FAST Graphs At-A-Glance
U.S. Bancorp: Don’t Forget About This Fair Valued Bank
2014-04-15
If you were to survey the field to name major banks, we’re guessing that U.S. Bancorp (USB) wouldn’t top too many lists. Instead, the likes of J.P. Morgan (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Bank of America (BAC) or Citigroup (C) would probably come to mind. Yet with $361 billion in assets, the Minneapolis based U.S. Bank […]
Is Ingredion The Missing Ingredient In Your Portfolio?
2014-01-17
Illinois based Ingredion (INGR) is a global ingredient solutions provider to the food, beverage, brewing and pharmaceutical world. Think corn, wheat and potatoes being turned into things like sweeteners, starches and fibers. What’s not readily apparent is that many ingredients show up in the rest of your world as well. For instance, did you know […]
Macy’s ‘Way To Shop’ For A Discount
2013-12-13
With the holiday season in full force, it’s likely that many of you have browsed your fair share of shopping aisles. Now this could – and likely does – mean any one of a variety of retailers. Yet Cincinnati, Ohio based Macy’s (M) and this time of year tend to go hand-in-hand – after-all it’s […]
Aflac: Still Cheap Despite The Recent Price Run-Up
2013-12-04
Georgia based Aflac (AFL) is probably best known among the general public for the Aflac duck parading about television commercials. However, investors probably know Aflac just as well by its consistency towards rewarding shareholders. Over the past 31 years this supplemental insurer has not only paid a dividend but also increased each year; during the […]
Accenture: Continuing To Deliver A Growth Story
2013-11-12
Accenture (ACN) is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company with approximately 275,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. As of the end of fiscal year 2013, the company had revenues just shy of $29 billion and a market capitalization that was roughly double that amount. Additionally, Accenture provides services to […]
Deere & Co: Short-Term Risks, Long-Term Opportunities
2013-10-15
Nothing runs like a Deere (DE). Well, perhaps with the exception of John Deere’s recent stock price – year-to-date the ownership claims are trading about 5% lower. However, here at F.A.S.T. Graphs™ we find it essential to underscore the difference between temporary price movements and the merits of the underlying business. In other words, Deere’s […]