Comfort Systems USA
FIX’s share price is around the same is trading around the same level it was when previously featured in early September, outperforming the broader market.
The Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) company recently increased its stock repurchase program and bought Delcard Associates, Inc. ("Delcard"), a full service commercial HVAC company based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comfort Systems said Delcard had 2007 revenues of approximately $45 million, adding that it believes Delcard will make a strong contribution to continuing operations.
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