Investing Topics: Health Care Stocks

Staying on the Watch

By Peter Staas on Aug. 12, 2016

Over the past several quarters, we’ve assembled a Watch List of high-quality names that we’d consider adding on a pullback in the broader market. We revisit these stocks, their stories and their growth prospects.

Cleaning Up

By Peter Staas on Jun. 26, 2016

This leading provider of sterilization equipment and services boasts a defensive business that generates significant recurring revenue and offers exposure to steadily growing demand from hospitals, surgical centers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical-device companies. A recent acquisition promises to fuel top-line growth in the near term and over the long haul.

Sticking with Our Hedges

By Elliott H. Gue on Jun. 7, 2016

The May employment report for from the Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores why remain cautious on the US economy.

Home of the Small Deal

By Peter Staas on Mar. 1, 2016

This specialist in medical waste disposal generates ample free cash flow and has built an impressive track record of unlocking value from its acquisitions.

The Stage is Set for a Strong Second Half

By Elliott H. Gue on Aug. 14, 2015

A strengthening US economy bodes well for stocks in the second half of 2015; we highlight some of our favorites.

Looking for a Pullback

By Elliott H. Gue on Apr. 30, 2015

Technical factors and weakness in the US economy suggest that the risk of a 5 percent to 10 percent pullback in the S&P 500 continues to rise. As a precaution, we’ve exited a number of positions in recent months, usually for a profit. We highlight several stocks we’re watching for potential inclusion in our Wealth Builders Portfolio.

Two New Buys for 2015

By Elliott H. Gue on Jan. 16, 2015

We’ve added two new positions to the Wealth Builders Portfolio: A health care name that’s poised to benefit from pent-up demand in its key end-markets and growing consumer confidence, and a restructuring play in the tech sector that should unlock value for shareholders.

Kicking Butt and Taking Profits

By Elliott H. Gue on Nov. 12, 2014

We review the third-quarter results posted by our Wealth Builders Portfolio holdings and take profits on two names as we clear the way for new picks.

Big Pharma: Buy the Dips

By Yiannis G. Mostrous on Sep. 5, 2014

Although some of our best-performing stocks have come from cyclical sectors that benefit from the recovering global economy, every long-term portfolio should have some exposure to Big Pharma.

Strong Numbers Make for Many Happy Returns

By Roger S. Conrad on May. 17, 2014

Our Lifelong Income Portfolio holdings continue to post strong numbers this earnings season. We review the qualitative and quantitative metric we use to evaluate the health of our positions and review each company's future prospects in light of their quarterly results.

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