Disney Continues to Digest its Prior Gains

July 27, 2017 June 25, 2018 / DIS

Disney (DIS) surprised investors with 10% profit growth last qtr, but the stock hasn’t been going anywhere lately as it digests its gains from 2012-2015.

Ball Seeing Strong Demand in Craft & Mexican Beer

July 26, 2017 May 11, 2022 / BALL

Ball (BLL) is the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world, and is seeing strong demand in craft beer, super premium beer and Imported Mexican beer.

Becton Dickinson Makes a Great Buy of C.R. Bard

July 25, 2017 June 11, 2018 / BDX

Becton, Dickinson (BDX) is acquiring C.R. Bard, which is a great move. Both companies have steady business providing medical products to hospitals.

Fiserv Helps Banks Improve Their FinTech

July 22, 2017 May 19, 2018 / FI

Fiserv (FISV) provides financial software for banks, and now with mobile transactions becoming more mainstream FISV’s business should remain strong.

Weakening Dollar & Amazon Are Catalysts for Nike

July 20, 2017 July 22, 2018 / NKE

A weakening U.S. dollar could mean more profits and sales for Nike (NKE). Also, Nike will start selling a limited number products directly on Amazon.com.

Ecolab Sees Growth Improving Through the Rest of 2017

July 18, 2017 June 16, 2018 / ECL

Ecolab (ECL) predicts demand for its chemicals and cleaning products to increase during the remainder of 2017. But is the good news already priced in?

Starbucks Continues to Grind Out Profit Growth

July 17, 2017 September 5, 2017 / SBUX

Starbucks (SBUX) continues to grind out double-digit profit growth. Last qtr the company grew profits 15% helped by Mobile Order and Pay as well as China.

TJX Experiencing Slower Sales and Profit Growth

July 9, 2017 July 11, 2018 / TJX

TJX (TJX) is having a slow-down in terms of sales and profit growth. And management just lowered next qtr’s estimates. Is it time to sell this long-term winner?

CVS is Dead Money For Now, But 2018 Should Be Good

July 1, 2017 September 21, 2017 / CVS

CVS (CVS) is dead money for now as profit growth looks to be flat this year. But profits could grow 10% in 2018, and that could bring life into the stock.