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  • 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 »

  • The Winners of First Quarter Earnings

    By Tyler Wofford - May 8, 2013 | Tickers: BGFV, CAB, NLS, UA

    In many parts of America, the primary hunting seasons range from October - February, much like the NFL season. The seasons generally pick up again in the Spring as turkey season comes around. Sports companies turned in very solid earnings in the first quarter, but it wasn't limited to just sporting goods.

    The good:

    The first company we'll talk about that's part of the sports industry is Under more »

  • Which of These Companies Will Run Faster?

    By Eshna De - May 7, 2013 | Tickers: ADDYY, NKE, UA

    Statistics might suggest that the running shoe industry in the U.S. has matured with just 1% growth last year, but Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY) are still betting on this market. And they are not the only ones, as analysts at Credit Suisse are also predicting that growth for these two giants will mostly come from their new running shoes.

    With the new hi-tech light weight sneakers more »

  • They're Too Sexy for Their Buttondowns

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - May 1, 2013 | Tickers: JPM, M, UA, DIS, YELP

    Last fall Business Insider came out with their list of the 50 sexiest CEOs alive. When it comes to publicly traded companies some CEOs are the embodiment of "not just a pretty face;" but which ones?

    Of course, one of the top listed sexy CEO of a publicly traded company is a Frenchman; coming in at number 6 is Frederic Oudea, CEO of Societe Generale. However, a European bank is 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 »

  • The Players Are not the Only Ones Gaining from the NFL Draft

    By Daniel Cawrey - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: ADDYY, BUD, NKE, UA

    The annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting, commonly known as the NFL Draft, is the largest source of recruitment for professional football players. Over 250 former college football players are drafted, and the league minimum salary for a rookie in the NFL is $403,000.

    Professional football players get paid a lot of money, even as rookies, because the NFL gets very high ratings on television. Of the top more »

  • Can Nostalgia Keep Under Armour on Top?

    By Stephanie Faris - April 27, 2013 | Tickers: ADDYY, NKE, UA

    If you haven't heard of Under Armour (NYSE: UA), you're already behind the times. The company, founded in 1996, has been giving the big-name athletic companies a run for their money for several years.

    Nostalgia at play

    The latest line of athletic shirts from the in-demand company takes wearers back to their childhood. Anyone who's ever had a childhood has likely heard of Underoos, now owned by 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 »

  • Placing a Value after an Earnings Dip

    By Austin Higgins - April 23, 2013 | Tickers: COLM, NKE, UA

    Under Armour (NYSE: UA) recently reported its first quarter earnings. While the earnings were above estimates, they were down from the previous quarter. Two of the major reasons the company saw a decline in earnings was marking and administrative expenses. After this dip in earnings, how is Under Armour valued in comparison with its competitors?

    Earnings release

    Total earnings per share dropped to $.07. For the same period last year 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 »

  • 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 »

  • When Will the Music Stop? Upcoming Earnings Amid the Market Rally

    By John Macris - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: KMB, MCD, UA

    When will the music finally stop? I can’t advise readers when the music will stop, however when it does, I hope you can find an empty chair.

    Stocks continue to reach all-time highs in April as the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program continues to lift the face value of all assets. I’m convinced that the current market rally is driven by financial liquidity, and not economic growth more »

  • Higher Gross Margins for Under Armour Underpins the Bullish Outlook

    By Ashit Gulati - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: ADDYY, NKE, UA

    Under Armour (NYSE: UA) is a leading US based retailer in the performance apparel market. The gross margins for the company have decreased since 2010. During fiscal 2012, Under Armour operated on a gross margin of 47%, which is a slight decline from previous years. Surplus inventory that led to clearance sales and higher shipping cost predominantly underpins the decline in gross margins. However, going forward, I expect the gross more »

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