Robert Hanley

Shareholders in Pep Boys have been waiting for a spark to ignite profit growth and a higher market valuation for the company. Could a rise in miles driven by Americans be just what the doctor ordered?

Office-supply retailer Staples has not been the place to invest in 2014, with its share price down sharply. However, with a below-market P/E multiple, is it time to buy in?

With a declining stock price, athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica hasn't been a winning choice for investors lately. However, with the company's founder rumored to be pushing for change, is it a good time to buy in?

Teen retailer Aeropostale's share price seems to have steadied lately after a harrowing drop over the past 12 months. Could it be time to buy in?

Mr. Market wasn't too pleased with the worsening financial outlook at teen retailer Quiksilver and dropped its share price sharply after the company's latest financial update. Is it time to buy in?

Shareholders of restaurant chain Potbelly were not smiling after the company's latest financial update led to a sharp drop in the company's share price. After the big drop, though, is it time to buy in?

Mr. Market hasn't liked the business developments out of regional grocer Roundy's lately, pushing the company's share price down sharply in 2014. Is it time to buy in?

Apparel maker PVH Corp's stock price has been stuck in the muck in 2014, as a profit shortfall hurt the company in its latest fiscal quarter. However, with a good long-term track record, is it a good bet at current prices?

Packaged-foods manufacturer Diamond Foods continues to try to regain its prior glory and price momentum after an accounting scandal almost did it in. Is it a good buy at current prices?

Discount retailer Tuesday Morning's shareholders have been enjoying some heady gains over the past 12 months. However, with profit growth non-existent, is it a good bet at current prices?

Shares of convenience-store operator The Pantry have shown some life lately, as Mr. Market seems to expect better times ahead for the company after activist investors won a few seats in the boardroom. Is it time to buy in?

Shares of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have been as hot as its fried chicken, recently jumping after better-than-expected results in its latest fiscal quarter. Is it still a good bet?

The shares of regional casino operator Isle of Capri Casinos have been spiking lately because of media reports about a potential tie-up with casino property owner Gaming & Leisure Properties. Is it time to buy in?

Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have been stuck in reverse in 2014, hurt by less than ideal financial results in its latest fiscal quarter. Is it time to buy in?

Discount retailer Big Lots' share price has found life in 2014, after the company posted two quarters of better than expected profitability. Is it time to jump in?

Shareholders in natural/organic food maker Annie's have been singing the blues in 2014, as lower-than-expected profitability has led to a weak stock price performance. After a double-digit decline, though, is it time to buy?

Shareholders in athletic-products retailer Dick's Sporting Goods haven't been too happy in 2014, with the company's shares down sharply after it posted underwhelming financial results. Is it time to buy in?

Meat-processing giant Tyson Foods made a bold bid on the prepared-foods segment with its pending offer to acquire Hillshire Brands. Is it a good time to buy in?

Mr. Market wasn't too pleased with footwear retailer DSW's latest financial report, judging by the company's subsequent stock price action. Is it time for bottom fishers to buy in?

Shareholders in teen retailer Aeropostale haven't had much to smile about in 2014, as poor results have punished the company's stock price. Could it be time to buy in?