Investing in Stocks
Intel Stock: Textbook Head-and-Shoulders Pattern
Back on April 23, I wrote about the possible development of a head-and-shoulders pattern on the weekly Intel stock chart. That is exactly what it did. Read more
Pentair: The Next Serial Acquirer?
After losing its public battle to break up DuPont, activist investor Trian Fund Management is trying a different tact with pump and valve maker Pentair. Read more
Curtain Is Lifted During Pepsi Earnings Call
Every once in a while, you get to see a different side of a company than you are used to. Such was the case with the second-quarter Pepsi earnings… Read more
Ride Out the Market’s Bumps With US Growth Stocks
The Greek debt crisis and the bloodbath in the Chinese stock market is opening up some interesting opportunities in U.S. growth stocks. Read more
Why I’m Not Buying the Top Media IPO in Years
Though little known to the general public, this could be the biggest media IPO we’ve seen in years, suggesting that broadcast media is still alive and well. Read more
Walgreens Earnings Reflect Boots Merger, Strong U.S. Sales
The fiscal third-quarter Walgreens earnings report, released Thursday, reflects both its robust U.S. same-store sales and growing international footprint. Read more
ConAgra Gives Up on Private-Label Food Business
Jana Partners is pushing ConAgra to make changes, and it might get its wish. ConAgra will reportedly sell Ralcorp Holdings, its private-label food business. Read more
Alcoa Earnings Are a Little Rusty
Alcoa’s products cater to a number of different markets – including construction, automotive and energy – so it’s seen as a bellwether for economic growth. Read more
2 Casino Stocks, 2 Bearish Signals
The plummeting Chinese stock market has dealt a losing hand to casino stocks with a presence in Macau. Read more