According to the Associated Press, rather than the 42.5-gram/150-calorie tube of sugary goodness you remember, the new Twinkie being sold is a trim 38.5 grams and 135 calories...
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July 22 - News
Consumer goods stocks have been some of the market’s best-performing stocks of all time, and it’s not hard to see why.
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July 10 - News
Shares of ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) have advanced more than 35% in the past year. The company made a big splash during this span with the Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.
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July 10 - News
Today, July 4th, represents our Independence Day as a nation.
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July 5 - News
Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in the United States and has operations throughout the world.
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July 2 - News
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 line - so there should be...
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July 2 - News
The average of all analyst's opinions is what we call "market consensus." Even when the consensus is mostly right about what the future might look like, there are sometimes when...
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June 28 - News
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 confectioner when he brought...
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June 27 - News
First, here’s a disclaimer of sorts.
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June 26 - News
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a leading company in the international confectionery arena with 30% of the gum category, 15% share of the chocolate market, and 7% ...
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June 25 - News
The greatest players in any profession often make their job look effortless.
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June 21 - News
I follow quite a lot of companies, so the usefulness of a watchlist to me cannot be overstated.
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June 20 - News
When shares of old Kraft stock broke into two components last fall, most investors expected the higher-growth Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) global snacks business to...
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June 19 - News
Time-honored blue chips stocks with healthy track records can be found amongst candy companies.
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June 19 - News
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 to achieve growth.
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June 18 - News
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. Both savers and bond...
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June 18 - News
Your investment could be sweet. Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a sweet business ready for solid growth.
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June 14 - News
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.
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June 12 - News
According to Canada's Competition Bureau, chocolate makers Nestle and Mars, along with the wholesale distributor network ITWAL, conspired to raise prices of the confectionery ...
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June 12 - News
When it comes to investing in big, publicly owned candy companies, investors don't have a lot of options to choose from.
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June 11 - News
To the average investor, there are many indicators investors can use to track stocks. A couple of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
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June 6 - News
Loyalty to big brands is nosediving. A recent study shows that consumers are increasingly switching to private-label goods.
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June 4 - News
Is The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) the right pick for your portfolio? Hedge funds are taking a pessimistic view.
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May 30 - News
Consumer staples companies manufacture and sell products such as food, beverages, tobacco and household items.
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May 30 - News
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) hopes a better understanding of China’s confectionery culture will lead to some sweet returns.
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May 29 - News
The confectionery market is characterized by high-growth and high-margin prospects compared with other packaged food segments.
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May 29 - News
Previously known as Kraft Foods, Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) spun off Kraft Foods Group Inc (NASDAQ:KRFT) last year.
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May 9 - News
A leading producer of ready-to-eat cereal, snacks, and more, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) has experienced some unusual price activity lately.
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April 24 - News
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 business in October...
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April 9 - News
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 J.M.
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April 2 - News
Globally diversifying your portfolio is really important.
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March 26 - News
Milk chocolate bars. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Kisses chocolates. Payday bars. Milk Duds. Jolly Ranchers.
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March 22 - News
To the average investor, there are many gauges investors can use to monitor stocks. A couple of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
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March 20 - News
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) is on an historic mission that will likely anger some of Wall Street's favorite big caps.
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March 12 - News
Valentine’s Day has recently passed and the staple gifts like chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and cards were purchased in extremely large quantities around the world. Average...
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March 4 - News
Milton S. began construction on what would become the center of his chocolate empire on March 2, 1903.
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March 4 - News
The most defensive companies in the world can raise prices without losing customers.
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February 25 - News
The recent announcement that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.B) is acquiring food processor H.J.
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February 23 - News
Valentine’s Day has recently passed and the staple gifts like chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and cards were purchased in extremely large quantities around the world. Average...
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February 23 - News
Investors have grabbed onto the booming trend of low-volatility funds with both hands, and Wall Street has heard the message.
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February 20 - News
With an $80 billion snack market and confectionery taking 41% of the market segment, U.S. confections are attractive.
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February 20 - News
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 commercialized.
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February 19 - News
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. Let's first review where the company's been.
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February 14 - News
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 stagnation.
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February 11 - News
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 ailments and adversities.
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February 8 - News