Robert Hanley

Shares of Outerwall spiked higher in early February, partially due to better-than-expected financial results at its Redbox video retailer unit. With Netflix and Amazon targeting the unit's customers with their streaming offerings, is Outerwall a good bet for investors?

Investors weren't too pleased with Dean Foods' latest financial results, dropping the company's shares for a sharp loss in early February. Is it time for investors to pounce?

SodaStream has been off to a bad start in 2014, with negative publicity and a declining stock price. Is it a good time to buy in?

Chipotle has quietly entered the pizza business by buying a stake in Colorado-based upstart Pizzeria Locale, a pizza-store concept that shares a mission of quality food and interactive customer service. Should investors in the major pizza chains be worried?

Red Robin's future growth plans include an assault on the hamburger quick-serve segment through its limited service Burger Works outlets. With competition in the space getting tougher, though, will it create value for shareholders?

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia improved its relationship with key licensee Macy's after severely shrinking its product partnership with rival J.C. Penney in October. Is there upside for investors?

Iconic hotelier Hilton came back to the public markets in October, allowing majority owner Blackstone Group to cash out of part of its position. Is it a good bet in lodging?

Lululemon's investors haven't had much to cheer about lately, as the company reels from a quality control issue and tries to maintain the premium perception of its brand. After losing almost half its market value, is it a good bet for investors?

Krispy Kreme's share price took a hit in December after investors were underwhelmed by the company's financial forecast for 2014. With plans for more store growth in emerging markets, is it a good bet for investors?

Auto-parts retailer Pep Boys has been looking for a spark to reinvigorate its business fortunes, as it continues to revamp its stores under a new customer-focused operating strategy. With the bad weather creating a sales tailwind, is it time for investors to bet on it?

No-name apparel manufacturer G-III has built a strong business in the licensed-apparel niche, providing happy returns for shareholders. With a new focus on retail, though, it is still worth buying?

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holding company extended credit to newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises in 2013, perhaps hoping to swap it for newspaper assets down the line. Is it a good bet for small investors?

Institutional investors are euphoric about GM's prospects after the U.S. Treasury exited its investment stake and the company reinstated its dividend. Should small investors follow them in?

Cumulus Media's shares were on fire in 2013, as investors seem to be rethinking the value proposition of the radio sector. Can the company drive more gains for investors?

Mr. Market didn't care too much for fast-growing cosmetic retailer Ulta Salon's recent profit report and dropped its shares for a sharp loss in early December. Should investors buy in now?

Despite being the coffee company that critics love to hate, Green Mountain continues to be the king of single-serve coffee with its Keurig franchise. Should investors tune out the noise and invest?

Tilly's share price has been in the doghouse lately, hurt by weak traffic and sales trends from its teen demographic. Is it a good time to buy in?

Wisconsin supermarket chain Roundy's is looking to charge up its growth rate with an aggressive move into the Chicago market via acquisitions and new store openings. Should investors hitch a ride with this small cap?

Investors didn't care too much for Sears' latest business snapshot, sending the company's shares down sharply to start the new year. Is it a better bet at these lower levels?

After a quick bankruptcy, publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is back in the public markets with a renewed focus on education. Should investors take a bite?