These Two Software Makers Will Rebound

AUTODESK, INC. $19.21 (Nasdaq symbol ADSK; SI Rating: Average) (515-507-5000; www.autodesk.com; Shares outstanding: 226.3 million; Market cap: $4.3 billion) makes AutoCAD, the world’s top-selling computer aided design program. About four million architects and engineers in over 100 countries use it to design and test new… Read More

Microsoft Seeks New Growth Opportunities

MICROSOFT CORP. $20 (Nasdaq symbol MSFT; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 8.9 billion; Market cap: $178.0 billion; WSSF Rating: Above average) is the world’s largest software company. Its Windows operating system runs roughly 90% of the world’s computers. Microsoft’s Office suite… Read More

Autodesk Inc. $17 – Nasdaq symbol ADSK

AUTODESK INC. $17 (Nasdaq symbol ADSK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 226.2 million; Market cap: $3.8 billion; WSSF Rating: Average) makes Auto- CAD, the world’s leading computer aided design program. AutoCAD helps engineers and architects design machinery and buildings. The company… Read More

Tech Stocks Still Have a Bright Future

Many technology stocks have plunged 50% or so in the past three months. That’s due to fears that the slowing economy will prompt businesses and consumers to buy fewer computers and cellphones.

We feel proven tech leaders, such as these six, have a lot of appeal… Read More

Overseas Growth & Upgrades Spur Profits

AUTODESK INC. $37 (Nasdaq symbol ADSK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 224.0 million; Market cap: $8.3 billion; WSSF Rating: Average) continues to profit from strong international demand (66% of total revenue) for its software products, which engineers and architects use to… Read More