Anh HOANG

Nordstrom, Costco, and Amazon.com are suitable for long-term portfolios.

Tyson Foods could be a buy at its current price. Hillshire Brands and Pilgrim's Pride may also deliver value to investors in the near future

General Mills, Danone, and Mondelez will benefit from their international businesses.

Tile Shop may face an inventory write-down in the future. Home Depot and Lowe's are in much better positions, shown by their positive free cash flow.

Fifth & Pacific will grow its operating performance quite well, but it is expensively valued. Michael Kors is good for growth investors while Coach offers investors a good dividend yield at 2.60%.

Starbucks is still solid for the long run, despite the fine. Mondelez will have more power to enhance its global leading position with the fine proceeds. Dunkin' Brands uses a lot of leverage in its operations.

Ralph Lauren and PVH could deliver shareholders good long-run returns, while Fifth & Pacific is in the midst of turning itself around.

Dean Foods could deliver good value to shareholders. Dean Foods, WhiteWave, and General Mills are all focusing on cost cutting initiatives to boost their profitability.

Carter's, with high growth and decent return on invested capital, is a good buy for the long run. The Gap impresses with its high returns while American Eagle Outfitters can be considered a turnaround stock.

McDonald's and Kraft Foods could boost profits by expanding their coffee business, but Starbucks' coffee business remains the global leader.

Kimberly-Clark, Unilever and Procter & Gamble all offer investors sustainable dividends with decent yields. Procter & Gamble seems to have the most upside potential with its $10 billion cost savings program.

BJ's Restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Potbelly all have high forward earnings valuations. Chipotle is the best pick now with its growing operating performance.

Whole Foods Market is facing more competition from Kroger and The Fresh Market and offering more discounts to shoppers.

Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, and Kao will benefit from growing global baby diaper sales.

Michael Kors is a good pick in a growth portfolio. Coach will also deliver good growth in China and Europe while Vera Bradley could turn around with its new CEO.

Rite Aid could keep growing, but it is highly leveraged while Walgreen and CVS are quite conservatively capitalized.

Burger King Worldwide and McDonald's introduced healthier options like Satisfries, salad, and fruit in their value menus for consumers, while Wendy's has its innovative Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger.

Hillshire Brands will improve profitability and increase cash returns to shareholders.

Avon is highly leveraged, and an ongoing turnaround is in progress.

AMC Networks boosted its international presence by acquiring Chellomedia.