AnnaLisa Kraft

Chowing down throughout the big game is an American tradition, if not an obligation, that maybe adds on a few pounds for us but adds more profits to these companies' coffers. No matter which football team you bet on, these food companies will be winners.

Warren Buffett claims to hardly work and maybe it's true, as his investing philosophy of picking great companies and letting them do all the work has made fortunes for Berkshire Hathaway stockholders and Buffett himself. Here's how he does it.

Teen retailer Aeropostale's stock hasn't been too pretty since the summer but a collaboration with a hot TV teen property may change its story.

Once again Amazon had a record holiday season and, as usual, the company announced its best sellers. Which publicly traded companies in addition to Amazon benefited from this list?

Visiting distilleries and breweries can be a pleasant part of due diligence into alcohol companies. Which tours are the most fun and possibly revealing?

Sriracha sauced wings are just one of the special additions Buffalo Wild Wings is rolling out in 2014.

Fast food giants have global reach these days and they customize some menu items for local tastes. Here are some of the craziest items from Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, and Burger King that you can't get in the US.

The biggest fast food-chains localize their menus overseas to suit local tastes. Here are some of the ways the big dogs of quick serve serve it up around the world and why.

Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, and McDonald's are three of the largest dealers of 1,3,7-trimethylxanthin (a.k.a. caffeine). Which corner coffee dealer will keep you up at night but let your portfolio rest easy?

Chipotle is entering the battle for best pizza. Can Chipotle really compete against Domino's and Pizza Hut and make a sustainable 'pizza with integrity?'

Is Restoration Hardware what realtors cleverly call a fixer-upper or is it the best housing play in the neighborhood? Here's why Macy's and Williams-Sonoma should be concerned.

The wildly popular Duck Dynasty show glorifies hunting. But does Duck Dynasty help Cabela's, Tractor Supply Company, and Dick's Sporting Goods?

Freezing winter temps and snow ahead means it's time to consider cold-weather retailers. Which ones are best to cozy up to now for blazing hot returns? Our analyst looks at V.F. Corp., Deckers, and Columbia Sportswear.

Your local supermarket is in a war with other retailers for your grocery dollars. Here's what you might not know about shopping for food these days.

Internet Retailer released its annual list of top e-tailers of 2013 and several surprising -- if not shocking -- names ranked high based on their mobile e-commerce strength.

eBay is changing retail just as surely as it changed e-tail. Three new game-changing initiatives offer compelling reasons to buy the stock.

Fifth & Pacific has sold off two lagging divisions for cash to concentrate on its hot high-end division, Kate Spade. Is the good news of a slimmed down company baked in, or is the company ready to take on Michael Kors and Coach?

Studies have shown women investors perform better in the long term, so why do young women still fear Wall Street?

Seventeen year old actress Rachel Fox has been outperforming the market for almost two years and her blog features stocks that her generation loves. Should you love them, too?

Hotelier Marriott is trading at 52-week highs and for five good reasons, chief among them international growth. How does the company compare to Wyndham Worldwide and Intercontinental Hotels Group?