newell rubbermaid has cleaned up its balance sheet and even can raise the dividend. even though the stock spiked on friday, i think it's darn cheap. it's a 10.3 times forward earnings with a 9% long-term growth that i remember when this company used to have a premium p/e, meaning the price to earnings multiple was higher. i believe the estimates are conservative and could easily turn out to be a number the next quarter or two that are way too low. here is the bottom line. newell rubbermaid may have believe the stock still has room to run. it has fabulous brands. the brands were never diminished and now finally has the solid management and organization that was needed to be able to sell these brands. throw in the rebound in housing, i think that makes newell rubbermaid a buy. no reason to chase. take your time with this one and wait for market-inspired weakness before you back up the little tykes truck. after the break, i'll try to make you even more money. >>> coming up, indiscretionary spending? the only things we really need are food, water and shelter. but as the