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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
January 13, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Borders' Page-Turning Holidays The bookseller's holidays were cheerful. |
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
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 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
August 25, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Avoid This Horror Story You won't find Borders Group shares shelved under "romance," but they might deserve a spot in the "horror" section. The bookseller reported another gory quarter, with no end to the bloodletting in sight. |
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. |
Wired
October 22, 2007
Daniel H. Pink |
Japan, Ink: Inside the Manga Industrial Complex Manga, a uniquely Japanese comic art form, is flourishing everywhere but in Japan. |
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
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
January 19, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
This Stock's Too Risky Beware of Borders. |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 30, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Get Ready for Harry Potter VI J.K. Rowling releases the official title for the sixth volume in the series. The financial juggernaut that is the Harry Potter franchise just keeps on rolling. |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2005
Nathan Alderman |
Will Licensing Doom Marvel? If Marvel wants to stay relevant to readers young and old, and ensure that there will still be an audience for its licensed products in the decades to come, it can't afford to let its publishing efforts wither. Investors, take note. |
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
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
June 15, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
When Harry Met Bezos Amazon is cranking up the Harry Potter hype machine and traditional chains just don't stand a chance this summer. |
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
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
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
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
May 21, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Running for the Borders Barnes & Noble considers bringing Borders Group into its stable. |
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
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
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
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 27, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Borders Peddles Pulp Fiction Borders' latest quarter may look much improved on the surface, but the numbers -- and investors' response to them -- remind one of the genre known as "pulp fiction." |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2011
Gary Cassady |
In-Depth Analysis: Can Borders Survive? Can Borders right its ship? |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Can Anything Save This Wreck? The resignation of CEO Ron Marshall is yet another ominous sign for beleaguered bookseller Borders. |
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 17, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Potter Pooper Four weeks after its release bookstores have massive piles of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on hand. Will these end up as returns, or will Harry get a second wind with movie releases and a new Universal Potter-themed attraction in Orlando? |
The Motley Fool
November 17, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Borders Biding Time Nation's number-two bookseller reports third-quarter loss, guides in line. |
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 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
May 28, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Borders Surprises Exactly No One The bookseller remains an underdog. |
The Motley Fool
September 21, 2007
Lawrence A. Rothman |
Magical Earnings at Scholastic Harry Potter helps Scholastic turn in another good quarter, but what does the publisher have planned for the future, now that the series is finished? |
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. |
BusinessWeek
November 24, 2010
Michael White |
After Harry Potter, Warner Seeks a New Hero With the teen sorcerer's saga ending, the studio taps its DC comic book stable |
CIO
November 2, 2010
Kim S. Nash |
Using Business Intelligence to Predict Harry Potter DVD Sales It's not magic. Business intelligence is helping Warner Bros. make more accurate sales forecasts for the upcoming Harry Potter DVD. |
The Motley Fool
May 19, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Borders Books' Growth The No. 2 bookseller reports increased earnings and higher-than-expected comps. |
Information Today
July 30, 2015 |
OverDrive Signs Agreement for Image Comics The company has these types of titles under the Adult Comics/Graphic Novels section of the marketplace. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
New Year Not So Bright for Borders A CEO change alone can't solve bookseller Borders' major challenges. |
