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I hate when that happens 'cause it makes us feel like a shmutz.

But, then it is good and happy when it does so we can act on it !

-- Burt B.

You are so right, Burt.

Once you have a few stock candidates, the next step is to look over the company's website for information on the company and its products. There is usually a section for investors.

Here you will find financial info on the company including the annual report. This is a good place to start to understand how the company does business and its financial standing.

Why not give it a try? Pick one of the Made in the USA companies, Google them to find the company website, and start reading the investor section.

For example, let's consider Proctor & Gamble. Their site is pg.com. There you will find a link to "investor relations". This is where you can download the 2012 Annual Report.

One interesting fact I discovered in the annual report is that P&G has been in business for 175 years. Also, it has paid a dividend for 122 consecutive years. Impressive.

Food, Clothing, Shelter and Soap.

Try living without them.

Wow !

Who owns Arm & Hammer ?

-- Burt B.

Try MetLife and Edison or derivatives thereof.

Maybe look into:

Heinz ?

Mars ?

Schwans ?

Burt,

Thank you for all the suggestions. I got a little behind today so I will look these up tomorrow.

I did discover that Arm & Hammer is owned by Church & Dwight (stock symbol-CHD). I know that Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste is Made in the USA.

My newest research:

MetLife - U.S. based, sells life insurance and annuities, stock symbol MET; although it doesn't manufacture items, it does provide jobs in the U.S.

Edison - Edison International, provides electricity and energy in the U.S. - especially Southern California, stock symbol EIX (Burt, I assumed this was the Edison you referred to; if not, let me know.

Heinz - went private in early 2013, is based in Pittsburgh; interesting fact - I found an article that states that Heinz products are made in China; this article also listed several companies that make products in the U.S.; Here's the link: Kicking Heinz Ketchup to the Curb

Mars - privately held, since the recession Mars was building a factory in the U.S., the first in 35 yrs.

Schwans - privately held, U.S. based.

Burt - love your kitty avatar.