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This leading chain of office-supply superstores has long been cranking out steady earnings gains. Smart diversification away from cola and into snack foods has enabled PepsiCo to outperform Coke. Despite labor troubles, Wal-Mart can maintain profitability by adjusting its product mix and expanding. We also looked for companies with diverse product lines and dominant positions in their industries. Plans to realize hidden value by breaking up the company haven't offset Tyco's soft earnings outlook.
As for growth, we sought companies that are capable of returning a steady 11 percent to 12 percent a year through a combination of earnings gains and yield.