http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06092918.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/29/2006
It’s the choice of a new generation. Not so long ago, Pepsi(NYSE: PEP) overtook Coca-Cola(NYSE: KO) in terms of total market capitalization and bragging rights in the cola wars. As it stands now, Pepsi has a total market cap of $108 billion, just ahead of Coke’s $105 billion. So will the gap keep widening? Let’s turn to the latest Foolish Face-Off for some answers.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092917.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/29/2006
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Bassett Furniture(Nasdaq: BSET) released fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings for the period ended Aug. 26. Here are the quick and dirty details for the quarter.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092919.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/29/2006
In the latest Dueling Fools on Starbucks(Nasdaq: SBUX), fellow Fools Alyce Lomax and Chuck Saletta debated whether the shares are too pricey, or whether investors can reasonably expect double-digit growth for years to come. Read the rest of this entry »
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092921.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/29/2006
It’s tough to be a furniture maker these days, and Bassett Furniture‘s (Nasdaq: BSET) recent quarterly results represent the challenges facing the industry. Read the rest of this entry »
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092922.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/29/2006
The furniture industry has had a rough couple of months, with weak results just reported at Bassett Furniture(Nasdaq: BSET), a negative preannouncement at Stanley Furniture(Nasdaq: STLY), a warning from Ethan Allen(NYSE: ETH) in August, plant closings at Hooker Furniture(Nasdaq: HOFT), and overall malaise in the industry. So what’s on tap when Furniture Brands(NYSE: FBN) reports later in October? Read the rest of this entry »
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092803.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/28/2006
Shares of footwear marketer and retailer Stride Rite(NYSE: SRR) are bumping up against their highs for the year after a couple of decent quarters of sales and earnings growth. Too bad the track record isn’t as consistent, but are things finally starting to change for the better?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092716.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/27/2006
On Sept. 26, Stride Rite(NYSE: SRR) released fiscal Q3 2006 earnings for the period ended Sept. 1, 2006. Here are the quick and dirty details for the quarter.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092623.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/26/2006
On Thursday, Sept. 21, Nike(NYSE: NKE) released Q1 2007 earnings for the period ended Aug. 31. Here’s a summary of the high-level numbers that caused a major move in the stock price.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092625.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/26/2006
On Sept. 21, Nike(NYSE: NKE) reported strong sales but tepid bottom-line results for its fiscal first quarter. Doesn’t sound so great, so why did the stock go up more than 4% on the day of the release with further gains since then?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092629.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/26/2006
After a rough couple of sessions thanks to worries that a retailing giant could begin flexing its muscles in the generic drug world, shares of Walgreen(NYSE: WAG) have settled down a bit after the company reported its 32nd consecutive year of record earnings and sales. So how much longer can Fools count on this record-breaking performance?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092215.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/22/2006
Carnival Cruises(NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) reported third-quarter earnings today. After enduring some rough seas, the stock has moved up quickly from recent lows. What do the waters look like going forward for investors?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092216.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/22/2006
On a tough day for drugstore stocks, Rite Aid(NYSE: RAD) reported decent second-quarter results Thursday. The company still stands a distant third in the industry, but better results and a giant acquisition could improve its fortunes.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092104.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/21/2006
The Double Take brings you two takes for the price of one. Yesterday, Alex Dumortier examined Morgan Stanley’s third-quarter earnings. Today, it’s Ryan Fuhrmann’s turn.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092118.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/21/2006
Uniform-rental firm Cintas(Nasdaq: CTAS) just reported another quarter of strong sales and earnings growth, continuing a nearly 40-year trend. Here’s why the stock should be on any Fool’s watch list.
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06092003.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/20/2006
While at the local hardware store over the weekend, I wanted to buy some grass seed for the mud pit also known as my backyard. While perusing the aisle, I noticed that the space was dominated by a company called Scotts Miracle-Gro(NYSE: SMG). The sales associate nearly guaranteed a great lush, green lawn by spring. It was at that point I decided to find out just how great the company is from an investment perspective.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092010.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/20/2006
Biomet‘s (Nasdaq: BMET) recently issued annual report featured an article on world-renowned gymnast Mary Lou Retton, who received a hip replacement using a Biomet device and hip stem. A famous former Olympian’s confidence in Biomet is noteworthy, but investor confidence in the company is flagging. So, what’s the prognosis for a recovery?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092014.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/20/2006
CBRL Group(Nasdaq: CBRL) opened its first Cracker Barrel store in Lebanon, Tenn., on Sept. 13, 1969. After a rapid expansion phase that stretched from the late 1980s through the 1990s, Cracker Barrel has become a more mature restaurant company and is trying to position itself appropriately. What’s a Fool to make of the recent developments?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06092018.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/20/2006
On Tuesday, auto parts retailer AutoZone(NYSE: AZO), a Motley FoolInside Value recommendation, issued solid yet unspectacular numbers for another year, a trend investors have become accustomed to. So what’s an investor to do with the stock?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091802.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/18/2006
In a move to further cut costs until top-line growth improves, Marsh & McLennan(NYSE:MMC) has announced it is cutting an additional 750 jobs in an effort to save $350 million. While the move is another step in the right direction, Marsh still has a way to go toward regaining its former glory.
