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P&G Brings Back Lafley as CEO – Analyst Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:10:01 -0400

P&G brought back its previous CEO Alan George Lafley, to immediately replace its existing CEO Robert McDonald, as the consumer goods giant struggles to turn around its business.

Life After Warren: Will Berkshire Get Sweet Deals?

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:09:14 -0400

Summary of 13F from Peltz's Trian

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:28:17 -0400

13F from Nelson Peltz's Trian:

(All figures in millions of shares.)

New Stakes: Pepsi (NYSE: PEP) ~12.03 Modelez (NASDAQ: MDLZ) ~40.3

Raised Stakes: Family Dollar (NYSE: DG) from 8.967 to 8.968

Lowered Stakes: Tiffany (NYSE: TIF) from 1.004 to ~.01 State Street (NYSE: STT) from 3.152 to 2.355

Maintained Stakes: Wendys

Kellogg Offers New Pop-Tarts Flavors – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:20:01 -0400

Kellogg Company recently introduced new flavors of Pop-Tarts

B&G Foods Acquires TrueNorth Brand – Analyst Blog

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:01 -0400

B&G Foods recently acquired the TrueNorth brand from DeMet's Candy Company.

Warren Buffett Takes Center Stage Again After Shareholders' Meeting

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:08:52 -0400

Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B), appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box for three hours Monday morning.

Buffett, fresh off of a booming weekend in Omaha, Nebraska after Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting, spoke from an airplane hanger in Omaha, next to a

Barron's Recap: Apple Tops the Barron's 500

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:32:30 -0400

This weekend in Barron's online: the annual Barron's 500 ranking, a look at some bargain stocks from that list, the prospects for Linn Energy and Atlas Air, and alternatives to REITs.

Cover Story

"The Barron's 500" by Jacqueline Doherty.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) may have struggled of late, but it still

Buffett’s Cash Pile: We Put Forth a Takeover Idea

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:07:09 -0400

Hot Option Plays: Action Mixed Following Latest Round Of Economic News Midday

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:18:07 -0400

Cusick’s Corner Midday 04-30-2013 Market action is mixed following the latest round of economic news. A report released early Tuesday on home prices, courtesy Case-Shiller, showed an increase of 9.3 percent for February. Later, the Chicago PMI, a gauge of regional manufacturing activity, fell to 49.0 in April, from 59.7 and below expectations of 52.0. [...]

Burger King Sizzles on a Whopping First Quarter

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:43:00 -0400

Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) is sizzling Friday after posting a successful first quarter.

The Miami-based firm's EPS soared 54.5 percent to $0.17, matching the Wall Street consensus.

Revenue nosedived 42.5 percent year-over-year to $327.7 million, but topped estimates by approximately $9 million.

Australians and Koreans Want Fries

(HNZ) Burger King CEO to Head Heinz

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:40:50 -0400

3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (BRK.B), which are due to purchase ketchup giant, H.J....

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Jamming on PBJ: The Exchange Traded Fund That's Been on a Tear

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:16:00 -0400

This ETF may offer an extra layer of protection against downside risk versus individual equities.

Burger King CEO to Head Heinz – Analyst Blog

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:40:01 -0400

3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway announced the appointment of a new CEO for Heinz after closing of their purchase of the latter.

Burger King Roasts on Appetizing First Quarter Outlook, Shakes up Executive Team

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:48:47 -0400

Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) is cooking on Thursday after releasing a positive first quarter earnings outlook.

The Miami-based firm expects EPS to close at around $0.17, which would edge the Wall Street consensus of $0.16.

