On June 6, The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) released results for its 4th quarter and FY 2013 which lasts from May 1 to April 30 of each calendar year.
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June 12 - News
Food companies generally offer steady growth over time, but their returns have far exceeded the global benchmark indices over the last couple of years.
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June 12 - News
Of all the sandwiches in the world, there is one sandwich that is distinctly American - the timeless peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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June 12 - News
Major grain companies ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), Cargill, and CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCP) are undertaking a major joint venture called Ardent Mills.
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June 11 - News
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are dozens of metrics market participants can use to analyze publicly traded companies.
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June 7 - News
On Thursday, The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) will release its latest quarterly results.
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June 5 - News
To the average investor, there are tons of metrics market participants can use to monitor the equity markets.
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June 3 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA), Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR), ConAgra Foods, Inc.
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June 3 - News
Countless numbers of consumers re-evaluated their spending patterns after the recent economic downturn.
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May 31 - News
Consumer staples companies manufacture and sell products such as food, beverages, tobacco and household items.
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May 30 - News
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) was in 30 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. CAG has experienced an increase in activity from the world's largest hedge funds of late.
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May 30 - News
In the eyes of most shareholders, hedge funds are perceived as underperforming, old financial vehicles of yesteryear.
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May 29 - News
By opting for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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May 29 - News
One particularly wise piece of investing advice is to buy what you know.
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May 28 - News
The main story in the financial markets for the second quarter has been the historic bull push in the S&P 500.
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May 28 - News
The food industry is facing an era of lower margins as commodity inflation is impacting its players' performance.
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May 22 - News
There are a few things that are American classics: baseball, apple pie, and peanut butter and jelly. The latter has been a staple item in kids’ lunchboxes for decades.
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May 17 - News
It may have been a win for consumers, but cereal maker Post Holdings Inc (NYSE:POST) lost out when its second-quarter earnings got milled by falling prices on top of higher costs...
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May 14 - News
Previously known as Kraft Foods, Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) spun off Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT) last year.
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May 9 - News
A few weeks back, I made the argument for why General Mills, Inc.
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May 8 - News
Earlier this month Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT), a packaged food and beverage company recently spun off from the old Kraft, reported its first quarter earnings.
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May 7 - News
On Tuesday, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) will release its latest quarterly results.
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May 4 - News
Whether you’re just getting started in stock market investing or you’ve been doing it for 20 years you may be at a loss for ideas.
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May 3 - News
Recently, the New York Times reported on a detailed Rotary Gallop analysis that identified publicly traded companies that could be vulnerable to takeovers by activist investors...
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April 29 - News
It might not be obvious to the casual observer, but right now, today, General Mills, Inc.
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April 11 - News
In the financial world, there are a multitude of metrics shareholders can use to watch the equity markets.
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April 10 - News
As we near the kick-off of earnings season in the second quarter, I can't help but point out that the majority of earnings reports we've covered over the past year have been better...
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April 8 - News
Food companies are known to deliver modest but stable returns, with a sustainable yield as a bonus. But companies like Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) and General Mills, Inc.
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April 3 - News
Some of the best stocks over time have proven to come from industries that may surprise you.
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April 1 - News
So many things could've gone wrong on Wall Street this past quarter, but the market exchanges still managed to post healthy returns fueled by the S&P 500's impressive 10% return...
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April 1 - News
The KEELEY Mid Cap Dividend Value Fund is one of this year’s best performing equity income mutual funds.
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March 25 - Dividend Stocks
Earnings season is just about over, with almost all companies already having reported their quarterly results.
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March 25 - News
At the moment, there are dozens of methods investors can use to watch their holdings. Two of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
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March 22 - News
Earnings season is winding down, with most companies already having reported their quarterly results.
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March 19 - News
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is quite the dividend and growth combo stock, and is better positioned than the other major food stocks with its robust international...
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March 19 - News
Turnarounds are one of the most difficult situations to consistently make profitable investments in because the outcome is always uncertain.
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March 15 - News
Whole Foods Market, Inc (NASDAQ:WFM) has made a bold statement many of its major grocery rivals would never dare make.
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March 13 - News
If you're familiar with Saturday Night Live you've seen the recurring skit in which Kenan Thompson hosts a talk show where none of the celebrity guests ever get to talk because...
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March 4 - News
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), the maker of iconic canned meat Spam, has surprisingly been one of the most impressive growth stocks of the decade.
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February 25 - News
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) is joining with the Brazilian investment group 3G Capital to buy H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ). for $23.3 billion.
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February 22 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) spent much of its early history in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)'s shadow.
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February 22 - News
Warren Buffett, the most successful and respected investor in the world, has recently pulled the trigger on H. J.
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February 20 - Hedge Funds
The major food brands have all been working from a similar script.
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February 19 - News
The company was formed in the October 2012 breakup of Kraft Foods, when it was spun off from the parent company, which then changed its name to Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ...
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February 15 - News
When the markets are choppy, investing in the diversified food companies with modest yields is a good strategy.
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February 15 - News
Earnings season is in full swing, with huge numbers of companies having already given their latest numbers to investors, and Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT) is about to release...
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February 14 - News
It’s an old adage, but it remains true: everyone has to eat. And even a simple phrase such as that has some value that can be applied to investing. Some of the best stocks...
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February 13 - News
A recent report from the NPD Group concerning snacking habits of U.S. consumers stated that 53 percent of American consumers snack more than once daily.
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February 7 - News
If you are looking to track the broader market, food marketers are often a good way to go.
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February 4 - News