Carlos Portocarrero

Obama's Infrastructure Proposal: Stimulus Package to Nowhere?

And Yahoo had yet another article yesterday on five stocks that could get a boost from Obama's spending plan. They mention ITRI, PWR, FLR, WTR, and CSCO.

Obama's Infrastructure Proposal: Stimulus Package to Nowhere?

Wired has a great article on the perils of infrastructure spending. It looks like a lot of work needs to be done, so that's good news in terms of job creation. Corruption, on the other hand, is a little scary.

Obama's Infrastructure Proposal: Stimulus Package to Nowhere?

I think the title is asking if this will work as a stimulus package or not. In other words, will it pump up the economy or not. It might and it might not. Just saw that Jim Jubak mentioned Flowserve (FLS) in his Top Stocks for 2009 column. Why? 'Cause it's all about the infrastructure.

Obama's Infrastructure Proposal: Stimulus Package to Nowhere?

I stand corrected Fran. It should've read "doesn't actually build bridges." As for Caterpillar, I had Toro on my mind for some reason. Total brain fart on my part.