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Andrés Cardenal

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Andres Cardenal, CFA is a tenacious researcher of the best investment opportunities around the world. Andres is an economist and CFA Charterholder living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Naturally flavored. Follow me on Twitter for more investment ideas:

Recent Articles by Andrés Cardenal

Jun 20, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Forget About Pier 1 Imports, Consider Restoration Hardware or Williams-Sonoma Instead

While the huge drop in Pier 1 Imports after earnings could be an overreaction from investors, Restoration Hardware and Williams-Sonoma look like much sounder alternatives in the industry.

Jun 19, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

SodaStream Looks Undervalued: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Concerns over the competitive threat from Coca-Cola and Keurig Green Mountain and a lackluster financial performance in the U.S. are weighing on SodaStream lately. However, the company has the strength to overcome these challenges, and the stock offers big upside potential if things turn for the better.

Jun 19, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Groupon Is On Sale: Should You Buy?

Groupon is attractively valued in comparison to bigger and more successful companies like Amazon and eBay. Is it a bargain deal or damaged merchandise?

Jun 17, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

1 Major Risk -- and Opportunity -- for Lions Gate Entertainment Investors

Why a smaller size can be both a major source of risk and an advantage for investors in Lions Gate.

Jun 17, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

E-Commerce China Dangdang Is On Sale: Buying Opportunity?

While Vipshop and JD.com are as hot as it gets, investors seem to be underestimating Dangdang lately. Is this a buying opportunity?

Jun 16, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Priceline Makes a Smart Move Buying OpenTable

Priceline is not paying a cheap price for OpenTable, but the acquisition makes a lot of sense from a strategic point of view.

Jun 16, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Abercrombie & Fitch: Sustainable Recovery or Short-Term Bounce?

Even if Abercrombie & Fitch delivered better-than-expected financial performance for the last quarter, sales and margins are still falling. Besides, reports from competitors American Eagle and Aeropostale confirm that industry conditions remain savagely competitive. Maybe it’s too early to bet on a sustainable turnaround from Abercrombie and Fitch.

Jun 14, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

3 Extraordinary Dividend Aristocrats: Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Colgate-Palmolive

Investing in dividend stocks can be a simple and powerful strategy for superior returns. Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Colgate-Palmolive are among the most extraordinary Dividend Aristocrats in the market.

Jun 14, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Best Buy's Dividend Increase Doesn't Make Sense

Best Buy faces serious difficulties due to competition from Amazon.com and other online retailers, so management should have waited for a viable turnaround before boosting its dividend.

Jun 13, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Forget About lululemon athletica, Buy Nike or Under Armour Instead

Lululemon keeps disappointing, and the company does not seem to be leaving its problems behind. Investors looking for alternatives in the sector may want to consider Nike and Under Armour instead.

Jun 12, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Restoration Hardware Is Firing on All Cylinders. Should You Buy?

Restoration Hardware is performing outstandingly well, both on a stand-alone basis and in comparison to competitors such as Bed Bath & Beyond and Williams-Sonoma. This high-growth company looks well positioned to deliver substantial gains in the years ahead.

Jun 11, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Ulta Salon Delivers Beautiful Results: Should You Buy?

Beauty is on the eye of the beholder, but Ulta Salon looks quite pretty after its recent earnings report.

Jun 11, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

McDonald's Keeps Disappointing: Buying Opportunity or Time to Sell?

Industry headwinds and increased competitive pressure from the likes of Yum! Brands and Chipotle Mexican Grill are hurting McDonald's. On the other hand, the stock looks undervalued. Is this a buying opportunity, or is it time to sell?

Jun 10, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

3 Reasons to Buy Priceline

Even if Expedia and Google are relevant competitive risks to watch, online travel leader Priceline is positioned to continue going places in the years ahead.

Jun 9, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Should You Follow Carl Icahn Into Family Dollar?

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn seems to be on his way to another successful investment with Family Dollar.

Jun 9, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

How Safe Are Dividends From Phillip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Altria?

Phillip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Altria are being hurt by falling demand, and their dividend payout ratios don´t offer much upside room. Dividends from tobacco companies don´t smell very well.

Jun 7, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

3 Retailers Booming Stocks: Walgreen, Costco, and AutoNation

Walgreen, Costco, and AutoNation delivered remarkably strong sales performance in May. Their ability to outperform the industry in difficult times says a lot about these companies and their competitive strengths.

Jun 6, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Wal-Mart Needs to Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

Unless Wal-Mart is willing to invest more financial resources on its employees, the company may continue losing market share to competitors such as Costco and Amazon.

Jun 6, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Rite Aid Crashes: Buying Opportunity or Time to Panic?

Why the big plunge in Rite Aid could be a buying opportunity for investors.

Jun 5, 2014 by Andrés Cardenal

Should You Buy the Dip in Whole Foods Market?

In spite of the short-term risk from players such as Wal-Mart and Sprouts Farmers Market, the long-term growth story in Whole Foods Market is still intact. Is the dip in Whole Foods a buying opportunity for your portfolio?

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