AnnaLisa Kraft

Oprah's annual list of her favorite things just came out, giving a nice boost to a bunch of brands. Even if you can't afford her favorite products, it's worth it to pore over the list for stock ideas.

More than one quarter of yoga practitioners are men, but athletic apparel makers -- like Lululemon, Nike, and Under Armour -- haven't done much to reach out to the guys. But the money's there for the taking.

Both Abercrombie & Fitch and lululemon athletica have founders who just can't seem to stop embarrassing the companies. When will these guys shut up?

Wings, beer and sports isn't the only thing happening at Buffalo Wild Wings. The CEO recently revealed a few zingers about what's in store for the chain's future.

Men's Wearhouse is counting on its plan to go upscale to grow profits even as it fends off buyout offers from its rival. Can Men's Wearhouse make enough money to justify refusing a deal?

Now's the time to start looking seriously at the bootmakers before the winter. Which bootmakers are best to kick profits up a notch?

TV character Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation exemplifies a manly man; steakhouses, whiskey, and all. If he turned his attention to stocks, here are the companies that would be candidates for a manly man's portfolio.

America, and soon the world, runs on Dunkin' Brands and there are surprising reasons why it has more upside than Starbucks and Panera Bread.

As Sears Holdings lops off more parts piece by piece, is there anything left worth holding?

Should Monster Beverage feel threatened by Big Soda or is the threat coming from smaller upstarts?

American Girl has been the cash cow for Mattel, offsetting sluggish core brand sales. Why is this brand so powerful?

Three companies have big stakes in denim, but only two are buys.

Bringing back the bread of our childhood and other bakery treats is what makes this national bakery a Buffett-worthy brand.

The largest premium spirits company in the world has some spirited stories to tell.

Produce giant Fresh Del Monte reported disappointing third-quarter earnings. Is it time to leave this stock for greener pastures? How does it stand up against peers, such as Calavo Growers and Chiquita Brands.

Gift cards are expected to be the most popular item to give this holiday season but which retailers' cards will be most gifted?

It's a tenet of Peter Lynch's investing strategy to buy what you know. Unfortunately, this could limit your profits and leave you with a dangerously unbalanced portfolio.

Most beloved food and beverage brand, most admired company, kudos. However, will this food and beverage giant keep printing money for you?

It's that time of year again when companies boast their dedication to fighting breast cancer with everything pink. Are these companies really walking the walk or are they just 'pinkwashing'?

Prudish investors, please turn away: This is only for investors who feel no guilt for making money from "sin."