International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF), TreeHouse Foods Inc. (THS): An Attractive Stock to Buy and Hold in the Long-Term
McCormick is a leading manufacturer in the spices, flavorings and seasoning business.
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Intel Corporation (INTC)’s Gains Lead the Dow’s End-of-the-Week Rise
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Polaris Industries Inc. (PII), Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG): How Bad Will This Recall Hurt?
On Aug. 30, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) issued a recall for its Kings Mountain-era Indian motorcycles made between Dec. 10, 2008 and Nov.
Is the Dow (.DJI) Making a Mistake Giving Alcoa Inc (AA) the Boot?
It's a bittersweet week for those of us with ties to the City of Pittsburgh.
Unilever plc (ADR) (UL): How Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB)’s Dividend Keeps Getting Bigger
Dividend investors look for different things from the stocks they choose, with some looking for high yields while others want solid dividend growth.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD): Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN) Donuts Is Headed to the U.K.
Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) announced today that it has signed a deal with two franchise groups to bring Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN)' Donuts to the United...
iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY), Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM): Three Launchpads for Dividend Investors
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can serve as a starting point for finding the perfect matches for your portfolio.
Apple Inc. (AAPL): The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Is Going to Crush Cable
It's happened so quietly that you may not have even noticed.
General Electric Company (GE), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) (PHG): Can This Tech Giant Cross Over From Smartphones Into Health Care?
Most investors recognize South Korean tech giant SAMSUNG ELECT LTD(F) (OTCMKTS:SSNLF) for its smartphones, tablets, televisions, and other home electronics.
Macy’s, Inc. (M), Target Corporation (TGT): There’s No Holiday Cheer in Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD)’ Early Christmas Push
It's not the first time Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD) has pushed the envelope by using Christmas in its advertising earlier than what would be considered seemly.
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL): How Much Fuel Is Left In Air Canada (AC.B)’s Rally?
Airline shares have been rallying for over a year, but the latest trouble surrounding the US Airways /AMR merger, and a rise in oil prices, have caused shares of major airlines...
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Can Your Smartphone Save McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)?
The world's largest restaurant chain is reportedly testing a smartphone app in Salt Lake City and Austin that lets customers preorder their meals.
3M Co (MMM), Emerson Electric Co. (EMR): Why These Industrials Companies Will Manufacture Great Long-Term Returns
Boring, for lack of a better word, is good.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Kroger Co. (KR), Safeway Inc. (SWY): Why Earnings Quality Matters
If investing were as simple as looking at a price-to-earnings ratio, we would all make great investments.
Time Warner Inc (TWX): Will AMC Networks Inc (AMCX) Survive the Loss of Breaking Bad and Mad Men?
Sunday, Sept. 29 is a big day for AMC Networks Inc (NASDAQ:AMCX).
Alcoa Inc (AA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD): Why These Dow Stocks Are Falling Behind Today
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), The Boeing Company (BA), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ): Two Stocks Propping Up the Dow and One Big Loser
It's been a strong week for the Dow Jones Industrial Average , but the market is taking a breather today, and the index has risen a meager four points as of 2:55 p.m. EDT.
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ): How to Handle an Activist Billionaire Shareholder
A skill in increasing demand for CEOs of global corporations is the ability to deal with hedge fund moguls who possess strong opinions and billions of dollars at their disposal...
How Long Will Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Edge Last?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s stock may have declined after the company announced its iPhone 5s and its not-so-cheap iPhone 5c.
Celgene Corporation (CELG), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY): One Drug Dramatically Reshaping Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A couple months may not seem like a long time, but when you're diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the prospect of a few months makes a huge difference.
Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK), Ball Corporation (BLL): Beverage Makers Develop a Laser-Like Focus on Marketing
While that opened my eyes to the apparent presence of a seedy underworld trafficking in black market corn flakes, Crown Holdings, Inc.
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL): This Airline Is Too Risky for a Long-Term Investment
JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) investors, remember these names: Albuquerque, Philadelphia, Medellin, Worcester, Port-au-Prince, and Lima.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Bank of America Corp (BAC): The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Still Doesn’t Have to Worry About Inflation
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Exelon Corporation (EXC), Duke Energy Corp (DUK), TECO Energy, Inc. (TE): 1 Big Change in This Dividend Stock’s Strategy
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) presented at the Barclays CEO Energy Conference earlier this week, giving investors a sneak peek into this company's future plans.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (USA) (CP), Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), CSX Corporation (CSX): Will This Railway Deliver for Investors?
