Top Industrial Conglomerate Companies To Watch In Right Now

Last month, I spent some time weighing in on whether it would be worth buying shares of�Textron (NYSE: TXT  ) near their 52-week-high; after all, having worked at one of its subsidiaries for nearly seven years, I still have a small position in Textron through my old 401(k) plan, so like to keep tabs on my alma mater.

The optimism
In any case, things seemed to be looking up for the struggling industrial conglomerate; Textron had not only nearly finished winding down the dangerous financial assets which had�almost proved to be its undoing�in 2009, but the company also suggested that its core Bell Helicopter and Cessna businesses would turn in a solid 2013 after relatively strong showings last year.

In fact, when all was said and done last quarter, Textron told investors to expect revenue to increase a modest 6% in 2013, while earnings per share would come in between $2.10 and $2.30 -- relatively in line with its much-improved 2012 earnings of $2.15 per share. Weary investors rejoiced at the perceived stability, and pushed shares of Textron up nearly 30% year to date.

Top Industrial Conglomerate Companies To Watch In Right Now: Farm Pride Foods Ltd(FRM.AX)

Farm Pride Foods Ltd engages in producing, processing, manufacturing, and selling egg and egg products primarily in Australia. Its product range includes chilled and frozen whole egg products, chilled and frozen egg whites and egg yolk products, egg powders, hard boiled eggs, scrambled egg mix, fried eggs, poached eggs, crepes, and egg and mayonnaise fillings. The company offers its products primarily under Free Range, Omega 3 Free Range, Cage Free Barn Laid, Omega 3 Cage, and Cage Laid brands. It serves primarily to food manufacturers, caterers, and food service industries, as well as other institutions. The company is based in Keysborough, Australia.

Top Industrial Conglomerate Companies To Watch In Right Now: China Kunda Tech Holdings Ltd (GU5.SI)

China Kunda Technology Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the provision of precision moulds, plastic injection parts, and in-mould decoration (IMD) products to the electronics, electrical, automobile, and specialized devices industries. It supplies a range of automobile moulds, including door panel, sunroofs, side mirrors, low pressure moulds, head lights, air intake manifolds, bumper structural components, grilles, and cam covers; and plastic and metal automobile components comprising wheel covers, cabin pillars, footwell brackets, quarter window assemblies, door frames, electric loom brackets, cowl covers, interior panels, wheel guards, center consoles, glove boxes, and duct assemblies. The company is also involved in the production, trading, and sale of stamped metal parts; and manufacture and sale of metal parts. It serves original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and owners of international brands in the People�s Republ ic of China, Asia, North America, Europe, and South Africa. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

Hot Retail Stocks To Buy Right Now: Tyco International Ltd.(Switzerland)

Tyco International Ltd. provides security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products worldwide. The company?s Tyco Security Solutions segment designs, sells, installs, services, and monitors electronic security, productivity, and lifestyle enhancement systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers. This segment also designs, manufactures, and sells security products, including intrusion, security, access control, electronic article surveillance, and video management systems. Its Tyco Fire Protection segment designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and services fire detection and fire suppression systems, and building and life safety products for commercial, industrial, and governmental customers. The company?s Tyco Flow Control segment designs, manufactures, sells, and services valves, pipes, fittings, valve automation, and heat tracing products for general proce ss, energy, and mining markets, as well as the water and wastewater markets. Tyco International Ltd. was founded in 1960 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Top Industrial Conglomerate Companies To Watch In Right Now: Croflight Minerals Inc (CML.TO)

CaNickel Mining Limited, a junior mining company, engages in the exploration, extraction, and processing of nickel-containing ore properties in Canada. The company owns and operates the Bucko Lake Mine located near Wabowden, Manitoba. It also holds interests in nickel, copper, and platinum group mineral projects in Thompson Nickel Belts, Manitoba and the Sudbury Basin, Ontario. The company was formerly known as Crowflight Minerals Inc. and changed its name to CaNickel Mining Limited in June 2011. CaNickel Mining Limited was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Top Industrial Conglomerate Companies To Watch In Right Now: Tornier N.V.(TRNX)

Tornier N.V., a medical device company, designs, manufactures, and markets devices for joint replacement and soft tissue repair that enable surgical specialists to enhance patients? lives by restoring motion and physical vitality. It principally serves surgeons treat musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of the shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, ankle, and foot. The company offers approximately 90 product lines, including joint replacement, trauma, sports medicine, and biologic products to treat the extremities. It also provides joint replacement products for the hip and knee in certain international markets. Tornier N.V. sells its products in approximately 35 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.