On the back of Xylem's (NYSE: XYL) latest quarterly earnings report, investors eagerly traded out of the stock on the second-to-last trading day of the week. This news-fueled decline left the ...

Here's Why You Should Retain Xylem Stock in Your Portfolio for Now Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL) is well-poised for growth in the coming quarters, courtesy of its businesses and accretive acquisitions.

Water and minerals are transported up through the plant stem in xylem vessels. Xylem is a tissue consisting of dead, hollowed-out cells that form a system of pipes.