Aug 8, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Organic the Pick-Me-Up Campbell Soup Desperately Needs?A nearly 150 year-old company is about to make a major change to its product portfolio. Here's why it's the right thing to do.
Aug 1, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's What's Driving Growth at Kinder MorganKinder Morgan is seeing success in natural gas pipelines, and future projects will keep fueling its generous distributions.
Aug 1, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy This Coal Stock Is up 30% in 2014Alliance Resource continues to defy the notion that coal is dead. Here's how.
Jul 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat's Wrong With Dunkin' Brands?Dunkin' Brands had solid momentum since its IPO, but all of that seems to have been reversed this year. Here's why.
Jul 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy PepsiCo Climbed After Modest EarningsPepsiCo produced unspectacular growth last quarter, but its stock did much better than fierce competitor Coca-Cola's after releasing earnings. Here's why.
Jul 28, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Diamond Offshore's Struggles Are Likely to ContinueThe long-term economics of offshore drilling are strong, but Diamond Offshore is one of the weaker performers in the industry.
Jul 25, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy BreitBurn Energy Partners' Acquisition of QR Energy Is a Great MoveBreitBurn Energy Partners' acquisition provides access to stable, highly productive oil fields in the United States. In addition to cost savings, the deal will help secure distribution growth.
Jul 24, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Apple About to Cannibalize the iPad?If the iPhone 6 includes a larger screen, it may unwittingly damage its own position in tablets.
Jul 24, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere Are the Major Takeaways From Verizon's EarningsThanks to a hugely valuable asset, Verizon is blowing away its biggest competitor.
Jul 23, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe Real Reason AT&T is Acquiring DIRECTVAside from simply adding millions of new customers, AT&T is counting on bundling services as a key motive behind its huge acquisition of DIRECTV.
Jul 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Mattel's Recovery Might Be Just Around the CornerMattel is still reeling from the effects of a poor holiday season last year. But it's working through its challenges and is investing in new products that should pave the way for better performance up ahead.
Jul 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy ConAgra Foods Should Increase Its DividendConAgra management is being too stingy with its dividend and needs to reward its loyal shareholders who have stuck around despite the stock performing so poorly this year.
Jul 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraThis Important Driver of Apple Stock's Earnings May Surprise YouHere's why continued growth in China will make or break Apple's quarter.
Jul 21, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Wall Street is What's Wrong with HasbroHasbro is spending a lot of money to try to keep up with over-zealous analysts. Here's why it should give that up and instead turn focus back on the business.
Jul 21, 2014 by Bob CiuraCan Anything Stop Google?Google has posted 18 straight quarters of at least 20% revenue growth. Thanks to a vast lineup of new products, its momentum should continue for a long time.
Jul 21, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy eBay Needs to Spin Off PayPalCarl Icahn gave up in his attempt to get eBay to spin off PayPal, but he shouldn't have. Here's why it makes a lot of sense for eBay to let PayPal loose.
Jul 20, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's the Real Winner of the Lorillard/Reynolds American MergerIn their eagerness to seal the deal, Lorillard and Reynolds American allowed Imperial Tobacco to swoop in and buy Lorillard's high-growth brand.
Jul 18, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Samsung in Bigger Trouble Than You Think?Samsung's profit warning foreshadows bad things on the horizon. Here's why it's about to get more squeezed by the competition than ever before.
Jul 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy You Shouldn't Panic Over Mattel's EarningsMattel's sluggish performance this year is due to inventory and cost issues that should ease with time.
Jul 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe 1 Thing Missing From Intel Corporation's Great Earnings ReportIntel's second-quarter earnings prove that its turnaround is gaining traction. However, there's something management isn't paying much attention to that might frustrate its loyal shareholders.
