Blue Chip Stocks
Is a McDonald’s REIT on the Menu?
Despite signs that a turnaround is underway, activist investors like Larry Robbins of Glenview Capital Management are pushing for a McDonald’s REIT spinoff. Read more
Why Texas Instruments Is a Better Income Investment Than Apple
When you think of Texas Instruments, you may think of an old stodgy calculator company. But TI has evolved and grown tremendously over the years. Read more
Beer Merger Could Ferment Cola Wars
With the Bud-Miller rivalry seemingly put on ice with the pending “Megabrew” beer merger, the Coke-Pepsi cola wars might be ready to pop. Read more
Dollar Weighs on Honeywell Earnings, But Long-Term Vision Remains Intact
Honeywell believes international growth will be a strong driver for the company over the long term, despite the short-term headaches from currency impacts. Read more
McDonald’s Shares Trump ‘Expert’ Opinion Once Again
McDonald’s has been the target of analyst fire for all of 2015, yet McDonald’s shares are up 10% for the year and hit a new all-time high this week. Read more
Will a CEO Shakeup Spearhead a DuPont Split?
Unfortunately for DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman, activist pressure came at the same time that key markets for the chemicals giant entered a slump. Read more
Microsoft Stock Close to the Top of Its Range
After rising over 27% in 2014, Microsoft stock has been range-bound in 2015. Read more
PepsiCo Stock Pops on Earnings: Is It a Buy?
PepsiCo stock jumped following the company’s earnings beat, despite a hit to its bottom line due to impairment charges related to its Venezuelan operations. Read more
Is the GE Stock Price Really Set to Double?
Following news of activist investor Nelson Peltz’s $2.5 billion General Electric stake, CNBC’s Jim Cramer speculated that the GE stock price could double. Read more