Jun 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Intel's Surprise Announcement Means the PC Isn't Dead After AllDon't look now, but rumors of the death of the PC may be greatly exaggerated, thanks to a product refresh cycle at the enterprise level.
Jun 14, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Wal-Mart Could Instantly Solve One of Its Biggest ProblemsWal-Mart's desire to expand its small-store footprint in urban areas one-by-one could be implemented much more quickly if it simply bought Family Dollar or Dollar General.
Jun 13, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs the U.S. a Lost Cause for McDonald's?With sales lagging in the United States, it's becoming clear McDonald's is doing poorly on its home turf. But here's why its strategy for future growth may have little to do with the U.S. to begin with.
Jun 12, 2014 by Bob CiuraNote to Hillshire Brands Shareholders: Be Grateful for Your CEOAfter successfully pitting Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride against each other in a bidding war, Hillshire Brands just got Tyson Foods to pay a huge price to acquire it.
Jun 12, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhat You Might Be Missing About Apple's RallyIn case you hear Apple's resurgence is all about the stock split, you should know that there's far more to the story than that.
Jun 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraThe Clock is Ticking for RadioShackRadioShack is losing customers and has a lot of debt coming due within five years. Unless it develops an online strategy to fight show-rooming, it might not be around for long.
Jun 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraHere's What Carl Icahn Sees in Family DollarFamily Dollar is quickly falling behind its competitors, but there's enough hidden beneath the surface that the retailer gained favor with one of the world's most well-known activist investors. Here's why.
Jun 11, 2014 by Bob CiuraWill ConAgra Foods Satisfy Your Hunger for Growth?While ConAgra generates steady profits, pays a nice dividend, and is a more socially-conscious consumer-staples stock than Lorillard, its lack of growth might leave you wanting more.
Jun 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Walgreen Priced for Perfection?Walgreen's share price has soared over the past year, but its earnings growth hasn't kept up. Here's why you might want to think twice before buying in at these levels.
Jun 10, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy ExxonMobil's $19 Billion LNG Project Is a Big DealExxonMobil officially shipped first cargo from its huge LNG project in Papua New Guinea. Here's why this project matters to you.
Jun 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Diamond Offshore Is Struggling to Keep Its Head Above WaterSignificantly higher costs to upgrade its fleet and Statoil canceling a rig contract will likely weigh on Diamond Offshore this year.
Jun 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraThis 1 Particular Part of Microsoft's Resurgence May Surprise YouMicrosoft's strong growth over the past year is getting a valuable boost from hardware, which never used to be the case.
Jun 9, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow a Partnership With Amazon Could Provide a Spark for MattelAs Mattel's sales slide due to sagging demand for traditional toys and games, a partnership with Amazon represents a tantalizing opportunity.
Jun 7, 2014 by Bob CiuraRelied Upon for Its Dividend, Could AT&T Inc. Now Be a Growth Stock, Too?Despite AT&T's long-held status as a slow-and-steady dividend payer, here's why it could have some surprising growth in store as well.
Jun 6, 2014 by Bob CiuraConocoPhillips vs. Devon Energy: Which Is Better for You?ConocoPhillips and Devon Energy are both highly profitable and operate in some of same onshore fields. But there are some differences between them that could help determine which one is right for you.
Jun 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraThese Are the Technological Investments That Will Secure Intel Corporation's FutureIntel is boosting spending in tablets, data centers, and the Internet of Things. Because of its strategic investments, it has a bright future ahead.
Jun 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy ExxonMobil Might Just Be a Growth StockRelied upon for years for its stable profits and steady dividends, ExxonMobil, as a result of a number of strategic initiatives this year and beyond, could start looking more like a growth stock.
Jun 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Costco Sets Itself Apart From WalmartWhile Wal-Mart grapples with poor weather, Costco keeps posting strong growth. Here's what allows Costco to succeed while Wal-Mart struggles.
Jun 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraSeadrill Ltd's Short-Term Bumps Present a Long-Term OpportunityAs oil majors cut back on capital expenditures, Seadrill and Transocean are feeling the effects. For patient investors, this presents a great opportunity.
Jun 5, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Alliance Resource Partners LP Will Be Fine Despite the New EPA RulesWith the new carbon dioxide emissions proposal from the EPA, it's more important than ever to separate the winners from the losers in the coal industry.
