ABB Ltd (ADR) (ABB)
A provider of power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact.
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1Pinkster
(33.68)
Submitted: 11/10/2009 5:30:12 PM :
Start Price:
$20.13
ABB Score:
+7.46
The energy parts business has already had it's run and until solar and wind power gets a real commitment from government it will just continue without real growth.
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2Late2Mate
(22.03)
Submitted: 4/24/2008 6:53:30 PM :
Start Price:
$28.78
ABB Score:
-17.22
More companies are going "GREEN", from what I hear.
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5SsmallcapDIV
(68.19)
Submitted: 9/2/2009 3:55:38 PM :
Start Price:
$18.52
ABB Score:
-10.08
5 Star, Small Cap- pays dividend
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7dogs
(98.97)
Submitted: 5/21/2008 10:14:05 AM :
Start Price:
$31.14
ABB Score:
-20.83
global provider of power and automation technologies to utility and industry customers operating in about 100 countries. Outperform.
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911herenohelpfrU
(< 20)
Submitted: 3/24/2008 5:58:29 PM :
Start Price:
$24.01
ABB Score:
-7.19
Sober and progressive
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a1japb
(< 20)
Submitted: 6/14/2008 11:51:13 AM :
Start Price:
$28.78
ABB Score:
-19.08
Solar and alternative energy conversion units are a nice addition to this companies already massive market penatration, also sell components and sub-assemblies to the competion. It is a long term buy with a future.
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A6EIntruder
(62.90)
Submitted: 6/12/2009 11:22:10 AM :
Start Price:
$16.28
ABB Score:
-2.30
What does ABB do or make, and why is it going to be important in the next five years?
ABB makes robotics systems, circuit breakers (of the giant-sized sort), power control and distro systems. They are also active in manufacturing consulting, water systems, and supply chain integration. (The company currently buys about US$18B of products from vendors--so this is something they'd better get right!) I know it's common to point to the big players and say, "INFRASTRUCTURE!" and leave it at that, but I think there is a lot to yelling "INFRASTRUCTURE!" in a crowded marketplace. If you own a factory, you need smart meters and power controls which make you more efficient--ABB does that. If you are building a giant wind farm in the middle of Texas, you need a way to get that energy to market--ABB does that. If you want to build a Big Smoky Coal Plant, you also need what ABB has.
The good: Its greatest sales are in the European markets, and sales in NA and Asia have been on a steady climb up for the past three years. Annual sales and Gross Operating Profit have all increased in the last four years. As of Dec 2008, they had 6.3B on hand in cash; and current assets exceed total liabilities (current and non-current). Net cash from continuing operations is also up (although net income is down approx $600m from last year--I think cash from continuing ops is more important--if I'm wrong please tell me).
The bad: I'm not happy about EPS estimates on the decline. But we knew 2009 was going to be a tough year, right?
Correct me if I read the financial statements incorrectly, but it looks like ABB has what it takes to get through this year.
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aikiboy2k
(36.91)
Submitted: 8/4/2009 12:51:13 PM :
Start Price:
$18.56
ABB Score:
-10.15
Cash rich company will thrive as world economy recovers.
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AJL203PSU
(86.10)
Submitted: 5/3/2007 11:03:12 PM :
Start Price:
$19.08
ABB Score:
+20.12
Infastructure is the new gold. With our planets population booming, more and more places will need clean water and power. See also Cemex.
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ajwonder845
(< 20)
Submitted: 8/25/2006 12:06:45 AM :
Start Price:
$12.52
ABB Score:
+57.67
they build everything - nuclear plants, etc. major corner of engineering for future construction and development
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alaingoulet
(< 20)
Submitted: 9/7/2008 7:23:44 AM :
Start Price:
$22.35
ABB Score:
-5.51
Despite the end end of the Olympics, China will not go away.
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alba500
(82.86)
Submitted: 3/9/2009 9:38:01 PM :
Start Price:
$11.94
ABB Score:
-5.49
Obama is good for ABB
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anonymoustravis
(< 20)
Submitted: 5/14/2008 1:27:56 PM :
Start Price:
$31.03
ABB Score:
-20.41
Picking stocks based on holdings of a top mutual fund in my 401k.
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Antialle
(62.18)
Submitted: 4/22/2008 11:15:01 AM :
Start Price:
$26.88
ABB Score:
-13.52
Green is hot.
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anvilofthegods
(< 20)
Submitted: 7/21/2007 2:25:50 PM :
Start Price:
$23.25
ABB Score:
+4.77
swiss-based engineering co with strong order book
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arkadkol
(45.20)
Submitted: 11/6/2007 5:14:57 PM :
Start Price:
$26.86
ABB Score:
-5.20
They have infrastructure orders in all the developing countries for the next 5 years.
Expect blowout quarters till Q3 2009. This is a BUY BUY BUY !
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Ashkikr
(73.88)
Submitted: 12/19/2008 2:09:22 PM :
Start Price:
$13.55
ABB Score:
+11.24
I'm buying this stock as a play on Obama's infrastructure building plan. Until someone comes up with another means of transporting electricity, I think this is a safe play.
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babykins154
(< 20)
Submitted: 4/24/2008 4:11:55 PM :
Start Price:
$28.78
ABB Score:
+17.22
They have stayed in a steady gain for the past year, they haven't taken a big fall like other companies have.
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baronson23
(< 20)
Submitted: 2/22/2007 5:38:42 PM :
Start Price:
$16.88
ABB Score:
+29.79
operates in power and automation tech. an industry sure to be on everyone's radar with a new green focus.
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