Wal-Mart’s (WMT) Own Dollar Menu
McDonald’s (MCD) did so well with its dollar menu that Wal-Mart (WMT) decided it will have one, too. The difference is that the Wal-Mart version will be merchandise and not food. The world’s largest…
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Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) is a lesser-known company for many investors, but that may change after developments from yesterday. Multiple reports showed that the company won the auction for the rights and property of…
Pepsi Deal Twist, Pepsi Bottling Group Makes Its Own Acquisition (PEP, PBG, PAS)
There is a new twist in the Pepsico, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) ‘hopeful’ acquisition of Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. (NYSE: PBG). Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. has decided to make an acquisition of its own. It…
Wal-Mart (WMT) Defies Gravity
Based on Wal-Mart’s (WMT) earning for the quarter ending April 30, the world’s largest retailer did better than it was supposed to. The company reported EPS of $.77 at the highest end of the…
Whole Foods Unexciting, Yet Perhaps Enough (WFMI)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFMI) has reported its quarterly earnings at $0.19 non-GAAP EPS and $1.86 billion in revenue. Thomson Reuters had consensus estimates of $0.18 EPS and $1.87 billion in revenue. Be…
The 24/7 Wall St.-The Channel Checkers Survey: Cheap Brands Selling At Wal-Mart (WMT)
Over the past week, we surveyed Walmart (WMT) stores to gauge trends at the largest bix box chain in the U.S. We asked the following questions: 1. How is business this month? 2. Do you have any…
24/7 Wall St.-The Channel Checkers: Zimiez (ZUMZ) Sales Still Weak
Over the past week, 24/7 Wall St.-The Channel Checkers surveyed Zumiez (ZUMZ) locations to gauge trends in the surf wear and skate wear clothing market. We asked the following questions: 1. Has there been an increase in…
Target’s (TGT) Strength Makes Dissident’s Assault A Likely Failure
Investor Bill Ackerman, who has held an investment in Target (TGT) for almost two years and has lost a great deal of money in the process, wants to replace part of the retailer’s board. Ackerman…
More Green Sprouts Grow In Hamburger: McDonald’s Sales
McDonald’s (MCD) added to the list of pleasant surprises from April economic activity. The world’s largest fast food company’s global comparable sales rose 6.9% in April, marking the 72nd consecutive monthly increase. The fastest…
E-Commerce’s Little Miracle
While nearly every brick-and-mortar retailer in the country was fighting record drops in same-store sales, e-commerce held its own in the first quarter. Some categories actually showed sharp increases in activity lead by sports…
Pepsi’s Dividend Hike Signals Twist in Bottling Mergers (PEP, PBG, PAS)
Pepsico, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) has just come out and announced it was going to hike its dividend by some 6%. The $1.70 annualized dividend will now be $1.80 on an annual basis that is…
Is Crocs Becoming The New Bull Market Proxy? (CROX)
It is true that the most speculative or most battered stocks often rise the most during the initial turnaround and recovery, and to call the latest rally since the March lows a mere recovery…
Starbucks And The Resurrection Of The Middle Class
Consumer spending by America’s large middle class is an important indicator of economic recovery. GDP numbers from last quarter and opinions from the Federal Open Market Committee may not be as accurate an indicator…
Starbucks (SBUX) Spills The Beans As Sales Drop
Revenue for the last quarter fell at Starbucks (SBUX) by 8% to $2.33 billion. Net earnings fell 77% to $25 million and earnings per share were down by the same percentage to $.03. The numbers were…
Yum Chairman/CEO Novak Pockets $30M More In Stock Options (YUM)
If you think that high compensation and getting rich on stock options was only in technology companies or on Wall Street, that is not the case. David Novak, Chairman & CEO of Yum Brands…