The U.S. restaurant industry has been very competitive.
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June 19 - News
Yesterday, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) announced that starting next week, it will provide calorie counts on all of its menu boards in its U.S. stores.
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June 19 - News
Many consumers love Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) for its premium coffee and comfortable atmosphere, while investors have fallen in love with its returns.
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June 19 - News
Changes in the retail landscape are creating powerful opportunities for investors. And as someone who's still years from retirement, I'm looking to capitalize on these trends.
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June 18 - News
When it comes to Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), there are some interesting parallels between the stock as an investment and the company´s products: both Starbucks and its...
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June 18 - News
Almost all retirement investment strategies advocate generating a steady income from dividend payments from well-established, safe stocks.
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June 18 - News
US consumers may be slowly migrating to a more healthy lifestyle, but you can't tell it by watching the performance of some of the nation's largest (no pun intended) comfort-food...
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June 18 - News
Many The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) traditionalists aren't happy about it, but the family entertainment giant has gone ahead and opened a Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX...
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June 18 - News
Consumer-facing retailers haven't had the best start to 2013.
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June 18 - News
The stock first featured in September, when it traded at $7.47, and looked an attractive takeover proposition with a then Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio at 3.3.
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June 18 - News
Two major developments have quickly changed the corporate environment since the turn of the century: globalization and technology.
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June 18 - News
In 2011 poor weather and a fungus outbreak drove the price of Arabica coffee, the preference of java connoisseurs for its richer flavor, above $3.00/lb.
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June 17 - News
Life is good for Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG). Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)’s stock soared in 2013, up 22% from the first of the year.
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June 17 - News
Last month, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) executives testified on Capitol Hill but a swift call to action emerged in Europe.
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June 17 - News
There is no doubt that Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has become one of the largest coffee companies in the world.
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June 17 - News
The US restaurant industry is extremely competitive due to its low overall growth profile.
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June 17 - News
One of the most common mistakes that investors make is focusing on changes in stock prices as opposed to changes in the operating outlook of the businesses that they own.
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June 17 - News
The National Restaurant Association forecasts total restaurant sales to increase 3.8% year over year to $660 billion in 2013.
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June 17 - News
The prospects of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) are looking up.
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June 14 - News
As consumers continue to struggle to make ends meet, eating out has become less of a priority.
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June 13 - News
National Doughnut Day celebrations are over.
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June 13 - News
One of the biggest questions investors have had for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) over the past few years is "Where's the growth going to come from?" It led many to believe...
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June 13 - News
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
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June 12 - News
I hope you've recovered from your sugar coma from National Doughnut Day last Friday.
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June 12 - News
Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) and Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) are two of the largest players in the extremely competitive quick-service restaurant group, but...
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June 11 - News
Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) operates restaurants/cafes in the U.S. and Canada. Its growth has not only been good, but it has been consistent.
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June 11 - News
Every year a series of research firms and publications (such as Millward Brown and Business Week) choose the most recognizable brands in America.
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June 11 - News
Caffeine if a slightly addictive substance that millions of people start their day with across the world.
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June 10 - News
My instinct a few months ago would have been to avoid Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR), and I would have been foolish in the short-term.
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June 10 - News
It's a battle similar to Pepsi versus Coke. In one corner is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD), specializing in glazed, yeast-raised doughnuts.
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June 10 - News
According to estimates provided by the World Bank, China's GDP is expected to grow at a high single-digit clip over the next decade, more than doubling the size of the nation'...
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June 10 - News
Because the $7.2 billion swipe fee settlement with Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) doesn't really settle the issue but merely delays it for eight months, Starbucks...
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June 10 - News
It happens. Companies over-expand.
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June 10 - News
A little more than a week ago, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) found itself embroiled in a major scandal in China.
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June 10 - News
Since its IPO burned a lot of early investors, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s stock has suffered from a cloud of pessimism. Any news on the company is rarely viewed favorably.
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June 7 - News
Is there good news that comes from caffeinated drinks? Soft drink companies like The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo, Inc.
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June 6 - News
According to new research, mobile payments are increasing all over the globe, and are expected to reach at least $235 billion in value this year.
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June 6 - News
This is a smart move on many different levels. For starters, this isn't like the annual Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's.
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June 5 - News
This past year has been a sweet one for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD).
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June 5 - News
A recent survey found that Americans visit fast-food restaurants a lot. In fact, they comprise many of the most frequently visited businesses in the nation.
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June 5 - News
On Thursday, The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) will release its latest quarterly results.
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June 5 - News
In Washington Irving's story "Rip Van Winkle," the titular character wanders off into the woods, gets drunk, and wakes up 20 years down the line.
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June 5 - News
Last month, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD) announced its Q1, 2013 results, beating analyst estimates on revenue and earnings.
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June 4 - News
Staying committed to a value oriented approach occasionally results in you feeling just like you are rooting for particular corporations to stumble.
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June 4 - News
Founded in 1990, Jamba, Inc.
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June 4 - News
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is not running out of steam.
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June 3 - News
It's no secret that a major part of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)'s success is its impeccable brand image.
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June 3 - News
Based on its recent GDP numbers, the Philippines might be on track to be the hottest growth market in Asia.
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June 3 - News
Over the past month, U.S. lawmakers have focused their attention on the tax-avoidance strategies that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has put in place to minimize its U.S.
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May 30 - News
When most people think of The J.M.
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May 30 - News