$18.84

0.69 (3.80%)

12/3/2008 4:04 PM

Thomas & Betts Corp (TNB)

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The Company is a designer and manufacturer of electrical components used in industrial, commercial, communications and utility markets. Also produces highly engineered steel structures, used primarily for utility transmission and commercial heating units.

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Electrical Equipment (110), Small Cap (1411), Wind Power (40)
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Thomas & Betts Corp At A Glance

Current Price:	$18.84
Last Trade Time:	12/3/2008 4:04 PM
Open:	$17.20
Previous Close:	$18.15
Daily Range:	$17.20 - $18.98
52-Week Range:	$15.79 - $54.61
Volume:	615,128
Market Cap:	$1.01B
P/E Ratio:	3.50
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Final Glance: Electrical companies
12/3/2008 5:55:00 PM - AP
Midday Glance: Electrical companies
12/3/2008 2:23:00 PM - AP
Early Glance: Electrical companies
12/3/2008 10:53:00 AM - AP
Final Glance: Electrical companies
12/2/2008 5:44:00 PM - AP

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Avatar gregrob (85.22) Submitted: 2/13/07 10:23 AM

This supplier of electrical wiring components is very well run and is currently down from the housing downturn. The TNB product crosses all electircal comopnents and as a result the industrial and controls products help sbouy the stock during housing downturns. I expectTNB to provide a strong return...More

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Recs 0 (TNB) MintCoin (< 20) Submitted: 11/01/08 12:07 AM : Start Price: $24.25 TNB Score: -12.45 Genuine five star stock at a two star price. I like the product mix, the sheet, the bright outlook, and most of all did I mention the dirt cheap price? PE when added what 4.81. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (TNB) BudandMolly (< 20) Submitted: 10/22/08 3:50 PM : Start Price: $21.50 TNB Score: -9.69 This is a great company selling at below book value. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (TNB) SavorTheMoment (35.99) Submitted: 10/18/08 2:26 AM : Start Price: $24.43 TNB Score: -14.37 Buying a highly regarded company at a discount. I think It will get a political boost with all the hardcore pro-wind power legislation people are pushing for. I'm pushing toward wind over solar because the best solar company (nanosolar) isn't on the stock market, and the rest of them fall short. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (TNB) ExploitTopFools (< 20) Submitted: 10/14/08 2:26 AM : Start Price: $29.31 TNB Score: -19.12 Cheap, following CAPs fools BUY Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (TNB) bigroosterdaddy (< 20) Submitted: 10/02/08 9:58 AM : Start Price: $36.63 TNB Score: -25.41 Great company, a staple of the electrical distribution market. I have been selling their products for years and with their recent purchase of Carlon they will be able to corner another area of the market. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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	TrackOppenheimer	< 20	11/26/08		NS	$17.00	+10.82%	+3.52%	+7.30
	TrackJimCramer	87.47	05/19/08		3W	$41.88	-55.01%	-38.96%	-16.06
	TrackJohnKeeley	< 20	09/30/07		NS	$58.64	-67.87%	-42.77%	-25.10
	TrackDreman	25.14	09/30/07		NS	$58.64	-67.87%	-42.77%	-25.10
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