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Stock Pick 1/9/2008: FDS
Today's pick is FactSet Research Systems (FDS). First, their numbers: gross margin 75.6%, profit margin 23%, return on equity 26.4%, average price ratio 14.205, quick/current ratios 2.70 and 2.80, dividend 0.9%, market cap $2.56B, price range $50.86 to $73.99, current price $52.07. This company has a very short description: "Supplies financial intelligence to the global investment community." Well, this is indeed sought-after information! And according to the numbers, they're making money. Right now, the market is uncertain, so it's likely to be a prime business opportunity for these guys. However, the growth potential of this stock is not exceptional. It may go up, but not by leaps and bounds. Still, in a market like this, FDS is quite the arms dealer. This stock may hold surprises. 2008-01-09 22:44:28 GMT
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