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Daniel James

DUJames

I'm primarily a value and fixed-income investor with a background in cultural anthropology. As a writer for the Fool, I focus mainly on the consumer goods sector, also dabbling in technology occaisionally. When not pouring over the world's stock markets, I like to read, travel and make music.

Recent Articles by Daniel James

Dec 1, 2013 by Daniel James

How Retailers Are Finally Tackling Safety Standards in Bangladesh

Major retailers like Wal-Mart, Gap, and H&M are finally looking to improve work safety standards in Bangladesh.

Nov 29, 2013 by Daniel James

Why the Street Is Wrong on Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Despite impressive opening-weekend sales, the sequel to "Hunger Games" disappointed Wall Street. How does this bode for Lions Gate entertainment and IMAX amid rising competition from Time Warner?

Nov 27, 2013 by Daniel James

Best Buy: Should You Buy After the Plunge?

Pricing competition from Target and Wal-Mart is forcing Best-Buy to continue its promotional spending ahead of the holidays. Are shares attractive at this point?

Nov 27, 2013 by Daniel James

Is Urban Outfitters Worth the Premium?

Urban Outfitters seems to be outpacing the competition, including Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch, but it also trades at a premium.

Nov 21, 2013 by Daniel James

Google and Samsung Continue to Lead Mobile Market

Google and Samsung are still outpacing Apple across the mobile market.

Nov 19, 2013 by Daniel James

While Many Retailers Struggle, Macy’s Holds Its Own

Macy's defies competitors such as Kohl's Corp and Wal-Mart Stores by delivering another quarter of solid earnings.

Nov 16, 2013 by Daniel James

The Gap Is Consistently Outpacing the Industry

The Gap is doing considerably better than competitors such as A&F and American Eagle in a tough consumer spending environment.

Nov 15, 2013 by Daniel James

Single's Day Sales Give Yahoo! a Boost

China's biggest celebration of arbitrary consumerism led to a new sales record for Alibaba.

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Nov 13, 2013 by Daniel James

GTA Helps Take-Two Blow Up Expectations

Take-Two Interactive crushes expectations thanks to blockbuster title "Grand Theft Auto V." How does the stock now compare to Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard?

Nov 12, 2013 by Daniel James

Why Ford's Shifting Into High Gear Against GM and Toyota

After years of trailing the auto industry's sales leaders, the Blue Oval's starting to gain ground.

Nov 3, 2013 by Daniel James

How Target, Amazon, and Kohl's Are Gearing Up for the Holidays

These three retailers are all ramping up their marketing efforts to get a leg up on the competition.

Nov 2, 2013 by Daniel James

What’s Going On With Google’s Barge?

A mysterious vessel sighted off the San Francisco coast may be a floating Google Glass store.

Nov 1, 2013 by Daniel James

Should Consumer Staples Investors Be Worried About Growth?

Producers of consumer staples, including Heineken, AB InBev and Unilever, are feeling the pinch in many emerging markets.

Oct 26, 2013 by Daniel James

Why You Shouldn't Bag Coach Just Yet

Coach reports slowing sales as competitors eat up market share.

Oct 23, 2013 by Daniel James

Google and Facebook to Sign Advertising Truce

In an unlikely turn of events, rivals Google and Facebook have decided to work together in advertising.

Oct 22, 2013 by Daniel James

Best Buy Determined to Turn Around

Best Buy's turnaround efforts have met with approval from investors so far.

Oct 18, 2013 by Daniel James

What's in Store for the Office Max and Office Depot Merger?

A huge merger between Office Depot and OfficeMax is likely to increase the companies' competitive edges.

Oct 16, 2013 by Daniel James

Should Green Mountain Be Worried About Whole Foods' Challenge?

Whole Foods' introduction of its own K-Cups may prove a daunting challenge to Green Mountain's dominant position.

Oct 12, 2013 by Daniel James

Yum! Does Not Look Good

Partly as a result of several food quality scandals in China, Yum!'s bottom-line is suffering.

Oct 12, 2013 by Daniel James

What Does Hertz' Overcapacity Say About the Auto Market?

Hertz plans to unload some of its fleet as a result of soft rental demand and encouraging retail conditions for Ford and GM.

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