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Every morning I wake up now I'm reminded that summer is essentially over, and we're entering the shoulder season here in the northeast. Some in Vermont call it stick season because soon the leaves will turn vibrant colors and fall to the ground, leaving only bare branches. On this...

Every morning I wake up now I'm reminded that summer is essentially over, and we're entering the shoulder season here in the northeast. Some in Vermont call it stick season because soon the leaves will turn vibrant colors and fall to the ground, leaving only bare branches. On this...

BP (NYSE: BP), Europe's second-largest oil company, has seen its brand value take a major hit following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The British oil giant was removed from Interbrand's list of the world's 100 most valuable brands for the first time since the list started 11 years ago. Last year,...

You have likely heard about large food and beverage manufacturers Sara Lee, Kraft, and Coca Cola. But I doubt you have heard of the company that is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the packaging for these products. This unknown company is a great investment opportunity. The food...

You have likely heard about large food and beverage manufacturers Sara Lee, Kraft, and Coca Cola. But I doubt you have heard of the company that is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the packaging for these products. This unknown company is a great investment opportunity. The food...

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today released financial results for its first quarter ended July 31, 2010. For the first quarter: Revenues − $165 million . . . up 1.4% Earnings − $12.1 million . . . up 23% EBITDA* − $21.5 million . . . up 19%

Yesterday, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) provided an update on its full-year 2010 earnings guidance and long-term financial objectives following the divestiture of its North American bottling wing to The Coca-Cola Company (KO). Full-Year 2010 Guidance Update Coca-Cola Enterprises increased its...

Investors sold off stocks Tuesday amid fresh concerns about Europe’s debt problems. Gold prices reached a new peak as investors shunned riskier bets and turned to safe-haven assets. Government bonds and the dollar also advanced. After last week’s solid advance, U.S. equities appeared reluctant to...

Reed's, Inc. (NASDAQ: REED) today announced that it sees its accelerating revenue growth continuing into its 2010 fiscal third quarter. "Revenues for our third fiscal quarter are projected to exceed $5 million, which is 26% ahead of last year," stated Reed's Chief Financial Officer, Jim Linesch. "...

Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) today announced long-term financial objectives for new CCE and said it expects the pending transaction with The Coca-Cola Company to close in the fourth quarter. In addition, the company increased its full-year 2010 earnings per share guidance for the existing...

Phillips-Van Heusen (NYSE: PVH) is expected to report its FQ2 earnings of $0.55 per share on revenue of $1.09 billion. Flow International Corp (NASDAQ: FLOW) may post its Q1 loss of $0.02 per share on $44.38 million in revenue. China Mass Media Corp (NYSE: CMM) is estimated to report its latest...

Russian stocks edged up this week along with world oil prices, the benchmark RTS index gaining more than 4% after a rough August. Underlying news was also upbeat as the economy cruises toward a four-plus percent expansion for 2010 (To read Lisa LaMotta's article about the antibiotic ceftaroline,...

Following up on his intention of buying 19.9% of Wesco Financial Corp.’s (WSC) holding, Warren Buffett -- Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) -- yesterday formally announced a bid to that effect. The offer laid down by Buffet to buy the rest of Wesco includes a combination of...

A leading provider of electronic manufacturing services, Plexus Corp. (PLXS) exhibited incremental growth opportunities in the first nine months of 2010. Results were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate.   We believe Plexus will remain well positioned for growth in 2011, based on new customer...