Despite tough comparisons, LVMH has synergies and pent-up demand to pull it through any crisis.
With more than 20% unemployment, output contraction, and still-falling property prices, Spain's economic situation is quite dire. Having virtually no diversification outside its home country, Popular's fate is tied closely to that of the Spanish economy.Nonperforming loans have been climbing for
SocGen has met EBA capital targets but still has a worryingly thin tangible equity base.
Wolseley poised to benefit from U.S. housing recovery through its market leading Ferguson business.
Despite economic uncertainty in developed markets, Unilever's emerging-markets presence is a plus.
Hitachi's size is a possible detriment in competing with rivals and expanding overseas. Large organizations are typically slower to change than smaller entities.Hitachi's nuclear business will come under pressure as the disaster in Japan saps demand for nuclear power. There are some indications
The Chinese government exerts substantial control over the aluminum industry in China, which could affect Chalco's competitive position through policies such as project approvals, preferential tax treatment, and energy restrictions.The pace of growth for aluminum demand in China probably will slow
AngloGold Ashanti is producing gold from some of the deepest gold mines in the world.
Ongoing network upgrades should boost demand for Dycom's services during the next couple of years.
The company conducts almost all of its disposal operations in the Northeast, where it pays twice the national average in tipping fees, reducing profitability.Casella's growth prospects could be limited in the Northeast because of Republic Services and Waste Management's large footprint in the