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  • This Beverage Giant Is Here For Good

    By Waqar Saif - April 27, 2013 | Tickers: KO, DPS, PEP

    Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the American beverage corporation, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), has more than 500 brands across 200 countries. On April 16, the company released its earnings for the first quarter of 2013. As the company beat its estimates, its share price jumped by more than 5%. Now, the question is, will the company keep on doing wonders in the future as well?

    Quarterly earnings

    In 1Q13, Coca-Cola posted earnings more »

  • What's In Store For This Food Giant?

    By Waqar Saif - April 25, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, WEN, YUM

    The World’s largest hamburger chain, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), released its earnings for the first quarter on April. 19, 2013. As the global demand kept on shrinking, company’s same-store sales fell in the U.S. for the first time in 10 years. With the global economy recovering at a snail’s pace, the question is, should you invest in this burger giant?

    Quarterly Earnings

    McDonald’s met its more »

  • Just Buy This Online Retailer

    By Waqar Saif - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, EBAY, OSTK

    Headquartered in California, eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY), is an American online consumer-to-consumer corporation. On April. 18, eBay released its earnings for 1Q’13, the company missed its earnings estimates amid weak performance in the European region. Now, the big question is what’s in store for the company in the future?

    Quarterly Earnings

    In the first quarter, eBay reported earnings of $829 million, or 63 cents a share versus $725 million more »

  • YUM! Gets Yummier

    By Waqar Saif - April 6, 2013 | Tickers: MCD, WEN, YUM

    The Fortune 500 Corporation, Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) owns major international food chains including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and WingStreet restaurants. The company has more than 39,000 restaurants in over 125 countries.

    The recent poultry issue in China (chemical residue was found in Yum!’s chicken supply) was the core reason behind company’s low revenue in the last quarter, 2012. As China comprises more than 50% of more »

  • Is It Time to Buy This Steel Giant?

    By Waqar Saif - March 19, 2013 | Tickers: AKS, MT, STLD

    Founded in 1899 in Ohio, United States, AK Steel (NYSE: AKS), engages in production of carbon, stainless/electrical sheets, cold rolled and aluminum coated stainless steel.

    Low steel prices were the main reason behind AK Steel’s lackluster performance in 2012. Given the fact that the global economy is expected to do slightly better this year, the big question is, what should you expect from AK Steel in 2013?

    Quarterly more »

  • A Prosperous Future Awaits This Retailer

    By Waqar Saif - March 15, 2013 | Tickers: COST, TGT, WMT

    Based in Washington, the membership warehouse club Costco (NASDAQ: COST) provides consumers with a wide selection of merchandise. On March 12, Costco released its earnings for the second quarter of 2013—the company beat its estimates and reported a higher than expected profit, thanks to a substantial rise in membership fees and market share.

    Given the fact that the company faces tough competition from peers such as Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMTmore »)

  • Dissecting This FMCG Giant

    By Waqar Saif - March 15, 2013 | Tickers: CL, PG, UL

    The recent devaluation of the Venezuelan currency, plus, an average fourth quarter aren’t good signs for Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL). With strong competition from peers such as Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Unilever (NYSE: UL), the big question remains the same—what’s in store for the company in 2013?

    Devaluation of Venezuelan currency

    Venezuela accounts for more than 5% of Colgate-Palmolive’s total revenue. Due to ongoing economic and more »

  • A Must-Buy Gold Stock

    By Waqar Saif - March 15, 2013 | Tickers: GG, IAG, AUY

    The Canadian-based gold producer Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY) engages in the production, exploration, extraction and processing of gold and other precious metals. The company has operations in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Colombia.

    Quarterly Earnings

    On Feb. 20, Yamana Gold released its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012. The company reported earnings of $169.2 million, or 22 cents a share, versus $89.6 million, or 12 cents a more »

  • 3 High Dividend Tobacco Stocks To Buy

    By Waqar Saif - March 15, 2013 | Tickers: MO, LO, VGR

    During the last couple of years, the cigarette industry hasn’t shown a lot of promise. More taxes on cigarettes, rising smoking bans and more public awareness are the major reasons behind the lackluster performance of the industry. As more countries start to ban public smoking, smoking’s future doesn’t look that promising.

    However, even in this sluggish industry, there are three high dividend stocks that are expected to more »

  • A Closer Look At This Food Giant

    By Waqar Saif - March 13, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM

    The world’s largest hamburger chain, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), serves over 68 million customers in 119 countries. All McDonald’s restaurants are either operated by the corporation, franchisee, or an affiliate.

    Recent Developments

    McDonald’s expanding in Russia

    McDonald’s has recently announced that it would be expanding itself in Russia as its rivals keep on increasing their presence in the region. The company has more partners lined-up this more »

  • Don't Miss Out on This Silver Miner

    By Waqar Saif - March 13, 2013 | Tickers: EXK, AG, SLW

    The Canadian silver mining company, First Majestic Silver (NYSE: AG), operates in Mexico. It has four underground mines: La Encantada, San Martin, La Parrilla and Del Toro. La Encantada is the largest of all mines which produces more than half of the company’s production. The company produces and sells its own bullion bars and rounds.

