Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE: STZ) reported fiscal second-quarter 2013 adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.71 on revenue of $699 million. In the same period a year ago, the premium wine and beverage…
LifeLockLifeLock, Inc. (NYSE: LOCK) is another example of where the market for initial public offerings is just not quite what some were hoping for. The identity theft and identity protection solutions provider seems to…
Interbrand has released its “Best Global Brands of 2012,” which contains no surprises. Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) remains at the top of the list with a brand value of $77.8 billion. Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:…
The Commerce Department’s report on personal income and spending has been released for the month of August, and it shows the largest gains in six months. Income rose by 0.1% and spending rose by…
The Finish Line Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) reported fiscal second-quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39 on revenue of $385 million. In the same period a year ago, the athletic gear retailer reported…
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported fiscal first quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23 on revenue of $6.67 billion. In the same period a year ago, the sporting goods maker reported diluted…
Mattress maker Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire competitor Sealy Corp. (NYSE: ZZ) for $2.23 per share. Including assumed debt, the deal is valued…
Blyth Inc. (NYSE: BTH) is a direct-to-consumer market outfit and its shares are getting slapped down hard this morning. The company has issued news that its ViSalus subsidiary has filed to withdraw its initial public…
HalloweenHalloween may be one of the events that helps keep consumer spending at a reasonable level. BIGinsight conducted research for the National Retail Federation that found more than 71% of American will celebrate the holiday this…
Bed, Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) reported fiscal 2012 second quarter earnings after markets closed today. The home furnishings company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98 on revenue of $2.59 billion. In…
LifeLockLifeLock is supposed to be a hot and anticipated initial public offering. It was not one of our top 17 IPOs to watch out for in 2012 but it easily could have been. LifeLock…
The U.S. Labor Department has released its report on inflation. August’s Consumer Price Index, retail inflation, was put at +0.6% on the headline inflation figure and put at +0.1% on the core inflation figure,…
Cosmetics maker Avon Products Inc. (NYSE: AVP) filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission last night: On September 11, 2012, Avon Products, Inc. (the “Company”) was advised by the staff of the…
As expected, Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) has increased its dividend. We pegged former parent Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) as a dividend hike candidate in August and that came about. Here is…
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) has decided to allow consumers to make more healthy decisions, or at least less unhealthy decisions. The company announced today that McDonald’s USA will start as soon as this next…