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  • Are These 4 Iconic Brands Riding On Shaky Ground?

    By Bill Edson - May 14, 2013 | Tickers: F, GM, HOG, GT

    General Motors (NYSE: GM) is the nation's largest automaker and number two worldwide behind Toyota. GM's first quarter was a mixed bag, though on the whole, it was better than what was expected. Overall first quarter earnings came to $865 million, or $0.58 per share, about 12% below the year-ago quarter on lowered demand and increased vehicle discounts. Absent one-time items, GM's earnings would have come more »

  • Tattoo Investing: Profiting from Others’ Ink

    By Ben Popkin - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, HOG, VZ

    Tattoos are among the most permanent forms of self-expression in the world. Some love them, some hate them, and others don’t remember getting them. But people who get tattoos tend to feel a strong sense of attachment to whatever or whoever they are putting on their bodies, and it’s exactly this type of attachment that Warren Buffett thinks about.

    This year thousands of eager investors flocked to Omaha more »

  • HOG Part II: Pig Rising?

    By Jason Hall - May 7, 2013 | Tickers: BAMXF, HOG, HMC, PII

    This past January, I posted a hard look at one of the quintessential American Brands, Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), and came to the conclusion that I wanted to see more from the fabled motorcycle maker and cultural icon before making a long-term call.  The plain fact is that Harley has had a tough ride the past few years, nearly going bankrupt during the Great Recession.  It's legacy business model was more »

  • Tattoo Investing: Profiting from Others’ Ink

    By Ben Popkin - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, HOG, VZ

    Tattoos are among the most permanent forms of self-expression in America. Some love them, some hate them, and others don’t remember getting them. People who get tattoos certainly feel a sense of loyalty or attachment to what or whoever they are putting on their bodies. It is this attachment that Warren Buffett thinks about. This year thousands of eager investors flocked to Omaha to hear Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren more »

  • Making Money From Toys for Grown Ups

    By Reuben Brewer - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: ELY, HOG, PII | Editor's Choice

    When investors think of toys, kids are the first thing that comes to mind. But that's a shortsighted view of toys, since boys of all ages like their recreational play things. And, without mom and dad to say no, men are more than happy to pay up for toys like motorcycles, snow mobiles, and golf clubs.

    Boys and their toys

    Kids love toys, but that fascination doesn't end more »

  • This Recreational Vehicle Company Looks Good

    By Austin Higgins - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: ACAT, HOG, PII

    Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) recently reported its latest earnings report. It saw record sales and earnings, but still had a few negatives along with the good news. The company is a strong player in the luxury and recreational vehicle market. There is a lot of competition, and investors need to know if Polaris can hold its own in a changing and difficult industry.

    Motorcycles

    Polaris owns two separate motorcycle brands more »

  • Why You Should Consider Harley-Davidson

    By Derrik Lattig - April 27, 2013 | Tickers: HOG

    Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the first decade of the 20th century, Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression, making it one of the most recognizable brands in the United States. Since a low of $37.84 in August of 2012, Harley's stock has come back to register a gain of 44.7% over the last 7 months. After an more »

  • Long Lasting Brands = Long Lasting Returns

    By William Bias - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: HOG, HAS, SJM

    Brands and their various components such as the logos, color schemes, writing, and history create a psychological bond between a product and its consumers. History’s most enduring brands have made shareholders of the companies that own them rich over the decades.

    Jerome Smucker, founder of food manufacturer J.M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM), understood this fact over 100 years ago when he founded the company. When he sold products from more »

  • The Auto Sector Is More Than Cars and Trucks

    By Matthew Frankel - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: F, HOG, TSLA

    Recently, I wrote about an alternative way to play automakers with Tata Motors, an Indian based maker of affordable cars and trucks.  However, for those who are not interested in too much foreign exposure, there are few choices in the sector.  Companies like Ford (NYSE: F) and General Motors still leave investors with a bad taste in their mouths after the financial trouble they got themselves into a few years more »

  • The Auto Sector Is More Than Cars and Trucks

    By Matthew Frankel - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: F, HOG, TSLA

    Recently, I wrote about an alternative way to play automakers with Tata Motors, an Indian based maker of affordable cars and trucks.  However, for those who are not interested in too much foreign exposure, there are few choices in the sector.  Companies like Ford (NYSE: F) and General Motors still leave investors with a bad taste in their mouths after the financial trouble they got themselves into a few years more »

  • Surprising Additions for the Great Gatsby Index

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: BC, HOG, MPX, NLS, TXT

    "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past," are the last words of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" as well as the words on his gravestone. Very apt as we examine this surprising addition to Jim Cramer's basket of luxury stocks titled the Great Gatsby index. It includes high end names like Toll Brothers, Saks, Coach, Tiffany, and more.

