Tag: SBUX

Starbucks Proves Just How Important Brand Names Can Be

Starbucks Proves Just How Important Brand Names Can Be

| November 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

I had other plans for today’s article.  There’s plenty going on to talk about these days… politics, earnings, Europe, commodities, you name it.  But, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to revisit a topic I just discussed. In case you haven’t seen it yet, I wrote about Starbucks (SBUX) on Monday.  Basically, my point was that […]

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What Does A $5 Cup Of Coffee Mean For Penny Stocks?

What Does A $5 Cup Of Coffee Mean For Penny Stocks?

| November 12, 2012 | 0 Comments

Regular readers know I frequently use big companies as examples of how to find opportunities in small caps and penny stocks.  Despite my focus on small caps, there are important lessons to be learned from blue chips companies. After all, many blue chips are the leaders of their industries for a reason. That being said, […]

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Investing In Innovation Can Lead To Big Profits

Investing In Innovation Can Lead To Big Profits

| August 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

A few months ago, I talked about an up and coming company called Square.  If you remember, Square’s a mobile payment start-up that allows just about anyone to accept credit card payments using their phones. Keep in mind, Square is a privately held company.  At some point, it may go public, but it doesn’t seem […]

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