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  • Electronic Arts Gives Investors Another Way to Play Star Wars Movies

    By Chris Katje - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: EA, HAS, DIS

    On October 30th 2012, Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced a $4.05 billion acquisition of LucasFilm, the owner of the popular Star Wars franchise. That news, and other key performers, has sent shares of Disney up over 35% in less than seven months. One company, also poised to benefit from the acquisition, has also seen shares rally, but has far more upside.

    After Disney closed LucasArts, the video game arm more »

  • Spark Networks: A Strong Investment in Online Dating

    By Chris Katje - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: IACI, DATE, LOV

    Seen any online dating commercials lately? Chances are they were for market leaders Match.com and eHarmony.com. While these two online dating sites offer a stream of revenue for their parent companies, they also get lost in portfolios of online properties. Spark Networks (NYSEMKT: LOV) is a pure play on the online dating business and offers investors several ways to play niches in that subscription market.

    About Spark Networks more »

  • Amazon Poised to Take Out Rivals in Another Industry

    By Chris Katje - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, CRI, PLCE

    Over the last 10 years, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has taken on large and small companies in various industries. The e-commerce leader has competed against Wal-Mart, GameStop, and Barnes & Noble with great success. Amazon is now entering a market where it can help some retailers and possibly take out another.

    Look.com

    Amazon announced its launch of Look.com, a clothing website for kids between the ages of newborn to more »

  • Amazon Poised to Take Out Rivals in Another Industry

    By Chris Katje - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, CRI, PLCE, JOEZ

    Over the last ten years, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has taken on large and small companies in various industries. The e-commerce leader has taken on Wal-Mart, Gamestop, and Barnes and Noble with great success. Amazon is now entering a market where it can help some retailers and possibly take out another.

    Look.com

    Amazon announced its launch of Look.com, a website for clothing for kids aged 0-14. The company promises more »

  • Theme Park Expansion Will Provide a Boost for Dreamworks Animation Shares

    By Chris Katje - April 13, 2013 | Tickers: FUN, CMCSA, DWA, RCL, DIS

    Dreamworks Animation (NASDAQ: DWA) has released 26 animated movies in its history. The company continues to count on two to three releases per year to obtain its annual revenue and profits. However, that may be changing as the company boosts its licensing power and sees growth in its characters being licensed for theme parks. Similar to rival Disney (NYSE: DIS), the company is counting on other segments than movies to more »

  • Invest in These Movie Stocks Before Blockbuster 2015

    By Chris Katje - April 2, 2013 | Tickers: CNK, IMAX, RGC, TWX, DIS

    The year 2015 is already shaping up to be the best the movie industry has seen in quite some time. New movies being released in the year 2015 include "The Avengers 2," "Star Wars VII," "Justice League," "Mockingjay: Part 2," and "Avatar 2." This huge potential for movie companies and movie theaters should create several key buying opportunities for investors willing to sit on stocks for long term gains.

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  • Burger King’s Focus on Coffee Should Reward Shareholders

    By Chris Katje - March 2, 2013 | Tickers: ARCO, BKW, TAST, MCD, SBUX, WEN

    Despite losing market share to Wendy’s and falling into the number three burger chain role for a brief moment, Burger King (NYSE: BKW) is not giving up. For the longest time, Burger King has played second fiddle to McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), but held onto the number two spot. In fact, the recently public restaurant chain made an announcement that should get shareholders and future investors excited.

    “Perk up more »

  • 5 Companies Affected by Changes at USPS

    By Chris Katje - February 7, 2013 | Tickers: FDX, NFLX, STMP, TWX, UPS

    In a move seen as necessary to save it from financial ruin, the United States Postal Service has announced plans for a five-day delivery work week. The move is one that will hopefully keep the USPS from further defaulting on loans to the US government. Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahue said, “The Postal Service has a responsibility to take the steps necessary to return to long-term financial stability and ensure more »

  • Annie’s Shares Attractive Despite Frozen Pizza Hiccup

    By Chris Katje - January 22, 2013 | Tickers: BNNY, BDBD, GIS, WFM

     Last week, shares of Annie’s Inc (NYSE: BNNY) saw an 11% decline. The reason for the drop was a voluntary recall of the company’s frozen pizza line. However, the decline that took shares all the way down to $34.38 now presents investors with near 52 week low prices and a huge buying opportunity.

    The company’s seven flavors of pizza, ranging in price from $7.99-$9 more »

  • The Two New Television Shows That Will Power Disney’s Stock Higher

    By Chris Katje - January 22, 2013 | Tickers: DIS

    On October 30, Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced it was spending $4 billion to acquire famed “Star Wars” owner Lucasfilm. The acquisition is the second recent major purchase along with Marvel Studios that Disney has made to strengthen its movie and licensing portfolio. However, two new television shows could make an immediate impact to Disney’s struggling ABC unit and strengthen its television segment.

    Disney has announced that two television shows more »