Chevron (symbol CVX, $97): A spike in oil prices last summer helped the company report blockbuster third-quarter earnings. At today's lower oil prices, analysts believe Chevron's earnings will drop about 7 percent in 2012. Even so, the stock sells at bargain-basement prices and pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share (the stock yields 3.5 percent).
Microsoft (MSFT, $25): Value-oriented stock pickers are pouring money into the Redmond, Wash., company, drawn by its cash-generating ability and the prospects for Windows 8 - the upcoming version of Microsoft's personal-computer operating system, which will contain features aimed at smartphone and tablet users. Meanwhile, Microsoft's gaming and business-services units are vibrant. The shares sell for nine times estimated year-ahead profits and yield 3.3 percent.
Dover Corp. (DOV, $53): Knowles Electronics, a unit of this little-known conglomerate based in Downers Grove, Ill., makes the tiny microphones used in cellphones and tablets from Apple, Nokia and Sony Ericsson. But that's not all. Refrigerated display cases in grocery and convenience stores are made by Hill Phoenix, another of Dover's 33 subsidiaries. Better yet, the company is increasingly integrating related businesses, cutting costs and cross-marketing, which should boost profit margins. The stock sells for 11 times estimated 2012 profits and yields 2.5 percent.
Schnitzer Steel Industries (SCHN, $43): The Portland, Ore., company has grown rapidly by selling recycled scrap to businesses in developing nations, such as China, Malaysia and Thailand. Analysts forecast annualized earnings growth of 15 percent over the next five years and the stock selling at just 10 times estimated year-ahead profits. For the latest updates on the stock market, visit Stock Market Today
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