Agilent Technologies Inc. $36 – New York symbol A

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. $36 (New York symbol A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 370.0 million; Market cap: $13.3 billion; WSSF Rating: Average) makes electronic test and measurement equipment. Manufacturers use these products to improve the reliability of a wide variety of… Read More

Agilent Thrives in Niche Markets

Agilent is a leader in two niche markets: testing equipment for the electronic and medical science industries. Both fields are expanding, and Agilent continues to maintain its dominance with high research spending and selected acquisitions. It’s also using its strong cash flow to buy back… Read More

Gaining From New Orders

VERIGY LTD. $25.64 (Nasdaq symbol VRGY; SI Rating: Extra Risk) (1-800-447-8378; www.verigy.com; Shares outstanding: 59.7 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion) reports that earnings excluding one-time charges rose 16.7% in the three months ended October 31, to $35 million or $0.58 a share from $30 million… Read More

We Like Verigy’s Prospects Better

VERIGY LTD. $23.41 (Nasdaq symbol VRGY; SI Rating: Speculative) (1-800-447-8378; www.verigy.com; Shares outstanding: 58.8 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion) designs and makes test systems used in computer-chip production.

Verigy’s revenues in the three months ended July 31, 2007 fell 4.7%, to $204 million from $214 million… Read More