Oct 20, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonColgate Sticks to TeethA focus on dental and personal care products is helping gross margins.
Oct 20, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonHasbro's Game Q3A return to growth in the U.S. games business has helped operating profits.
Oct 17, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonVeriSign Out of SolutionsVeriSign paid $16 billion for Network Solutions -- but that was then.
Oct 17, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonPantry Gets Golden GallonThe acquisition stands to boost the convenience chain's growth and position.
Oct 16, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonCorporate IM's ConundrumInstant messaging systems may never truly "open up," even as they grow in popularity.
Oct 16, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonMaytag's Struggling HooverVacuum jokes aside, the appliance company's floor-care division isn't pulling its weight.
Oct 15, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonLabor Ready Is WorkingIt looks like 2003 will be a good one for the temporary labor company.
Oct 15, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonCarMax Gets SideswipedDownbeat third-quarter sales data raises questions about the company's position.
Oct 14, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonRough Patch for LubrizolThe lubricant maker faces serious challenges, despite an appealing cash flow.
Oct 14, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonWaiting on iTunesApple may open the Windows for iTunes, but competitors abound.
Oct 13, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonSports Authority Plays OnThe company has acquired its way to market leadership, but what is that leadership worth?
Oct 13, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonIGT Hits Cashless JackpotThe slot leader cashes in on a big deal for cashless slot machines.
Oct 9, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonChildren's Place's "Comp" ComparisonThere's more to the story than booming September sales.
Oct 9, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonGap's Improving "Flow"Look beyond sales to the balance sheet for signs of Gap's recovery.
Oct 8, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonCostco's ComebackThe warehouse retailer has battled back since August.
Oct 8, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonPapa John's StrugglesThe pizza delivery chain can't catch a break in 2003.
Oct 7, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonJetBlue SplitsPerformance drives stock splits -- not the other way around.
Oct 7, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonSony's PSX-CitementCool is cool, but is the do-it-all machine too much, too soon?
Oct 3, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonMGM Gets TenderedThe response to Kerkorian's tender might be a vote against management.
Oct 3, 2003 by Dave Marino-NachisonAmerica West Flies OnThe low-fare airline says business travel was strong in September.