Posted On: 04/21/2014 10:40:54 PM
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Nike lays off some Fuelband staff
AP - Mon Apr 21, 11:59AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Athletic gear maker Nike said it laid off some staffers who worked on its Fuelband digital fitness products.
Why Nike Is Stepping Back From Wearable Technology
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 21, 11:27AM CDT
Wearable technology may be the next big thing, but exactly what form it will take (and if it will actually happen) remains to be seen. It won't come in the form of Nike's FuelBand. The company has fired most of the team working on that product....
Why Nike Is Better Off Ceding Wearables to Apple
at The Street - Mon Apr 21, 11:22AM CDT
Nike is rumored to be backing away from its wearable technology device FuelBand, but this might be more of a blessing than a hindrance.
Sozzi: What We Shockingly Learned About Tech by Nike Eviscerating the Fuelband
at The Street - Mon Apr 21, 9:52AM CDT
Nike's decision to scrap its Fuelband wearable device comes as a shock to all tech enthusiasts. In case you missed it, Nike has apparently fired the majority of the team responsible for Fuelband development, a total of 70 out of the 200 that make up...
Nike, Walt Disney, and General Mills: Are They Worthy Investments?
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 20, 11:00AM CDT
Large global companies such as sports apparel and footwear company Nike , entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney , and food company General Mills can provide wealth expanding opportunities in the form of capital gains and dividend increases...
What Makes Nike a Good Long-term Buy?
Zahid Waheed, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 20, 6:00AM CDT
Sportswear company Nike posted third-quarter results that were nothing short of impressive. Unlike its industry peers, the company maintained its high-growth momentum, which was buoyed by strong performances in North America and its operations...
A Fool Looks Back
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 8:30AM CDT
There's still some love out there for Chinese growth stocks. Sina Weibo finally went public on Thursday. The country's leading microblogging platform looked like it was heading for a rocky debut. It had to settle for pricing its shares at $17,...
Did Nike Hurt Its Chances at the World Cup?
Philip Saglimbeni, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 8:30AM CDT
In the United States, soccer is nowhere near as big as it is in many other parts of the world. However, with the World Cup happening every four years, soccer is given a chance to shine in front of millions of American viewers. As the major sporting...
Why Apple Will Thrive With Ive at the Software Design Helm
Chris Brantley, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 7:01AM CDT
Steve Jobs and Apple didn't invent design, but they certainly brought it to the forefront of business. Years before Apple became a household name, one of Job's predecessors, Thomas Watson Jr. of IBM , told Wharton students that "design is good...
Chinese trade group to mediate shoe factory strike
AP - Fri Apr 18, 6:26AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese police hauled away dozens of workers Friday to break up a march on a factory complex targeted by tens of thousands of laborers striking against the world's largest maker of athletic shoes, while a government trade union said it would mediate the labor dispute.
Running Shoe Sales Pace Pickup Lifts Nike
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Apr 17, 4:34PM CDT
Running footwear sales have picked up the pace in recent weeks, a trend that's given a lift to athletic shoe and apparel giant Nike (NKE) and should benefit the retailers that sell its products, according to a report by Sterne Agee analyst Sam Poser...
Michelle Peluso Joins NIKE, Inc.'s Board of Directors
Business Wire - Thu Apr 17, 3:15PM CDT
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Michelle A. Peluso has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Today's Stocks Driving Success For The Consumer Goods Sector
at The Street - Thu Apr 17, 12:02PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the consumer goods sector higher today.
Nike Extends Partnership with USATF - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 11:51AM CDT
Nike and USATF extended their long-standing partnership, dating back to 1991, to provide enhanced support to competitive groups, athletes and programs of USATF.
The Three Best Ways to Play the Chinese Market
Marshall Hargrave, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 9:43AM CDT
If you don't want to invest directly in Chinese companies, you can still gain access to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The best way to do this is to invest in U.S. companies with exposure to the Chinese economy. The three...
Nike, USATF extend partnership through 2040
AP - Thu Apr 17, 9:20AM CDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — USA Track and Field has extended its partnership with Nike Inc. through 2040 to outfit teams and sponsor national championships.
Strike at China sneaker factory snowballs
By DIDI TANG - AP - Thu Apr 17, 4:19AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — A strike at the Chinese factories of the world's biggest athletic shoe maker snowballed Thursday to about 30,000 workers, a labor group said, making it one of the largest-ever work stoppages at a private business in China.
Why Jordan Spieth's Masters Performance Made Under Armour Happy
Chris Brantley, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 5:00PM CDT
The Masters taught us three things. Lefties, like Bubba Watson, have a distinct advantage over righties on the majestic course (winning six of the last 12 titles), the golfing gods still wreak havoc, and Jordan Spieth is going to be a star for years...
USATF and NIKE, Inc. Sign Long-Term Partnership
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 3:21PM CDT
USA Track & Field (USATF) and NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) on Tuesday announced an expansion of their partnership that will significantly increase support of USATF programs, athletes and competitive groups.
Merriman suing Nike over Lights Out name
AP - Tue Apr 15, 8:35AM CDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman is suing Nike Inc. for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its Lights Out apparel line.
