There have always been companies that stand head-and-shoulders above their peers and the competition. They are loved by their shareholders, hated by the competition and known by all. Who are these companies and how can I find the next great company? All the great companies have something in common. Let's look at a few of them:

The twelve best large caps buys in the market right now.

A list of some interesting stocks that might be worth looking at a little closer. I'm not sure if any of these are truly value stocks, but at least one of them I've been watching.

Barron's this week covers water, oil, steel, lumber, and more.