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Is Diamond Foods the Next WorldCom?

Diamond Foods once was a high-flier, but now it's embroiled in an accounting scandal. Could it be the next WorldCom?

A Couple of Lovely Valentine’s Day Stocks to Buy

InterActiveCorp, with its matchmaking websites Match.com and OKCupid, is a fundamentally great Valentine's Day stock. As is PetSmart.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks

Anyone with a retirement portfolio should have at least one eye turned to Wall Street's top group of blue-chip dividend stocks.

PepsiCo to Cut 8,700 Workers

PepsiCo (PEP) said it is focused on “strategic investments to drive growth.” In plain English, that means layoffs for 8,700 employees to boost its ad budget.

6 Food Stocks Cooking Up Big Gains

When it comes to packaged food products, these six companies are doing it right. They have all made significant gains over the past year.

McDonald’s Epic Twitter Fail

McDonald's is one of the world's best marketers -- but its recent "tweetjacking" shows the fast-food giant still has things to learn about social media.

Will Two Heads Be Better Than One at Kraft?

Kraft is putting its split in the capable hands of Irene Rosenfeld and Tony Vernon, but investors should consider pausing before rushing to buy KFT shares.

Twinkies Down, But Not Out

Twinkies maker Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, but the company has no plans to lay off workers and will continue making its famous snacks.

6 Food Stocks to Fatten Up Your Portfolio

Despite the market woes of yesteryear, consumer food staples did overwhelmingly well in 2011. Here are six that will fatten up your portfolio.

SodaStream Gains Sparkle on a Kraft Deal

The in-home carbonated-beverage maker partners with Kraft's Crystal Light and Country Time. Will this prove to be a lasting benefit or just another faddish pop?

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks

Lock in long-term income during good times and bad with these creme de la creme income generators.

This Food Stock Is ‘Winning Ugly’

Despite being down on the year, this unsexy food processing stock has been a steady gainer for years.

8 Food and Grocery Stocks to Serve

Companies who provide necessities often have stocks that perform well, even during a recession. Food and grocery stocks like Kraft and Costco are must-buys.

Green Mountain Looks Like a Fading Fad

Green Mountain is off more than 20% this week, and stiff competition makes it look unlikely that GMCR stock will ever reach its $100-plus zenith again.

Dollar General Stock — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Dollar General stock recently reported strong earnings, and its stock is at an all-time high -- but can the discount retailer stay on momentum's good side?

How George Soros Could Improve His Food Stock Holdings

George Soros picked up about 540,000 shares of Sara Lee in the third quarter. This food stock has better prospects.

Not All Food Stocks Are Created Equal

Food stocks traditionally are considered a sure-fire hedge against inflation. But investors should take a closer look at these nuances before blindly buying.

These U.S. Exporters Could Get Stuck in Europe’s Muck

Banks are a well-known fallout victim of the EU debt crisis, but these other companies -- that rely heavily on exporting to the euro zone -- could be in for a hurt, too.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks

These 10 Dow Jones components are not just strong companies -- they are some of the best dividend-yielding stocks you can buy.