3 Reasons Nike, Inc.'s Stock Could Fall
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 7:54PM CDT
Nike stock has underperformed the market so far in 2014. Credit: Nike. Since 1964, Nike has steadily built a massive global empire in the sports apparel and footwear markets. Last fiscal year, for example, Nike became one of the latest...
5 Things Under Armour, Inc.'s Management Wants You to Know
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 4:49PM CDT
Under Armour's founding CEO, Kevin Plank. Credit: Under Armour, Though Under Armour 's sustained growth over the past several years has proved extraordinary, many investors believe the performance apparel specialist is just getting started....
3 Men's Footwear Stock Picks: Skechers, Foot Locker, Deckers - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 8:54AM CDT
A new study by NPD Group shows that this attitude continues to evolve as male preference for novelty and new trends in fashion is reflected in their choice of footwear.
3 Companies That Need to Step Up Their Golf Game
Andrew Marder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 07, 8:58AM CDT
"Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots -- but you have to play the ball where it lies." - - Bobby Jones In its last fiscal year, Nike increased its overall...
How Did Exercise Clothing Become Fashion?
Andrew Marder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 07, 8:38AM CDT
Given the amount of exercise clothing that people seem to be wearing these days, it's hard to believe that a third of the U.S. adult population is obese. Instead of being a reflection on how much we're exercising, workout clothes have become fashion...
How Welcoming Is China For Companies Like Microsoft?
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 06, 12:45PM CDT
It's been about 30 years since China opened its doors to the rest of the investment world. While several companies remain state-owned; tech, automobiles, and a host of other industries have become booming businesses for foreign investors. It could be...
Under Armour Didn't Get Kevin Durant, but It's Still in the Celebrity Game With Nike
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 06, 12:16PM CDT
Nike is the unquestioned leader in footwear, especially basketball, with the Nike and Jordan brands accounting for nearly $63 of every $100 of shoe sales in North America, according to data tracker SportsOneSource. However, Under Armour has also...
Dow Today: Nike (NKE) Leads The Day Higher, United Technologies (UTX) Lags
at The Street - Fri Sep 05, 3:30PM CDT
The Dow component that led the way higher today was Nike (NYSE:NKE), which sported a $2.12 gain (+2.6%) bringing the stock to $82.04. Holding the Dow back today was United Technologies (NYSE:UTX), which lagged the broader Dow index with a 52-cent...
Watch for NIKE to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.40% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 4:07PM CDT
NIKE (NYSE:NKE) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $79.18 to a high of $80.22. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $79.88 on volume of 3.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
NIKE Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.40%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 4:06PM CDT
NIKE (NYSE:NKE) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $79.18 to a high of $80.22. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $79.88 on volume of 3.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Dow Today: Nike (NKE) Leads The Day Higher, International Business Machines (IBM) Lags
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 3:30PM CDT
The Dow component that led the way higher today was Nike (NYSE:NKE), which sported a $1.10 gain (+1.4%) bringing the stock to $79.92. Holding the Dow back today was International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), which lagged the broader Dow index with a...
Can CBRE (CBG) Continue Its Ride on the Growth Curve? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 10:40AM CDT
CBRE Group Inc. (CBG) continues its ride on the growth trajectory. Currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) holder, it came up with second-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings of 36 cents per share, up 16% year over year.
Stocks Open Quietly Higher; BitAuto, PVH Gain, GoPro Slumps
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 04, 9:41AM CDT
Stocks rifled higher at Thursday's open on a mix of U.S. and overseas economic news. The Nasdaq stepped out to an early lead, up 0.6%. The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 each added 0.4%. Trade was soft, down 7% on the Nasdaq and 2%...
Apple supplier in China accused of violations
By JOE McDONALD - AP - Thu Sep 04, 9:22AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — An Apple supplier in China is violating safety and pay rules despite the computer giant's promises to improve conditions, two activist groups said Thursday, ahead of the expected release of the iPhone 6.
Durant signs another deal, this time Orange Leaf
By CLIFF BRUNT - AP - Thu Sep 04, 9:16AM CDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder forward Kevin Durant said Thursday that he has signed a partnership deal with Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt.
Best Stock in Sports: Nike, Under Armour, or Lululemon?
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 8:50AM CDT
The sports apparel business can be remarkably lucrative for well-run companies with powerful brands in the business. Keeping this in mind, let´s look at three leading companies in the sector -- Nike , Under Armour , and lululemon athletica --...
5 Things Nike, Inc.'s Management Wants You to Know
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 6:00PM CDT
Nike CEO Mark Parker, Credit: Nike Despite Nike 's solid fiscal fourth quarter results in late June, shares of the athletic apparel behemoth currently sit almost exactly where they started this year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has steadily...
Nike Defeats Under Armour in a Battle for Durant Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 03, 4:45PM CDT
The much hyped battle between Nike Inc. (NKE) and Under Armour, Inc. (UA), to sign basketball star Kevin Durant for an endorsement deal has finally come an end.
DICK'S Sporting (DKS) to Open 12th Store in South Carolina - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 03, 4:25PM CDT
DICK'S Sporting (DKS) expansion strategy is in full swing as the company announced the introduction of another store yesterday.
Back-To-School Clothes Shopping May Favor Hot Stocks
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 03, 3:55PM CDT
Retailers likely saw sales heat up in August as back-to-school shopping kicked into high gear with consumers spending more freely on electronics, classroom supplies and clothing. IBD Leaderboard stock Under Armour (UA) is among the activewear and...