Investopedia: Illinois Tool Works Slowing More Gently Than Most

If Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) gets too much criticism for not really delivering dynamic growth in the good times, it's also true that the company doesn't get enough credit for avoiding the worst of the slowdowns. While growth is very definitely slowing at Illinois Tool Works, as it is for almost all industrial companies, the company's margin leverage is impressive nonetheless. As is typically the case, Illinois Tool Works is not especially cheap but it still scores well as a good option for patient investors.

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