Why Under Armour, Inc. Might Spend $285 Million On 1 Athlete
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Aug 25, 7:00PM CDT
Image credit: Keith Allison/Flickr Under Armour has always seemed to enjoy taking Nike 's things. And that might soon include a coveted sponsorship deal with none other than NBA league MVP Kevin Durant. But it'll come at a price....
a2z, Inc. is Recognized on the 2014 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
PRWeb - Mon Aug 25, 2:15PM CDT
Inc. 5000 honorees are ranked according to their percentage revenue growth over the past four years. These companies also have to be U.S. based, privately held and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31 of the last year being considered.
Video: Ralph Lauren Joins Apple, Nike In Wearable Tech
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Aug 25, 12:36PM CDT
As the digital fitness market reportedly grows to over $330 million, Ralph Lauren (RL) wants a piece of the action. The apparel retailer is the latest company to explore wearable tech in fashion and is using an international sporting event as its...
TheStreet's Jim Cramer Answers Twitter (TWTR) Questions on GE (GE), Sprint (S), Foot Locker (FL) and J.C. Penney (JCP)
at The Street - Mon Aug 25, 11:57AM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer answers Twitter (TWTR) questions from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for S&P 2,000
at The Street - Mon Aug 25, 10:36AM CDT
These stocks have both short-term gain catalysts and longer-term growth potential.
Under Armour Up 28.2% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (UA)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 25, 9:14AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Under Armour (NYSE:UA) on June 6th, 2014 at $55.42. In approximately 3 months, Under Armour has returned 28.22% as of today's recent price of $71.06.
INC. Magazine Names VinoPRO to Coveted List for Second Year Running
PRWeb - Mon Aug 25, 3:57AM CDT
Inc. Magazine announced today that VinoPRO (http://www.vinopro.com), a rapidly expanding Santa Rosa, California-based direct-to-consumer wine sales, marketing and technology company, has made the Inc.500|5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. for the second straight year. VinoPRO makes history today with this award by becoming the only wine/technology business ever to achieve this prestigious honor two years in a row. Past Inc. Magazine alumni have included Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Clif Bar, Pandora, Patagonia and Oracle. The 2014 Inc. Magazine list includes GoPro, Bridger, Fuhu, Tough Mudder, Bowlmor and Lending Club in addition to VinoPRO.
How the Richest Man in Finland Rose To the Top
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 7:00AM CDT
Wikipedia / soppakanuuna. With an estimated net worth of $3.2 billion, Antti Herlin is the richest man in Finland -- and he's also one of the luckiest. It was his great grandfather that acquired KONE in 1924 – currently a world leader in...
Facebook, Chipotle Lead The IBD 50 College Conference
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat Aug 23, 7:02AM CDT
College move-in day has arrived, and students are figuring out how to fit all their belongings into one-half of a tiny dorm room. Likewise, investors can also try fitting young, school-related IBD 50 stocks into their portfolios. Back to school means...
Is Under Armour (UA) a Better Stock than Nike (NKE)? - Stocks in the News
Zacks Research Staff - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 22, 6:30PM CDT
Under Armour is looking to steal Kevin Durant from Nike. We take a closer look at both companies from an investment perspective in this article.
Majority Of IBD 50 Firms Strong On Sponsorship
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 22, 5:37PM CDT
Earnings growth fuels a stock's price performance, but that's not the only ingredient for a stock's success. Rising mutual fund sponsorship also helps. Stocks with solid sponsorship aren't hard to find every week in the IBD 50, but sponsorship runs...
Foot Locker Hits New High While Hibbett Struggles
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 22, 11:49AM CDT
Foot Locker (FL) shares hit a new high as the athletic footwear and apparel retailer handily topped second-quarter analyst forecasts despite a seemingly cautious retail environment. Earnings minus items jumped 39.1% to 64 cents a share, beating by a...
3 Reasons VF Corp.'s Stock Could Rise
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 22, 8:25AM CDT
You may not be familiar with VF , but you are probably well-acquainted with some of its most popular apparel brands, including The North Face outdoor gear, Lee jeans, and JanSport backpacks. The full portfolio of the company's brands is pictured...
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.59%, Under Armour Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 21, 4:17PM CDT
Under Armour (NYSE:UA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $69.08 to a high of $70.89. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $69.24 on volume of 1.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Nike Fights for More Women's Revenue
Andrew Marder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Aug 21, 3:35PM CDT
What better way to grow your business than by making it appeal to more of the population? Adding to its already impressive line-up, Nike announced that it was appointing a new head to its women's division. Longtime company executive Amy Montagne...
Trapp Makes its Debut on the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
PRWeb - Thu Aug 21, 2:55PM CDT
Scottsdale based Trapp Corp., a provider of IT, Internet, and cloud hosting solutions, is proud to announce it has debuted at number 294 on the 33rd annual Inc. 500 list of America's fastest growing private companies. Trapp now shares a pedigree with Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Oracle, and other notable Inc. 500 alumni. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America's independent entrepreneurs.
2014 is Fourth Consecutive Year on Inc. 5000 List for Leading Mobile Video System Manufacturer
PRWeb - Thu Aug 21, 11:05AM CDT
For the fourth consecutive year, PRO-VISION Video Systems has been included on Inc. magazine's exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The Inc. ranking has positioned the company as the eighth fastest-growing manufacturer in Michigan and one of the top manufacturers in the country. Additionally, PRO-VISION's performance has earned them the title of fastest-growing video system manufacturer in the US for the last four years.
IBC, a DBS Company Named to Inc. 500|5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 8:21AM CDT
Inc. magazine today ranked IBC, a DBS Company NO. 1304 on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy--America's independent entrepreneurs.
IPG Recognized by Inc. 500|5000 for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 7:00AM CDT
IPG, the leading nationwide provider of Implantable Device Benefit Management(TM) (DBM) solutions, announced today that it has been named to the 2014 Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest growing private companies in America for the fourth consecutive year. Ranked 3299 overall, IPG earned another distinguished award for their innovative and transparent medical device management and analytic offerings. This is the fifth overall Inc. 5000 Ranking for IPG, making it an exclusive 'Honor Roll" Five-Time Honoree. IPG joins an elite group of companies such as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, and many other well-known organizations, many of which have grown to become national icons.