Robert Hanley
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Recent Articles by Robert Hanley
Jun 1, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Einstein Noah Vs. Starbucks and Taco Bell: Is a New Breakfast Lineup Enough?
Bagel-shop kingpin Einstein Noah is looking to charge up its sales growth with a bigger presence in breakfast, a space that has been getting crowded lately. Should investors buy in, or take a wait-and-see approach?
May 30, 2014
by Robert Hanley
After an Earnings-Related Drop, Is a Rebound in the Cards for Panera Bread?
Shareholders in fast-casual chain Panera Bread weren't smiling after the company's latest financial update led to a sharp drop in its share price. With management on the case, though, should investors buy in now?
May 30, 2014
by Robert Hanley
After a Bad Start to 2014, Should Tilly's Shareholders Hold ... or Fold?
Shares of teen retailer Tilly's continue to plumb 52-week lows, even though the company reported slightly better-than-expected results in the past few quarters. Should investors hold or cut their losses?
May 29, 2014
by Robert Hanley
After Another Bad Quarter, Are There Signs of Hope for Avon Products?
Shares of Avon Products continue to plumb 52-week lows, as the company's latest financial update provoked little confidence on the part of Mr. Market. Is it time to start sniffing around the iconic cosmetics seller?
May 26, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Will Rising Coffee Prices Destroy the Momentum at Starbucks?
Raw coffee prices have been on the move north since the start of the year, making the daily caffeine fix potentially more expensive for the country's coffee drinkers. Do rising prices change the investment story at Starbucks?
May 21, 2014
by Robert Hanley
After Another Blockbuster Deal, Does Media General Have Room to Run?
Television broadcaster Media General has been a feel-good success story after it shed its newspaper operation and focused on the more-profitable television business, evidenced by the strong five-year run of its stock price. Is there more upside ahead for investors?
May 20, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Did Kroger Miss a Golden Opportunity With Safeway?
Kroger was rumored to have been the mysterious Company A that was positioning itself to make a run for regional grocer Safeway, which instead sold itself to a private-equity consortium led by Cerberus. Did Kroger miss out on a chance to increase shareholder value?
May 20, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Should You Follow Greenlight Capital's Move Into Conn's?
The struggling shares of appliance and consumer-electronics retailer Conn's came to life in mid-April after noted hedge fund manager David Einhorn and his Greenlight Capital fund disclosed a new position in the specialty retailer. Is it time for investors to tune out the noise and buy in?
May 20, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Should You Bet on the Potentially Big Story Unfolding at Empire Resorts?
Shares of Empire Resorts have been running hot over the past year, as investors smell big gains if the company wins one of New York's new destination gaming licenses. Is it time to bet on this small cap?
May 18, 2014
by Robert Hanley
After an Earnings-Related Pop, Does Foot Locker Have More Upside Ahead?
Athletic footwear retailing king Foot Locker continues to ride Nike's coattails, recently posting better-than-expected results for its latest quarter. After a good five-year run, does the company have more upside?
May 14, 2014
by Robert Hanley
After Another Good Quarter, Does Rite Aid Have More Gas in the Tank?
Rite Aid has been a feel-good story over the past few years, escaping the gravitational forces that were pushing it toward Chapter 11. After a big, multiyear run, though, is there more upside for investors?
May 11, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Ruby Tuesday, Red Lobster, or Buffalo Wild Wings: Which Restaurant Deserves Your Money?
Shares of down-on-its-luck casual-dining chain Ruby Tuesday perked up in early April after the company reported slightly better-than-expected financial results. Are there more gains ahead for investors?
May 11, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Should You Follow Activist Billionaire Nelson Peltz Into PepsiCo or Mirror Coca-Cola's Move Into SodaStream?
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has been rattling the cages at PepsiCo, hoping to convince management to acquiesce to his view that a split of PepsiCo's beverage and snacks units is the right long-term move. Is it time for investors to follow his lead?
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