Sales Undercooked

Burger King expects a global comparable sales decline of 1.5 percent

Burger King's C.E.O. Bernardo Hees and C.F.O. Daniel Schwartz Assume New Roles Within Company

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:11:42 -0400

Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) today announced an evolution of its senior management team as Chief Executive Officer Bernardo Hees and Chief Financial Officer Daniel Schwartz assume new roles within the company. With a succession plan firmly in place, additional changes to BKW's senior management team are a

Heinz Shareholders Meet on Apr 30 – Analyst Blog

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:00:01 -0400

HNZ announced Apr 30, 2013 as the scheduled date for a special shareholder meeting to vote on its pending sale to 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway

Your “Defensive” Stocks and ETFs Aren’t All That Defensive: Some Charts to Mull

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:39:10 -0400

Stock Downgrades: Subsea 7 Is Seriously Under Water

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:20:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

Benzinga's M&A Chatter for Wednesday March 27, 2013

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:00:38 -0400

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Wednesday March 27, 2013:

Hearing Renewed Takeover Chatter in Walter Energy

The Rumor:Shares of Walter Energy (NYSE: WLT) moved higher Wednesday on renewed takeover chatter. BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) is frequently mentioned as a

(HNZ) Warren Buffett and the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Boom

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:24:49 -0400

On March 4 Warren Buffett had a little sit-down with CNBC’s Becky Quick for his annual “Ask Warren”...

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Mondelez Touches 52-Week High – Analyst Blog

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:55:01 -0400

Shares of Mondelez soared to a 52-week high of $30.12 on Friday, Mar 22, 2013, with speculation rife over its possible merger with beverage & snack giant PepsiCo

PepsiCo Reaches 52-Week High – Analyst Blog

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:00:01 -0400

Shares of PepsiCo reached a 52-week high of $76.33 on Mar 22, 2013, amid rumors of its possible merger with food giant, Mondelez

General Mills Performs like a Growth Stock After Strong Earnings Report

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:42:46 -0400

General Mills, Inc.(NYSE: GIS) reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings Wednesday.

Sales of its core brands, such as the aforementioned Cheerios, along with Progresso soups, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream rose for the first time since 2011, according to Reuters.

Further, GIS shares are up 19 percent this year. Much of

General Mills Performs like a Growth Stock After Strong Earnings Report

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:42:46 -0400

General Mills, Inc.(NYSE: GIS) reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings Wednesday.

Sales of its core brands, such as the aforementioned Cheerios, along with Progresso soups, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream rose for the first time since 2011, according to Reuters.

Further, GIS shares are up 19 percent this year. Much of that, says Edward Jones analyst Jack Russo, is in response to the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) and 3G Capital, H.J. Heinz (NYSE: HNZ) deal, which has boosted share values for many food companies.

Russo says General Mills has been performing better in cereal and yogurt, businesses that have been challenged in recent years due, in part, to increased commodity costs.

"It looks like they're reinvesting back into the business,” Russo said. As a result, the company says sales by volume rose 1 percent for the first time ...

S&P Likes a Pair of Low Vol ETFs

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:44:30 -0400

Low volatility ETFs, one of the fastest-growing segments of the exchange-traded products universe, continue to gain favor with analysts and investors alike. Even with the S&P 500 within earshot of its 2007 highs, investors continue to put cash to work in low volatility ETFs.

"According to BlackRock, in the first two

Lumber Liquidators is riding the housing revival

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:48:57 -0400

The housing recovery offers attractive opportunities for investors.

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Lumber Liquidators is riding the housing revival

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:48:57 -0400

The housing recovery offers attractive opportunities for investors.

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Debt Before Dishonor: Financial Crisis Aversion Watch (part 3) – Analyst Blog

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:06:01 -0400

Coupon payments to investors have not kept pace with the loss in principal, let alone inflation.

Heinz to Redeem Preference Shares – Analyst Blog

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:10:01 -0400

Heinz plans to redeem its outstanding convertible preferred shares that are not converted to its common stock before a stipulated date.

Money For Nothing Triggers Deals – Analyst Blog

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:00:01 -0400

Both supply and demand for corporate credit are strong, with a plausible tilt toward the high yield side, given the backdrop of accelerated private equity deals under the low interest rate regime of quantitative easing.

Like an Old Lady in Bank CDs, Buffett Suffers From Bernanke’s Policy

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:27:13 -0500

Heinz CEO May Receive Fat Payday – Analyst Blog

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:56:01 -0500

The New York Times reported that Heinz's sales could earn its CEO, William R. Johnson a hefty payday, if he is asked to quit.

