May 21, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 21, 2013. In my opinion, The Home Depot Inc. (HD) is one of the most compelling profit opportunities to come out of the housing recovery. So let's follow up on this company after its first-quarter earnings announcement and see if its prospects are just as bright going forward. Read more

May 20, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 20, 2012. The latest earnings report from Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) shows that this soupmaker has come a long way from humble beginnings in the 19th Century. This Conservative stock struggled for much of 2012, but could this year usher in better times for Campbell Soup? Find out here. Read more

May 17, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 17, 2012. Last summer, I downgraded Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) to a hold after the company missed estimates for Q1 2011. Now, a year later, the stock hasn’t recovered its stride. But with the latest quarterly results hot off the presses, can Nordstrom’s get its groove back? And how does Nordstrom’s stack up to the competition in this challenging retail environment? Let’s dig into the details. Read more

May 16, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 16, 2013. From the bribery probe in Mexico to a colder-than-expected spring, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) had its fair share of challenges last quarter, as shown by this morning’s earnings announcement. With shares trending down this morning, is this pullback a buying opportunity or a sign of more trouble to come? Find out in today’s Stock of the Day. Read more

May 15, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 15, 2013. Shares of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) finished last year nearly flat—a stunning lack of performance from Big Blue after several years of strong growth. It’s clear that declining PC sales have hurt the company, but IBM has been through every major technological change over the past century—successfully navigating from typewriters to mainframe computers, laptops to tablets, the rise of the Internet to today’s mobile- and cloud-based solutions. Read more

May 14, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 14, 2013. Lately, a number of small- and mid-cap pharmaceutical stocks have been on a tear as drug testing ramps up alongside demand. However, is it the same story for the multinational drug makers like Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), or is it time to throw in the towel on this company? Let’s find out…

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May 10, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 10, 2013. Shares of online booking leader Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (OWW) took flight after its first-quarter earnings announcement. With the summer travel season heating up, is now a good time to buy in? Find out today. Read more

May 9, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 8, 2013. How far the mighty have fallen. This time last year, Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST) was flying high on rumors that the Coca-Cola Company (KO) was eyeing it as an acquisition target. Then the energy drink maker ran into trouble after its energy drinks were cited in the deaths of five people in 2012. The stock still hasn’t recovered since that setback, but could the latest earnings announcement signal a turning point for MNST? Find out today. Read more

May 8, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 8, 2013. Not too long ago, McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) was flying high on robust growth across some of the world’s fastest-growing economic hot spots. But the latest comparable store sales report, released just hours ago, suggests that some of McDonald’s most strategically important regions are slowing down. What’s the story behind the Golden Arches? Let’s find out in today’s Stock of the Day. Read more

May 7, 2013

Welcome to the Stock of the Day for May 7, 2013. Shares of DIRECTV (DTV) are up today after the satellite T.V. company reported that its bottom line shrunk in the first quarter. Clearly there’s more to this earnings report than meets the eye, so today let’s dig into what’s going one with the Dish. Read more