Apr 29, 2013 by Andrew MarderIs George Soros Lighting His Money on Fire?We get it -- J.C. Penney is cheap and has a brand that we all know. Unfortunately for Soros, that brand doesn't mean what he thinks it means.
Apr 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderStarbucks Is Still a WinnerAs investors saw in the most recent earnings release, Starbucks still has one of the best management teams and strategic visions on the market.
Apr 25, 2013 by Andrew MarderWall Street Hammers Safeway The grocery chain failed to hit the market's expectations, and a change in its taxation isn't going to solve its long-term issues.
Apr 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderCoach's Loss Could Be Coach's GainReed Krakoff may not be a household name, but his designs have been making headlines for years.
Apr 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderLululemon Bounces BackProduct issues are slowly becoming water under the bridge, as investors swing back to the yogawear leader.
Apr 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderAn IPO From Lloyds Bank May Solve ProblemsThe bank failed to sell off branches as mandated by the European Union, so now it's going to spin them off into a new bank.
Apr 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderBarclays Posts Mixed ResultsInvestment income rose, but the bank took a big hit from its restructuring costs.
Apr 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderSocial Media Opens Up New Issues for InvestorsYesterday's sudden market crash highlights the problem of too many cooks in the kitchen.
Apr 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe SEC Changes Its Course with Ralph LaurenThe company was fined for bribing officials, but the outcome could have been much worse.
Apr 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe EU Shows Its Impotence -- AgainThe EU proves again that it has no power to hand down meaningful fines when data protection is at stake.
Apr 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderCats Prove to Have Incredible Selling Power for HasbroHasbro had a better-than-expected quarter, but there are still challenges on the horizon. Also, cats.
Apr 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderCoach Continues to Fight for CustomersThe company turned in a solid -- if not stunning -- quarter, but it has to do more if it wants to beat Kors.
Apr 20, 2013 by Andrew MarderGameStop's Perilous RiseThe company has increased its share price to a multiyear high, but there's still a long way to go.
Apr 20, 2013 by Andrew MarderMichael Kors Had Better Look OutCompetition can come from the least likely of places, and Gap is going to make Kors work for its revenue.
Apr 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderHow Can Banks Become the Good Guys?Is it enough to burn all the bridges, pay all the debts, and promise to be good from now on?
Apr 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderEven After Bad News, These Retailers Still ShineThese companies seem to be turning heads even as bad news rolls out the door.
Apr 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderIs Krispy Kreme Stock Getting Stale?The doughnut chain's investors take a small beating on a downgrade, after gorging themselves on returns.
Apr 18, 2013 by Andrew MarderGap's Pulling Into Port in Sunny ChinaFor companies looking at growth, the Far East has become the (next) final frontier.
Apr 15, 2013 by Andrew MarderCan Starbucks Compete in the Grocery Store?Bags of Starbucks coffee just got a bit cheaper, but is it enough to draw in more customers?
Apr 13, 2013 by Andrew MarderCoffee Gets a Hot Dose of New CompetitionYou may not have heard of Joh. A. Benckiser yet, but the company is making big waves, and investors should watch out.