Media Digest (3/5/2013) Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:45:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: China will lean on consumer spending to expand its economy. (Reuters) Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) faces more lawsuits over its initial public offering. (Reuters) The White House says it believes people should be able to unlock their cell phone for use ... Read more

Three Dividend-Paying Guru Stocks

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:04:08 -0500

2013 might rightfully be called the year of the “Clash of the Gurus” to anyone watching the news. The biggest is the very public slugfest between activist investors Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over nutritional supplements company Herbalife (NYSE:$HLF). Ackman is short 20 million shares of Herbalife at last count, and Icahn is long at [...]

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Argus Adds Costco and Coach to Model Portfolios

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: We have seen some key changes to the Argus Research Institutional Model Portfolio this morning. It is suggesting that investors add shares of Coach Inc. (NYSE: COH) and Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST), and it is selling shares of Bed Bath & ... Read more

Buffett says $24 billion gain wasn’t good enough

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:10:23 -0500

In his highly anticipated annual shareholder letter, published Friday, famed investor Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. went straight to the bad news.

Buffett/Berkshire Annual Report: No Dividend Nor Successor, Will Keep Buying Stocks and Companies

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:58:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has released his annual letter to shareholders. Investors will want to review the book value metric before anything else. That was $114,214 per A-share versus the year-end closing price of ... Read more

Financial stocks fall as sequester cuts near

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:13:22 -0500

Financial stocks fall as large federal spending cuts looked set to begin taking effect later on Friday and as economic data from Europe suggested weakness in some of the euro zone’s largest economies.

Low Volatility Stocks: Tailor Made for Correction Worriers

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:35:42 -0500

What to Expect from Buffett's Annual Letter

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:45:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B) is releasing its annual results and the widely read annual letter to shareholders on Friday afternoon. 24/7 Wall St. is looking at the tea leaves to see what Warren Buffett is likely to say in his annual effort. ... Read more

(KO) Consumer Staples Stock Outlook – February 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:04:01 -0500

The companies under the Consumer Staples sector sell relatively low-priced products that consumers...

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Consumer Staples Stock Outlook – Feb 2013 – Industry Outlook

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:47:01 -0500

Consumer staples stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 as a whole in the year-to-date and trailing 52-week periods

SPDR Debuts Low Volatility ETFs – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:07:01 -0500

SPDR joins the low volatility ETF battle with two new funds.

Looming Automatic Spending Cuts: What to Expect From Stock Prices

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:12:04 -0500

Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (ABAX, ATVI, AFFY, AKAM, AIG, ETN, GILD, HNZ, IP, OXY, OMG, OC, PAAS, SWY, TTWO, TEVA, TPH, VMW)

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:30:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: These are some of this Monday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall St. research calls. Abaxis Inc. (NASDAQ: ABAX) cut to Underperform from Neutral. Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) reiterated Buy with $18 target ... Read more

Heinz Beats EPS, Misses Sales – Analyst Blog

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:10:01 -0500

Heinz's third quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 99 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 89 cents by 11.2%.

Heinz Sees Drop in Q3 Profits; Beats Estimates (HNZ)

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:00:17 -0500

Food product company, H.J. Heinz Company(HNZ) reported a drop in third quarter profits on Friday, but beat analysts estimates. The Pittsburgh, PA based company reported third quarter earnings of $269.5 million, or 83 cents per share, down -5% from $284.7 million, or 88 cents per share last year. Excluding special items, earnings were 99 cents [...]

LBO boom? Maybe not, but deal pace picks up

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:19:52 -0500

Don’t call it a boom just yet. The pace of LBOs may be set to pick up steam, but a return to the torrid pre-crisis pace of dealmaking will be hampered by a lack of suitable LBO candidates and lingering uncertainty over the economic outlook.

Earnings Scheduled For February 21, 2013

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:29:46 -0500

Aircastle (NYSE: AYR) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $167.13 million.

Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) is projected to report its Q4 earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $2.86 billion.

Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) is expected to

The Top Dividend Stocks from Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:10:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has been actively watched in the news of late. After its participation in the $28 billion acquisition of H.J. Heinz Co. (NYSE: HNZ), this does change the landscape a bit for Warren Buffett and his team. Last ... Read more