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  • 10 Stocks for 2013: 5 Losers

    By Dave Zaegel - May 16, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, EBAY, FFIV, ISRG, LULU

    At Fastball Financial, we started the year by building a diversified portfolio of 10 Stocks for 2013.  The goal of the 10 Stocks for 2013 is to provide you with a portfolio of ten great stocks for:

    1. Diversification across industries and market caps
    2. Growth in some of the hottest themes and industries
    3. Sufficient stability and dividends to offset potential market losses

    Thus far, the results unfortunately haven't been all more »

  • The Retail Sector Sports Some Great Returns

    By Alexander Cho - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, LTD, LULU, SPY, XRT

    When you think of teen apparel you probably think of names like Gap, perhaps Victoria’s Secret, or maybe even Ralph Lauren. Somehow retail continues to do an extremely impressive job of generating yields. Let me illustrate this for you.

    Economics of retail

    After the 50% decline in the valuation of the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEMKT: XRT), along with a 50% decline in the SPDRs S&P 500 more »

  • An Apparel Retailer You Shouldn't Miss

    By Kaitlyn Tokay - May 14, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, UA

    Gap (NYSE: GPS) continues to widen the gap between with other retail giants. With a recent corporate restructuring and high cotton prices, Gap has creatively overcome challenges with solutions that work. With stiff competition from giant online retail stores such as Amazon, Gap and other retail stores are having to innovate efficiently to keep up with the changing market. 

    Brand breakdown 

    In 2012, Gap decided to recreate its brand management more »

  • Athleta Versus Lululemon

    By Shas Dey - May 12, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, UA

    Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is currently facing a rather embarrassing problem. In March 2013 the company recalled 17% of its yoga pants after customers raised concerns regarding the sheerness of the pants. Lululemon has pulled the related stock off the racks and is offering a full refund for the pants.

    This brings the spotlight on Lululemon’s formidable rival, Gap’s (NYSE: GPS) Athleta brand. This temporary glitch will definitely more »

  • 2 Reasons Investors Should Stand Behind Lululemon

    By Robert Baillieul - May 8, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, UA

    See-through pants! Slowing growth? Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) bears have found plenty of fodder for their case in recent weeks. 

    But should investors give up on the yoga chain? Hardly. Here are two reasons to stick with the stock. 

    Buying opportunity

    Last quarter, Lululemon announced its much publicized recall of black Luon pants because new shipments didn't meet the company's standards for 'sheerness'. The mishap could cost the more »

  • Recent Picks From 2 Top Hedge Funds

    By Victor Selva - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, LULU, WDAY

    In a recent interview with The Motley Fool, prominent value investor Mohnish Pabrai detailed the advice he received from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett´s partner. Basically, Munger gave Pabrai three specific sources for investment ideas:

    1. Following great investors' ideas
    2. Pay attention to companies that buy back their own shares
    3. Study spin-off opportunities

    In this article, I will focus on the first source of ideas: analyzing three stocks that top fundamental more »

  • Big Moats for Your First Stocks

    By Dave Koppenheffer - May 2, 2013 | Tickers: LULU, NKE, SODA

    Previously, I began digging into the fundamentals of Nike (NYSE: NKE), Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU), and Sodastream (NASDAQ: SODA). Today, I'll continue analysis by considering the strength of each company’s economic moat.

    Swoosh, there it is

    Unquestionably, Nike’s brand name is its greatest asset. The brand ranks at number 26 on Forbes list of the most powerful brands with an estimated value of nearly $16 billion. For more »

  • Billionaire Stephen Mandel Thinks the Sheerness Issue Is Sheer Nonsense

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 30, 2013 | Tickers: LULU, NKE, UA

    Billionaire Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital recently upped his stake in Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU); he now owns 5.6 million shares, or 5.01% of the apparel company's outstanding shares. Mandel's recent purchase is a 16.5% increase from the shares that Lone Pine owned at the end of 2012.  

    Mandel has some $17 billion of assets under management and is a Tiger cub. Mandel left more »

  • This Stock Has Recovered, and Is Poised to Get Better

    By Dave Zaegel - April 27, 2013 | Tickers: LULU, NKE, UA

    It could have been a disaster. A company that makes yoga apparel sells pants that are too sheer when you bend over. Do customers flee? Does the press grab a hold of the story and not let go? Will the company try to cover it instead of addressing the issue?

    The answer to all of these is "no." Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) had a problem. While the company continued to more »

  • Four Companies Making Headlines You Should Be Aware Of

    By Jayson Derrick - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: GLW, GIGM, LULU, MET, SCHN, SODA

    Given the sheer number of companies to follow, and the TV networks non stop coverage of only the most popular stocks, it is often difficult for investors to find news that is relevant to all holdings in their portfolio.

