Missouri has a very diversified economy. It has a large service sector, wholesale, retail, manufacturing and agricultural. It is a top producer of automobiles, beer and aerospace technology. Some lesser known facts about Missouri follow:

1. Missouri’s top commodities are soybeans, cattle and calves and corn.
2. 14,842 new businesses settled in Missouri during 2007.
3. Top manufacturing industries in the state are: transportation equipment, food products, and fabricated metals.
4. The manufacturing industry employs 13% of the work force.
5. Missouri exports chemicals, machinery and food products to South Korea, China and Japan.
6. The High-tech industry of Missouri employs 4% of the work force.
7. Missouri offers over $306 million in incentives for biofuel energy development, along with tax credits.
8. Forest products contribute $1.69 billion to the economy.
9. Top industries depending on exports are the aircraft manufacturing, and the wholesale trading industries.
10. The optical instrument and less manufacturing industry exports 100% of its products.

The following companies are headquartered in Missouri:

Monsanto Company (MON) makes agricultural products. It is also engaged in the biotechnology industry. The stock has a PE of 23, a PEG of 0.67, and it pays a yield of 1%.

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (BUD) produces and sells beer worldwide. Some of the most popular brands are: Budweiser, and Michelob. The stock has a PE of 23, a PEG of 2.03, and it pays a yield of 2.3%.

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) engages in the technology business. It operates worldwide and designs and delivers engineering services. The stock has a PE of 13, a PEG of 0.95, and it pays a yield of 3.1%.

Express Scripts, Inc. (ESRX) renders management services for pharmacies in the United States. The company also home delivers certain pharmaceutical products. The stock has a PE of 28, and it pays a yield of 1.35.

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) produces and sells coal worldwide. The company owns plants in the United States, Australia and Venezuela. The stock has a PE of 27, a PEG of 0.48, and it pays a yield of 0.6%.

Ameren Corporation (AEE) is a public utility company. It produces, and delivers energy to businesses. The stock has a PE of 11, a PEG of 3.20, and it pays a yield of 6.5%.

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) is a business consulting firm. Some of its services include tax preparation and advice, accounting services, and retail banking. The stock has a PEG of 1.24, and it pays a yield of 2.5%.

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL) produces and markets chemicals. The company sells its products worldwide. The stock has a PE of 20, a PEG of 2.01, and it pays a yield of 1%.

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) produces and markets wafers used by the semiconductor industry. The stock has a PE of 9, and a PEG of 0.22.

Amdocs Limited (DOX) is a service provider company. Its clients are the service industry throughout the world. It also produces and delivers software used for management purposes. The stock has a PE of 15, and a PEG of 0.83.

Don’t forget to check out stocks from some of the western states, such as Arizona stocks, Oregon stocks, and Nevada stocks.
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Author does not own any of the above.

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