Solomon's Selects
AFLAC by Mark Robertson Sep 01, 2011
We’ve featured AFL in the past -- citing its leadership position and continued excellent implementation/results.
Cognizant Technology by Mark Robertson Aug 01, 2011
CTSH is a world class leader in information and software consulting. The company has led the MANIFEST 40, our collection of the most widely-followed companies.
Urban Outfitters by Mark Robertson Jul 01, 2011
We generally try to avoid repeat selections. But in this case, we'd like to "tease stubborn" with a repeat selection of Solomon Select feature for February 2011, URBN.
SolarWind by Mark Robertson Jun 01, 2011
SWI designs, develops. markets, sells and supports enterprise information technology infrastructure management software.
Teva Pharmaceutical by Mark Robertson May 01, 2011
TEVA is among the top 15 pharmaceutical companies and among the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the world.
AECOM Technology by Mark Robertson Apr 01, 2011
ACM has emerged as a world leader in the realm of consulting, design and construction/project management.
Dolby Labs by Mark Robertson Mar 01, 2011
A huddle of Groundhogs can't be wrong. DLB ranked among this year's favorites for our annual stock selection contest..
Urban Outfitters by Mark Robertson Feb 01, 2011
We're not afraid of the faddish retailers, but investors have to be willing to sell when (not IF) the opportunity presents itself.
Abbott Labs by Mark Robertson Jan 01, 2011
ABT is no stranger to this community, was featured during the Christmas Countdown for 2010, and is considered by most of us to be one of those "sleep-at-night" core holdings.
Bio-Reference Labs by Mark Robertson Dec 01, 2010
It would be difficult for the historical trends for sales and EPS to be more up, straight and parallel for BRLI.
Strayer Education by Mark Robertson Nov 01, 2010
Prominently featured in the Forbes Best 100 Small Companies, we're repeating STRA based on our long-term outlook that education matters.
Colgate-Palmolive by Mark Robertson Oct 01, 2010
CL's strong historical performance and trends make it a welcome core holding addition to the Solomon Select tracking portfolio.
Cisco Systems by Mark Robertson Sep 01, 2010
CSCO is a dominant force in the Internet widget space and the quality rating suggests strong growth, profitability, relative stability and a strong balance sheet over the last several years.
Ah Capella! by Mark Robertson Aug 01, 2010
We first mentioned Capella Education (CPLA) in the MANIFEST Forum back on June 29, 2007 at a stock price of $45.78. CPLA is now at $93, gaining 103% during a period when the Wilshire 5000 has declined 22%.
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers by Mark Robertson Jul 01, 2010
RBA is a reminder and tribute to seeking opportunities among the smaller, less discovered, companies.
MercadoLibre by Mark Robertson Jun 01, 2010
Founded in 1999, MELI operates in 12 Latin American markets and is a market leader in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.
Abbott Labs by Mark Robertson May 01, 2010
Our community is very familiar with ABT as the company ranks #32 in the MANIFEST 40. Abbott has long been regarded as a "rock" of stable growth and profitability and resides as a core holding in many portfolios.
Ctrip.com by Mark Robertson Apr 01, 2010
CTRP has long been a Foolish favorite of David Gardner's and I'd be surprised if it hasn't treated him very well as a shareholder.
Jack Henry by Mark Robertson Mar 01, 2010
JKHY is no stranger to us and a track record of steady performance, a high quality rating and a PAR a few notches above the general market average triggers our attention.
Medtronic by Mark Robertson Feb 01, 2010
MDT is a bastion of earnings consistency, featured in July 2006 but "sold" from the tracking portfolio in January 2008..
Pepsi by Mark Robertson Jan 01, 2010
We find it hard to ignore a company that ends up as King-of-the-Hill for nearly 2400 companies during our monthly snapshot ... particularly when the company has top shelf quality like PEP\r\n.
Nokia by Mark Robertson Dec 01, 2009
NOK is ranked as the fifth most powerful and recognized brand in recent surveys and has been hammered by the global recession of 2009.
Aqua America by Mark Robertson Nov 01, 2009
WTR is the holding company for water and wastewater utilities that serve approximately three million residents in thirteen states.
FTI Consulting by Mark Robertson Oct 01, 2009
FCN hails itself as "the company behind the headlines" and is regarded as the gold standard in event-driven consulting.
Strayer Education by Mark Robertson Sep 01, 2009
STRA is anything but a stranger to long-time MANIFEST subscribers and enthusiasts, featured Strayer as the Solomon Select stock in August 2005.