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Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK) is the worldwide leader in imaging products and services, developing, producing, and selling both digital and traditional imaging products worldwide. Though perhaps best known for its iconic disposable cameras, Kodak has restructured its business to adapt to digital...

Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) is the world market leader in the test and measurement (T&M) business. The company's 16,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2009. Agilent's closest competitors are Tektronix (TEK) and National...

Corporate Profile Directed Electronics, Inc., (NASDAQ: DEIX), holds number one market share positions in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellite radio receivers. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio...

Vicor Corporation (NYSE: VCR) fabricates and sells modular power components and complete power systems, many of which use a high frequency electronic power conversion technology called zero current and zero voltage switching. [1] Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE) is one of the largest global mining...

Diageo (NYSE:DEO) is the largest alcoholic beverage producer and marketer in the world. Diageo sells a collection of premium alcohol brands in the spirits, wine and beer categories. Some well known brands in the Diageo portfolio include Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, JeB, José...

Danaos Corporation leases container ships out to clients - some of the world's largest shipping companies - on multi-year contracts. Containerships have the advantage that cranes can easily load and unload cargo, reducing handling costs in comparison to what was previously a labor-intensive...

Darling International Inc. (AMEX:DAR) is the largest rendering business in the United States. It provides recycling and rendering services in which animal and food waste products are turned into useful commercial goods such as tallow, meat and bone meal, and yellow grease (cooking grease)...

DTS produces technology used in producing and playing audio for the entertainment industry. Since DTS' main competitor, Dolby Laboratories, became the audio standard for DVDs, DTS was only able to catch the tail end of the DVD growth wave. The advent of high-definition home entertainment...

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) sells leisure products such as boats, foosball tables, air hockey tables, bowling and billiards equipment, and fitness equipment. BC also owns and operates bowling centers in several countries and billiards stores in the U.S. Its marine division, which markets...

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) is one of the largest manufacturers of beverage and food cans (usually for soda and soup) in the U.S. In 2006, Crown generated over $7 billion in revenue with an overall operating margin of about 3%[1]. Although a significant portion of the company's...

Crane Company (NYSE: CR) makes engineered industrial products, such as fiberglass composites for recreational vehicles (RVs), airplane components and fluid handling valves. Fluid handling valves control the flow of coolant, chemicals, and water and are used in facilities ranging from nuclear...

Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW) is a specialty glass products manufacturer. Since its inception, Corning has evolved from a small bulb maker into a multinational corporation with over $1.55 billion in revenue and $816 million in profit. Just a few years ago, Corning may have been written off as yet...

Corn Products International (NYSE:CPO) is one of the world’s largest corn refiners and a major supplier of high-quality food ingredients and industrial products derived from wet milling and processing of corn and other starch-based materials. The company earned $3.67 billion in revenue and $41...

Cabot Oil & Gas is an independent oil and gas company that participates in the exploration, development, and exploitation of oil and gas fields in North America. The company's oil and gas operations are divided into four regions: the East Region, the Gulf Coast Region, the West Region, and the...

Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) runs an online auction system for salvage vehicles - damaged cars which insurance companies have deemed too costly to repair, often termed a "total loss". Buyers purchase these cars primarily to dismantle them and reuse the parts; however, some used car dealers repair and...

Cache, Inc. (CACH) is a specialty retailer, which operates stores selling women's apparel and accessories under the names Cache and Cache Luxe. Each of these store concepts carries its own distinctive brand merchandise, which includes sportswear, dresses, and accessories (jewelry, belts, and...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is the third largest of the oil majors in the world. It operates in all sectors of the oil and natural gas industry: exploration and production, midstream, refining and marketing, and petrochemicals.[1] ConocoPhillips was formed by the merger of Conoco Inc. (Conoco)...

Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF) is a diversified financial services company and is one of the largest credit card companies in the United States. Established in 1988, Capital One emerged as a Fortune 500 company within a decade by aggressively growing its credit card service through...

Cabela's is the world's largest retailer of outdoors merchandise. The sporting goods outfitter sells hunting, fishing and camping equipment and apparel. Cabela's operates 28 retail stores in the United States and Canada as well as major direct-to-consumer operations through its catalog and over...

Coach Inc. (NYSE: COH) is a leading retailer of premium handbags and accessories, located primarily in North America and has recently expanded into Asian markets. Basing its image on "affordable luxury," Coach seeks to establish a premium brand that caters to affluent consumers but also provides...