Many investors liken railways to utilities and government bonds – relatively safe and predictable investments that are, well, maybe a bit boring.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Just Made Two Terrible Mistakes
Neither of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s two new iPhones -- 5C and 5S -- address the challenges facing the company's handset business.
Morgan Stanley (MS), Bank of America Corp (BAC): 7 Mind-Blowing Numbers From the Lehman Brothers Disaster
September 15th will mark the five-year anniversary of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for Lehman Brothers.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI), Brinker International, Inc. (EAT): Paying a Premium for Terrible Performance?
It makes perfect sense to pay a premium for outstanding performance. Superior performers are rewarded in all walks of life from sports, to sales, to stock analysts.
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU), Arch Coal Inc (ACI), Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR): Possible Debt Refinancing Is Good for This Coal
Falling coal prices have hit coal miners with a lot of debt on their balance sheets. Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is not an exception.
General Motors Company (GM), Daimler AG (USA) (DDAIF): Mercedes Emulates Audi in China’s Booming Luxury Cars Market
Luxury car maker Daimler AG (USA) (OTCMKTS:DDAIF), owner of the iconic Mercedes Benz, is eyeing double-digit growth in China as it aims to increase its share in the nation's ...
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NSANY): How Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Conquered Norway
Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 9, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its Model S not only outsold every electric vehicle in Norway, but every other car, period.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Is Now the Time to Sell Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)?
A pair of analysts -- Morgan Stanley's Scott Devitt and BTIG's Richard Greenfield -- thinks that it may be time to take profits.
Why Universal Display Corporation (OLED) Shares Plunged
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis...
One Contrarian Reason to Like Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and SAIC, Inc. (SAI)
Yesterday, shareholders in chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) and defense contractor SAIC, Inc. (NYSE:SAI) got what seemed like bad news.
Danaher Corporation (DHR), General Electric Company (GE): Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Looks to Turn the Fading Ortho Diagnostics Unit Into Cash
While Foolish readers know all too well that a good turnaround story can drive excellent shareholders, sometimes discretion is the better part of valor and it makes more sense...
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Google Inc (GOOG): Is the iPhone 5C the New Surface RT?
It's an unusual move, but it's somewhat similar to what Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) did last year by starting to sell the scaled-back Surface RT ahead of the Surface ...
Walgreen Company (WAG), Sprint Corporation (S), Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM): Today’s Three Best Stocks
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Should Credit Unions Pay Taxes?
Credit unions got a big reputational boost during the financial crisis, as banking customers protested what in their eyes were reckless lending practices that led to massive bailouts...
Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Margin Worries Are Over (For Now)
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has had a rough ride over the last year, after peaking above $700 last September. Two main concerns drove investors to sell the stock en masse.
Natural Resource Partners LP (NRP), Rhino Resource Partners, L.P. (RNO), Walter Energy, Inc. (WLT): Debt Could Slow This Coal Company’s Diversification Efforts
Coal focused Natural Resource Partners LP (NYSE:NRP) recently announced plans to sell $300 million worth of bonds to permanently finance its purchase of a stake in a soda ash...
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD): How Culture Can Drive Returns
A company's culture is a key factor for consumers and investors alike.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (ADR) (RDY), Abbott Laboratories (ABT): Positive Outlook for the Generic Version of Depakote ER
Since 1983, Depakote ER has been a good source of revenue for drug manufacturers. The drug is mainly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, migraines, and seizures.
Rite Aid Corporation (RAD), Walgreen Company (WAG), CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS): Will This Pharmacy Company be Acquired, and Is It Needed?
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) got a pop on Wednesday, September 11, to a new high of $3.75 as CNBC's Halftime Report analyst suggested an eventual takeover in Rite Aid Corporation...
Who Cares That Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) Was Booted From the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)?
Earlier this week, the committee that oversees the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) announced the biggest shake up to the Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Newcastle Investment Corp. (NCT), Fortress Investment Group LLC (FIG): One REIT That’s Buying… Newspapers?
So imagine the shock when investors learned senior housing REIT Newcastle Investment Corp.
Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Devon Energy Corp (DVN), Southwestern Energy Company (SWN): Fracking in America
As the graph shows, things started to change dramatically around 2006.
BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT), Sabine Royalty Trust (SBR): Royal High-Yield Energy Stocks
Energy royalty trusts have a similar structure to real estate investment trusts, or REITs,but switch in consumable resources such as oil and gas for the bundle of properties.
Pandora Media Inc (P), Sirius XM Radio Inc (SIRI), Apple Inc. (AAPL): Are You Ignoring This Company’s Risks?
Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P) hit a fresh all-time high on Thursday after the company announced new CEO Brian McAndrews.
