The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) ended its day as close to even as can be, with a mere 0.1% gain on a 1.4-point rise after spending most of the day climbing out of the steep hole it...
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July 29 - News
Someday, I'm going to be a better investor and a worse writer, and just take a few weeks off from covering Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) so that I can actually buy some.
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July 29 - News
is testing out soda in its coffee stores, latching on to the trend made popular by Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA).
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July 29 - News
Avid consumers of burgers and fries may call them fast-food joints, but the industry prefers the term "quick service restaurant," or QSR.
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July 29 - News
The average American consumes up to 300 mg of caffeine per day.
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July 28 - News
If you'd ask most stock holders, hedge funds are viewed as underperforming, old financial tools of years past.
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July 26 - News
The quick-serve restaurant space has been serving up an interesting -- and choppy -- earnings season.
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July 26 - News
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) undoubtedly had a great quarter, but is the company really deserving of a price-to-earnings ratio of 35? Certainly not on the foundation of...
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July 26 - News
What do you immediately think of when I mention the Ronald McDonald, Big Macs, and Happy Meals? I'm assured that every reader immediately thinks of only one company - McDonald...
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July 26 - News
What exactly is Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) up to? Is it still a drink experience destination or is it pursuing recognition as a broader food and beverage brand? Analysts...
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July 26 - News
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), the world's most popular coffee chain, is joining forces with Danone SA (ADR) (OTCMKTS:DANOY) to create an exclusive yogurt line called "...
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July 26 - News
With taxes having risen for most people at the beginning of 2013, ordinary Americans are increasingly angry about the steps that many well-known U.S.
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July 26 - News
Vietnam is next on the list for McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD).
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July 25 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has consistently shown its leadership savvy in maximizing profits by moving abroad to do business, and that effort has been rewarded with buckets...
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July 25 - News
This morning, Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) had one of those stock price charts where it appears as though the apocalypse came along, and the market just disappeared.
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July 25 - News
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) will release its quarterly report tomorrow, and investors remain optimistic about the stock as they've lifted share prices to new all-time...
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July 25 - News
Take a great brand, combine it with a huge market opportunity, and you should have a terrific investment opportunity.
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July 25 - News
Yogurt for breakfast is good. Coffee for breakfast is good. Yogurt-coffee might be crossing a hidden line, though.
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July 24 - News
History tells us that rather than trying to time the market and buy low, sell high, it is better to stick to your investing philosophies.
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July 24 - News
A lot has changed since Steve Ells opened a single burrito shop in Colorado 20 years ago.
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July 23 - News
The Motley Fool is on the road in Seattle! Recently, we visited Coinstar -- now officially renamed Outerwall Inc (NASDAQ:OUTR) -- to speak with CFO-turned-CEO Scott Di Valerio...
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July 23 - News
Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) will release its quarterly report tomorrow, and investors are hoping that the company will be able to produce the same growth that its rapidly rising...
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July 23 - News
Every morning millions of Americans make their daily commute to work, and along the way many make a quick coffee or breakfast stop.
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July 22 - News
While emerging markets have tumbled greatly over the last month, some of our largest and most recognized brands are preparing themselves for the long-term potential of these developing...
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July 22 - News
There is plenty of money to be made in sweeteners; in 2012 the global sweetener market was at $77.5 billion and is expected to reach $97.2 billion by 2017.
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July 22 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS), Apple Inc.
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July 22 - News
It is a well-known fact that the human population is addicted to coffee. In America over half of the adult population consumes coffee every day.
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July 22 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has collaborated with Visa Inc (NYSE:V) on a website offering financial advice to its employees featuring a sample budget scenario for a full...
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July 19 - News
On Monday, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) filed a trademark application for a soda maker that looks like it could compete with SodaStream International Ltd...
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July 18 - News
There are more and more great and powerful smartphones coming out all the time, but, according to figures from UBS AG (ADR) (NYSE:UBS) reported by The Wall Street Journal this...
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July 18 - News
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
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July 17 - News
This would be a good time to point out that excitement is an interesting vehicle for investors.
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July 16 - News
Reporting periods are exciting times for most investors, how did my stocks do? Did they beat or miss earnings? Are prices up or down? Should I sell my shares or buy more? What...
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July 16 - News
Single-cup coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
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July 16 - News
“Tall, Grande or Venti?” the barista asked with a smile. After taking a moment to contemplate how long my day would be, I decided upon a Venti.
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July 15 - News
Our world changes around us every day, but there is one thing that remains constant: People want more.
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July 15 - News
This week Coinstar went through a name change, reflecting its diversified set of businesses.
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July 15 - News
For the past several years, it has been hard to avoid the couponing trend.
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July 15 - News
America’s love for doughnuts is no breaking news. Add coffee to that and you get the perfect romance.
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July 15 - News
The Motley Fool is on the road in Seattle! Recently we visited Coinstar, Inc.
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July 11 - News
According to a study published in the journal Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, researchers at the University of Barcelona discovered that a caffeine-glucose...
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July 11 - News
The increase in price at Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) might look impressive, but considering the stock has appreciated by about 260% since 2008, and the S&P 500 is up just...
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July 10 - News
Investors can prime their portfolio for success by building on a collection of core growth stocks.
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July 8 - News
The premium coffeehouse chain expanded its test of handcrafted soft drinks last week.
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July 8 - News
Following its surprisingly controversial Cheerios commercial featuring a mixed-race family, cereal maker General Mills, Inc.
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July 5 - News
Although it's been six years since the financial crisis, it is apparent the big banks are still held in low regard by the general public, especially since there always seems to...
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July 5 - News
According to a recent study done by the National Coffee Association, the number of coffee-drinking adults in the U.S. has grown to 83% this year.
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July 5 - News
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is in the news. It has announced expansion plans all the way in Malaysia as it implements a price increase in the US.
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July 5 - News