    Boats, bowling, billionaires more »

  • This Iconic Brand is Still Undervalued

    By Ted Cooper - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: HOG, HMC, PII

    Businesses fail and are replaced by better ones all the time. However, businesses with iconic brands are usually positioned to dominate their industry for decades to come.

    That is the case with Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG). Despite a sharp decline in earnings during 2009 and 2010, the company has recovered and still has ample room for growth despite an aging customer base.

    Trademarks of an iconic brand

    One of the most more »

  • This Iconic Brand is Still Undervalued

    By Ted Cooper - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: HOG, HMC, PII

    Businesses fail and are replaced by better ones all the time. However, businesses with iconic brands are usually positioned to dominate their industry for decades to come.

    That is the case with Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG). Despite a sharp decline in earnings during 2009 and 2010, the company has recovered and still has ample room for growth despite an aging customer base.

    Trademarks of an iconic brand

    One of the most more »

  • The Auto Sector is More Than Cars and Trucks

    By Matthew Frankel - April 13, 2013 | Tickers: F, HOG, TSLA

    Recently, I wrote about an alternative way to play automakers with Tata Motors, an Indian based maker of affordable cars and trucks.  However, for those who are not interested in too much foreign exposure, there are few choices in the sector.  Companies like Ford (NYSE: F) and General Motors still leave investors with a bad taste in their mouths after the financial trouble they got themselves into a few years more »

  • This Iconic Brand is Still Undervalued

    By Ted Cooper - April 13, 2013 | Tickers: HOG, HMC, PII

    Businesses fail and are replaced by better ones all the time. However, businesses with iconic brands are usually positioned to dominate their industry for decades to come.

    That is the case with Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG). Despite a sharp decline in earnings during 2009 and 2010, the company has recovered and still has ample room for growth despite an aging customer base.

    Trademarks of an iconic brand

    One of the most more »

  • POLARIS GIVES ALL TERRAIN VALUE

    By Padam Singhi - April 2, 2013 | Tickers: ACAT, HOG, PII

    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Since its founders invented the snowmobile almost 60 years ago, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE :PII) has been a leader in the snowmobile industry, known for innovation, appreciation for the riding lifestyle and the best-riding sleds available.

    It is a recognized and one of the global sales leader in the power sports industry. It designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles more »

  • HARLEY GIVES THE BEST RIDE

    By Padam Singhi - March 31, 2013 | Tickers: ACAT, F, HOG, HMC, PII

    Harley Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HOG) is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. It is one of the best recognizable and proprietary brands in the United States.

    Harley's stock registered a gain of 44.7% over the last seven months. Fourth-quarter income from continuing operations was $70.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion, compared to income from continuing operations in the year-ago more »

  • HOGging The Global Limelight

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - March 13, 2013 | Tickers: F, GM, HOG

    Editor's Note: Harley Owner's Group (HOG) is 30 years old, not 20. This verison has been corrected and Motley Fool apologizes for the error.

    Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is really ramping up this year and why not? In honor of its 110th anniversary it's rocking and rolling globally with special events from Milwaukee to Malaysia. The theme is Freedom and in a nod to Olympic tradition a more »

  • Steering of your PORTFOLIO is in your hands…

    By bishwanath baheti - March 12, 2013 | Tickers: HOG, LKQ

    Waiting for my friend at a rendezvous I was browsing on my iphone at http://www.nasdaq.com,And I was really shocked when I saw this amazing thing. CHINA AUTO LOGISTICS INC.(NASDAQ:CALI) was 88.77% up.OMG!!!!

    I was flabbergasted n my eyes were stunned for a second seeing a remarkable rise of this company.i instantly decided to find out whats actually going on with this more »

  • A Portfolio of Iconic Brands

    By Ryan Peckyno - March 1, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, KO, HOG, NKE, TGT

    Brands are part of lives. We eat them. We drink them. We ride them. We experience them.

    They are everywhere.  Whether it is McDonald’s Golden Arches, Nike’s Swoosh, Starbucks’ Coffee, Target’s Bulls-Eye, Altria’s Marlboro Man, or Playboy’s Bunny, we recognize iconic brands in an instant. 

    We immediately recognize iconic brands because iconic brands have risen above their product and service categories and have become part more »

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