    Soda Stream (NASDAQ: SODA)

    Who are they?

    SodaStream is an up and coming but relatively unknown company that sells a do it yourself kit for consumers to make their own carbonated more »

  • Is This Retailer Back on Track?

    By Leo Sun - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU

    Yoga and athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) has been one of the hottest growth stocks over the past five years, soaring 360% as the company tripled its annual revenue. The company, which grew out of a single yoga studio/store in Vancouver, managed to grow out of its niche and become a mainstream phenomenon, prompting companies such as Gap (NYSE: GPS), Nike, Under Armour, and PVH’s Calvin more »

  • Billionaire Stephen Mandel Is Buying This Stock Now

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: LULU, NKE, UA

    Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) slumped in March after the apparel company (somewhat humorously) discovered that some of its athletic ware was of unusually low quality, leading to a recall and bad publicity for a company whose stock was thought of as being overvalued due to hype in any case.

    Billionaire and Tiger Cub Stephen Mandel’s Lone Pine Capital apparently saw this as an opportunity to increase its holdings. A more »

  • 4 Reasons It Might Be Time To Sell This Blue-Chip

    By Chad Henage - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: LULU, NKE, UA

    It's hard for investors to accept when a company is too expensive. I'm not suggesting that investors try to time the market, but some common sense does need to be applied when looking at what stocks to buy and sell. There is a great brand that is known the world over, but just because a company has a great brand, doesn't mean the stock is a buy more »

  • This Specialty Retailer Is Playing its Cards Right

    By Eshna De - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: PLCE, GPS, LULU

    Gap (NYSE: GPS), the leading specialty retailer offering everything from clothing, accessories to personal care, is a success story that is here to stay. With renowned brands (Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, and Athleta) operating under its label, and with about 136,000 employees, over 3,000 company-operated stores, and over 300 franchises, Gap is making its presence felt across the globe. Its solid sales numbers and growth plans speak more »

  • Billionaire Stephen Mandel Is Buying This Stock Now

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: COLM, GIL, LULU, NKE, UA

    Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) slumped in March after the apparel company (somewhat humorously) discovered that some of its athletic ware was of unusually low quality, leading to a recall and bad publicity for a company whose stock was thought of as being overvalued due to hype in any case. Billionaire and Tiger Cub Stephen Mandel’s Lone Pine Capital apparently saw this as an opportunity to increase its holdings; a recent more »

  • It's No Stretch To Say This Retailer Is A Buy

    By Chad Henage - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, NKE, UA

    Notwithstanding recent issues, Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is a company with huge growth in front of it. Anytime you see a company posting huge growth, it's common to hear analysts and commentators question how long this growth can last. I'm here to tell you, ignore these comments, Lululemon is just getting started.

    Competition Abounds But This Company's Brand Is Secure
    The recent issues facing Lululemon's quality controls more »

  • It's No Stretch To Say This Retailer Is A Buy

    By Chad Henage - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, NKE, UA

    Notwithstanding recent issues, Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is a company with huge growth in front of it. Anytime you see a company posting huge growth, it's common to hear analysts and commentators question how long this growth can last. I'm here to tell you, ignore these comments, Lululemon is just getting started.

    Competition Abounds But This Company's Brand Is Secure
    The recent issues facing Lululemon's quality controls more »

  • 4 Reasons It Might Be Time To Sell This Blue-Chip

    By Chad Henage - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: LULU, NKE, UA

    It's hard for investors to accept when a company is too expensive. I'm not suggesting that investors try to time the market, but some common sense does need to be applied when looking at what stocks to buy and sell. There is a great brand that is known the world over, but just because a company has a great brand, doesn't mean the stock is a buy more »

  • It's No Stretch To Say This Retailer Is A Buy

    By Chad Henage - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, NKE, UA

    Not withstanding recent issues, Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is a company with huge growth in front of it. Anytime you see a company posting huge growth, it's common to hear analysts and commentators question how long this growth can last. I'm here to tell you, ignore these comments, Lululemon is just getting started.

    Competition Abounds But This Company's Brand Is Secure
    The recent issues facing Lululemon's quality more »

  • Corporate Culture and Yoga Pants

    By Rachel Sacher - April 9, 2013 | Tickers: JMBA, LULU, SBUX

    Article: For recent college grads, entering the job market is daunting. It's unkind right now and doesn't appear to be becoming anymore amicable. Our fathers and grandfathers graduated with bachelors degrees and strolled into "careers". Now, students are leaving college and hoping to get hired at their local Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA), or... Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU)?   Lululemon, although it may be a retail chain, has more »

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