Ever since the broad market indexes entered into bear market territory, I have been checking the dividend champions list for bargains. I came up with a list, using the follwoing screen criteria:

The Magic Formula screen is not just for Joel Greenblatt's strategy. This article examines why it also lends well to a dividend based, income investing strategy.

A look at a list of companies that grow free cash flows consistently, have high long term ROIC, and high earnings yield.

Sherwin Williams continues to move earnings away from the US housing market

Although Sherwin has performed well, the market hasn't rewarded it - and here's why that troublesome trend is going to continue.

Sooner or later folks will realize Sherwin Williams is not a "housing stock"

Todd Sullivan looks at the upcoming year for Sherwin Williams

Todd Sullivan wonders about the stagnation of Sherwin Williams stock

Todd Sullivan looks at the value and potential suitors for Sherwin Williams

Todd Sullivan takes a look at the performance and value in Sherwin Williams

I receive several emails yesterday after my Sherwin Williams (SHW) post on Wednesday asking how I could be so sure the lower courts decision would eventually be tossed. I am going to direct you to a paper from the Washington Legal Foundation that eviscerates the lower court's handling of the case. It a matter of "when" not "if" this ludicrous ruling will get tossed. A note: The text below (except

Value Plays discusses Sherwin Williams (SHW) . The post mainly discusses the lead paint issue. However, it begins with a brief general discussion of the company.