Best Medical Companies To Own In Right Now

According to a report completed by Calvert Investments just a few months ago, most companies in the S&P 100 are improving their diversity initiatives and reporting, while a handful are falling far behind the pack. Workplace diversity may not be one of the first things you think of when considering investing in a company, but for a company to be truly great it needs the perspective of many individuals.

The companies in the study were ranked on 10 different diversity criteria, which included internal and external diversity initiatives, board diversity, diversity of their highest-paid executives, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies, and director selection criteria, as well as the company's overall commitment to diversity.

In its study, Calvert defined diversity as: "Nondiscrimination and equal opportunity concerning recruitment, hiring, pay, promotion, training, and tenure without regard to race, gender, age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, HIV/AIDS status, medical status, and mental and physical ability."

Best Medical Companies To Own In Right Now: Zotefoams(ZTF.L)

Zotefoams plc engages in the manufacture and sale of cross-linked block foams. The company offers its AZOTE, a polyolefin foam product under the PLASTAZOTE, EVAZOTE, and SUPAZOTE brand names; ZOTEK F, a range of lightweight, closed-cell, and polyvinylidene fluoride foams based on Kynar fluoropolymer; ZOTEK N, a lightweight, closed cell, and cross linked foams based on polyamide 6; and ZOTEK S, an ultra-low density silicone foam. It also provides MicroZOTE, a range of closed-cell, non-crosslinked, microcellular, and polyolefin roll foams; and T-Tubes, an insulation system specifically developed for use in clean process in industries, such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor. The company?s products are used in a range of markets, including sports and leisure, packaging, transport, healthcare, toys, building, marine, military, aerospace, automotive, medical, and construction, as well as general industrial and consumer products. It has operations in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, and rest of the world. Zotefoams plc is based in Croydon, the United Kingdom.

Best Medical Companies To Own In Right Now: Patriot Coal Corporation(PCX)

Patriot Coal Corporation engages in the mining, production, and sale of thermal coal primarily to electricity generators in the eastern United States. It has operations and coal reserves in the Appalachia and the Illinois Basin coal regions. The company is also involved in the production of metallurgical quality coal and sells it to steel mills and independent coke producers. As of December 31, 2011, Patriot Coal Corporation operated 11 active mining complexes in West Virginia; and 3 mining complexes in western Kentucky. In addition, it controlled approximately 1.9 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves that comprise metallurgical coal and medium and high-Btu thermal coal, with low, medium, and high sulfur content. The company, through its subsidiary, Magnum Coal Company, operates eight mining complexes with production from surface and underground mines in Appalachia, as well as controls approximately 600 million tons of proven and probable coal reserves. Patrio t Coal Corporation is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

5 Best Stocks To Buy Right Now: Metal Storm Ltd(MST.AX)

Metal Storm Limited, a defense technology company, engages in the development, production, and sale of projectile launching systems through its electronically initiated stacked projectile technology in Australia and the United States. Its products include 3 shot semi automatic modular grenade launchers; FireStorm, a lightweight multi barrel 40mm electronic weapon system; multi-shot accessory underbarrel launcher, a lightweight semi automatic shotgun for military and law enforcement users; Redback, a lightweight multi barrel remotely operated weapons system; low velocity munitions; and component weapon systems. The company also provides research and development services to develop solutions for government agencies, universities, military and aerospace companies, and commercial companies; and consulting services for the application of its technology to various platforms. Metal Storm Limited was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.