RCM
RuggedCom Inc., symbol RCM on Toronto, makes computer networking equipment that is used in harsh environments. The stock pick’s products include ethernet switches, network routers, wireless devices and software.
RuggedCom’s products are designed to reliably operate under high levels of electromagnetic interference. They can also cope with wide variations in temperature and humidity, as well as vibration and exposure to dust. …read more »
Green stocks continue to appeal to many investors on an emotional and conceptual level. However, many of these companies offer limited investment potential. That’s because green stocks may need a long time to move from the research or concept stage to profitability.
As well, many green stocks need government subsidies to be profitable, and the future of these subsidies is …read more »
RuggedCom, symbol RCM on Toronto, makes computer networking equipment that is used in harsh environments. The small cap stock’s products include ethernet switches, network routers, wireless devices, and software.
The company’s products are designed to reliably operate under high levels of electromagnetic interference. They can also cope with wide variations in temperature and humidity, as well as vibration and exposure to …read more »
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD. $30.49 (Toronto symbol TIH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (416-667-5511; www.toromont.com; Shares outstanding: 76.9 million; Market cap: $2.3 billion; Dividend yield: 2.1%) has two divisions: the equipment group and the compression group.
In the three months ended December 31, 2010, Toromont’s revenue jumped 56.7%, to $709.7 million from $452.8 million a year earlier. The increase was mostly due to …read more »
We continue to recommend a number of companies that are now involved in, or are planning to expand into, green technology and green power production.
However, while green stocks appeal to a lot of investors on an emotional and conceptual level, many offer only limited investment potential. That’s because green stocks may need a long time to move from the …read more »
RUSSEL METALS $20.84 (Toronto symbol RUS; SI Rating: Speculative) (905-819-7777; www.russelmetals.com; Shares outstanding: 59.7 million; Market cap: $1.2 billion; Dividend yield: 4.8%) is one of North America’s largest metal distributors. Russel serves its roughly 30,000 customers through a network of 50 Canadian and 12 U.S. locations.
In the three months ended June 30, 2010, Russel reported earnings per share of $0.31 …read more »
RUGGEDCOM INC. $13.36 (Toronto symbol RCM; SI Rating: Speculative) (1-888-264-0006; www.ruggedcom.com; Shares outstanding: 12.1 million; Market cap: $162.2 million; No dividends paid) makes computer-networking equipment that is used in harsh environments.
In the three months ended March 31, 2010, RuggedCom’s sales rose 11.3%, to $19.4 million from $17.4 million.
Despite the higher sales, the company’s earnings fell 67.8%, to $1.1 million, or …read more »
Standard & Poor’s and the TMX Group, which operates the Toronto Stock Exchange, recently launched the S&P/TSX Clean Technology Index. This new index consists of 21 TSX-listed green technology stocks that provide products and services that help solve environmental problems.
Focus on quality when investing in green technology stocks
A number of the companies on the S&P/TSX Clean Technology Index are speculative …read more »
AASTRA TECHNOLOGIES $33.27 (Toronto symbol AAH; SI Rating: Speculative) (905-760-4200; www.aastra.com; Shares outstanding: 13.9 million; Market cap: $462.5 million; Dividend yield: 2.4%) develops and markets products and systems for accessing communication networks, including the Internet.
In the three months ended December 31, 2009, Aastra’s earnings per share jumped to $1.11. A year earlier, the company earned $0.10 a share. Despite the …read more »
RUGGEDCOM INC. $21.01 (Toronto symbol RCM; SI Rating: Speculative) (1-888-264-0006; www.ruggedcom.com; Shares outstanding: 12.1 million; Market cap: $255.0 million; No dividends paid) has announced that one of its clients bought over $2.1 million U.S. of equipment for use in wind farms in China. That’s a record order for the company.
RuggedCom makes computer-networking equipment that is used in harsh environments. Its …read more »
