Wellfleet record reflects power of internetworking advances

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Wellfleet Communications Inc's exceptional corporate performance is characterized by its over 70% returns on operating assets, 60% gross margins and more than 20% rise in quarterly revenue for five consecutive quarters. Analyst Thomas Erickson is very optimistic about the stock considering its revenue strength, well-managed operating costs and balance sheets. Analyst Mary Henry shares Erickson's views despite her relatively cautious projections. Wellfleet has captured 15% of the market share for computer internetworking equipments and softwares.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computers, peripherals & software, Computer industry, Wellfleet Communications Inc.

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Becton, Dickinson record belies chilly appraisals

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Becton, Dickinson and Co has reaffirmed its position as one of the world's leading suppliers of medical equipment despite negative criticism from the research community. Such misconceptions have been triggered by the company's poor financial controls, currency translation problems, lack of short-term earnings predictability and vulnerability to competition. Becton's 1991 stock price of $58 has improved in 1992, increasing to the $68 level, BDX, indicating a projected earnings of 14 times for the fiscal year ending Sep 1992.

Reports, Medical equipment and supplies industry, Company Profile, Becton Dickinson and Co.

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Steris linked to uptide in endoscopic surgery

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Steris Corp is known for its computerized sterilization of immersible surgical and diagnostic instruments. The company is also the foremost supplier of minimally invasive medical instruments. The exclusivity of Steris products is expected to boost its market from $600 million in 1992 to $2.2 billion by 1995. The firm has absolute monopoly of the very lucrative endoscope sterilization business and a long-term growth potential of 25% is speculated.

Surgical equipment and supplies industry, STERIS Corp.

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