Robert Hanley
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Recent Articles by Robert Hanley
Jan 11, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Can Kirkland's Survive a Home Decor Onslaught From Bed Bath & Beyond and TJX?
Shareholders of home-decor retailer Kirkland's had a lot to smile about in 2013, with a rising stock price due to consumers' increasing desire to decorate their new and existing homes. However, with major retailers encroaching on its turf, is it a good bet in the new year?
Jan 9, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Is the Bloom Off the Rose at Fresh Market?
Post-IPO investors in The Fresh Market are still looking for daylight, as the company's stock price has had limited cumulative gains beyond the first day pop. With a recent sell-off attributed to growing pains, should investors take a bite?
Jan 9, 2014
by Robert Hanley
Can Mattress Firm Leverage Its Tempur Sealy Connection to More Stock Price Gains?
Specialty retailer Mattress Firm has leveraged its role as industry consolidator to a big stock-price gain during the past year, while also benefiting from being a major distributor for industry dynamo Tempur Sealy. Should investors continue betting on this rising star?
Dec 30, 2013
by Robert Hanley
Should You Bet on a New Day Dawning for Beazer Homes?
Beazer Homes has ridden the Federal Reserve's tsunami of low-cost money to higher home sales and better business results, which has given the company time to rightsize its balance sheet. Is it a good bet for investors?
Dec 22, 2013
by Robert Hanley
Should You Bet on the Action at Niche-Marketer Blyth?
Shares of consumer-goods marketer Blyth have been on a downward spiral lately but jumped higher in October after receiving an acquisition offer from a competitor. Is it a good bet in the weight-loss business? Or are other businesses in the space such as Medifast and Weight Watchers International better positioned for success?
Dec 10, 2013
by Robert Hanley
Should You Bet on the Action at Men's Wearhouse?
Men's Wearhouse turned from the hunted to the hunter in November, making a counter bid for smaller competitor Jos. A. Bank Clothiers. With its core business weak, though, should investors bet on upside for this niche retailer?
Dec 4, 2013
by Robert Hanley
Can an Accessories-focused Jones Group Catch the Michael Kors' Freight Train?
Clothing and accessories designer Jones Group has been restructuring its business to reinvigorate growth, attracting some interest from private equity firms. Should investors buy in to the story, or should they focus on peers like Fifth & Pacific Companies and Micheal Kors Holdings?
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