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06091819.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/18/2006
The wild ride continues for shareholders of specialty retailer Sharper Image(NASDAQ:SHRP). In addition to plummeting sales, today the company announced a delay in its SEC 10-Q filing. It will also restate historical financials as a result of past stock-option measurement dates. Based on the current stock price, investors want nothing to do with the company. Is it time to be greedy while others are fearful?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091505.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/15/2006
Investment publication provider Value Line(NASDAQ:VALU) is currently trading right at its 52-week high. It’s up more than 15% over the past year, handily beating the market. Because of its strong run, now may not be the best time to place some chips on the table, but that could easily change, given the firm’s solid cash flow-generating capabilities.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091510.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/15/2006
For-profit education provider Corinthian Colleges(NASDAQ:COCO) announced yesterday that it will delay the filing of its 10-K, missing a Sept. 13 filing deadline, as a special committee investigates its previous stock-option grants. It’s just the latest in a series of mishaps and woes for the struggling company.
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06091419.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/14/2006
My Foolish adversary is talking like a bear but walking like a bull. After all, he admitted to being long shares of embattled Home Depot(NYSE:HD). I’ll cut him some slack, though; based on what I outlined in my opening arguments, I’m not selling, either.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091418.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/14/2006
The stock market is currently trading at a four-month high, but it could still be volatile. Some investors worry that the U.S. economy is in the midst of a slowdown, which could be exacerbated by any major slowing of the housing market. In any case, it’s always a good idea for Fools to try to recession-proof their portfolios.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091420.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/14/2006
Without a doubt, Pier 1(NYSE:PIR) is struggling right now. Quarterly results released this morning were dreadful, and the stock is once more approaching its 52-week lows. Does this represent a buying opportunity for patient investors?
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06091417.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/14/2006
“Home Depot is el Cheapo.”
That’s a paraphrase from an avid Foolish reader describing his opinion of the product quality at home-improvement behemoth Home Depot(NYSE:HD). But it’s also is a fitting description for the company’s stock. Sure, the company has experienced its fair share of public-relations snafus and concerns about service levels and product quality, but it is addressing certain shortfalls at its stores. These issues are short-term in nature, and the company is a financial powerhouse, having posted stellar historical growth that could continue well into the future.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091309.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/13/2006
Grocery chain Kroger(NYSE:KR) operates in an extremely competitive industry, and the competition is only getting tougher as Wal-Mart(NYSE:WMT) and Target(NYSE:TGT) get in on the act. In fact, Kroger’s traditional archrival, Albertsons, couldn’t take the heat and was recently taken out by competitor SUPERVALU(NYSE:SVU). So is Kroger strong enough to survive?
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06091215.htm
By Motley Fool Staff
09/12/2006
The retail industry is an interesting area of the market. It’s a relatively simple business to understand and lends itself to the Peter Lynch mantra of “buy what you know.” To find an investment idea, all a Fool has to do is take a trip down the street to the closest mall.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091209.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/12/2006
Fellow Fool writers have been waiting patiently for a more compelling valuation before leaping wholeheartedly into watchmaker Movado(NYSE:MOV). That jumping-in point hasn’t happened yet, but let me tell you why it may be worth keeping an eye on the stock. Read the rest of this entry »
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06091215.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/12/2006
Shoe retailer Bakers Footwear(NASDAQ:BKRS) just reported another difficult quarter as it attempts to remodel stores and revive sales. The shares have sunk to buy-one, get-one-free status, trading at less than half their 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity? Read the rest of this entry »
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06091107.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/11/2006
Every company would love to have mountains of free cash. But one question inevitably arises from investors when a company has lots of cash on the books: What are they going to do with it?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06090806.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/08/2006
Apparel licensor and marketer Cherokee Inc.(NASDAQ:CHKE) is a highly profitable company with decent growth prospects and a high dividend yield. But before jumping in headfirst, there are a number of potential pitfalls to mull over.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06090814.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/08/2006
Executive placement firm Korn/Ferry(NYSE:KFY) just reported another quarter of solid revenue and earnings growth. And while now may not be the best time to be jumping into the shares, the company has very compelling cash flow-generating capabilities.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06090818.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/08/2006
Investors were clearly impressed with Cascade‘s (NYSE:CAE) second-quarter earnings results, sending the stock up some 14% today. Though the stock is still trading well below the 52-week high set back in March, now may not be the best time to jump into the shares.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06090708.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/07/2006
Shares of H&R Block(NYSE:HRB) are currently trading near their 52-week lows and stand near where they traded in late 2001. Does this represent a buying opportunity?
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06090608.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/06/2006
If you’re looking for another retailer with the latest electronics gadgetry or flat-panel televisions, look no further than Ohio-based REX Stores(NYSE:RSC). Unfortunately, considering its track record and other energy investing activities, I’m not so sure REX is your best bet.
http://www.fool.com/news/mft/2006/mft06090630.htm
By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA
09/06/2006
“It’s a gas!” sang the Rolling Stones about Jumpin’ Jack Flash. But that’s probably the last thing Casey’s General Stores(NASDAQ:CASY) wants to talk about after it released its recent quarterly earnings.
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