Trends favour these ATM makers

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Sales of automated teller machines (ATMs) have slowed in developed markets like North America and Europe, as banks in these regions continue to cut their spending in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. However, the long-term outlook for these ATM makers is bright, because ATMs help banks cut their operating costs. As well, rising prosperity is prompting banks in developing markets to add more ATMs. NCR CORP. $35 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 166.4 million; Market cap: $5.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ncr.com) continues to benefit from its $791-million purchase of Israel-based Retalix in February 2013. Retalix’s software helps retailers manage sales and inventory. In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, Retalix contributed $80 million to NCR’s revenue, which rose 5.1%, to $1.5 billion from $1.4 billion a year earlier. That missed the consensus revenue estimate of $1.58 billion, which caused the stock to fall 11%. Earnings…