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Expect a Short Shelf Life for Kraft Foods Rally

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:48:39 -0400

Kraft Foods has been on a crazy run since its spin-off, but you should still stay away. Why? Because its climb has nothing to do with future growth prospects.

Expect a Short Shelf Life for Kraft Foods Rally

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:48:39 -0400

Billionaire Peltz Faces Uphill Battle With Pepsi If He Wants To Merge Frito-Lay And Mondelez

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:01:28 -0400

Activism is on the rise and that means Nelson Peltz is at it again. The billionaire investor has been amassing positions in and snacks food firm Mondelez, an SEC filing revealed on Friday, which suggests he could be pushing for a strategic merger. Spinning off and merging it with Mondelez would create a “monster” that would “dominate” the convenience store market, but we are still miles away from anything like that, as PepsiCo has repeatedly defended its integrated model and Peltz’s stake is still way too small to make that happen, according to a consumer goods expert.

Coke Drinks Deeply From Emerging Markets, But Q1 Profit Still Falls 14%

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:21:28 -0400

Coca-Cola pushed forward with growth in emerging markets, though a series of currency problems and restructuring charges sent the world's largest beverage company's profit tumbling.

The Cookie Crumbles: Can Mondelez Find Its Mojo?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:04:23 -0400

It's a bright, warm February day in Boca Raton, Fla., but Irene Rosenfeld doesn't look happy. At an industry conference one week after reporting disappointing fourth-quarter results, the chairman and CEO of Mondelez International, formerly Kraft Foods, is defending her new company under a barrage of questions from irritated financial analysts. One wants to know what's really changed after the spinoff. Another barks: "You said you're getting frustrated? Well, we're getting frustrated, too." Yet another wants to know why she didn't disclose before the earnings release that the company was having execution issues in Brazil and Russia. Beneath her no-fuss cropped red haircut and chic white blazer, her mouth hardens into a thin, straight line. "I deeply regret it impacted my credibility with you, but I don't know what else could have been done," she says. "The long-term prospects are quite robust."

Most Powerful Women in the United States

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:04:23 -0400

Nike Bulls Earn 500% Overnight Options Gains, Tibco Bears Snap Up Protection

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:50:11 -0400

NKE – Nike, Inc. – Weekly call options purchased on Nike yesterday ahead of the footwear and apparel maker’s better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report released after the closing bell on Thursday fetched big overnight profits for some traders, with shares in the name rallying to record highs, up better than 11.5% at $59.79 as of 12:40 p.m. in New York. The change in open interest in the Mar. 28 ’13 $55 strike calls yesterday indicates 3,062 opening positions were initiated. A review of time and sales data suggests most of the volume was purchased at an average premium of $0.84 apiece on Thursday.

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Short: Food Processors

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:00:37 -0400

Craving Candy Stocks? Resist the Temptation

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:15:56 -0400

The government might jack up the price of sugar by buying some 400,000 tons -- bad news for candy stocks, which already were looking pretty pricey.

Craving Candy Stocks? Resist the Temptation

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:15:56 -0400

In This Challenging Market Look For Companies Dedicated To Increasing Shareholder Value

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:24:00 -0400

Barbara Marcin, CFA, Portfolio Manager, GAMCO Investors, Inc.

Man Creates First Oreo Separator Machine

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:41:39 -0500

Man Creates First Oreo Separator Machine

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:41:39 -0500

In the first of its "Cookies vs. Creme" videos, Oreo maker Mondelez shows off a man who invented a machine that separates Oreo halves.

Should I Buy Kraft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:40:27 -0500

Should I Buy Kraft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:40:27 -0500

Kraft was recently spun-off and is working to innovate its product line. Is that enough to make the stock a buy? Here are three pros and three cons.

5 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:53 -0500

5 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:53 -0500

This week, five Packaged Foods stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

PepsiCo's Embattled CEO Earns Breathing Room After Q4 Profit Rises 17%

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:51:16 -0500

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected quarterly figures that will relieve some pressure on the world's largest snack-food maker and its chief executive.

