Polen Capital recently published its Q2 investor letter – you can download a copy here. According to the letter, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX...
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The 10 companies that offer health insurance for part time employees have unparalleled benefits for their employees irrespective of whether they work...
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Gone are the days when health insurance, retirement policies and paid vacation time were regarded as great employee benefits; today the 10 companies with...
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April 12 - Lists, News - Comments
Just in case investors needed another reminder that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) will live to roast another day after last year...
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Technology is changing how the food industry does business. From tabletop tablets to interactive mobile apps, restaurants are finding better ways to get...
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Hearing of a case of head lice is enough to give anyone the heebie-jeebies, but the thought of eating lice is really enough to make the skin crawl —...
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General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) will release its quarterly report on Wednesday, and the cereal company climbed to all-time record highs last month as...
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Investors are applauding Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN)‘ decision Monday to continue expanding its Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins...
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“The Great Recession” had a big impact on the United States. The stock market lost over half its value from late 2007 to early 2009. Gas prices...
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The fall of Lehman Brothers five years ago triggered a financial calamity that will never be forgotten by investors. We may have been bloodied initially...
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September 13 - News - Comments
A company’s culture is a key factor for consumers and investors alike. While consumers often go bargain hunting, they are also inclined to shop...
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September 13 - News - Comments
Despite Tim Hortons Inc. (USA) (NYSE:THI) being the biggest quick-service restaurant in the country, it’s possible that you have never heard of...
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September 12 - News - Comments
Investors have lost focus on just how profitable and valuable Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)‘ growth prospects truly are. Despite the 2013 profitability...
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Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) cup. Getting thirsty? Source: The Motley Fool Americans are shelling out more cash than ever before at Starbucks...
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One of my favorite things about football season is fantasy football. So recently I asked myself: What if I could put together my own fantasy squad of...
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September 11 - News - Comments
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) is a unique story. Despite revenue and earnings growth, a strong balance sheet, and an effective strategy...
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September 10 - News - Comments
At one time, Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) was best known for its doughnuts, or … donuts. After all, most people refer to this sweet and...
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September 10 - News - Comments
Last week’s corporate bond issues topped $30 billion for only the second time since the Fed started taper talk in late May. Here’s a summary...
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September 10 - News - Comments
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is the world’s leading coffee retailer, with over 11,000 U.S. and 7,000 international locations. The company...
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September 5 - News - Comments
Companies have long offered incentives to consumers in an effort to drive revenues and help the bottom line. Buy one, get one free, buy three tires get...
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September 4 - News - Comments
It’s not easy being Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR). SunTrust downgraded shares of the company behind the Keurig single-serve...
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)’ investors seem a little worried about the company’s outlook after the fast food giant reported a steeper than...
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September 4 - News - Comments
In the investing world, we tend to focus on the numbers and big ideas, discussing concepts such as earnings, valuations, and leadership in our quest to...
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Top Greek yogurt maker Chobani cracked under the sonic boom created by the U.S. Air Force banning its Blueberry Power Flip flavor because it came packaged...
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August 30 - News - Comments
You are what you eat, and you also eat what your food eats. That´s why the organic and natural food moment is gaining so much popularity around the world...
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August 30 - News - Comments
In the course of its 21 year stock history, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has doubled exactly 8 times. Minus the brief but major dips, the stock...
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August 29 - News - Comments
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) continues to dilute its marketing message, moving away from its roots as a coffee shop and toward becoming a broader...
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August 28 - News - Comments
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) are both stocks purchased for the real-money Prosocial Portfolio I manage...
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August 28 - News - Comments
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD) will release its quarterly report on Thursday, and bullish investors have sent the stock soaring, with shares having...
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August 28 - News - Comments
Value investors are constantly on the prowl for companies with huge growth potential, but it is not always easy finding one that is safe enough for a...
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August 27 - News - Comments
Chances are that you don’t have to look for very long to find articles or statistics that are critical of the health reform law signed into law...
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August 27 - News - Comments
“Time to make the doughnuts, time to make the doughnuts” This was the famous line that introduced millions to the Dunkin’ Donuts brand...
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August 27 - News - Comments
It’s hard to say where and when it started in earnest. Maybe it was the publishing of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in 1962. Maybe it was...
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August 22 - News - Comments
Through books such as Million Dollar Portfolio, and The Motley Fool’s investment newsletter services, TMF co-founder David Gardner has laid out...
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August 22 - News - Comments
With a market cap of $12.5 billion, and a P/E over 40, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) has investors wondering if it can maintain the long-term...
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August 19 - News - Comments
Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser chats with Rick Engdahl in a side-of-desk interview about developing a personal investment philosophy, and he shares his...
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August 19 - News - Comments
Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser chats with Rick Engdahl in a side-of-desk interview about developing a personal investment philosophy and shares his own...
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“And, by the way, the bulk of the billions in Berkshire Hathaway has come from the better businesses. … And most of the other people who...
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Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser chats with Rick Engdahl in a side-of-desk interview about developing a personal investment philosophy, and he shares his...
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Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) had a killer third quarter earnings report. It surprised analyst expectations, as the company’s revenue rose...
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August 10 - News - Comments
Happy Friday! There are more good news articles, commentaries, and analyst reports on the Web every week than anyone could read in a month. Here are eight...
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August 9 - News - Comments
Bitcoin finally hit the mainstream press this year, helping cause a spike in the value of a bitcoin from under $20 at the start of this year to more than...
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August 7 - News - Comments
Investing in restaurants is not very different from choosing a place to eat–at the end of the day, the right decision depends on your personal taste...
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August 7 - News - Comments
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR) has yielded year-over-year capital appreciation of 260% to its investors. Thanks to a remarkable growth...
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August 7 - News - Comments
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) posted another stellar quarter of earnings and saw its stock pop nearly 8% last week. This coffee giant is now trading...
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August 7 - News - Comments
I’ve heard it a million times: “Individual investors can’t beat the market, so they shouldn’t even bother trying.” Or, ...
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August 7 - News - Comments
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) is on a buying spree. The company focuses on natural and organic food, beverage, snack and personal care...
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August 6 - News - Comments
When Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) opened its first outlet in Mumbai, India, I went just to have a cold coffee out of curiosity and nothing more...
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August 6 - News - Comments
Innovation and progress often translates to “new and improved.” Companies use new products and services to set themselves apart from the competition...
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This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on. Today, our headlines...
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