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Before you blame Cohen, blame yourself

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:23 -0400

SAC Capital’s Steven Cohen is under suspicion for his role in a insider-trading scheme. But he’s hardly alone in questionable conduct, most investors buy into and expect unattainable results, writes David Weidner.

BofA/Merrill Lynch Increases Price Target on Kraft (KRFT)

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:34:29 -0400

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch reported on Monday that it has raised its price target on Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT). The firm, which currently has a “Buy” rating on KRFT, has raised the company’s price target to $62. This price target suggests a 10% increase from the stock’s current price of $55.96. Estimates for the [...]

(KRFT) Kraft Foods Group Beats Earnings and Revenues – Keeps View

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:23:27 -0400

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (KRFT) reported solid first-quarter 2013 results beating the Zacks...

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(PG) Procter & Gamble’s Earnings – What to Expect?

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:41:15 -0400

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2013 results on Apr...

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These Companies are Hoping for NHL and NBA Playoff Drama This Year

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:19:58 -0400

In the expensive, high stakes world of sports advertising, winning is not everything. It’s something – just not everything. Brand exposure is everything.

Since most corporations sponsor the event, not specific teams, they don’t really care who wins. They care whether fans are engaged, tuning in, attending and most of all,

UPDATE: Jefferies Raises PT on Kraft Foods Group on Best Operator Position

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:00:43 -0400

In a report published Monday, Jefferies analyst Thilo Wrede reiterated a Buy rating on Kraft Foods Group (NASDAQ: KRFT), and raised the price target from $52.00 to $60.00.

In the report, Wrede noted, “We continue to see KRFT as one of the best operators in the US packaged food

Jefferies Raises Price Target on Kraft (KRFT)

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:27:23 -0400

Jefferies reported on Monday that it has lifted its price target on food and beverage company, Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT). The firm has maintained a “Buy” rating on KRFT, and has raised the company’s price target from $52 to $60. This price target suggests a 11% upside from the stock’s current price of $53.11. [...]

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 3

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:56:19 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) – up 6% TD Ameritrade (AMTD) – up 6% Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (KRFT) – up 5% Blackstone Group L.P. (BX) – up 5% Joy Global Inc. (JOY) – up 4% [...]

Market Wrap for Friday, May 3: Stocks Jump on Strong Jobs Data

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:28:54 -0400

The U.S. stock market jumped on Friday to end the trading week. The catalyst for the move higher was a strong jobs report, which briefly sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average over 15,000 for the first time in history.

Heading into next week, the markets will be sitting at new year-to-date

Market Wrap-Up for May 3 (SCHW, AMTD, KRFT, CEC, BLK, more)

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:13:22 -0400

Get your Dow 15K party hats on. The indices have approached a new milestone, one that will certainly be picked up by all mainstream media outlets this weekend. As this development will whet the appetite for many investors, there are some things you may want to consider (more on this below). Whenever I see big [...]

Closing Bell for Thursday on Wall Street: Markets Rise to New Highs on Jobs Report

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:04:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened higher this morning following upward revisions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on non-farm payrolls in February and March and a larger-than-expected rise in payrolls in April (more coverage here). The S&P 500 index ... Read more

Kraft Foods Q1 Profit Slips 6% on 2% Higher Sales; Beats Wall Street Views (KRFT)

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:26:47 -0400

After the close on Thursday, packaged food giant Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT) reported a decline in first quarter profit despite higher revenues. However, both results were able to top Wall Street estimates. The Northfield, Illinois-based company posted a first quarter net income of $456 million, or 76 cents per share, down 6% from $483 [...]

Benzinga Market Primer: Friday, May 3: Non-Farm Payrolls Edition

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:24:11 -0400

Futures Lower Ahead of Non-Farm Payrolls, Lower EU Outlook

U.S. equity futures traded lower in early pre-market trade ahead of the Non-Farm Payrolls report for April and following the EU Commission cutting its growth forecasts. Looking at Non-Farm Payrolls, economists surveyed by Bloomberg are expecting the economy to have added 153

(PFE) Grading the First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:06:42 -0400

Grading the Q1 Earnings Season We have crossed the halfway mark in the Q1 earnings season, with...

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24/7 Wall St. Closing Bell — Thursday: Markets Open Higher, S&P Posts Another All-time High

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:09:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened higher this morning, buoyed by a smaller-than-expected total of new claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. (more coverage here). The U.S. trade deficit also fell while unit labor costs rose by less than analysts ... Read more

Benzinga Market Primer: Thursday, May 2

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:53:14 -0400

Futures Higher On Central Banks

U.S. equity futures rose slightly in early pre-market trade following the FOMC saying that it is prepared to increase or decrease asset purchases depending on the state of the economy. Today, the European Central Bank is set to release its interest rate decision and is expected

US Stock Futures Up; GM Earnings, Economic Data In Focus

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:51:34 -0400

US stock futures are higher this morning, as investors are awaiting economic data and earnings from General Motors Company (NYSE: GM). Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 23 points to 14,659.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 2 points to 1,579.30. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 5

General Motors, AIG are Thursday’s stocks to watch

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:30:48 -0400

General Motors and American International Group will announce quarterly results on Thursday.