The Breakfast Trade Is On!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:02:28 -0500

Investors can (and should) tap the booming popularity of breakfast staples such as coffee and sugar through exchange-traded funds.

The Breakfast Trade Is On!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:02:28 -0500

8 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:00:14 -0500

This week, eight Packaged Foods stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

8 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:00:14 -0500

Finding the Hidden Opportunities in Super Bowl Commercials

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:07:33 -0500

How much does $3.8 million buy? For a handful of the nation's biggest companies, a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl. But was it worth the cost?

Finding the Hidden Opportunities in Super Bowl Commercials

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:07:33 -0500

4 Ways to Invest in What You Know for 2013

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:00:40 -0500

We didn't fall off the fiscal cliff, but Congress still has plenty to decide in the coming months. Use these guidelines instead of trying to predict the future.

4 Ways to Invest in What You Know for 2013

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:00:40 -0500

Spinoff Mania Is Winding Down (And Good Riddance!)

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:00:57 -0500

Sooner rather than later, investors will wake up to the reality of the spinoff boom: These deals aren't all "unlocking value."

Spinoff Mania Is Winding Down (And Good Riddance!)

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:00:57 -0500

Is Mondelez a Tasty Stock after Kraft Spin-Off?

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:08:05 -0500

Oreo Sends 5,000 Cookies to Antarctica

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:02:58 -0500

Mondelez's Nabisco brand delivered 5,000 Oreos -- and a solar-powered "penguin cam" -- to scientists at Antarctica's Palmer Station.

Oreo Sends 5,000 Cookies to Antarctica

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:02:58 -0500

Global Hope Beyond the Cliff in Mondelez

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:03:38 -0500

Amid all the doom and gloom, there are some reasons to expect growth. MDLZ is one stock that will benefit from global growth trends.

Global Hope Beyond the Cliff in Mondelez

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:03:38 -0500

Whoa! Cadbury Invents Chocolate That Doesn’t Melt

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:37:58 -0500

Cadbury, a unit of Mondelez International, has developed a new type of chocolate that doesn't melt at high temperatures.

Food for Thought While We Digest Merger News

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:37:14 -0500

Markets generally responded well to the holiday weekend even with some pushback so far this week, and a notable merger is a very good sign

Whoa! Cadbury Invents Chocolate That Doesn’t Melt

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:37:58 -0500

Food for Thought While We Digest Merger News

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:37:14 -0500

Hostess, Union Attempt to Avoid Liquidation

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:37:50 -0500

Just days after announcing that Hostess would be shutting down, a judge has asked the firm and the union to enter mediation.

Hostess, Union Attempt to Avoid Liquidation

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:37:50 -0500

5 ‘Gotta-Have’ Consumer Stocks

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:00:41 -0500

These five consumer stocks are powered by brands that have loyal followings, even in the face of cheaper alternatives.

5 ‘Gotta-Have’ Consumer Stocks

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:00:41 -0500

What Is Warren Buffett Buying?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:23:52 -0500

A look at the newest Warren Buffett buys and sells, and what they say about the broader direction of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.

What Is Warren Buffett Buying?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:23:52 -0500

Kraft or Mondelez: Whose Future Is Tastier?

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:28:09 -0500

Now that both companies have released their first earnings reports as separate outfits, it's time to see what the results reveal about their stocks.

Kraft or Mondelez: Whose Future Is Tastier?

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:28:09 -0500

Oreo Breaks Out a New Flavor for Thanksgiving

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:30:06 -0500

Nabisco is breaking out a new Thanksgiving-themed flavor for its much-loved Oreo cookies -- but they'll only be available at one retailer.

Oreo Breaks Out a New Flavor for Thanksgiving

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:30:06 -0500

Candy Corn Makes a Comeback

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:48:41 -0400

With Halloween rolling around again it's time for the old favorites, including the tri-color confection, which is a trendy new ingredient.

Candy Corn Makes a Comeback

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:48:41 -0400

Kraft to Put Breakstone Dairy Business Up for Sale

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:19:08 -0400

Kraft is reportedly looking to sell its Breakstone diary products business, which could be worth $400 million.