Investopdia: Illinois Tool Works Stuck In Good Not Great

For those readers who find it difficult to distinguish between comments about a company and comments about a stock, let me be perfectly clear - Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) is an excellent company in many respects. That said, the company's market exposure and growth outlook leave the stock stuck in that gray area where it is a worthwhile stock to hold, but not a compelling candidate for new purchases.

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