Q: Thanks for all the good advice! It has kept me out of a couple of bad stocks. What do you think about Xylem Inc. (XYL)? Thanks again.

A: Xylem Inc., $98.05, symbol XYL on New York (Shares outstanding: 180.3 million; Market cap: $17.6 billion; Manufacturing & Industry sector; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.xylem.com), is a manufacturer of water technology and equipment for construction firms, utilities, farmers, food and beverage companies, and many others… Read More

Q: Thanks for all your advice over the last few years. What’s your recommendation on Worthington Industries? Thanks.

A: Worthington Industries Inc., $54.71, symbol WOR on New York (Shares outstanding: 49.7 million; Market cap: $2.8 billion; Manufacturing sector; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.worthingtonindustries.com), is an industrial manufacturing company that provides value-added steel processing as well as consumer, building and energy products.

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Q: What are the prospects for MasTec Inc.? Thank you.

A: MasTec Inc., $100.90, symbol MTZ on New York (Shares outstanding: 78.2 million; Market cap: $8.0 billion; Manufacturing & Industry sector; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.mastec.com), is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North America and across a range of industries.

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I am looking for your advice on whether to buy PPG Industries. I have followed your sound advice for a long time. Thanks.

A: PPG Industries Inc., $129.69, symbol PPG on New York (Shares outstanding: 235.0 million; Market cap: $30.5 billion; Manufacturing sector; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ppg.com), is the world’s largest producer of coatings and paints for the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets. Its paint brands include… Read More

Pat, what are your current views on Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)? Oil and gas is going to be needed well into the future. I think Baytex has a long runway. What is your view? Is Baytex a buy, hold or sell? Thank you.

A: Baytex Energy Corp., $6.08, symbol BTE on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 544.9 million; Market cap: $3.3 billion; Resources sector; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.baytexenergy.com), explores for, develops and produces oil and gas in Western Canada and in the Eagle Ford, Texas region of the U.S…. Read More