Investing in the world’s long-term sweet tooth seems like a good idea – after all, I impulse-buy candy all the time in the grocery store checkout...
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The average of all analyst’s opinions is what we call “market consensus.” Even when the consensus is mostly right about what the future...
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June 28 - News - Comments
Mad Men‘s Don Draper killed his career with his pitch to the execs at The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) but he got one thing right about the All-American...
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June 27 - News - Comments
First, here’s a disclaimer of sorts. This piece cites tempting chocolate confectioneries, which can lead to weight issues that agricultural commodity...
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June 26 - News - Comments
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a leading company in the international confectionery arena with 30% of the gum category, 15% share of the...
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June 25 - News - Comments
The greatest players in any profession often make their job look effortless. Whether it was Michael Jordan on the court, George Carlin weaving political...
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June 21 - News - Comments
I follow quite a lot of companies, so the usefulness of a watchlist to me cannot be overstated. Without my watchlist, I’d be unable to keep up on...
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June 20 - News - Comments
When shares of old Kraft stock broke into two components last fall, most investors expected the higher-growth Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ)...
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June 19 - News - Comments
Time-honored blue chips stocks with healthy track records can be found amongst candy companies. Although some cyclic behavior is to be expected as spikes...
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June 19 - News - Comments
Food and beverage companies in the U.S. operate in a mature industry. The companies in the industry are aiming for cost reduction and product innovation...
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June 18 - News - Comments
It has become a well know fact that Fed intervention has spurned interest in low-paying bonds, especially with the specter of inflation around the corner...
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June 18 - News - Comments
Your investment could be sweet. Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a sweet business ready for solid growth. After spinning off from Kraft Foods...
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June 14 - News - Comments
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is one of the leading food producers in the United States with a list of brands that are household names. The company has...
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June 12 - News - Comments
By ratting out its price-fixing co-conspirators, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) got itself a sweet deal from Canadian regulators that could see its stock...
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June 12 - News - Comments
When it comes to investing in big, publicly owned candy companies, investors don’t have a lot of options to choose from. The giants of the industry...
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June 11 - News - Comments
Cosan Limited (USA) (NYSE:CZZ) has experienced an increase in activity from the world’s largest hedge funds recently. To the average investor, there...
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June 6 - News - Comments
Loyalty to big brands is nosediving. A recent study shows that consumers are increasingly switching to private-label goods. But some big-branded companies...
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June 4 - News - Comments
Is The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) the right pick for your portfolio? Hedge funds are taking a pessimistic view. The number of long hedge fund positions...
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May 30 - News - Comments
Consumer staples companies manufacture and sell products such as food, beverages, tobacco and household items. They are products that consumers are unable...
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May 30 - News - Comments
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) hopes a better understanding of China’s confectionery culture will lead to some sweet returns. The company just launched...
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May 29 - News - Comments
The confectionery market is characterized by high-growth and high-margin prospects compared with other packaged food segments. Since private-label competition...
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May 29 - News - Comments
Previously known as Kraft Foods, Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) spun off Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT) last year. Kraft Foods Group was...
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May 9 - News - Comments
A leading producer of ready-to-eat cereal, snacks, and more, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) has experienced some unusual price activity lately. For most of...
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April 24 - News - Comments
It may seem curious to investors of a certain stripe that Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) spun off its Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT) grocery...
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April 9 - News - Comments
Consumer staples have been having a heckuva year due to an all-consuming search for yield and safety. Defensives like Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY), and The...
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April 2 - News - Comments
Globally diversifying your portfolio is really important. It allows you to profit from the fast growth of developing economies, while also safeguarding...
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March 26 - News - Comments
Milk chocolate bars. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Kisses chocolates. Payday bars. Milk Duds. Jolly Ranchers. The only thing sweeter than these goods...
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March 22 - News - Comments
Is The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) the right pick for your portfolio? Investors who are in the know are becoming hopeful. The number of long hedge fund...
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March 20 - News - Comments
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) is on an historic mission that will likely anger some of Wall Street’s favorite big caps. Mattel is trying to do away...
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March 12 - News - Comments
Valentine’s Day has recently passed and the staple gifts like chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and cards were purchased in extremely large quantities around...
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March 4 - News - Comments
On this day in economic and financial history … Milton S. began construction on what would become the center of his chocolate empire on March 2,...
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The most defensive companies in the world can raise prices without losing customers. This pricing power gives these companies an edge over their competitors...
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February 25 - News - Comments
The recent announcement that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.B) is acquiring food processor H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) seemed to surprise the market...
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February 23 - News - Comments
Valentine’s Day has recently passed and the staple gifts like chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and cards were purchased in extremely large quantities around...
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February 23 - News - Comments
Investors have grabbed onto the booming trend of low-volatility funds with both hands, and Wall Street has heard the message. Yet as an ETF giant launches...
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February 20 - News - Comments
With an $80 billion snack market and confectionery taking 41% of the market segment, U.S. confections are attractive. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) was...
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February 20 - News - Comments
Valentine’s Day seems to be a divided holiday between those who love to spoil their significant others and those who feel it’s become completely...
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February 19 - News - Comments
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. Let’s first review...
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February 14 - News - Comments
Ever since the financial crisis broke out in 2008, central banks have engaged in the practice of money printing in order to fuel the economy and avoid...
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February 11 - News - Comments
Chocolate has a very sweet history. It’s been called the nectar of the gods and poor man’s champagne. Plus, it’s the go-to, anytime remedy for...
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