Nike lays off some Fuelband staff
AP - Mon Apr 21, 11:59AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Athletic gear maker Nike said it laid off some staffers who worked on its Fuelband digital fitness products.
Why Nike Is Stepping Back From Wearable Technology
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 21, 11:27AM CDT
Wearable technology may be the next big thing, but exactly what form it will take (and if it will actually happen) remains to be seen. It won't come in the form of Nike's FuelBand. The company has fired most of the team working on that product....
Why Nike Is Better Off Ceding Wearables to Apple
at The Street - Mon Apr 21, 11:22AM CDT
Nike is rumored to be backing away from its wearable technology device FuelBand, but this might be more of a blessing than a hindrance.
Sozzi: What We Shockingly Learned About Tech by Nike Eviscerating the Fuelband
at The Street - Mon Apr 21, 9:52AM CDT
Nike's decision to scrap its Fuelband wearable device comes as a shock to all tech enthusiasts. In case you missed it, Nike has apparently fired the majority of the team responsible for Fuelband development, a total of 70 out of the 200 that make up...
Nike, Walt Disney, and General Mills: Are They Worthy Investments?
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 20, 11:00AM CDT
Large global companies such as sports apparel and footwear company Nike , entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney , and food company General Mills can provide wealth expanding opportunities in the form of capital gains and dividend increases...
What Makes Nike a Good Long-term Buy?
Zahid Waheed, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 20, 6:00AM CDT
Sportswear company Nike posted third-quarter results that were nothing short of impressive. Unlike its industry peers, the company maintained its high-growth momentum, which was buoyed by strong performances in North America and its operations...
A Fool Looks Back
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 8:30AM CDT
There's still some love out there for Chinese growth stocks. Sina Weibo finally went public on Thursday. The country's leading microblogging platform looked like it was heading for a rocky debut. It had to settle for pricing its shares at $17,...
Did Nike Hurt Its Chances at the World Cup?
Philip Saglimbeni, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 8:30AM CDT
In the United States, soccer is nowhere near as big as it is in many other parts of the world. However, with the World Cup happening every four years, soccer is given a chance to shine in front of millions of American viewers. As the major sporting...
Why Apple Will Thrive With Ive at the Software Design Helm
Chris Brantley, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 7:01AM CDT
Steve Jobs and Apple didn't invent design, but they certainly brought it to the forefront of business. Years before Apple became a household name, one of Job's predecessors, Thomas Watson Jr. of IBM , told Wharton students that "design is good...
Chinese trade group to mediate shoe factory strike
AP - Fri Apr 18, 6:26AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese police hauled away dozens of workers Friday to break up a march on a factory complex targeted by tens of thousands of laborers striking against the world's largest maker of athletic shoes, while a government trade union said it would mediate the labor dispute.
Running Shoe Sales Pace Pickup Lifts Nike
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Apr 17, 4:34PM CDT
Running footwear sales have picked up the pace in recent weeks, a trend that's given a lift to athletic shoe and apparel giant Nike (NKE) and should benefit the retailers that sell its products, according to a report by Sterne Agee analyst Sam Poser...
Michelle Peluso Joins NIKE, Inc.'s Board of Directors
Business Wire - Thu Apr 17, 3:15PM CDT
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Michelle A. Peluso has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Today's Stocks Driving Success For The Consumer Goods Sector
at The Street - Thu Apr 17, 12:02PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the consumer goods sector higher today.
Nike Extends Partnership with USATF - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 11:51AM CDT
Nike and USATF extended their long-standing partnership, dating back to 1991, to provide enhanced support to competitive groups, athletes and programs of USATF.
The Three Best Ways to Play the Chinese Market
Marshall Hargrave, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 9:43AM CDT
If you don't want to invest directly in Chinese companies, you can still gain access to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The best way to do this is to invest in U.S. companies with exposure to the Chinese economy. The three...
Nike, USATF extend partnership through 2040
AP - Thu Apr 17, 9:20AM CDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — USA Track and Field has extended its partnership with Nike Inc. through 2040 to outfit teams and sponsor national championships.
Strike at China sneaker factory snowballs
By DIDI TANG - AP - Thu Apr 17, 4:19AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — A strike at the Chinese factories of the world's biggest athletic shoe maker snowballed Thursday to about 30,000 workers, a labor group said, making it one of the largest-ever work stoppages at a private business in China.
Why Jordan Spieth's Masters Performance Made Under Armour Happy
Chris Brantley, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 5:00PM CDT
The Masters taught us three things. Lefties, like Bubba Watson, have a distinct advantage over righties on the majestic course (winning six of the last 12 titles), the golfing gods still wreak havoc, and Jordan Spieth is going to be a star for years...
USATF and NIKE, Inc. Sign Long-Term Partnership
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 3:21PM CDT
USA Track & Field (USATF) and NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) on Tuesday announced an expansion of their partnership that will significantly increase support of USATF programs, athletes and competitive groups.
Merriman suing Nike over Lights Out name
AP - Tue Apr 15, 8:35AM CDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman is suing Nike Inc. for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its Lights Out apparel line.
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