Unique services set them apart

These two firms play increasingly important roles in the financial services industry. That’s because they help banks and other institutions cut their credit risk and comply with increasingly complex regulations. Both stocks are up sharply in the past year, but we feel they still have… Read More

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $37 – New York symbol BR

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $37 (New York symbol BR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 119.4 million; Market cap: $4.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.8; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.broadridge.com) serves the investment industry in three main areas: investor communications, securities processing and… Read More

Market dominance adds to their appeal

These three firms provide vital information to lenders and other financial companies. They are also leaders in their niche markets. That cuts their risk and makes it hard for new competitors to challenge them. DUN & BRADSTREET CORP. $100 (New York symbol DNB; Conservative Growth… Read More

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $30 – New York symbol BR

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $30 (New York symbol BR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 119.1 million; Market cap: $3.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.6; Dividend yield: 2.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.broadridge.com) serves the investment industry in three main areas: investor communications, securities processing and… Read More

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $24 – New York symbol BR

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $24 (New York symbol BR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 121.9 million; Market cap: $2.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 3.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.broadridge.com) serves the investment industry in three main areas: investor communications, securities processing and… Read More

Broadridge enters new growth phase

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $24 (New York symbol BR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 124.9 million; Market cap: $3.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 3.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.broadridge.com) gets 70% of its revenue from its Investor Communication Solutions division, which distributes… Read More

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $24 – New York symbol BR

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. $24 (New York symbol BR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 124.9 million; Market cap: $3.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 3.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.broadridge.com) gets 70% of its revenue from its Investor Communication Solutions division, which distributes… Read More

Unique services cut their risk

These two companies mainly serve banks and other financial firms. Bank profits remain weak, as high unemployment has dampened loan demand. Even so, Broadridge and Fair Isaac will likely continue to increase their sales to banks. That’s because both firms sell products and services that… Read More