Genuine Parts and "A Hillside Thaw" by Robert Frost 12/28/11

Genuine Parts and "A Hillside Thaw" by Robert Frost 12/28/11

On tonight's podcast I discuss a recent purchase of mine, Genuine Parts (GPC) and why I think it is a reasonable addition to my own portfolio. I review the latest earnings reports, some valuation, balance sheet and free cash flow numbers, and take a look at the chart. I also read a short poem by Robert Frost, a favorite poet of mine.

PetSmart (PETM) and a poem by e.e. cummings "Somewhere I Have Never Travelled"

Tonight's podcast resumes this series of podcasts after a rather long hiatus. I share a poem by e.e. cummings from a collection by Caroline Kennedy on her mother's favorite poems. I then discuss PetSmart (PETM), a stock that I do not currently have a position, yet a company that I have owned in the past and continue to admire for its financial results and for, I should add, my cat Rahmmy, who was Mickey when I adopted him at my local PetSmart in association with the Coulee Region Humane Society. But that is another subject entirely :). I spend a little time commenting on the current difficult environment we face in America and the world. And that is without even mentioning or discussing the horrible Deep Water Horizon spill in the Gulf Of Mexico which may well be the subject of another rant another evening! You can follow my actual portfolio on Covestor, my blog on Seeking Alpha, or visit my home blog at http://bobsadviceforstocks.tripod.com/bobsadviceforstocks.

Medtronic (MDT) and "Wilderness" a poem by Carl Sandburg

In tonight's podcast, I read a poem by Carl Sandburg and discuss an old favorite of mine, Medtronic (MDT) a company which recently reported very strong earnings, and has strong financial fundamentals.

Meridian Bioscience (VIVO) and "Directive" by Robert Frost

Meridian Bioscience (VIVO) is a favorite blog subject of mine.  I discuss VIVO and also read a poem by Robert Frost, "Directive". This stock is a favorite of mine producing disease test kits and has a record of steady revenue, earnings, and free cash flow growth.  They pay a solid and growing dividend and have a strong financial balance sheet.

Responding to a Column by Peter Siris in NYDaily News: Stock Picks?

I read a poem by Marge Piercy, "To be of use", and then discuss a column today (10/5/09) from the NYDaily News.com by Peter Siris: "Dangerous info: Stock picks". While agreeing that the internet is full of schemes and talking-up stocks, I point out that my blog is about information, investment philosophy, and that I share my own holdings with you through the blog and Covestor. I have indeed recently become involved with Covestor Investment Management (http://cv.im) but I continue with the same straight forward and documented discussions that have marked this blog since starting in 2003. Exercise caution whenever listening to anyone on the web, but not all is useless.