Feb 8, 2014 by Ted CooperWhat Altria Group's E-Cigarette Acquisition Means for InvestorsAltria just acquired an e-cigarette company called Green Smoke. Could this be a huge step toward dominating the e-cigarette market?
Feb 7, 2014 by Ted Cooper5 Amazing Facts That Prove E-Cigarettes Are the Next Big ThingAltria, Lorillard, and Reynolds American are positioned to dominate the hottest product to hit the industry in decades.
Feb 7, 2014 by Ted CooperWhy an Investing Legend Just Invested $441 Million in These 2 StocksInvesting legend Don Yacktman is making big bets on PepsiCo and Coca-Cola -- should you too?
Feb 4, 2014 by Ted CooperPhilip Morris International Earnings Preview: What to WatchWhat to watch when Philip Morris reports fourth-quarter earnings, including what investors can glean from Altria's results.
Feb 2, 2014 by Ted CooperWhy the Growing Illicit Cigarette Trade May Benefit Philip Morris International and Altria GroupThe black market is siphoning off revenue from tobacco companies and governments alike, but it may end up benefiting Philip Morris and Altria.
Feb 2, 2014 by Ted CooperGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters Earnings: What to Watch ForGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters reports first-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Bulls and bears will want to watch for an opportunity after earnings are released.
Feb 1, 2014 by Ted Cooper5 Mind-Blowing Facts About CigarettesAltria and Philip Morris would rather these harsh facts about cigarettes not be true.
Feb 1, 2014 by Ted CooperKeurig 2.0: Green Mountain's Savior or the Last Gasping Breath of a Dying Company?The Keurig 2.0 will make or break Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Which one will it be? And will Starbucks help its cause?
Feb 1, 2014 by Ted CooperAre Carbonated Soda's Doomed? Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, and Monster Beverage provide clues to the future of the soda industry.
Feb 1, 2014 by Ted CooperWhat Altria's Disappointing Fourth-Quarter Results Mean for Long-Term InvestorsAltria released disappointing fourth-quarter results. Here's what is means for investors.
Feb 1, 2014 by Ted CooperWhy Philip Morris International's New Heated Products Will Do Better Than Its Last AttemptPhilip Morris and Altria are betting on heat-not-burn technology; whether it is a blockbuster or a flop, it has to do better than the Heatbar.
Feb 1, 2014 by Ted CooperUse This Checklist to Buffettize Your PortfolioThis simple checklist evaluates Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Starbucks against a set of criteria that yields a Warren Buffett-like portfolio.
Jan 31, 2014 by Ted CooperStarbucks Invades the Grocery Aisle: What It Means for Your InvestmentStarbucks is going toe-to-toe with Kraft and J.M. Smucker in a bid to dominate the grocery aisle.
Jan 28, 2014 by Ted Cooper3 Things You Need to Know About Starbucks' Record-Breaking QuarterStarbucks had a strong first quarter, but one thing could be better.
Jan 28, 2014 by Ted CooperWhy You Should Consider Adding Philip Morris International to Your PortfolioPhilip Morris International is cheap based on historical performance. It is also in a better position than peer Altria.
Jan 28, 2014 by Ted Cooper3 Key Takeaways From Starbucks' First-Quarter Conference CallStarbucks held its quarterly conference call last week. Here's what you need to know about it.
Jan 27, 2014 by Ted CooperStarbucks Is Already in Front of the Next Specialty Beverage CrazeStarbucks shows the way and McDonald's and Dunkin' Brands fall in line behind it.
Jan 25, 2014 by Ted CooperStarbucks Goes Local to Solidify Global DominanceStarbucks is going above and beyond Yum! Brands and Dunkin' Brands to appeal to local tastes. If it can pull off its strategy, Starbucks could solidify its dominance of the specialty coffee market.
Jan 25, 2014 by Ted CooperHow You Can Re-Create Buffett's Past Investments in Your Own PortfolioBuild your own mini-Berkshire with Progressive, Sherwin-Williams, and Hanesbrands.
Jan 23, 2014 by Ted CooperWhat to Expect When Starbucks Reports First-Quarter Earnings TodayLook for these four key factors when Starbucks reports first-quarter results.
