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  • Why this stock is better than its peers

    By Sonam Chamaria - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, KSS, M

    They say that an extremely cold winter can hurt your sales. Well, not so if you can pull customers away from your competitors. Looks like departmental store Macy's (NYSE: M) did just that this holiday season. The company reported its last quarter earnings last week with some impressive numbers. Here's a peek.

    Good show

    Many were expecting lower numbers in Macy's earnings report. The reason is simple more »

  • Why This Pharma Giant Doesn't Look Good Now

    By Sonam Chamaria - May 14, 2013 | Tickers: BMY, MRK, PFE

    Pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. are not having it easy these days. When Johnson & Johnson reported its latest numbers recently, it suffered from currency headwinds. Last week, Merck (NYSE: MRK) announced its first-quarter earnings, managing to beat analyst estimates. Is it stronger than the rest? Or is it in the same boat? Let's find out.

    Going down

    In the previous quarter, Merck's global sales amounted to $10 more »

  • One Company Everyone Is Talking About

    By Sonam Chamaria - May 14, 2013 | Tickers: DNKN, GMCR, SBUX

    When was the last time you grabbed a coffee at Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) on your way to work? Chances are it was today. What is it that makes this brand America's favorite coffee? All those who swear by Starbucks' coffee, read on to find out what makes this brand tick.

    The last quarter 

    In its last quarter, Starbucks' comparable-store sales grew 6%, driven by increased traffic and the average more »

  • Watch Out For This Fast Food Company!

    By Sonam Chamaria - May 3, 2013 | Tickers: CMG, MCD, YUM

    This is one of those companies everybody has an opinion on. You may love it. You may hate it.  But you definitely can't ignore it. I am talking about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), the huge fast food chain, made famous by its quintessential burger. 

    It recently posted its latest quarterly earnings, missing expectations by a penny, and its shares declined by 2%. But wait- that isn't all you more »

  • 3 Reasons to Buy This Luxury Brand

    By Sonam Chamaria - May 1, 2013 | Tickers: COH, FOSL, KORS

    Luxury brand Coach (NYSE: COH) has had a tough time in the past few quarters. Its shares have been sliding downward while its competitors are known to be eating into its market share. What, then, makes this luxury brand tick?

    Good numbers in the last quarter

    It's impressive to note that Coach managed to beat analyst estimates when most people were expecting weaker results in its last quarterly earnings more »

  • Will This Company Win the Burger Wars?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 30, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM

    The burger wars are on. While McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) recent numbers barely made a ripple on Wall Street, let's see what Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) brings home this quarter. Is it a miss? Or is it a hit?

    Low, low, low...

    In its last quarter, Burger King's revenue declined while earnings rose by a huge percentage, mostly owing to cost cutting. The company managed to beat more »

  • This Stock Just Keeps Growing!

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: CMG, DRI, MCD

    Remember that stock that gained 54% in the last six months? I bet you do! Well, here it is, back in the news with some pretty good top-line numbers in its recent earnings report. Are the good times here to stay? Read on to find out.

    Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), the Tex-Mex grill chain, announced its most recent quarterly results a few days ago.

    Growing fast

    Chipotle's first-quarter more »

  • Will This Company Continue to See Good Times?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: CMG, MCD, YUM

    Here's a company that took me (and analysts) by surprise with its quarterly results. Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the owner of Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell managed to report better than expected results despite recent complications in China. Does that mean the worst is over?

    Read on to find out more.

    Number crunching

    Yum!'s total system sales increased 1% from last year. Net income, however, went down more »

  • Why Is This Beverage Stock Going Up?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: KO, MNST, PEP

    Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) saw a drop in its top-line numbers last quarter. What then, was the reason behind the 5% spike in shares after its results? Are you missing out something important? At a glance, the results looks disappointing. Until, that is, you dig deeper.

    What's the big deal?

    The beverage company experienced a 1% year-over-year decline in net revenue, which totaled about $11 billion in the quarter. At more »

  • Can This Bank Make You Rich?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 20, 2013 | Tickers: C, JPM, WFC

    The US banking industry is far from recovered. In the last few quarters, things started looking up, with the so called boom in the mortgage sector, thanks to lower interest rates. All that, well, seems to have slowed down. 

    JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), one of the first banks to report its earnings this season, drove home the point. Shares of the company fell 0.6% following its first quarter results more »

  • Is It Time to Sell This Stock?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: DG, DLTR, FDO

    It's been a crazy time for this dollar retailer's stock. A not-so-great quarter, a crash in share price, a few downgrades, an upgrade...whew! What does the future hold for this company? Let us see.

    The quarter that was

    In its second quarter results, Family Dollar Stores (NYSE: FDO) reported year-over-year increases in revenue and income. At approximately $2.9 billion, net sales rose 17.7% from the more »

  • Brighten Up Your Portfolio With This Stock

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: RPM, SHW, VAL

    What do you do about a company that reports a modest quarter, yet manages to generate cash, year after year? A company that reports a net loss, yet never lets you down when it comes to dividends? Should you sell it? Or should you hold on? Read on to find out more.

    RPM International (NYSE: RPM) announced its third-quarter results last week. Here is a snapshot.

    Paint my heart

    Net more »

  • One Stock You Should Hold On To

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: BBBY, HD, PIR

    Known for its financial stability, this company has, once again, reported some strong numbers in recent quarters, making it one of the better stocks out there. I'm talking about Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY), the home furnishings retailer that recently announced its fourth quarter results.

    All that matters

    The company reported a 24.5% year-on-year increase in net sales this quarter. Sales totaled $3.40 billion. Comparable store sales more »

  • Can This Bank Make You Rich?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: C, JPM, WFC

    The US banking industry is far from recovered. In the last few quarters, things started looking up, with the so called boom in the mortgage sector, thanks to lower interest rates. All that, well, seems to have slowed down. 

    JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), one of the first banks to report its earnings this season, drove home the point. Shares of the company fell 0.6% following its first quarter results more »

  • One Stock You Should Hold on to

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 13, 2013 | Tickers: BBBY, HD, PIR

    Known for its financial stability, this company has, once again, reported some strong numbers in its recent quarters, making it one of the better stocks out there.

    I am talking about Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY), the home furnishing and retailer which recently announced its fourth quarter results.

    All that matters

    The company reported a 24.5% year on year increase in its net sales this quarter. Sales totaled $3 more »

  • A Solid Agri-Stock for 2013

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 11, 2013 | Tickers: DD, MON, SYT

    This year is turning out be an excellent time for some. Take, for instance, the seed company Monsanto (NYSE: MON). Solid numbers in its second quarter, critical expansions in the pipeline, and growing global demand for its products--whoa, this company has it all!

    Second quarter highlights

    In its recent quarterly earnings, Monsanto managed to beat market expectations yet again. As compared to the same quarter last year, Monsanto's net more »

  • A Solid Investment for 2013

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 7, 2013 | Tickers: DD, MON, SYT

    2013 is turning out be an excellent year for some. Take, for instance, the seed company, Monsanto (NYSE: MON). Solid numbers in its second quarter, critical expansions in the pipeline, and growing global demand for its products- whoa, this company has it all!

    Second quarter highlights

    In its recent quarterly earnings, Monsanto managed to beat market expectations, yet again.

    As compared to the same quarter last year, Monsanto's net more »

  • Will This Stock Move Higher?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 6, 2013 | Tickers: CAG, GIS, KRFT

    ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG) has been trying its best to gain market share over competitors. Despite doing so, its net income dropped in the previous quarter. Does it mean that ConAgra is losing steam? Or is it just a temporary blip? Let's find out.

    Mixed bag

    Total sales this quarter amounted to $3.85 billion, up 13.4% from the previous year. Net income dropped 57.2% from the more »

  • BlackBerry: To Buy or Not to Buy?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, BBRY, GOOG, MSFT, NOK

    When most of the world had written this company off, it announces its results with some surprising numbers. Is it the end? Or a new start?

    BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY), earlier known as Research in Motion, announced its fourth quarter results last week, taking most of the market by surprise.

    The numbers game

    The company posted revenues worth $2.7 billion, down 36% from the same quarter last year. GAAP income more »

  • BlackBerry: To Buy or Not to Buy?

    By Sonam Chamaria - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, BBRY, GOOG, MSFT, NOK

    When most of the world had written this company off, it announces its results with some surprising numbers. Is it the end? Or a new start?

    BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY), earlier known as Research in Motion, announced its fourth quarter results last week, taking most of the market by surprise.

    The numbers game

    The company posted revenues worth $2.7 billion, down 36% from the same quarter last year. GAAP income more »

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