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Ted Cooper

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Ted Cooper is a value investor based in Texas. He does not ride a horse to work.

Recent Articles by Ted Cooper

Mar 1, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Philip Morris International's European Problem Is Starting to Look Even Worse. Should You Be Concerned?

Philip Morris shipped 6.5% fewer cigarettes to European retailers in 2013 than it did in 2012. Meanwhile, its rivals have leading market shares in the beneficiary categories, such as roll-your-own and cigarillos. Is there any hope in Europe for Philip Morris?

Feb 26, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Confessions of a Green Mountain Skeptic: Why I Could Be Wrong About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

I have been and continue to be a skeptic of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' ability to maintain outsized profits. Here's why I could be wrong.

Feb 25, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Has Everyone Forgotten About PepsiCo's Crown Jewel?

While everyone focuses on the negative headlines, the market has forgotten about PepsiCo's hidden treasure.

Feb 24, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Altria's Nationwide E-Cig Rollout Begins in Q2: Why It Could Be Huge for Shareholders

Altria just announced that it will begin distributing MarkTen nationwide starting in the second quarter. This could put new life in the blue chip dividend stock.

Feb 24, 2014 by Ted Cooper

What Spiking Coffee Bean Prices Mean for Starbucks' and Green Mountain's Stock Prices

Arabica coffee futures increased 50% in just a few months; some analysts say the price could go higher. Should investors be worried?

Feb 24, 2014 by Ted Cooper

3 Wild Weeks in the Beverage Industry: What You Need to Know

We're not even two months into the new year and the beverage industry is already drenched in buzz. Everything you need to know about deals, possible deals, and earnings.

Feb 22, 2014 by Ted Cooper

E-Cigarettes: The End of Smoking?

E-cigarettes have the potential to satisfy big tobacco, anti-tobacco activists, consumers, and retailers all at the same time. Can e-cigs overtake traditional cigarettes?

Feb 22, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Health Wars: How Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Tackle the Health Craze

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo take different approaches to tackling U.S. health trends. Here are the implications.

Feb 20, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Is Coca-Cola's 2020 Vision in Jeopardy?

Coca-Cola announced poor fourth-quarter results on this week. Is it going to fall short of its 2020 Vision?

Feb 20, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Coca-Cola's Q4 Earnings Disappoint but Provide No Reason to Panic

Coca-Cola announced disappointing fourth-quarter results, but it still outperformed PepsiCo. When the global economy reaches full strength, so will Coca-Cola.

Feb 16, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Philip Morris' Final Frontier: What It Means for Shareholders

Philip Morris International has a huge growth opportunity in Asia that is not available to Altria Group.

Feb 16, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Coca-Cola Earnings Preview: What to Expect When the Beverage Giant Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings

PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple Group each reported disappointing fourth-quarter results. Here's why you should expect Coca-Cola to do better.

Feb 15, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Philip Morris International, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo Are Great Investments Because of Shareholder-Friendly Capital Allocation

Philip Morris International, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo have entrenched competitive positions, but that's not all that makes them great investments. The cash flow statement reveals why long-term investors can feel secure owning each of these stocks.

Feb 14, 2014 by Ted Cooper

PepsiCo Fourth-Quarter Conference Call Reveals Long-Term Operating Plan

PepsiCo answered important questions about its future on its fourth-quarter conference call. Learn about its plans for its beverage business, the at-home carbonation market, and the energy-drink category.

Feb 12, 2014 by Ted Cooper

PepsiCo Fourth-Quarter Earnings: Will Beverage Unit Fizz or Fall Flat?

Are Coca-Cola Enterprises' fourth-quarter results a harbinger of PepsiCo's earnings?

Feb 11, 2014 by Ted Cooper

How Coca-Cola's Deal With Green Mountain Shakes Up the Nonalcoholic Beverage Industry

Coca-Cola and Green Mountain partner up to the benefit of both companies' shareholders; will PepsiCo and SodaStream do the same?

Feb 11, 2014 by Ted Cooper

What CVS Caremark's Decision to Drop Tobacco Means for E-Cigarettes

Atria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard are all impacted by CVS' decision to eliminate tobacco sales. Is your investment worth more or less?

Feb 11, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Philip Morris Beats Low Q4 Expectations: Here's What Happened

Philip Morris posted decent results, but the real news lies in the quarters ahead.

Feb 10, 2014 by Ted Cooper

Why Green Mountain's Deal With Coca-Cola Sent Shares Soaring

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' deal with Coca-Cola brings the company halfway toward establishing a durable competitive advantage.

Feb 10, 2014 by Ted Cooper

How CVS Caremark's Decision to Stop Selling Tobacco Affects Altria Group

The market reacted negatively to CVS Caremark's announcement that it intends to stop selling tobacco products by Oct. 1; to what extent is Altria Group affected by this decision?

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