Apr 16, 2014 by Brandy BetzDoes J.C. Penney Have a Competitive Advantage? Consumer spending improved, but can J.C. Penney distinguish itself from Macy's and Nordstrom to create a moat?
Apr 15, 2014 by Brandy BetzWill Mattel Have a Doll of a First Quarter? Mattel ended 2013 with three weak core franchises. Will 2014 start better -- or should Mattel step aside for Hasbro's rise?
Apr 14, 2014 by Brandy BetzDid the FTC Cripple Facebook's Billion Dollar Baby? The FTC approved the WhatsApp acquisition - but threw a wrench into Facebook's plans.
Apr 14, 2014 by Brandy BetzAre iPad Users Buying What Microsoft Is Selling?Which Microsoft Office app isn't carrying its monetization weight?
Apr 11, 2014 by Brandy BetzWill Zynga Shares Rise to $7? After King's IPO fizzled, do Zynga shares have a shot at more than doubling?
Apr 9, 2014 by Brandy BetzBigger Than Drones: Here Are 2 New Ways Amazon Wants to Rule Your Daily LifeAmazon's launching a TV box to compete with Google and Amazon. But why's the company also delivering groceries?
Apr 9, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Ways Lululemon Can Stay Out of TroubleHow can Lululemon recover from the controversies while staying ahead of Gap and L Brands?
Apr 7, 2014 by Brandy BetzSeaWorld's Attendance Drops: "Blackfish" to Blame?SeaWorld continues to have attendance problems. Is backlash from the documentary film to blame?
Apr 5, 2014 by Brandy BetzIs Staples the Next RadioShack? Staples and RadioShack have both closed stores and had share-price reductions. But will Staples fare as badly as the doomed electronics retailer?
Apr 2, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Consumer Stocks Investors Returned in the First QuarterWhy did investors turn away from Herbalife, SodaStream, and Mattel in the first quarter of 2014? Hint: controversies aplenty.
Apr 2, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Consumer Stocks Investors Shopped for in MarchWhy did Keurig Green Mountain, Tesla, and Under Armour create investor shopping frenzies in the first quarter?
Mar 31, 2014 by Brandy BetzHow LinkedIn Is 3 Times Better Than FacebookLinkedIn has proven a rare example of an online company booming post-IPO. But how does the company make money - and how do you play a role?
Mar 31, 2014 by Brandy BetzMicrosoft Loses on Tablet Market, Turns to AppleMicrosoft's soft tablet sales have left the company wooing Apple's iPad users. But what's the price of selling Office through the App Store?
Mar 30, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Options Available Ahead of Final Obamacare DeadlineNeed a last minute solution? Here are your choices regarding finding insurance off the federal exchange.
Mar 27, 2014 by Brandy BetzWhy Were King Shares Candy Crushed? Candy Crush Saga's creator fell 16% on its first day. Here's why investors should stay away in the future.
Mar 26, 2014 by Brandy BetzWhat Will Facebook Do With Oculus? Why did the social networking giant buy a virtual reality frontrunner? Hint: It has nothing to do with immersive Farmville games.
Mar 23, 2014 by Brandy BetzHere's Why Titanfall Won't Help Xbox One SalesMicrosoft's achieving fantastic sales with new game Titanfall. But that won't help push the Xbox One ahead of Sony's PlayStation 4.
Mar 15, 2014 by Brandy BetzMcDonald's Isn't Lovin' February's Comps McDonald's continues to show weak comps in 2014. Can the year improve while McDonald's faces increased competition from Wendy's, Burger King, and Yum! Brands?
Mar 11, 2014 by Brandy BetzPandora Leads Streaming Services, but Does That Matter? A new survey showed Pandora leading streaming services in listeners. But what does that mean for the company's ability to stay ahead of Spotify?
Mar 10, 2014 by Brandy BetzHere's Why Green Mountain Has to Ban Unlicensed K-CupsThe Keurig maker hit the headlines over plans to lock out unlicensed K-cups. But here's why Green Mountain has to try this strategy.