Earnings Scheduled For May 2, 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:16:33 -0400

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $3.94 billion.

Airgas (NYSE: ARG) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $1.26 billion.

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is projected

Earnings Expectations for the Week of April 29

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:31:00 -0400

First-quarter results from General Motors (NYSE: GM) will be one of the highlights on the earnings front this week.

Analysts anticipate that the carmaker will say Thursday its revenue slipped about three percent from a year ago to $36.60 billion, but that earnings fell from $0.93 per share

(PFE) Grading the Q1 Earnings Season – Earnings Preview

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:34:14 -0400

Grading the Q1 Earnings Season We have crossed the halfway mark in the Q1 earnings season, with...

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(MAN) What’s in Store for ManpowerGroup this Earnings?

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:08:32 -0400

ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) is slated to report its first-quarter 2013 results before the market opens...

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Weekly Preview: Focus Shifts from Earnings to Economy

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:35:00 -0400

In the upcoming week, the focus of markets will gradually shift from earnings to the economy, especially later in the week, as key reports including the ECB rate decision and the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls report are expected to be released.

Key Earnings In the coming week, key earnings from Facebook (NASDAQ:

Market Wrap-Up for Apr.26 (ABBV, EXPE, VFC, GNC, COV, more)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:31:36 -0400

The market headed to another solid close for the trading week. Stocks as well as gold prices have been booking solid gains over the past few days. Plenty of earnings headwinds will continue into next week, as investors look ahead to what the averages will be doing when earnings begin to ease up by mid-May [...]

(WWW) What’s in Store for Wolverine World Wide Earnings?

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:50:17 -0400

Wolverine World Wide Inc. (WWW) is slated to report its first-quarter 2013 results before the...

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Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 15

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:38:31 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Amgen (AMGN) – up 3% Home Depot (HD) – up 2% Family Dollar Stores (FDO) – up 2% Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (KRFT) – up 2% ADT Corp (ADT) – up 2% Lowlights M&T Bank [...]

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 12

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:38:05 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Lennar Corp (LEN) – up 4% Amgen (AMGN) – up 3% Home Depot (HD) – up 2% Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (KRFT) – up 2% ADT Corp (ADT) – up 2% Lowlights M&T Bank (MTB) [...]

Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage of Kraft; “Market Perform” Rating (KRFT)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:17:39 -0400

Wells Fargo reported on Thursday that it has initiated coverage of food and beverage company, Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT). The firm has begun coverage of KRFT with a “Market Perform” rating and a valuation range of $52 to $54. This price target range suggests up to a 5% increase from the stock’s current price [...]

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 10

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:36:45 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Freeport McMoran (FCX) – up 4% Microsoft (MSFT) – up 4% Intel Corp (INTC) – up 3% Western Digital (WDC) – up 3% Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP) – up 2% Lowlights ADT Corp (ADT) – [...]

What to expect from a market that has everything

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:01:08 -0400

MarketWatch interviews four market strategists who ranked among the best forecasters in 2012 and who have not modified their original 2013 forecasts in the light of market gains, asking them what they expect for the rest of the year and what advice they’re giving clients.

(KR) Kroger Walks the Tight Rope

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:37:51 -0400

The Kroger Company (KR) stands tall amid nagging economic woes and an uneven recovery. We maintain...

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Less Responsibility, More Pay: Odd Story of Mondelez CEO Irene Rosenfeld

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:02:31 -0400

Watchlist for April 2nd

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:31:00 -0400

Revisiting Beating Buffett With ETFs

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:54:44 -0400

Given that the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) equity portfolio is currently comprised of more than 40 securities, many investors face a daunting task when it comes to playing copycat on Warren Buffett's individual stock picks.

Since many folks do not have the capital to own 40-plus positions for size, ETFs have

UPDATE: Canaccord Raises PT on Kraft Foods Group on Increased Confidence

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:47:09 -0400

In a report published Wednesday, Canaccord Genuity analyst Alicia Forry reiterated a Buy rating on Kraft Foods Group (NASDAQ: KRFT), and raised the price target from $50.00 to $56.00.

In the report, Forry noted, “[A]fter meeting with CEO Tony Vernon in London last week, we believe this opportunity is

Canaccord Genuity Raises Price Target on Kraft Foods (KRFT)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:20:51 -0400

Canaccord Genuity reported on Wednesday that it has raised its price target on food and beverage company, Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT). The firm, which currently has a “Buy” rating on KRFT has raised its price target on the company to $56. This price target suggests a 9% increase from the stock’s current price of [...]

Moving Averages Indicate These Sector ETFs Could be Stretched

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:33:37 -0400

In a previous examination of some ETFs and their relationship to simple moving averages, we looked at a group of funds that were either below or vulnerable to giving up their 50-day moving averages.

