average, past 3 years)

(1.2%)

Cash/Debt

$5.9 million/$538.1 million

Competitors

Boutique Hotels & Resorts International

Ian Schrager

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 40% of the 117 members who have rated Morgans Hotel believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 going forward.

A couple of months ago, one of those Fools, All-Star NovaTodd, succinctly summed up the Morgans Hotel bear case for our community:

Sales per employee is a paltry $41,000, and these guys have not been FCF positive since 2005. Sales and Book Value have both been in decline since 2007, and the company carries $500 million in debt (more than two times TTM Revenue). It’s hard to find anything to like with this one.

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Why General Mills Still Looks Scrumptious

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, food giant General Mills has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at General Mills and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

General Mills facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

Minneapolis, Minn. (1928)

Market Cap

$31.4 billion

Industry

Packaged foods and meats

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$17.4 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO Kendall Powell

Vice President/CFO Donal Mulligan

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

23.6%

Cash/Debt

$751.2 million/$8.1 billion

Dividend Yield

3.1%

Competitors

Danone

Kellogg

Seneca Foods

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 94% of the 1,195 members who have rated General Mills believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those Fools, Trololololo, succinctly summed up the General Mills bull case for our community:

General Mills will never be the next hot company. But everyone has to eat. Chances are, somewhere in your cupboard is a bag of Gold Medal flour, Big G cereal or Betty Crocker cake mix. While many investors are fixated on the hare, it’s the steady dividend-paying tortoises like General Mills that often win the race in the long term. I have steadily accumulated shares of General Mills over the years to give my portfolio diversification and defense. I think this is a great addition to a portfolio of a Fool who has a long-term horizon and is committed to reinvesting their dividends.

If you want market-beating returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, General Mills may not be your top choice.

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Why TJX Is Poised to Keep Popping

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, apparel and home-fashions retailer TJX has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at TJX and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

TJX facts

Headquarters (Founded)

Framingham, Mass. (1956)

Market Cap

$34.5 billion

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$25.9 billion

Management

CEO Carol Meyrowitz (since 2007)
CFO Scott Goldenberg (since 2012)

Return on Equity (Average, Past 3 Years)

49.2%

Cash/Debt

$2.1 billion / $774.6 million

Dividend Yield

1.2%

Competitors

J.C. Penney
Kohl’s
Ross Stores 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 90% of the 644 members who have rated TJX believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, NoblyNaive, succinctly summed up the TJX bull case for our community:

Stock is lagging sector (due for a pop). OK P/E. Good CAPS rating. Highly touted by [Jim Cramer ] on April 9, 2013.

Cramer also pointed out: 1) cool weather has put a damper on spending in the last month. 2) [J.C. Penney] has been losing market share, and the winners are the other well positioned retailers, of which TJX is one. Warmer weather, plus the implosion of [J.C. Penney] should give a bump to the sector.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, TJX may not be your top choice.

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Why Genworth Is Poised to Outperform

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, financial services company Genworth Financial has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Genworth and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Genworth facts

Headquarters (founded)

Richmond, Va. (2003)

Market Cap

$4.9 billion

Industry

Multi-line insurance

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$10.0 billion

Management

CEO Thomas McInerney (since January 2013)
CFO Martin Klein (since May 2011)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

1.9%

Cash / Debt

$5.5 billion / $9.3 billion

Competitors

MetLife
Prudential Financial 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 91% of the 737 members who have rated Genworth believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Earlier today, one of those Fools, InveniamViam, tapped Genworth as a particularly attractive bargain opportunity:

As everyone knows, Genworth shares have been heavily punished due to the losses from the [mortgage insurance] business. I would say shareholders are giving the MI division a negative value currently because of prior reserve increases to cover rather enormous losses. When their MI business achieves profitability again (which should be within a few quarters), you will see this stock move very quickly toward book value. … My view is the new leadership will be laser focused on returning the businesses to profitability, and then moving to the next phase of their business transition plan (permanently breaking the MI company apart from the insurance companies). I would look to sell any real shares at around tangible book value, which was just under $24 a share last I looked.

With so much of the financial industry getting bad press these days, it may be a greedy-when-others-are-fearful moment. Not surprisingly, some of Warren Buffett‘s biggest investments are in the space. In the Motley Fool‘s free report, “The Stocks Only the Smartest Investors Are Buying,” you can learn about a small, under-the-radar bank that’s too tiny for Buffett’s billions. Too bad, because it has better operating metrics than his favorites. Just click here to keep reading.

