Andrew Leckey

Q. Is it worth investing in stock in Colgate-Palmolive Co.? L.A., via the Internet A. This 200-year-old firm has navigated recession better than most of its consumer-products rivals, thanks to...

Q. What is the future of my shares of Sprint Nextel Corp.? B.K., via the Internet A. The nation's third-largest wireless carrier has introduced the Palm Pre smart phone to...

Q. My OfficeMax Inc. shares are doing better. What does the future hold? P.K., via the Internet A. The No. 3 U.S. office-products firm is continuing to cut costs to...

Q. Should I hold my shares of Aflac Inc.? P.D., via the Internet A. Some shareholders are sounding off about weak returns from the firm's risky portfolio, which resulted in...

Q. Should I hold my shares of Aflac Inc.? P.D., via the Internet A. Some shareholders are sounding off about weak returns from the firm's risky portfolio, which resulted in...

Q. Please assess the potential of Verizon Communications Inc. stock. I am a longtime shareholder. B.N., via the Internet A. The telephone giant will cut more than 8,000 employee and...

Q. Prospects are supposed to be good for technology. What about Advanced Micro Devices Inc.? P.K., via the Internet A. Not all tech companies would benefit equally from a solid...

Q. Is there hope for my shares of MGM Mirage? P.K., via the Internet A. The economic downturn has been hard on the largest casino operator in Las Vegas, known...

Q. What is the outlook for Coca-Cola Co.? B.P., via the Internet A. It's still the real thing: The world's largest non-alcoholic beverage company is a global superbrand. Popular products...

Q. Please assess the potential of Morgan Stanley stock. P.W., via the Internet A. It is encouraging that this global investment giant is strong and confident enough to pay back...