This time around, the ETFs under the spotlight will be sector funds populated by a fair

10 Big-Name Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week (March 25-29)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:00:24 -0400

Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors, since you must purchase a stock prior to its ex-dividend date in order to receive its upcoming dividend payout. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates. Below we highlight 10 big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of March 25-29, 2013: [...]

Here's a Nominee For Worst Analyst Call of 2013

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:04:42 -0400

Being a Wall Street analyst is tough work. Those analysts that have the temerity to make truly bold calls, such as calling a top in the banking sector in 2007, are often vilified and treated as though they are wearing scarlet letters.

Likewise, those analysts that predicted events such as

Goldman Sachs Raises Price Target on Kraft (KRFT)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:43:09 -0400

Goldman Sachs reported on Monday that it has increased it estimates on food and beverage company, Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT). The firm, which currently has a “Neutral” rating on KRFT, has raised the company’s price target to $51. This price target suggests that the stock remain flat at its current price of $50.42. Analysts [...]

Kraft Foods Group to Join NASDAQ-100 on March 18, 2013

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:33:39 -0500

Kraft Foods Group (NASDAQ: KRFT) will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index (Nasdaq:NDX), the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index (Nasdaq:NDXE), and the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index (NDXX) prior to market open on Monday, March 18, 2013. Kraft Foods Group, Inc. will replace STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZA). Kraft Foods

Warren Buffett's Recent Stock Purchases

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:11:00 -0500

Warren Buffett's Recent Stock Purchases

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:11:00 -0500

Warren Buffett, head of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) (BRK-B) and one of the top four richest people in the world, is considered one of the top investors of all time. In January of 1990, Berkshire Hathaway was trading for 7455 a share. It is now, 152,750, an average annual return of almost 14%.

One technique that investors use is following in the footsteps of Buffett; in other words, check to see what companies Warren Buffett is acquiring and buying the same stocks. Let's look at Buffett's latest acquisitions.

Last quarter, Berkshire Hathaway bought Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), the farm products company that markets protein meal, vegetable oil, corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other food items. The stock trades at 15 times earnings and pays a decent yield of 2.4%. Quarterly dividends were increased last month by 8.6%. Earnings for the latest quarter skyrocketed 537.5% year-over-year, on a 6.9% rise in revenues.

Verisign (VRSN), the Internet infrastructure company, is another recent Buffett purchase. The stock trades at 24 times earnings. Earnings were up 96.3% for the latest quarter, n a 13% increase in sales. The company does not pay a dividend.

Buffett also owns Kraft Foods Group (KRFT), which owns such brands as Kraft, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Planters, and JELL-O. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 18 and yields 4.1%. Earnings were down 77.8% for the latest quarter, on a 10.7% drop in revenues.

If you want a free list of Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway stocks, most of which pay dividends, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which shows the stock ticker symbols, price to earnings ratios, and yields.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Still No Herbalife in 13F ETFs

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:48:17 -0500

Despite all the acrimony and controversy surrounding Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), the stock Pershing Square Capital Founder Bill Ackman is short (and rival Carl Icahn is long), shares of the multi-level marketer are not significant components in ETFs.

In theory, it would seem Herbalife would make for a potential addition

(KRFT) Kraft Foods Group Updates 2012 Fourth Quarter and FY2013 Guidance

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:10:40 -0500

Kraft Foods Group Inc. (KRFT), the packaged food and beverage company, announced preliminary...

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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

Low-Calorie Restaurant Offerings, a Better Bottom Line?

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:31:42 -0500

A new study by the Hudson Institute shows that incorporating more low-calorie items into a restaurant’s menu doesn’t just help address the nation’s growing obesity problem, it also helps grow the restaurant’s bottom line. It’s what Wall Street and healthcare experts like to call a “win-win.”

The results of the

Is This ETF Home to Buffett's Next Target?

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:41:45 -0500

The $28 billion purchase of ketchup king H.J. Heinz (NYSE: HNZ) by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) and Brazilian financier Jorge Paulo Lemann has had a predictable result. Traders and investors want to know who is next; what company will be Buffett's next elephant?

Buffett has an enviable

BMO Capital Raises Numbers on Kraft Foods (KRFT)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:47:57 -0500

As Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT) continues to cut costs, BMO Capital remains bullish on the package foods manufacturer. The analysts raised earnings estimates on KRFT through 2014. Also, the firm maintains an “Outperform” rating on Kraft with a new price target of $53. This target suggests a 12% upside to Friday’s closing price of [...]

Kraft’s Profits Plunge 72%; Raises 2013 Outlook (KRFT)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:50:47 -0500

Food and beverage company, Kraft Foods Group Inc(KRFT) reported a significant drop in profits, missing estimates on Friday. The Northfield, IL based company reported fourth quarter earnings of $89 million, or 15 cents per share, down -72% from $319 million, or 54 cents per share last year. The quarter included a $225 million charge from [...]