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Why Express Scripts Looks Healthy Long-Term

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Express Scripts and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Express Scripts facts

Headquarters (founded)

St. Louis (1986)

Market Cap

$46.9 billion

Industry

Healthcare services

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$93.9 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO George Paz

CFO Jeffrey Hall

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

28.7%

Cash/Debt

$2.8 billion / $15.9 billion

Competitors

Aetna
Cigna
Humana

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 94% of the 844 members who have rated Express Scripts believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Late last month, one of those bulls, All-Star NovaTodd, succinctly summed up the bull case for our community:

Accounting for the recent Medco acquisition, Express Scripts now does business with ~95% of retail pharmacies in the U.S., and possesses significant bargaining power in this relationship (see the Walgreen fiasco for evidence of this). They also have about 60% market share in the mail-order prescriptions business, fertile ground for future growth. Favorable demographic shifts, the closing of the “Medicare donut hole” and a recent share repurchase authorization are just a few more reasons this company is a long term winner.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong five-star rating, Express Scripts may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Express Scripts Looks Healthy Long-Term originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Express Scripts. The Motley Fool owns shares of Express Scripts. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why IBM Still Looks Solid

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, global IT solutions giant International Business Machines has earned a coveted four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at IBM and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

IBM facts

Headquarters (founded)

Armonk, N.Y. (1910)

Market Cap

$233.2 billion

Industry

IT consulting and other services

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$104.5 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO Virginia Rometty

CFO Mark Loughridge

Return on Capital (average, past 3 years)

25.8%

Cash/Debt

$11.2 billion / $33.3 billion

Dividend Yield

1.6%

Competitors

Accenture

Hewlett-Packard 

Microsoft

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 91% of the 4,769 members who have rated IBM believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those bulls, Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner (TMFSpiffyPop), tapped IBM as a particularly solid selection:

Nobody ever went wrong buying IBM (stock, for the long term). An amazing company by almost any standard I can think of. That said, this won’t be hitting my Stock Advisor scorecard anytime soon, I don’t think, as there are just too many other companies I can foresee outperforming this one. But it’s still darn good enough for one of my green thumbs! Outperform.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, IBM may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why IBM Still Looks Solid originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Accenture. The Motley Fool owns shares of International Business Machines and Microsoft. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why HCC Insurance Is Poised to Keep Popping

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, specialty insurance underwriter HCC Insurance Holdings has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at HCC and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

HCC facts

Headquarters (founded)

Houston, Texas (1974)

Market Cap

$4.2 billion

Industry

Multi-line insurance

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$2.5 billion

Management

CEO Christopher Williams (since 2012)
COO William Burke, Jr. (since 2012)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

10.1%

Cash / Debt

$434.4 million / $583.9 million

Dividend Yield

1.6%

Competitors

ACE Limited
Travelers Companies
W.R. Berkley

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 93% of the 197 members who have rated HCC believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, rtc76, succinctly summed up the HCC bull case for our community:

In a challenging interest rate environment, underwriting profit is essential. HCC has some of the lowest combined ratios in the insurance biz, and the company philosophy is explicitly focused on book value growth and maintaining underwriting profitability. At $42 it’s underpriced with a margin of safety according to my calculations.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong five-star rating, HCC may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why HCC Insurance Is Poised to Keep Popping originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of W.R. Berkley. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Unilever Is Poised to Outperform

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, consumer staples giant Unilever has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Unilever and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Unilever facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

London, U.K. (1885)

Market Cap

$118.9 billion

Industry

Packaged foods and meats

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$66.5 billion

Management

CEO Paul Polman (since 2008)

CFO Jean-Marc Huet (since 2010)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

32.1%

Cash/Debt

$3.7 billion/$13.2 billion

Dividend Yield

3.1%

Competitors

Procter & Gamble 

General Mills 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 97% of the 872 members who have rated Unilever believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, mocha283, succinctly summed up the Unilever bull case for our community:

Best. Euro stock. EVER. Love this company so much: excellent gains in the past couple years I’ve owned it (despite tons of negative financials in Europe) AND has a steady and strong dividend to boot. Besides the fact that you see their staple products all around the world, from deodorant to peanut butter, this is definitely a “forever” stock you should keep in your portfolio.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong five-star rating, Unilever may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Unilever Is Poised to Outperform originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why GameStop Is Poised to Pull Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, video game retailer GameStop has received the dreaded one-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at GameStop and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

GameStop facts

Headquarters (founded)

Grapevine, Texas (1994)

Market Cap

$3.6 billion

Industry

Computer and electronics retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$8.9 billion

Management

CEO J. Paul Raines (since 2010)

CFO Robert Lloyd (since 2010)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

5.3%

Cash/Debt

$635.8 million / $0

Dividend Yield

3.7%

Competitors

Amazon.com

eBay

Wal-Mart Stores

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 13% of the 748 All-Star members who have rated GameStop believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those bears, fellow Fool Jason Moser (TMFJMo), succinctly summed up the GameStop underperform case for our community:

I gave this one the red thumb on Investor Beat today. Too many stores, no real fight against digital distribution, too many headwinds, this will be a long, slow bleed. Pass.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to protect your portfolio from any undue risk. To learn about two retailers with especially good prospects, take a look at The Motley Fool’s special free report: “The Death of Wal-Mart: The Real Cash Kings Changing the Face of Retail.” In it, you’ll see how these two cash kings are able to consistently outperform and how they’re planning to ride the waves of retail’s changing tide. You can access it by clicking here.

