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                             Caterpillar Inc. (CAT $583.62) Caterpillar Inc. (CAT $583.62)
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                             Dover Corporation (DOV $180.35) Dover Corporation (DOV $180.35)
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                             Emerson Electric Company (EMR $137.77) Emerson Electric Company (EMR $137.77)
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                             Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW $241.75) Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW $241.75)
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                             Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK $68.26) Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK $68.26)
            Q: Hi.  These companies are all from the industrial group of the S & P Dividend Aristocrats list.  I'm looking to invest in one or two of them, to hold for the long term.  Do any stand out to you?  Any that you would avoid?
        
     
                             
                             
                    