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Brandy Betz

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Brandy Betz has written for The Motley Fool since 2011 and primarily covers health care, ETFs, and dividend stocks. You can follow her on Twitter @BrandyBetz.

Recent Articles by Brandy Betz

Apr 16, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Does 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 Betz

Will 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 Betz

Did 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 Betz

Are iPad Users Buying What Microsoft Is Selling?

Which Microsoft Office app isn't carrying its monetization weight?

Apr 11, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Will 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 Betz

Bigger Than Drones: Here Are 2 New Ways Amazon Wants to Rule Your Daily Life

Amazon's launching a TV box to compete with Google and Amazon. But why's the company also delivering groceries?

Apr 9, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Ways Lululemon Can Stay Out of Trouble

How can Lululemon recover from the controversies while staying ahead of Gap and L Brands?

Apr 7, 2014 by Brandy Betz

SeaWorld'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 Betz

Is 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 Betz

3 Consumer Stocks Investors Returned in the First Quarter

Why did investors turn away from Herbalife, SodaStream, and Mattel in the first quarter of 2014? Hint: controversies aplenty.

Apr 2, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Consumer Stocks Investors Shopped for in March

Why did Keurig Green Mountain, Tesla, and Under Armour create investor shopping frenzies in the first quarter?

Mar 31, 2014 by Brandy Betz

How LinkedIn Is 3 Times Better Than Facebook

LinkedIn 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 Betz

Microsoft Loses on Tablet Market, Turns to Apple

Microsoft'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 Betz

3 Options Available Ahead of Final Obamacare Deadline

Need a last minute solution? Here are your choices regarding finding insurance off the federal exchange.

Mar 27, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Why 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 Betz

What 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 Betz

Here's Why Titanfall Won't Help Xbox One Sales

Microsoft'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 Betz

McDonald'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 Betz

Pandora 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 Betz

Here's Why Green Mountain Has to Ban Unlicensed K-Cups

The Keurig maker hit the headlines over plans to lock out unlicensed K-cups. But here's why Green Mountain has to try this strategy.

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