Manufacturing & Materials

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The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Tooling Around Illinois Tool Works The valuation outlook on this diversified manufacturing company is mixed.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Questionable Growth at A. Schulman Back out a lot of one-time items, and it's not clear that this plastics company is growing at all. Investors could just move on, since there are plenty of other companies out there that are easier to figure out, even if they don't carry an enticing 3.4% dividend yield.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Rich Smith	The Force Couldn't Save Hasbro The last month hasn't been a whole lot of fun for investors in the toy company. Despite Star Wars sales, profits fall short of estimates.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Is It Time to Cozy Up to Stanley? Stanley Furniture sees a tougher sales environment ahead. A clean balance sheet, a nice dividend, and leadership that is doing a good job of keeping inventory levels in check are all reasons for investors to have some peace of mind.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Eaton Trucking Along A big boom in the diversified manufacturer's truck segment gives its earnings a 19% boost. Compared with competitors, Eaton is value-priced.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Is Franklin Electric Losing Its Spark? The leading manufacturer of water pump systems sees revenue growth slip into the single digits. Given such a slowdown, this stock does not currently offer a compelling buying opportunity.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Minds on the Mines Can the good times last for mining equipment makers? Investors, the volatility here seems like more trouble than its worth.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A.O. Smith Heats Up Better performance in the water-heater business boosts this small manufacturer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Rich Duprey	Will FormFactor Test Positive? The manufacturer of advanced test probe cards will look to new plant for future gains. Investors have a chance to buy in to an industry leader that has positioned itself for further growth down the line.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2005 Rich Duprey	Deckers May Not Be Up to Date Will the Ugg and Teva distributor lose its step with its next earnings report? Investors, take note.
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