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...
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September 13 - Hedge Funds, News
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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September 11 - Hedge Funds
Greek yogurt is a bona fide craze these days. It's not just that Jamie Lee Curtis and John Stamos are pushing different brands of yogurt on television.
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September 8 - News
Right now, everywhere you look, someone is forecasting the end of the market rally, the beginning of a 2008-style bear market, or an airship crashing. There is a certain element...
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September 6 - News
Our research shows that the most popular small cap stocks among hedge funds (as determined by quarterly 13F filings) outperform the S&P 500 by 18 percentage points per year, proving...
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September 6 - Hedge Funds
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
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September 3 - News
Dividend stocks are everywhere, but many just downright stink. In some cases, the business model is in serious jeopardy, or the dividend itself isn't sustainable.
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September 3 - Dividend Stocks, News
In the financial world, there are tons of indicators market participants can use to analyze publicly traded companies.
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August 29 - News
The strengthening of the dollar has been a constant threat to companies with international market exposure, as it lowers net sales and earnings after the conversion and consolidation...
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August 27 - Futures/Forex, News
It used to be when comedians wanted to garner attention, they'd do what they called a "blue" show, one that was for adult ears only.
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August 25 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A), DISH Network Corp. (NASDAQ:DISH), Suncor Energy Inc.
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August 19 - Hedge Funds
A look at some of the major domestic processed and wholesale food-distribution companies finds businesses that appear to be taking initiatives in boosting their profits.
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August 16 - News
Pershing Square, managed by billionaire Bill Ackman, has been mocked quite a bit this year for its short position in Herbalife Ltd.
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August 16 - Hedge Funds
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)’s stock has appreciated approximately 120% over the past three years.
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August 8 - News
This year, the market has been buzzing with acquisition rumors about the food and beverage major PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP).
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August 7 - News
Stuck with consumers who think Quaker Oats is just a boring breakfast brand, PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) is looking to give it a boost by making it into something that could give...
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August 6 - News
The confectionery industry belongs to the consumer goods sector which is largely slow-paced compared to other industries.
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August 5 - News
Activist investor Nelson Peltz, who owns significant stakes in soft-drink maker PepsiCo, Inc.
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August 2 - News
Nelson Peltz shook things up in the snack food world recently when the activist investor laid out his proposed PepsiCo, Inc.
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August 2 - News
The first issue that needs to be addressed is whether the food and beverage giant met Wall Street's expectations.
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July 31 - News
Americans love chocolate. The U.S.
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July 30 - News
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) shares have been on the consistent uptrend since the market bottom of 2009, from around $32 per share in March 2009 to around $94.50 per share ...
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July 30 - News
Whatever else might be said of Nelson Peltz's plan for PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP)'s future, at least it was a grand vision.
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July 29 - News
If -- at long last -- the European economic situation is turning around, some major stocks could be poised to benefit.
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July 29 - News
Financial results released in the recent quarters by two titans in the food and beverage industries, and a bold proposal by activist investor Nelson Peltz, have made it crystal...
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July 29 - News
Over the last week, quite a bit of interest has been placed on the traditionally slow-paced consumer goods sector.
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July 25 - News
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is shaking things up in the snack food world. He recently expressed strong feelings about a proposed PepsiCo, Inc.
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July 25 - News
There was a notable pullback in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO)’s shares following its recent disappointing earnings report that saw its bottom line dip to $2.68 billion from...
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July 24 - News
Nelson Peltz has become quite famous for unlocking potential shareholder value from large consumer goods companies.
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July 23 - News
If Nelson Peltz gets his way, shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) could double. The billionaire investor, known for his activism, laid out the case for PepsiCo, Inc.
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July 22 - News
If activist investor Norman Peltz had his druthers, beverage giant PepsiCo, Inc.
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July 19 - News
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG)'s share price has risen 34% in the last year, and nearly 6% on the day the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings recently.
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July 11 - News
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is a global distributor and marketer of spices, seasoning mixes, and condiments and other flavorful products to both the consumer ...
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July 8 - News
Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM), one of the world's largest agricultural trading houses has decided to sell its cocoa and chocolate business, as cocoa prices fall and...
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July 5 - News
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) has outperformed most of its peers over the past 12 months.
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July 3 - News
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is quite the delicious investment.
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July 3 - News
Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in the United States and has operations throughout the world.
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July 2 - News
Investing in the world’s long-term sweet tooth seems like a good idea – after all, I impulse-buy candy all the time in the grocery store checkout line - so there should be...
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July 2 - News
After the firing of George Zimmer, The Men's Wearhouse, Inc.
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July 2 - News
Since July 2012, ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) has experienced quite a good gain on the market, rising from $24.30 per share to more than $35 per share.
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June 28 - News
Mad Men's Don Draper killed his career with his pitch to the execs at The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) but he got one thing right about the All-American confectioner when he brought...
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June 27 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is a tremendously exclusive club.
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June 26 - News
First, here’s a disclaimer of sorts.
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June 26 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM), Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), Kellogg Company (NYSE:K), ConAgra Foods, Inc.
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June 25 - Insider Trading
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a leading company in the international confectionery arena with 30% of the gum category, 15% share of the chocolate market, and 7% ...
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June 25 - News
When shares of old Kraft stock broke into two components last fall, most investors expected the higher-growth Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) global snacks business to...
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June 19 - News
Shares of Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) rose slightly after the announcement of Nespresso-compatible espresso capsules and continuing an investment in its Tassimo ...
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June 19 - News
Companies with significant international market operations are likely to experience higher growth rates and premium valuations. Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a ...
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June 18 - News
