Small-Cap Spotlight: Shaw
In recent weeks, we've looked at some volatile and speculative plays for investors looking to take advantage of the compelling upside offered by small-cap stocks. Stocks such as Dendreon (DNDN), Force Protection(FRPT), Jones Soda (JSDA) and Buffalo Wild Wings(BWLD) all showcase a combination of risks and potentially huge earnings growth.
Today, we're looking at Shaw Group (SGR), an established name in the relatively mainstream area of engineering and construction. Weighing in with a market cap around $3.5 billion, Shaw makes for an interesting alternative to larger competitors such as Fluor(FLR) and Jacobs Engineering(JEC). But with shares up almost 30% in the first half of 2007, is Shaw a smart play for small-cap investors, or should they look elsewhere?Kusick: Growth Buyers, Come Forth
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