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The Motley Fool
June 13, 2005
Alyce Lomax |
7-Eleven's Cool May Same-store sales continue to impress at 7-Eleven, though shares didn't do too much today. Investors, take note.   |
The Motley Fool
September 7, 2005
Jeremy MacNealy |
Small-Town Store, Big Profits Casey's General Stores chain enjoys record earnings. Strong growth, improving margins, and a manageable balance sheet are all reasons to look a little closer at this small-town general store. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Casey's: Easy To Understand This chain of convenience stores closed the fiscal year growing in all reporting segments. If you want an easy-to-understand company with a solid balance sheet, filling a small market niche profitably, Casey's General Stores might warrant a closer look. |
The Motley Fool
May 10, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Look Past the Gas at 7-Eleven Gas prices boost same-store sales at 7-Eleven. Investors are starting to realize the growth potential that is still left in the business and the shares. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2005
Alyce Lomax |
No Sweat at 7-Eleven The convenience store chain continues to crank out earnings. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2007
Markos Kaminis |
The Pantry Still Growing by Leaps and Bounds The convenience store chain grew its revenue, but margins took a hit, hurting its EPS. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
An Empty Pantry Profits disappeared at convenience store operator The Pantry, but the trend isn't permanent. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 10, 2005
Alyce Lomax |
7-Eleven's December Heaven The convenience store gained in same-store sales during the month of December, but investors should keep an eye on how much the high price of gasoline is actually boosting the company's sales. |
The Motley Fool
December 11, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Casey's Quarter Isn't Filling Gas is proving not so fulfilling at Casey's General Stores, but check out its long-term prospects. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2004
Ben McClure |
Refiners Pumped Up Refinery stocks are way up, but leave them alone. |
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2011
Abantika Chatterjee |
One Store You Must Keep an Eye On Casey's General Stores first-quarter results make the stock worth watching. |
The Motley Fool
August 8, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Valero Prints Money Constrained refinery capacity and high oil prices fuel Valero's engine. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 26, 2004
Bill Mann |
Running on Fumes An enormous spike in gas prices has enticed some to forsake their cars for alternative transportation. |
The Motley Fool
July 11, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
7-Eleven Does It Again 7-Eleven's same-store sales top last year's strong performance. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 17, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
The Pantry Restocks The convenience store operator's expansion should continue, if debt stays in check. The stock could continue its healthy run going forward, but a couple of items could also derail its prospects. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
CVS Bags Big 2003 A strong year for the drugstore giant has spilled into January. |
The Motley Fool
May 27, 2005
David Gardner |
Slurping Up the Earnings How did SpongeBob help 7-Eleven post a strong quarter? Here is an interview with the convenience chain's CEO. |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Casey's Burns Bright The convenience store operator has the gas-and-food recipe for success, posting high-octane first-quarter results. As long as management can keep a tight lid on expenses, its growth potential remains substantial. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2004
Rex Moore |
7-Eleven's Hidden Upside Convenience cards and the California grocers' strike may give a permanent boost to the King of Slurpees. |
BusinessWeek
August 6, 2007
James Mehring |
Come Fall, Relief At The Pump The expectation of lower gas prices and stronger consumer spending assumes no more major refinery problems and a repeat of last year's mild hurricane season. |
The Motley Fool
April 29, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Gillette's Sharp Quarter Is Gillette winning the razor race? |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Time to Give Up on Costco? Give up on the warehouse retailer now? Not a chance. |
The Motley Fool
January 8, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Children's Place in the Right Spot The retailer's merchandising continues to be spot on, keeping gross margins up. |
BusinessWeek
May 21, 2007
James Mehring |
Pump Prices Are Up. Is Heating Oil Next? Consumers will not only shell out more at the pump but could also see higher heating bills come next winter. |
The Motley Fool
May 22, 2007
Robert Aronen |
Gasoline Is Still Affordable While the news ominously reports record high gas prices, perspective is paramount. From an investment standpoint, until the debate shifts towards demand reduction, the oil boom will continue. |
The Motley Fool
March 13, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
