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The Motley Fool
September 2, 2004
Matt Logan |
Building a Fortune Since becoming CEO, Norman Wesley has presided over a near doubling of earnings per share, and a 133% surge in Fortune's stock. Wesley talks about the company's history, expansion, and innovation.   |
The Motley Fool
June 9, 2004
Brian Gorman |
Fortune Hunting Fortune Brands' continued positive outlook warrants closer consideration of its stock. The firm sells a broad range of consumer products, including Moen bathroom fixtures, Titleist golf clubs, and Jim Beam whiskey. |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Fool on the Street: Fortune's Mixed Bag of Brands Fortune Brands has a business model with 44% of profits dependent on the struggling home improvement industry. But it is a growing player in the highly profitable spirits and wine segment of the alcohol industry. Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
December 25, 2006
Gene G. Marcial |
Fortune's Spirits Rise Shares of Fortune Brands have vaulted despite concerns that a housing slump might crimp 2007 earnings. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2006
Steven Mallas |
Fortune Bulks Up on Growth Fortune Brands had a wonderful GAAP quarter, although it wasn't all derived from organic operations. Fortune's stock is currently yielding 2% -- if the shares pull back and start sporting a higher yield, then it is definitely time to do some serious work on this one. |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2010
Tom Winner |
Does Fortune Have Any More Luck? Fortune Brands may struggle to improve upon Q1 results. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Making a Fortune Diversified consumer products company Fortune Brands has a breakout quarter. |
The Motley Fool
May 1, 2006
Anders Bylund |
Fortune Brands Shows Strength in Diversity Fortune Brands, Otter Tail, and 3M all look like safe holdings for the long term, shielded from disasters in any one business area by extremely diverse operations. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Fortune Good, Debt Bad The alcoholic-beverages side of Fortune is the most attractive, but if it weren't for things like doors and faucets, Fortune might not have turned in another quarter of 10% earnings growth. |
The Motley Fool
January 23, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Fortune Brands' Future Solid in 2003, the consumer products company looks forward to a similar '04. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2011
Jim Royal |
What's Fortune Got Up Its Sleeve? There's a lot to like about this conglomerate. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Jim Beam Can't Save Fortune Brands Fortune Brands operates in the disparate spirits and wine, home products, and golf businesses. The only thing tying them together is that the products are market leaders. Investors, the only thing untying current results is exposure to housing. |
The Motley Fool
March 18, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Lucky Fortune Brands Investors toast Fortune Brands' improved outlook for the first quarter. |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Fortune Brands' Unfortunate Home Exposure Look to Fortune Brands for its spirit exposure. There's no hurry to buy the shares, since 2007 could be a challenging year, but make sure to keep this company on your watch list. |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2005
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Fortune Brands' Out-of-Office Message The consumer-brands company will help create a new power in office products. Investors approve. |
The Motley Fool
November 7, 2005
Jeremy MacNealy |
Fortune's Message in a Bottle The company is feeling good as it expands its reach into the liquor biz. Strong growth and stable margins should mean good things going forward. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2009
Mike Pienciak |
This Brand Won't Make You a Fortune Fortune Brands has shown smarts and prudence, but business challenges could persist. |
The Motley Fool
March 1, 2005 |
Holding Companies Explained Holding companies are conglomerates that own the securities of other firms. |
The Motley Fool
August 18, 2005 |
Are You Holding a Holding Company? Holding companies are conglomerates that own other firms. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2008
Timothy M. Otte |
Fortune Brands' Three-Putt Weak home and hardware sales drive lower fourth-quarter profits for the spirits and golf company. |
The Motley Fool
March 27, 2009
Mike Pienciak |
Is Fortune Brands' Luck Finally Turning? Positive news out of the housing market may pass by Fortune Brands. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2008
Timothy M. Otte |
Fortune Still Down on Its Luck Management explains that they're growing market share and positioning the company for success in the long term. |
The Motley Fool
August 6, 2004
Matt Logan |
Dealing in Brand Appeal An interview with the Cherokee Group's CFO Russell Riopelle, who talks about other brands, dividends, CEO compensation, and Cameron Diaz. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2006
