John-Erik Koslosky
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Fool contributor John-Erik Koslosky has been picking his own stocks since the market crashed in 2008. He aims for a mix of value and growth, but mostly, just looks to buy great businesses.
Recent Articles by John-Erik Koslosky
Feb 24, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
3 Things to Watch When Boston Beer Reports
Boston Beer reports fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, following up what was a stellar third quarter when the company posted impressive growth. Beyond the numbers, what should investors be looking for when management sits down to discuss the quarter?
Feb 15, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
1 Reason McDonald's Struggles While Chipotle Surges
The case of the so-called "yoga-mat" ingredient in chain-restaurant bread may shed some insight into why a company like Chipotle is enjoying surprisingly sustained growth, while McDonald's struggles to stem sales declines.
Feb 15, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
Molson Coors Is Gaining Ground at the High End -- Is This Trouble for Smaller Brewers?
Molson Coors says its above-premium brands are selling very well as they compete with craft beers. Its biggest labels, however, continue losing ground. What does that mean for Molson Coors moving forward? What does it mean for the smaller, craft brewers like Boston Beer and Craft Brew Alliance?
Feb 11, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
A-B Adds Another Craft Brewer to Its Collection
A-B InBev is a company with a big appetite, hence the collection of popular labels it’s acquired. But over the past few years, its also acquired two very small, but highly regarded U.S. craft brewers. What could be behind these sales?
Feb 10, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
Should Diageo Sell Its Beer Business?
Beer has been a drag on Diageo's growth, and management says it has not yet been able to "crack the beer code." With valuable brands Guinness, Harp, and Red Stripe in its portfolio, is it time for Diageo to solicit interest from A-B InBev or SAB Miller?
Feb 9, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
Whiskey Is a Winner, and Brown-Forman Is Set to Benefit
American bourbon and Tennessee whiskey are growing in popularity in the States and overseas. Beam, Diageo, and Brown-Forman all stand to reap some benefit, but the latter seems best-positioned to capitalize moving forward.
Feb 3, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
How Sirius XM Beat the Super Bowl, and What It Means Going Forward
Howard Stern, fresh off a blockbuster 60th birthday show, demonstrates the value of original programming for subscription services. It's what Pandora lacks, but what Netflix and Amazon are diligently trying to develop.
Jan 30, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
theCHIVE and Craft Brew: Why This Partnership Is CBA's Best Yet
Craft Brew Alliance doesn't have the advertising budget of the bigger brewers it's competing with. But it has found clever ways to turn that into an advantage. Here's why it's latest partnership with may be its best yet.
Jan 22, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
Why Beam's Sale Could Be a Boon for Brown-Forman
Some American bourbon drinkers are angry about the sale of Beam to a Japanese company. If these drinkers follow through on their pledge to abandon Beam's brands, this could be an opportunity for Brown-Forman in the years to come.
Jan 11, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
Can These Brewers Cash In on the Gluten-Free Trend?
While about 1% of Americans suffer from celiac disease, nearly 1 in 3 say they are cutting back on gluten. Brewers of all sizes -- from Craft Brew Alliance and Boston Beer to Anheuser-Busch InBev -- are putting products on the market to meet these demands. See who might be best-positioned to take share.
Jan 3, 2014
by John-Erik Koslosky
Is This Insider Stock Sale Reason to Worry About Boston Beer?
Shares of Boston Beer were down more than 8% in the new year’s first day of trading, attributable to news that company founder and Chairman Jim Koch sold 1,000 shares of the business. Is this drop a sign of tough times ahead in a market crowded with beer brewed by everyone from local brewpubs to megabrewers like Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors? Or is it an opportunity to get into a good stock at an even better price?
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