May 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow the Emerging Markets Can Help Rescue GrouponGroupon is spending a lot of money to grow internationally. While that's hurting the company now, its strategy in the emerging markets could pay off big time.
May 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraDon't Be Tempted to Catch This Falling KnifeStaples looks like a cheap stock on the surface, but it's caught in a severe downward spiral.
May 22, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy P&G Is a Great Dividend Stock You Can Confidently Buy TodayP&G's massive portfolio of great brands and its rock-solid dividend payments can help you build wealth and sleep well at night.
May 21, 2014 by Bob CiuraWorld Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Isn't Down for the CountThe market gave World Wrestling Entertainment a full-fledged smackdown after the company signed its TV licensing deal with Comcast. But if it generates enough WWE Network subscribers, the stock could be a screaming bargain.
May 21, 2014 by Bob CiuraDid Darden Restaurants Just Make a Major Error by Selling Red Lobster?Darden shares sunk and investors cried foul when the company announced it will sell Red Lobster to a private equity firm for $2.1 billion. Here's why the deal might not be so bad.
May 21, 2014 by Bob CiuraWill Buying DIRECTV Cure What Ails AT&T Inc.?AT&T's desire for more subscribers will be satisfied by buying DirecTV. But lingering concerns exist for cable and satellite providers right now, primarily of which is the ongoing customer flight to cheaper online streaming services.
May 20, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Buying Campbell Soup Company Will Leave You Hungry for GrowthCampbell Soup pays a nice dividend, but growth investors won't find much to satisfy their appetites.
May 20, 2014 by Bob CiuraShould You Follow Warren Buffett Into This Dividend Behemoth?Verizon Communications has all the makings of a Buffett play: a strong brand, wide economic moat, and a business that racks up boatloads of cash flow.
May 20, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Transocean Ltd and Ensco PLC Continue to Defy the CriticsEven though they get no love from Wall Street, these two companies prove the oil drilling industry is keeping its head above water.
May 20, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Microsoft Corporation Is a Fantastic Dividend StockHuge free cash flow and piles of cash on the balance sheet are why Microsoft is a truly impressive dividend stock.
May 20, 2014 by Bob CiuraDeere & Company Might Not Stay Cheap for LongStrong long-term tailwinds will support the global agriculture industry for many years, which is extremely favorable for Deere & Company.
May 19, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Altria Group Inc.'s Dividend Policy Sets It Apart from Reynolds American Inc. Altria's management maintains a clear dividend policy as a strict percentage of the company's profits. That's the secret formula behind its impressive returns to shareholders for the past several decades.
May 19, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow Liquefied Natural Gas Could Come to the Rescue for Royal Dutch Shell and BPHere's why LNG may hold the key to Shell and BP getting their production going in the right direction once again.
May 19, 2014 by Bob CiuraIs Cisco Systems' Turnaround for Real This Time?Cisco shares jumped after reporting earnings, but there are still some major hiccups in the company's core fundamentals.
May 18, 2014 by Bob CiuraWhy Wal-Mart's Retail Dominance May Be in DangerWal-Mart's core customer base is really hurting right now, which threatens its position as top dog in deep-discount retail.
May 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraThese 2 Oil Companies Are Seeking the Comforts of HomeOccidental Petroleum and Anadarko Petroleum are divesting international assets and cutting natural gas production to focus intently on U.S. oil.
May 17, 2014 by Bob CiuraWall Street's Disappointment With Fossil Is RidiculousFossil shares fell 10% after the company issued a current-quarter outlook that was less than what analysts wanted. Here's why long-term investors should by no means sell Fossil.
May 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraMemo to Apple Inc Investors: Ignore the Beats Audio Acquisition and Watch for ThisWhile Apple's rumored acquisition of Beats Electronics makes for an interesting story, it's not likely to meaningfully combat Pandora's dominance in music streaming.
May 16, 2014 by Bob CiuraDid Hillshire Brands Just Vastly Overpay to Acquire Pinnacle Foods?Hillshire is paying a hefty premium for Pinnacle Foods, which is confusing given the slowing growth of the packaged-foods industry.
May 15, 2014 by Bob CiuraHow IBM's Strategic Transformation Will Pay Off, EventuallyIBM is in the middle of a painful, yet necessary, transition away from hardware. While costly and time consuming, management's actions will place the company on a more prosperous path.