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The article Why GameStop Is Poised to Pull Back originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Amazon.com and eBay. The Motley Fool owns shares of Amazon.com, eBay, and GameStop. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why ROIC Is Poised to Outperform

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, shopping center REIT Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at ROIC and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

ROIC facts

Headquarters (founded)

Purchase, N.Y. (2007)

Market Cap

$820.3 million

Industry

Diversified REITs

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$76.8 million

Management

President / CEO Stuart Tanz
CFO Michael Haines

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

1.3%

Cash / Debt

$4.7 million / $409.7 million

Dividend Yield

4.3%

Competitors

Kimco Realty 
Macerich
Vornado Realty Trust

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 98% of the 498 members who have rated ROIC believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, mocha283, succinctly summed up the ROIC opportunity for our community:

In a world where retail is on one hand everywhere, we’ve also seen countless stand-alone stores go under. ROIC helps build these strip-mall type shopping centers in more upper-middle class areas to help these small groceries or pharmacies stay alive. Kudos (and thanks for the great dividend to boot!).

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong five-star rating, ROIC may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why ROIC Is Poised to Outperform originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Retail Opportunity Investments. The Motley Fool owns shares of Retail Opportunity Investments. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why CF Industries Is Ready to Rebound

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, fertilizer supplier CF Industries has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at CF and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

CF facts

Headquarters (founded)

Deerfield, Ill. (1946)

Market Cap

$12.0 billion

Industry

Fertilizers and agricultural chemicals

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$6.1 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO Dr. Stephen Wilson

CFO Dennis Kelleher

Return on Capital (average, past 3 years)

28.7%

Cash/Debt

$2.3 billion / $1.6 billion

Dividend Yield

0.8%

Competitors

Agrium

Koch Industries

PotashCorp

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 96% of the 1,323 members who have rated CF believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those Fools, All-Star buffalonate, succinctly summed up the CF bull case for our community: “Agriculture stocks are a great place to be for the long-term. The population keeps going up so fertilizer is going to be very important to increase productivity.”

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, CF may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why CF Industries Is Ready to Rebound originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of CF Industries Holdings. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Ross Stores Is Poised to Bounce Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, off-price apparel and home fashion retailer Ross Stores has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Ross Stores and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Ross Stores facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

Pleasanton, Calif. (1957)

Market Cap

$13.1 billion

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$9.7 billion

Management

CEO Michael Balmuth

COO Michael O’Sullivan

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

46.5%

Cash/Debt

$647.9 million/$150.0 million

Dividend Yield

1.1%

Competitors

Kohl’s

TJX Companies 

Wal-Mart Stores 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 92% of the 427 members who have rated Ross Stores believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those bulls, JMacSol, succinctly summed up the Ross Stores bull case for our community:

Buying on the recent pullback. Low leverage. Safe dividend (probably growing, given the size of the cash balance). So much more room for growth in revenues (high y/o/y EBIT growth and OCF, relative to peers).

To learn about two other retailers with especially good prospects, take a look at The Motley Fool’s special free report: “The Death of Wal-Mart: The Real Cash Kings Changing the Face of Retail.” In it, you’ll see how these two cash kings are able to consistently outperform and how they’re planning to ride the waves of retail’s changing tide. You can access it by clicking here.

Want to see how well (or not so well) the stocks in this series are performing? Follow the TrackPoisedTo CAPS account.

The article Why Ross Stores Is Poised to Bounce Back originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned, and neither does The Motley Fool. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Target Is Poised to Keep Poppin'

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, retail giant Target has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Target and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Target facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

Minneapolis, Minn. (1902)

Market Cap

$44.2 billion

Industry

General merchandise stores

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$73.3 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO Gregg Steinhafel

CFO John Mulligan

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

18.7%

Cash/Debt

$788.0 million/$17.7 billion

Dividend Yield

2.1%

Competitors

Costco Wholesale

Kmart

Wal-Mart Stores 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 95% of the 2,569 members who have rated Target believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those Fools, All-Star witness1260, succinctly summed up the Target bull case for our community:

I have to say, I really like Target’s business model. They’ve convinced people to pay a higher price for the same item at their store versus at a rival’s (looking at Wal-Mart). … I think they’ve created a significant advantage here with their branding. I think that’s an advantage that can stick as well, because the economy is improving, and if you think about it Wal-Mart shoppers want to become Target shoppers because it tells them they’re doing well financially. I can see Target continuing to grow long-term. Clearly they see opportunities for growth as well. They’ve jacked up [plant property and equipment] spending.

To learn about two other retailers with especially good prospects, take a look at The Motley Fool’s special free report: “The Death of Wal-Mart: The Real Cash Kings Changing the Face of Retail.” In it, you’ll see how these two cash kings are able to consistently outperform and how they’re planning to ride the waves of retail’s changing tide. You can access it by clicking here.

Want to see how well (or not so well) the stocks in this series are performing? Follow the TrackPoisedTo CAPS account.

The article Why Target Is Poised to Keep Poppin’ originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Costco Wholesale. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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