Anders Bylund |
Another Tasty Fortune Cookie Fortune Brands keeps building great returns from its diverse base of operations. With hundreds of millions in free cash flow, the 2% dividend yield looks both tempting and sustainable. But thrill-seekers should bear in mind that Fortune will never be an exciting growth stock, either. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2004
Matt Logan |
5 Stocks for the Next 10 Years The Oakmark Fund's manager Bill Nygren shares a lesson from his biggest investing mistake and names five stocks he stands behind. |
The Motley Fool
June 30, 2011
Jim Royal |
Fortune Brands Is in the Sweet Spot But what's this company worth? |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2004
Matt Logan |
Why This Value Guru Sleeps Well The Oakmark Fund manager Bill Nygren talks about the market's opportunities and investors' return to fundamentals. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2011
Jim Royal |
Rising Star Buy: Fortune Brands The company is set to spin off its home and security business later this year, leaving the spirits business, which will be renamed Beam. I |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
Stocks for Dad: Fortune Brands If you're looking for a one-stop shop for all of Dad's golfing needs, look no further than Fortune Brands. Although the stock has hit a rough patch of late, some investors expect it to straighten out its swing before too long. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2004
Matt Logan |
Identifying Franchises Columbia University's Bruce Greenwald talks about the old Buffett partnership and identifying franchises. |
The Motley Fool
July 29, 2004
Matt Logan |
Nygren's Master List Oakmark Fund manager Bill Nygren shares his thoughts on derivatives, Kmart's potential, and his list of favorite value investors. |
The Motley Fool
February 2, 2004
Gardner & Gardner |
Starbucks' Starry Statistics Neither Atkins nor food police can keep coffee customers away. |
The Motley Fool
August 20, 2004
Matt Logan |
Value in a Diverse Team Legg Mason's Mary Chris Gay talks about the value of a diverse investment team, names her favorite investors, and lists five stock picks for the next 10 years. |
The Motley Fool
August 13, 2004
Matt Logan |
The One Investor to Bet On Bruce Greenwald talkss about his most important lesson, and the investment manager he's betting on. |
The Motley Fool
February 6, 2004 |
Smith Holds Martha, Sells Atkins Starbucks CEO Orin Smith talks about the prospects of talked-about stocks. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2004
Matt Logan |
Pay Up for Growth Legg Mason's Mary Chris Gay talks about when to pay up for growth and when to sell a stock. |
The Motley Fool
February 27, 2004
D. Gardner & T. Gardner |
7-Eleven and The Simpsons Closing out our interview with 7-Eleven CEO Jim Keyes. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2004
Gardner & Gardner |
Starbucks Fights French Resistance What does it take to bring American tastes to a discerning culture? |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2004
Matt Logan |
Lessons From the Value Trust Legg Mason's Mary Chris Gay, talks about her investment philosophy and how she searches for promising ideas and evaluates companies for the Legg Mason Value Trust Fund. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2004
Matt Logan |
License to Make Money Today, Cherokee is the third-largest licensed brand in the world, with retail sales of more than $2 billion. Cherokee's CFO, Russell Riopelle, shares the strategy that made the apparel maker one of the leaders in licensed brands |
The Motley Fool
February 5, 2004
D. Gardner & T. Gardner |
Rating Starbucks' Competition How big of a threat are Krispy Kreme and McDonald's? |
The Motley Fool
February 25, 2004
D. Gardner & T. Gardner |
7-Eleven: No Competition The convenience-store king competes with everyone -- and no one. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2004
D. Gardner & T. Gardner |
7-Eleven Loves Starbucks 7-Eleven chief Jim Keyes calls the coffee king "a great foil." |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2004
Gardner & Gardner |
Starbucks Pleased With Overseas CEO Orin Smith says talk of international struggles is overstated. |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2004
Matt Logan |
Golden Rule of Investing Legg Mason's Mary Chris Gay talks about what makes a successful investor and how to keep cool under pressure. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2006 |
Costco's Competitive Secret An interview with the warehouse retailer's CEO Jim Sinegal as he talks wages, Wall Street, and even baby wipes. |
The Motley Fool
March 11, 2004
D. Gardner & T. Gardner |
Disney Disses Shareholders Eisner and Mitchell remain despite significant shareholder dissent. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2004
D. Gardner & T.Gardner |
Eisner's Surreal Ouster Why shareholders sided with Disney over Eisner. |
The Motley Fool
May 14, 2004
D. Gardner & T. Gardner |
Starbucks on the Fly Starbucks' chairman lets loose with The Motley Fool's "Buy, Sell, or Hold" game giving his option on certain events going on in the business world. |
