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The Motley Fool
August 24, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Harry Potter Enchants Barnes & Noble Alas, every spell ultimately wears off. Investors, there is little reason to get excited about Barnes & Noble, since its increased guidance doesn't relate to improvements in its core operations.   |
The Motley Fool
August 23, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Why Did the Borders Cross the Street? Can Borders make it to the other side without a superstar bestseller? Investors, there are easier ways to make money than with this stock. |
The Motley Fool
March 6, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Little Magic for Booksellers Even the new Harry Potter launch this summer doesn't seem destined to coax booksellers out of the doldrums. Although Barnes & Noble shares dropped 11.5% Monday on its forecast, it doesn't seem like a bargain given the lower profit for the year and the cutthroat competitive landscape. |
The Motley Fool
February 5, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Harry Potter's Magic Returns Although the short term looks bright for the booksellers, given the imminent arrival of Harry's final chapter, there's a lot for investors to contemplate when it comes to booksellers' long-term outlook. Harry Potter may be magic, but this spell doesn't last forever. |
The Motley Fool
November 22, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Fuzzy Around the Borders Booksellers' quarterly results this week haven't been an exciting read, and Borders is no different. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Shelving the Booksellers Both Borders and Barnes and Noble still have major competition to deal with from online sellers. |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
An Early Read on Booksellers Barnes & Noble and Borders will report quarterly results next week. Investors, keep an eye on both. |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2011
Gary Cassady |
In-Depth Analysis: Can Borders Survive? Can Borders right its ship? |
The Motley Fool
October 18, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
South of the Borders The big bookseller warns that weak sales will produce a wider third-quarter loss. If comps keep falling, investors have every right to question the company's vision in paying up for what would have to be considered ineffective changes. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2007
Jeremy MacNealy |
Another Unexciting Chapter at Borders Sales are strong, but the bookseller still sees a significant loss in the second-quarter. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Barnes & Noble's Not a Page-Turner There's nothing for investors to get fired up about in Barnes & Noble's latest quarter. |
The Motley Fool
June 11, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Harry Potter Can't Save the Day Even bestsellers aren't much of a boon in the current bookstore climate. Investors, it's hard to foresee sustainable growth ahead. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2007
Jeremy MacNealy |
Fool on Call: The Battle of the Bookstores Investors, check out what Barnes & Noble and Borders had to say in their conference calls. With the bookseller industry touting discounts, patient investors might be able to find a discount on both companies. |
The Motley Fool
March 27, 2006
Jim Mueller |
Fast and Foolish: Barnes & Noble A quick, due-diligence look at the bricks-and-mortar bookseller. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Running for the Borders Barnes & Noble considers bringing Borders Group into its stable. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Avoid the Bloodied, Embattled Booksellers Barnes & Noble may be safer than Borders, but that's not saying much. |
The Motley Fool
September 3, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
No Happy Ending for This Ugly Stock Story Borders' fiscal second-quarter results show the ravages of competition. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Borders' Page-Turning Holidays The bookseller's holidays were cheerful. |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Borders Group Still Regrouping Apparently, the performance at book retailer Borders Group will have to go down to go up, because 2007 is turning out to be a more challenging transition year than investors had anticipated. |
The Motley Fool
May 28, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
These Booksellers Aren't Best-Sellers These are still difficult times for bookseller stocks like Borders Group and Barnes & Noble. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2012
Dan Newman |
Barnes & Noble Will Survive The book retailer must fight falling margins, but it's adaptable enough to survive. |
The Motley Fool
May 18, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Barnes & Noble's Bestselling Q1 The leading bookseller sees a 22% surge in revenues. |
The Motley Fool
August 18, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
No Potter Magic The Half-Blood Prince helps Barnes & Noble grow earnings 55%, but doesn't help the stock. |
The Motley Fool
August 27, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Reading Up on Borders Group Views you can use to get clues on tomorrow's news about Borders. In advance of the bookseller's earning report, analysts are expecting another quarterly loss. |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Barnes & Noble a Hit in Q2 The bookseller beats core earnings estimates and raises its full-year guidance. |
The Motley Fool
August 18, 2004
Phil Wohl |
Borders Boosts Expectations The book retailer reports strong earnings and lifts its outlook. |
The Motley Fool
May 19, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Borders Books' Growth The No. 2 bookseller reports increased earnings and higher-than-expected comps. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
This Stock's Too Risky Beware of Borders. |
The Motley Fool
January 10, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Gathering Shoppers at Borders The bookseller is the latest to jump on the social-networking bandwagon. It doesn't hurt for Borders to try to drive retail traffic and sales -- both online and to its bricks-and-mortar locations -- in this way. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
This Stock Faces Destination Destruction Barnes & Noble is going nowhere but down. |
The Motley Fool
March 22, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Reading Up on Book Retailers Investors, Barnes & Noble is struggling, but still worth a read. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Borders Joins the E-Book Battle Despite a late start, the big-box bookseller is diving into the digital realm. |
The Motley Fool
March 23, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Building a Better Borders? The bookseller outlines some interesting avenues for growth, but investors will have to wait a while. |
The Motley Fool
March 15, 2006
Rich Smith |
Foolish Forecast: Opening the Barnes Door With Barnes & Noble's earnings estimate standing at $1.75, profits for the quarter are expected to rise 15% versus fourth-quarter 2004. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Is Borders the Next Circuit City? If it can't survive this holiday season's impending price war, bookseller Borders could be the next big retailer to close. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Borders and Shading Sluggish performance has this bookseller's stock near its lows. |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
The Blizzard of Oz Hits Borders Bookseller Borders announces that it would sell its 30 superstores in Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand to the area's leading book retailer. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
2 Trainwrecks Investors Should Avoid These retailers just aren't worth the hassle. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
The Harry Potter Effect Does the Harry Potter news make Scholastic a page-turner? Over the long term, investors should likely be worried about a stock that hangs so much store by a franchise that will, eventually, come to an end. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2005
Alyce Lomax |
A Page-Turner at Borders After some autumnal disappointments, Borders' fourth quarter looks better. After recent disappointments, it's certainly not surprising that investors would react positively. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Thanks a Million, Books-A-Million The bookseller raises its guidance after a cheery holiday selling season. But is the stock a buy? |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Investing Lessons From Borders' Bankruptcy Can we learn anything from the bookseller's sad story? |
The Motley Fool
March 11, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
Leave Borders on the Shelf? Bookseller closes out fiscal 2004 with so-so results. Borders' reasonable valuation makes for an attractive cover, but a quick flip through the pages reveals a capital-intensive business with slow growth and thin margins. |
The Motley Fool
March 24, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
The Book Burning Begins The situation at Borders highlights the trouble with turnarounds, especially in recessionary times. |
The Motley Fool
November 20, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Bookmarking B&N for Later There are lots of reasons potential investors might want to wait before picking up Barnes & Noble. |
The Motley Fool
August 21, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Shelving Books-A-Million There's no reason to rush into this book retailer's stock. |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
Will B&N Profit From Potter? First-quarter earnings drop on the GameStop spin-off, but core book sales remain strong. Barnes & Noble is banking on Harry and friends to help deliver full-year earnings of as much as $1.98, well above estimates. |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2007
Steven Mallas |
Books-A-Million Books a So-So Quarter Will the book seller's first-quarter results make investors want to read more about the company? |
The Motley Fool
November 17, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Book on Barnes & Noble? Growth may never be strong again, but the cash flow is righteous. However, buying these shares at the right price will be an important part of long-term success. |
The Motley Fool
November 17, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Borders Biding Time Nation's number-two bookseller reports third-quarter loss, guides in line. |