A Gas-Powered ETF There's at least one ETF out there that sees good news in every price hike at the pump. Read on to learn more. |
The Motley Fool
June 12, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Casey's Pulls Up to the Pump The convenience store operator is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see. |
The Motley Fool
December 16, 2003
W.D. Crotty |
Don't Jump Off Pier 1 Shares of Pier 1 plunged nearly 10.4% on disappointing third-quarter results. There are some positive signs for the stock, including a new spokesperson from the Fab Five. |
The Motley Fool
March 18, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Williams-Sonoma Pride It may be time to party over the results at Williams-Sonoma. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
What's Not to Like About Mike? Michaels Stores reports yet another strong quarter, and it's focused on getting even better. The company's guidance for 2005 is for same-store sales to increase 4% to 6% and for earnings to grow by as much as 30%, or $1.90 a share. |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Proof of Price Fixing at the Pump? Last month when I said gas prices wouldn't go down, readers lined up to tell me all about how the fix was in. So, if there are approximately 169,000 sites selling gasoline, owned by tens of thousands of small businesses, why does this price fixing myth persist? |
The Motley Fool
June 15, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Casey's a Heavy Hitter This Midwest convenience store chain has plenty going for it. Investors, the stock is again approaching its 52-week high, so it might be best to see if there's any pullback. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
The Pantry's Slick Buying Binge If gasoline margins hold up and The Pantry avoids major pitfalls in its buying binges, investors could make out well since the stock is approaching its lows for the year. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Big Boxes' Big Earnings Consumer electronics retailers lead the list of weekly earnings reports. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
February Frenzy at CVS, Rite Aid The flu season's early end hasn't stopped drugstore retailers. |
BusinessWeek
September 6, 2004
Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: That Last-Quarter Slowdown Is Old News Despite surging oil prices, a waffling stock market, and some surprisingly weak job numbers, the economy began the third quarter on much firmer ground. |
BusinessWeek
March 21, 2005
Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: Job Creation Isn't A Problem, But Oil Might Be Job growth is positive but consumer spending may be down because of increasing gasoline prices. |
The Motley Fool
April 2, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Eating Up the Diners Consumer confidence be damned, restaurant sales are booming. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Berkshire Takes Stake in Pier 1 Is the home furnishings retailer on the road to recovery? |
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2006
Glen Kenney |
ExxonMobil's $400 Million Insult How much compensation is too much? Former ExxonMobil chief Lee Raymond recently left with a $400 million golden parachute. How much of your $3-a-gallon gas goes to such compensation packages? |
The Motley Fool
May 6, 2004
Phil Wohl |
Hitting the Wal-Mart There were very few surprises when retailers reported their April sales figures this morning and leading the list of mild underperformers was Wal-Mart, the country's largest retailer. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2005
Rich Smith |
The Return of Retro Siphoning How might an investor profit from the high price of gasoline at the fuel pumps of today? Not just by investing in ExxonMobil, but by buying the makers and retailers of lockable gas caps, too. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Money's Not Growing on Dollar Tree The discount retail chain blames gas prices on a drop in same-store sales. Analysts still expect the company to grow earnings by 14.5% annually over the next five years. If they are right, the stock is very reasonably priced. |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Casey's Quarter Isn't a Gas Its stock dropped, but total sales are up and growth is positive at Casey's General Stores. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2008
Christopher Barker |
Valero's Profits a Bit Less Refined Valero struggles through a difficult environment for refiners. |
The Motley Fool
December 16, 2003 |
Oil Down, Gas Up What is the outlook for oil and gas prices now that Saddam has been captured, and what stocks are attractive? |
The Motley Fool
March 4, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Hot Topic Cooling Down? Investors give the trendy teen retailer the cold shoulder. |
The Motley Fool
September 4, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Casey's Revs Its Earnings Engine The convenience store operator is set to release its first-quarter results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see. |
BusinessWeek
May 17, 2004
Coy et al. |
Energy: The Big Squeeze Crude oil and gasoline prices are soaring. Shortages for the U.S. aren't impossible. How worried should you be? |
The Motley Fool
May 13, 2004
Phil Wohl |
Retailer's on Target Its core stores are still the retail chain's strong suit. |
