Jul 15, 2014 by Ted CooperPhilip Morris' Q2 Earnings Will Set the Tone for the Rest of the YearPhilip Morris' second-quarter earnings release will be a sign of things to come in 2014.
Jul 15, 2014 by Ted CooperReynolds American and Lorillard Merger Reshapes Tobacco LandscapeThe Reynolds American and Lorillard merger promises to reshape the U.S. tobacco landscape, giving Imperial Tobacco a foothold in the market. How will it affect Altria?
Jul 13, 2014 by Ted CooperIs Wal-Mart Outdated? The Minimum Wage Battle Highlights Costco's Modern Business ModelHere's why Wal-Mart's business model is outdated and Costco is leading the way into the 21st century.
Jul 4, 2014 by Ted Cooper2 Things You Need to Know If You Own Philip Morris InternationalTwo key developments emerged from last week's press release. Here's what you need to have an opinion on if you're a Philip Morris shareholder.
Jul 4, 2014 by Ted CooperWhy Vector Group Stock Is Up 26% in 2014Vector Group's stock is up big after the market noticed its hidden value. Here's what happened and what might happen in the rest of 2014.
Jul 2, 2014 by Ted CooperPotential for Monster Gains in Shares of This Beverage GiantMonster's international growth makes it a bargain relative to Coca-Cola. Shareholders could reap huge gains in the years ahead.
Jul 1, 2014 by Ted CooperPhilip Morris' Response to Critics Should Put Investors at Ease Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco have a lot at stake in the outcome of Australia's plain packaging laws. Here's what investors need to know about the conflicting data coming from the country.
Jun 30, 2014 by Ted CooperAltria's Hidden Asset Makes 6% Annual Dividend Growth SustainableAnheuser-Busch InBev could acquire Altria's stake in SABMiller, which would give Altria ample liquidity to grow its dividend for years into the future.
Jun 25, 2014 by Ted CooperBet on Inequality: The 1% Is Pushing Sotheby's, Tesla Motors, and Tiffany to New HeightsSotheby's, Tesla Motors, and Tiffany give investors exposure to the continued prosperity of the world's richest citizens.
Jun 25, 2014 by Ted CooperTony Gwynn's Death Could Snuff Out Smokeless Tobacco Growth: Altria and Reynolds American Shareholders BewareAltria Group and Reynolds American could see a decline in smokeless tobacco growth after baseball star Tony Gwynn's death from oral cancer. Here's what smokeless tobacco means to Altria's and Reynolds American's bottom lines.
Jun 25, 2014 by Ted CooperKeurig Green Mountain Must Hit These Numbers for Investors to ProsperKeurig Green Mountain investors should know how quickly the company has to grow to give them a good return before buying or selling shares.
Jun 24, 2014 by Ted CooperActivist Says Buffett Wants to Steal Coca-Cola in Deal of the CenturyMutual fund manager David Winters says Warren Buffett is conspiring to acquire Coca-Cola at a bargain price. Will Buffett pull off the largest LBO in history?
Jun 24, 2014 by Ted Cooper3 Glaring Problems With Starbucks' U.S. StrategyStarbucks continues its impressive expansion in the United States. Here are three things that could derail growth in the years ahead.
Jun 23, 2014 by Ted CooperBad News for Keurig Green Mountain Investors: TreeHouse Foods Says Keurig 2.0 Technology Can Be CrackedTreeHouse Foods says it can circumvent Keurig 2.0's interactive reader technology. Should Keurig Green Mountain shareholders be concerned?
Jun 22, 2014 by Ted CooperCould This 1 Drink Save Coca-Cola and the Entire Soft-Drink Industry?Coca-Cola Life is rolling out worldwide. Could it be the answer to problems that plague the soft- drink industry? PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple are watching intently.
Jun 19, 2014 by Ted Cooper5 Reasons Why Starbucks Will Be Worth $100 Billion in 2020Starbucks has high growth prospects and an even higher valuation. Here are five reasons why the company's market value could hit $100 billion in 2020.
Jun 18, 2014 by Ted CooperPhilip Morris' CEO Just Sold Millions in Stock. Should You Do the Same?CEOs know their companies better than any other person, which is why Philip Morris CEO Andre Calantzopoulos should grab investors' attention. Is now the time to ditch Philip Morris' stock?
Jun 18, 2014 by Ted CooperPepsiCo's Newest Innovation Could Crush Keurig Cold and SodaStreamPepsi Spire could put SodaStream and Keurig Green Mountain on the defensive. Find out who will win in this battle of the at-home carbonation platforms.
Jun 16, 2014 by Ted CooperIs Coca-Cola Outsmarting PepsiCo or Mortgaging Its Future With Pricing Strategy?Coca-Cola is using a short-term solution to fix a long-term problem. Here's what it means for Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
Jun 15, 2014 by Ted Cooper3 Growth Stocks for Long-Term Investors: Buffalo Wild Wings, America's Car-Mart, and StarbucksBuffalo Wild Wings, America's Car-Mart, and Starbucks are three growth stocks suitable for long-term investors. Here's why.
