Dec 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Investors Should Avoid Discount Retailers Five Below and Dollar General In 2015Momentum is really slowing for Five Below and Dollar General, two stocks that are likely to leave their investors disappointed next year.
Dec 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Sprint's Price War Doesn't Make SenseAT&T and Verizon are well-positioned to weather Sprint's half-off salvo.
Dec 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraAt Long Last, McDonald's Is Simplifying Its MenuEight menu items and five Extra Value Meals are on the McDonald's chopping block.
Dec 15, 2014 by Bob Ciura3 Reasons Texas Instruments Incorporated Is a Top Dividend StockA high dividend yield, lots of cash flow, and the potential for strong future dividend growth are all reasons to give Texas Instruments a closer look.
Dec 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Lorillard Inc.'s Dividend Safe?Lorillard's dividend is safe now, and the dividend of the merged Lorillard-Reynolds American should remain solid.
Dec 15, 2014 by Bob Ciura2 Food Companies Taking a Hit as Consumer Tastes Shift; 1 Making Progress ConAgra Foods and Campbell Soup have seen sales lag while PepsiCo is having success.
Dec 12, 2014 by Bob CiuraStock Investing vs. Gambling: How the Right Strategy Changes EverythingHere's why long-term buy-and-hold investing is not at all like gambling.
Dec 12, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhich $100 Stock Is a Better Investment: PepsiCo or Clorox?One looks to have better prospects for growth.
Dec 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Altria Group Inc Could Burn InvestorsAlthough Altria registered impressive gains this year, darker days might be in store if it doesn't come up with a strategy to offset the continued decline in smoking.
Dec 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraAs 2014 Draws To A Close, Here’s Why Apple’s Rally Could Continue Next YearEven after huge returns this year, here's why Apple investors should fully expect another good year in 2015.
Dec 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraForget Procter & Gamble, Here's a Better Consumer Staples Stock to BuyUnilever offers greater exposure to faster-growing markets, a more balanced product portfolio, and a higher dividend yield.
Dec 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Intel Corporation Can Keep Its Stock Rally Going in 2015Look to data centers and the Internet of Things as the company's key growth catalysts.
Dec 8, 2014 by Bob Ciura3 Stocks to Own in a Bear MarketInvestors nervous of a potential drop in the stock market should consider these three defensive stocks.
Dec 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraPhilip Morris International's New E-Cigarette Could Help It GrowPhilip Morris International is rolling out its iQOS product, which has the potential to capture a huge slice of the e-cig category.
Dec 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraShould ExxonMobil Increase Its Dividend?Here's why ExxonMobil does income investors a disservice by utilizing so much of its cash flow for share repurchases.
Dec 4, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Kinder Morgan is a Long-Term Core Holding Even After Its MegadealHere's why Kinder Morgan investors sitting on large capital gains should resist the urge to take profits.
Dec 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe Bigger Winner in Berkshire Hathaway's Acquisition of DuracellBoth P&G and Berkshire had reasons to do the deal, but one side will win more than the other.
Dec 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Now the Time to Invest in Target Corporation and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?After several bad quarters, here's why these retail giants might be on the road to better times.
Dec 3, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat Campbell Soup Company Investors Need To KnowCampbell's quarterly results aren't likely to satiate investors' hunger for growth.
Dec 2, 2014 by Bob Ciura1 Top Dividend Stock for Retirees to BuyWith a high dividend yield and strong free cash flow, here's why tobacco giant Philip Morris International is a great stock pick for retirees.
