Jan 21, 2014 by Ted CooperWhy Cigarette Alternatives Are the Key to Your Investments in Philip Morris, Altria, and LorillardAltria, Philip Morris, and Lorillard are on the cusp of dominating an emerging set of cigarette alternatives.
Jan 21, 2014 by Ted CooperWhat the Rise of Bottled Water Means for Your Investments in Coca-Cola and PepsiCoCoca-Cola and PepsiCo are riding the resurgence of water as America's favorite beverage.
Jan 15, 2014 by Ted CooperPepsiCo Shows Why Frito-Lay and Pepsi Are Better TogetherShareholder Nelson Peltz wants PepsiCo to buy Mondelez International and spin off its beverages unit, but Coca-Cola's envy shows why PepsiCo should stay the way it is.
Jan 15, 2014 by Ted Cooper1 Reason Starbucks' Growth is All but Assured to ContinueStarbucks plans to repeat in China the success it has in the United States, but will Dunkin' Brands Group and Nestle SA get in the way?
Jan 15, 2014 by Ted CooperEveryone Is Getting Rich in the Coffee Business: Starbucks, Dunkin' Brands, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Lead the WayWho knew that coffee was such a profitable business? Starbucks, Dunkin' Brands, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters are making shareholders rich thanks to consumers' insatiable desire for coffee.
Jan 14, 2014 by Ted CooperIs Coca-Cola About to Make a Monster Acquisition?Coca-Cola has considered buying Monster Beverage at the same price two years ago; doing so now would put significant pressure on PepsiCo's beverage segment.
Jan 11, 2014 by Ted Cooper3 Trends That Could Help Starbucks Brew Up a Stellar 2014Starbucks is riding three tailwinds in 2014 and stands on the shoulders of McDonald's and Dunkin' Brands in China.
Jan 11, 2014 by Ted CooperHere's Why Warren Buffett Won't Buy Altria or Philip Morris InternationalWarren Buffett loves the economics of Altria and Philip Morris International but won't buy them. Why not?
Jan 11, 2014 by Ted CooperWhich Tobacco Company Offers the Best Dividend?Altria, Philip Morris International, Lorillard, and Reynolds American offer similar dividend yields, but their attractiveness is not similar at all.
Jan 6, 2014 by Ted Cooper3 Reasons Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Could Prove Short-Sellers Wrong in 2014Green Mountain's deals with Campbell Soup and Starbucks -- in addition to its international expansion plans -- could lead to sharp gains for the stock in 2014.
Jan 5, 2014 by Ted CooperIs Green Mountain Coffee Roasters About to Fall Off a Cliff?Green Mountain Coffee Roasters signed deals with Starbucks and Dunkin' Brands, but are those partnerships enough for it to stay in front of the competition?
Dec 31, 2013 by Ted Cooper2 Speed Bumps Along Starbucks' Road to GrowthStarbucks is on track for another stellar decade, but two hazards block its path to prosperity. What are they, and what role will Panera and Green Mountain play in its future?
Dec 30, 2013 by Ted CooperIs Barron's Wrong About Coca-Cola?Barron's bullish story on Coca-Cola created buzz around the languishing stock, but is the iconic beverage company a better investment than PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple?
Dec 30, 2013 by Ted Cooper3 Reasons Starbucks Is Still on Fire Heading Into 2014Starbucks is trading near all-time highs -- and deservedly so! Its growth prospects could make it a top stock in 2014.
Dec 30, 2013 by Ted Cooper1 Enormous Growth Opportunity for Altria, Lorillard, and Reynolds AmericanAltria Group, Lorillard, and Reynolds American are not known for rapidly increasing revenue, but this could be a paradigm shift.
Dec 29, 2013 by Ted Cooper1 Reason Starbucks Will Outshine McDonald's in 2014 and BeyondStarbucks improved upon McDonald's model and is now ready to quell the burger chain's attempt to enter the coffee market.
Dec 27, 2013 by Ted Cooper3 Huge Threats That Could Sink Altria Group, Reynolds American, and Lorillard in 2014Big tobacco is under attack! Here's what's causing trouble for Altria Group, Reynolds American, and Lorillard.
Dec 26, 2013 by Ted CooperAltria Group and Philip Morris International Are the Coca-Cola of CigarettesThe similarities between Altria Group, Philip Morris International, and Coca-Cola say a lot about what makes these companies good long-term investments.
Dec 25, 2013 by Ted Cooper3 Reasons Dr Pepper Snapple Group Will Narrow the Gap with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in 2014Dr Pepper Snapple Group has traditionally played third wheel in the Coca-Cola and PepsiCo duopoly, but recent initiatives position the company to gain ground on its larger rivals in the year ahead.
Dec 23, 2013 by Ted CooperHarley-Davidson, Inc. Finally Shows Signs of Good Times Down the RoadHarley-Davidson is locked in fierce competition with Honda Motor and Polaris Industries, but its 2014 Project Rushmore lineup may have helped it turn the corner on sales growth.
