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Coca-Cola Tops Powerful Brands List

courtesy of The Coca-Cola CompanyOne of the world’s most recognized brand — The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) — topped a new list of the world’s most powerful brands. The soft drink was followed by another…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 12 years ago

Lululemon Earnings Rollercoaster Sets a Lower Bar

Lululemon Athletica reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and fiscal-year results before markets opened Thursday morning. It also offered soft guidance for the current quarter and year.

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

Nu Skin Scores With Tiny Fines From Chinese Regulators

Nu Skin Enterprises shares surged on Monday on news that the fine in China will be far less than many investors were worried about, a mere $540,000 for its sales and marketing practices in…

Jon C. Ogg · 12 years ago

Nike: A Time to Buy?

Since being added to the Dow Jones Industrials Index last September, shares of Nike are up just over 11%. In the same period, Under Armour is up 57%. But that is not an entirely…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

Herbalife Takes Key Independent Research Analyst Downgrade

Argus has downgraded Herbalife's near-term rating to Hold from Buy. The basis for the call is the recently announced Federal Trade Commission investigation into Herbalife's business practices, including its operations in China.

Jon C. Ogg · 12 years ago

ConAgra Earnings Okay, but Company Still Faces Headwinds

ConAgra Foods reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2014 earnings before markets opened Thursday morning. The food processor and packager also announced plant closing and job cuts.

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

Can LeBron James and Sprite 6 Mix Boost Coca-Cola?

Sprite.com/6mix-storyThe Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) may have Warren Buffett as a key investor and it may have just been named in a UBS top dividend list, but the company’s growth and its stockholder prospects…

Jon C. Ogg · 12 years ago

Keurig Green Mountain Added to the S&P 500

couresty of Keurig Green MountainAfter markets closed on Friday, Standard & Poors announced several changes in its indexes. The big news in the announcement was the addition of Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

Keurig Green Mountain Going Global?

couresty of Keurig Green MountainKeurig Green Mountain Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) announced Friday morning that it has “updated” its agreement with Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX), eliminating Starbucks’ exclusive deal to offer super-premium coffee in the…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

Is Herbalife Finally Getting Seriously Worried About Ackman?

Courtesy Herbalife Ltd.Since he made his presentation on the business practices of Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) in China last Tuesday, Pershing Square Capital Management’s William Ackman has turned up the heat even higher on…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

Altria Gets Smoking Upgrade From S&P

It seems as though the U.S. cigarette business may not be on the way out any time soon. Standard & Poor's has upgraded Altria Group to a rating of BBB+ from BBB.

Jon C. Ogg · 12 years ago