Procter looking to sell hair care business

PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. $89 (New York symbol PG; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 2.7 billion; Market cap: $240.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.1; Dividend yield: 2.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.pg.com) aims to sell its Germany-based Wella hair care operation, which makes shampoos,… Read More

Leaner Procter ready to compete

Procter & Gamble’s sales have slowed in recent years, mainly due to competition from cheaper generic brands. In response, the company is eliminating less profitable household goods and cutting costs. It’s also doing a good job of developing new products and finding new markets for… Read More