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Great international sales Graphic_rating_buy GGG
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85%
 -0.05%
in 11 days
(closed on 05/10/08)

This company understands the weakness of the US economy and has positioned itself well to take advantage of the international markets. Due to the weakness of the dollar, sales have increased overseas, and we can continue to expect that.

By  David Young   (+16.16%  risk: conservative)  04/29/08 Comment


Buy Graco (GGG) and get 18.70% compounded rate of return Graphic_rating_buy GGG
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14%
 -53.15%
in 549 days
Graco Inc (GGG) is a global producer of industrial pumps, valves, meters and accessories. Graco's technology gives a wide variety of clients around the world -- including roofers, painters, service garages, and fleet service centers -- the ability to dispense and apply super-sticky fluids with ease. Historical -ROE is unbelievable! From 1997 to now, just check out the stats: 25%, 47%, 164%,
By  retirerichblog   (-26.76%  risk: conservative)  05/24/07 Comment




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By  Alex Garcia   (-31.90%  risk: conservative)  07/24/08 Comment


Nordson and High Quality Capital Goods Companies
Today's Barrons highlights Nordson Corporation (NDSN) as an attractive capital goods company. I agree that this is a wonderful business at a fairly attractive price.

The article describes the company's global positioning with some 70% of its sales from overseas, yet the gloom that many investors feel about a slowing in the U.S. economy is yet to be evident in Nordson's results. Here is a quote from their third quarter 10-Q:

"On a geographic basis, third quarter sales volume was up in all regions, influenced by acquisitions and higher Industrial Coating and Automotive Systems segment sales. Vo
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By  Value Discipline Investor   (-45.52%  risk: conservative)  09/29/07 Comment


Stock Bargain Hunting with First Marblehead (FMD)
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Finding High ROE with low debt are Rare. What comes to mind are Coke (KO), Dell (DELL), Coach (COH) or GRACO (GGG). It's a dream come true when they are selling at bargain prices because these companies should do extremely well over the long term. Another one that I have found is First Marblehead (FMD). First Marblehead Corp. provides an integrated suite of services to financial and
By  retirerichblog   (-26.76%  risk: conservative)  11/26/07 Comment


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By  Todd Sullivan   (-24.29%  risk: conservative)  11/19/07 Comment


Monday's 52 week Low's


WMAR West Marine Inc 9.19
WLK Westlake Chem Corp 19.35
WGA Wells-Gardner Electro ... 2.03
WFC Wells Fargo & Company 30.16
WEN Wendy's International ... 28.74
TWX Time Warner Inc 16.80
TWB Tween Brands Inc 26.44
THO Thor Industries, Inc 36.90
TGT Target Corp 53.57
TGP Teekay Lng Partners L P 29.27
SPLS Staples Inc 20.60
SPF Standard Pacific Corp 2.98
SHLD Sears Hldgs Corp 115.09
SGTL Sigmatel Inc 2.10
SGK Schawk, Inc 14.51
RAD Rite Aid Corporation 3.51
PIR Pier 1 Imports, Inc 3.91
PHM Pulte Homes Inc 11.94
PEIX Pacific Ethanol...
By  Todd Sullivan   (+0.00%)  11/19/07 Comment



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