In the Lead
Return on equity barometer points to Verizon, GNC
Return on equity is seen as a way to measure how well management invests earnings and capital provided by shareholders.
Top income change performers turned the numbers around
Ampco-Pittsburgh, First Niagara and Black Box went from losing money last year to turning a profit.
Merger puts Kraft Heinz on top in growth ratings
Combining the old H.J. Heinz Co. with Kraft Foods in July propelled Kraft Heinz to the top via a chart-topping 68 percent jump in revenue.
Acquisitions can really spike revenue growth
The merger brought together ketchup and mac and cheese, helping the new food giant top the list ranking companies by revenue change.
Verizon tops list of overall best performers in Pittsburgh region
The telecommunications giant is the region’s top-performing company for the fourth straight year.
Analysis: Companies make up, then break up
Transformation means never having to say you’re sorry.
How the Post-Gazette's Top 50 rankings were determined
Figures for the Post-Gazette’s Top 50 lists were derived from public company reports, Bloomberg data, and Post-Gazette staff research.
Bumpy year on stock market puts banks on top
In a year when the stock market turned in a subpar performance, bank stocks were the Pittsburgh region’s top performers.
From Verizon to Ansys, market cap rankings show shifts
A shrinking stock price didn’t prevent the communications giant from topping the list of the Pittsburgh region’s largest public companies.
