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Eileen Rojas

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Eileen has been a Foolish Contributor since 2013 focusing on consumer goods and healthcare. She has a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Florida International University.

Recent Articles by Eileen Rojas

Dec 16, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Suit and Tie Retailers Ponder Possible Merger

After rejecting an offer from Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse puts forth its own offer to buy Jos. A. Bank at a substantial premium.

Dec 13, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Retailers Find Shoppers Are Thrifty During Black Friday

Retailers start their engines as the holiday shopping season starts and brings cost-conscious consumers looking for value.

Dec 4, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Will These Drugmakers Profit From Patient Weight Loss?

Recent studies show that new obesity drugs, manufactured by Orexigen Therapeutics, Novo Nordisk, and VIVUS, can help patients lose weight.

Dec 4, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Is J.C. Penney on the Path to Higher Profits?

J.C. Penney showed improved sales performance in the third quarter, but a steep rise in its inventory shrinkage could signal more problems ahead.

Dec 3, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Statins Take Center Stage in Treating High Cholesterol

New guidelines on the treatment of high cholesterol recommend the use of statin drugs, which could result in higher sales of statins at AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN, Mylan Labs (Nasdaq: MYL), and Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: TEVA).

Dec 3, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Will These Luxury Electric/Hybrids Pass Tesla’s Model S?

General Motors, Audi, and BMW are revving their engines as they plan the introduction of new luxury electric/hybrid models aimed at competing with Tesla’s Model S.

Nov 25, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Will These Retailers Have Higher Online Sales This Holiday Season?

Recent reports of weak consumer confidence could increase online holiday shopping at retail e-commerce sites where it’s easier to compare prices.

Nov 24, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Dollar Stores Are Still Popular With Middle-Class Consumers

As economic uncertainty continues to linger, dollar stores are profiting from cautious consumers who continue to show a hesitancy to spend.

Nov 21, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Fiat Hits the Accelerator on Chrysler IPO

Why exactly is the European automaker seeking to buy out shares from the Chrysler's other shareholder, the UAW?

Nov 19, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Michael Kors’ Results Inspire Handbag Envy

The latest quarterly results at Michael Kors show that the luxury brand continues its solid performance.

Nov 17, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Why Tesla’s Electric Ascent Is Losing its Charge

After a meteoric rise this year, Tesla shares appear to be coming back to Earth as the automaker looks forward to 2014.

Nov 14, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Will Foreign Pharmacies Impact Drug Sales at U.S. Stores?

As the state of Maine gives the green light on the use of foreign pharmacies, U.S. drugstores face a serious business threat.

Nov 4, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Foreign Sugar Prices Are a Sweet Deal for Confectioners

Confectioners are expanding their production facilities abroad, in part to take advantage of low prices on sugar grown overseas.

Nov 4, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Fast-food Condiment Alert: McDonald’s Drops Heinz Ketchup

McDonald’s drops Heinz ketchup from its condiment list because of the presence of a new company executive, who used to work for Burger King.

Oct 28, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Will A New Mexican Tax Cause Soft Drink and Snack Sales to Fizzle?

Soft drink and snack food companies fight a new tax on their sales in Mexico, as the Mexican government attempts to discourage junk food consumption.

Oct 26, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Big Oil Mobilizing to Meet Rising Oil Demand in China

As China’s thirst for oil rises over the long term, oil producers are lining up to meet demand.

Oct 24, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

China’s Fascination With Fast-Food Restaurants

Despite recent disappointing sales at Yum! Brands’ KFC China division, the country's love affair with fast-food restaurants should continue.

Oct 17, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Bristol-Myers Squibb Finds a Novel Way of Treating Hepatitis C

A clinical research study supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb finds a triple drug therapy that is effective in treating hepatitis C in about 90% of patients.

Oct 9, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Can Computer Screens Boost Restaurant Profits?

Restaurants, like Applebee’s and Chili’s, are looking into or installing tabletop screens to add a new and different level of service that is expected to boost profits.

Oct 8, 2013 by Eileen Rojas

Hyundai's Love Affair With Europe

After introducing its models in 2007, Hyundai is preparing to sell more cars in Europe and threaten the market share of established European car brands, like Fiat and Volkswagen.

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