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Techs and European Debt Woes Weigh Down Dow
Tech stocks Oracle, Micron, Microsoft, Cisco bring Dow down in early trading, and Big Pharma’s Pfizer off; consumer stocks up slightly.
Pour Starbucks Into Your Portfolio
The once-hot stock has regained its mojo. But is it a buy? Yes.
Can the Marlboro Man Ride it Out?
While a slumping economy causes consumers to cut back on the purchase of many goods and services, tobacco and alcohol continue to be used at…
Time to Milk Dean Foods (DF)
Dallas based Dean Foods (DF) has become the nation’s largest producer of fluid milk and dairy products.
Big Short Plays Tied to Government Actions
Government action mandating benefit cuts is sure to affect the market, but how? It will mean less money in the economy — and less spending…
Should You Buy the Dow?
A look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average as a group, as well as a couple ETF plays following the average.
Berkshire Hathaway — A Big-Time Buy
Diversified, with solid growth prospects, Berkshire Hathaway offers investors a lot to like.
Should You Buy the Dow — Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods’ storied brands face increased competition and economic pressure, but the company’s outlook is still strong.
Pepsi Pulls Out of Schools, Will Coke Follow?
Pepsi (PEP) is dropping out of school. At least, its vending machines are. Snack and beverage giant Pepsico announced this week it will be pulling…
Green Mountain (GMCR) Acquires Canadian Coffee Company
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) has acquired Canadian coffee roaster LJVH Holdings, Inc., better known as Van Houtte, from a private equity firm…
Why Joining the Dow Is the Kiss of Death
You might think companies would fall over themselves to join the Dow Jones, and shareholders would find stability in the index’s ranks. But the truth…
From Starbucks to Maxwell House, Coffee Prices Rise
Coffee prices at Starbucks NASDAQ:SBUX are rising, as is the price of consumer coffees sold at the grocery store like Maxwell House and Folgers.
An Industrial Versus Consumer ETF Match Up
Goldman (NYSE: GS) can’t decide about the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLI) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLP).
Kraft Gets Cadbury; Should Hershey Watch Its Back?
Kraft finally sealed the Cadbury deal, but Hershey still has time to make a counter offer. But maybe Hershey should be more concerned about getting…
Can the Market’s Technical Difficulties Be Overcome?
Buyers must emerge before the key indices break through the next major support lines.
Stocks to Buy Before the Zombie Apocalypse
More than 3 million people are preparing for the end of civil society and the conveniences we all take for granted. Here’s how to profit…
Market Climbs Despite Clawing From the Bear Cave
While the bears aren’t buying it, the IMF said that the global recovery may begin early next year, and the stock market is again proving…
Summer’s Drought Will Wither Lots of Stocks
From ConAgra to Kraft to Papa John’s, rising dairy prices will hurt a slew of food and dairy companies. The USDA has already cranked up…
Markets Keep on Movin’ Up — Monday’s IP Market Recap
U.S. markets retained their momentum from last Friday thanks to a little bit of help from the tech sector and Europe.
Health Insurance in the Dow? Why Didn’t We Think of That?
UnitedHealth’s inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average makes plenty of sense, but don’t get giddy about a meaningful pop.
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…
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