    Quarterly Earnings

    Recently, First Majestic Silver announced its earnings for the fourth quarter, 2012 more »

  • Just Buy This Retailer

    By Waqar Saif - March 13, 2013 | Tickers: COST, TGT, WMT

    Headquartered in Minnesota, Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), is the second largest discount retailer in the United States. As of March 4, 2013, Target had 1,778 stores in the United States. Apart from its stores, Target also sells its general merchandise through its website—Target.com.

    Quarterly Earnings

    Recently, Target announced its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012. Target reported earnings of $961 million, or $1.47 a share more »

  • Stay Away From This Retailer

    By Waqar Saif - March 13, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, BKS, GOOG

    New York-based book retailer Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS) engages in selling magazines, DVDs, newspapers, gifts, music, and games. As of January 26, 2013, the company had 1355 stores across United States, including 678 college bookstores.

    Recently, Barnes & Noble released its earnings for the third quarter of 2013. It wasn't able to meet earnings estimates, and posted a net loss of more than $6 million. Now, the big question is more »

  • A Must-Buy Silver Stock

    By Waqar Saif - March 9, 2013 | Tickers: EXK, HL, SSRI

    The Canadian based silver mining company Endeavour Silver Corporation (NYSE: EXK) engages in acquisition, evaluation, exploration and development of silver properties in Mexico and Chile. The company has two mining segments: Guanacevi and Guanajuato.

    Endeavour Silver Corporation: going forward

    Production guidance

    In 2013, Endeavour expects its silver production to grow by 12%-18% to 5-5.3 million ounces. The gold production is expected to increase 19%-27% to 46,000-49 more »

  • Is This Food Giant Still a Buy?

    By Waqar Saif - March 9, 2013 | Tickers: CMG, MCD, YUM

    Based in Kentucky, Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) is the largest fast food restaurant company (in terms of units) in the world. It has more than 38,000 restaurants across 120 countries. Yum owns prestigious brands, such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and WingStreet.

    Recent developments

    Taco Bell Horsemeat Scandal

    Recently, U.K.’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced that it had found traces of horsemeat in ground beef at more »

  • A Must Buy Energy Stock

    By Waqar Saif - March 8, 2013 | Tickers: ACI, CNX, BTU

    The American energy company, CONSOL Energy (NYSE: CNX), produces coal and natural gas for the purpose of power generation and steel making. It is not only the largest producer of underground coal in the United States, but also the top producer of high BTU bituminous coal in the country.

    Quarterly earnings

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, CONSOL beat estimates and reported earnings of $150 million, or $0.43 per more »

  • Is This Coal Giant Worth Buying?

    By Waqar Saif - March 4, 2013 | Tickers: ANR, CLF, BTU

    Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cliff Natural Resources (NYSE: CLF) is an international mining and natural resources company, producing iron ore and metallurgical coal. The company has four key operating segments; U.S. Iron Ore, Eastern Canadian Iron Ore, North American Coal and Asia Pacific Iron Ore. Low coal prices were the main culprit behind company's weak performance in 2012. Now, the big question is how will the company perform more »

  • What's In Store For This Steel Giant?

    By Waqar Saif - March 4, 2013 | Tickers: MT, NUE, X

    Based in Luxembourg, ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) is a multinational steel manufacturing corporation.  With an annual crude steel production of 97.2 million tonnes, ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel producer. ArcelorMittal makes long products including bars and rods, flat products including sheets and plates, and stainless steel products. The company has five segments: Flat Carbon Europe, Flat Carbon Americas, Long Carbon Americas & Europe, Asia, Africa and Commonwealth of Independent more »

  • An Energy Giant Undervalued by 40%

    By Waqar Saif - March 1, 2013 | Tickers: ACI, CNX, BTU

    Headquartered in St. Louis, Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) is the biggest private-sector coal company in the world. Its chief businesses include mining, sale, and distribution of coal. The company also trades coal through its offices located in Australia, China, Germany, United Kingdom, Indonesia, United States and Singapore.

    Quarterly Earnings

    On Jan. 29, Peabody Energy released its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012. The company reported adjusted earnings per more »

  • Have Faith in Yellow Metal

    By Waqar Saif - March 1, 2013 | Tickers: GDXJ, GDX, GLD

    The sixth largest exchange traded fund in the United States, SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEMKT: GLD), follows 1/10th of price of one ounce of gold. SPDR Gold Shares is also among the top ten largest holders of gold in the world. As of Feb. 29, the ETF has given a YTD loss of almost 11% to its investors. Talking about other ETFs that follow gold prices, Market Vectors Gold more »

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