4 Investments That Paid Off Big for Celebrities
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 01, 10:11AM CST
Oprah Winfrey's investment in Weight Watchers reportedly netted her a one-day paper gain of $70 million after the weight-loss center's stock soared on the news she took a 10% stake in the company and a seat on its board of directors. But the...
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37), PCLN: 1,454.24 (+28.59)
United States Breakfast Cereal Market Research Report 2015-2019 with General Mills, Kellogg's, MOM Brands, PepsiCo & Post Foods Dominating
M2 - Fri Oct 30, 5:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l9wlgw/breakfast_cereal) has announced the addition of the "Breakfast Cereal Market in the US - Market Research Report 2015-2019" report to their offering. The report forecasts the breakfast cereal market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 0.40% and 0.22%, in terms of value and volume, for the period 2014-2019. The report, Breakfast Cereals Market in the US 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report includes a comprehensive discussion on the market by geography, considering both the existing market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report further includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market and a comment on the vendors' product portfolios. The introduction of a new type or variety of product often stimulates the interest of consumers. Thus, breakfast cereal manufacturers often tend to attract the audience by introducing newer varieties of product suiting the demands and requirements of American customers. According to the report, the major driver is the convenient consumption, which is especially true for the cold cereals. Since there is no preparation needed for this type of cereal, an individual is at liberty to have these cereals at any time of the day. Further, the report states that the major challenge is the declining birth rate in the US. This leads to a decrease in the young population of country that form the primary consumer segment of this market. To calculate the market size, the retail sales of the following product segments are taken into consideration: - RTE/cold cereals - Hot cereals The revenues for the subsequent years are calculated taking into consideration the sales from the following distribution channels: - Supermarket and hypermarkets - Independent stores - Specialist retailers - Others (small groceries stores and discount stores) Key vendors - General Mills - Kellogg's - MOM Brands - PepsiCo - Post Foods Other prominent vendors - Abbott Nutrition - Arrowhead Mills - Back To Nature - Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods - Food For Life - McKee Foods Corporation - U.S. Mills - Udi's Handcrafted Foods - Weetabix - Weight Watchers - Yantai China Pet Foods For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l9...ast_cereal
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37), GIS: 58.11 (-0.07), PEP: 102.19 (-0.61)
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: I'm Not Tempted by Vonage, I Want Verizon
at The Street - Fri Oct 30, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer says keep Sierra Wireless, avoid Rackspace Hosting and take Weight Watchers gain and go.
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Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Using What Went Wrong to Find Buying Opportunities
at The Street - Thu Oct 29, 7:16PM CDT
One company's awful earnings can drag others down in the sector, making bargains for the taking, Cramer syas.
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mXP Survey Shows Oprah's Involvement With Weight Watchers Not Bulking Up Consumer Likelihood to Join
GlobeNewswire - Thu Oct 29, 8:23AM CDT
Phoenix Marketing International (http://phoenixmi.com/), a global marketing services firm, has released insights from their mobile experience platform, mXP (http://mobile-xp.com/), regarding consumer sentiment about Oprah's new involvement with Weight Watchers.
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Weight Loss and Weight Management Market ($206.4 Billion by 2019) - Market Data Projection, Key Drivers & Trends and Merger & Acquisitions
M2 - Thu Oct 29, 6:29AM CDT
The global weight loss and weight management market is expected to reach $206.4 billion by 2019 from $148.1 billion in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2014 to 2019.
LTM: 72.07 (-0.03), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
MarketResearch.com: Can Oprah's Endorsement Change the Weight Loss Industry?
PR Newswire - Tue Oct 27, 5:09AM CDT
Oprah Winfrey created a shift in the weight loss market after she bought a 10% stake in Weight Watchers, but what does this mean for the industry as a whole?
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
3 Stocks That Could Make Huge Moves This Week
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Oct 25, 7:20PM CDT
Buckle up, Fools! If you own shares of Outerwall , Weight Watchers , or GoPro , next week is likely to be highly volatile for you. That's because all three of these stocks have lots of people shorting (betting against) their success over the...
GPRO: 25.00 (-0.62), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37), OUTR: 60.00 (-0.43)
Weight Watchers International Inc. Flying High on Oprah Partnership
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Fri Oct 23, 1:00PM CDT
Numbers have always been a Weight Watchers International standard of measurement. And on that front, the weight loss and lifestyle company has seen its shares gain as much as 170% in the days after Oprah Winfrey announced a five-year partnership...
FIT: 40.54 (+2.97), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37), YUM: 70.91 (-1.60)
The Power of Celebrity; This Week Oprah's Deal with Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) and NSYNC Star Joey Fatone Collaborates with NXT-ID Inc.(NXTD)
PR Newswire - Fri Oct 23, 7:30AM CDT
Celebrities are masters of building a brand online as companies are discovering they are able to get a lot of mileage for generating National exposure and awareness by teaming up with stars. Recent developments to take note of are Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW), NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD), Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) among others that have taken advantage of some sort of collaborations with the stars that illustrates the benefits or celebrity enthusiasm.
TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), MCD: 112.25 (-0.37), NXTD: 0.58 (-0.04), GOOG: 710.81 (-6.11), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Weight Watchers Announces Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 22, 3:30PM CDT
Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the third quarter 2015 after the NYSE closes on Thursday, November 5, 2015.
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Investors Turn Bullish on Major Announcements From Yum! Brands Inc. and Weight Watchers Internationa
Vincent Shen and Dylan Lewis, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Oct 21, 5:30PM CDT
Yum! Brands has suffered years of scrutiny amid reports of poor quality meat and questionable supplier practices in China. In light of these reports, some investors have been hesitant to risk ruffling their feathers and prefer to stick in their...
SBUX: 62.57 (+0.07), FIT: 40.54 (+2.97), MCD: 112.25 (-0.37), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37), YUM: 70.91 (-1.60)
Jim Cramer -- Best Way to Ride Ferrari's Profits Is in Fiat Chrysler
at The Street - Wed Oct 21, 3:27PM CDT
Answering social media questioners on Wednesday, Jim Cramer was enthusiastic about the Ferrari IPO, but said the stock he prefers belongs to its majority owner, Fiat Chrysler.
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4 Stocks Trading on Big Volume -- and How to Trade Them Now
at The Street - Wed Oct 21, 1:48PM CDT
Here's how to trade some of the most active stocks on the market right now.
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Charting Weight Watchers (WTW) Stock: What's Behind the Jump
at The Street - Wed Oct 21, 1:09PM CDT
Monday's news of Oprah Winfrey's 10% stake caused Weight Watchers to open sharply higher, evident with Japanese candlesticks.
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Charting Weight Watchers' Weekend Jump
at The Street - Wed Oct 21, 12:17PM CDT
Monday's news of Oprah Winfrey's 10% stake caused WTW to open sharply higher, which is evident with Japanese candlesticks.
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Fitbit Adds Genuine Thermos(R) Brand to its Growing Roster of Works with Fitbit(R) Partners
Business Wire - Wed Oct 21, 8:00AM CDT
Fitbit, Inc., the leader in the connected health and fitness market, today announced the addition of Genuine Thermos(R) Brand to the growing list of products and popular apps that are part of the Works with Fitbit(R) program. Fitbit and Genuine Thermos Brand partnered to introduce the new Thermos Connected Hydration Bottle with Smart Lid to make it compatible with the Fitbit platform, letting consumers automatically track their water intake and integrate their hydration statistics into their Fitbit app so they can more easily meet their hydration goals to help maintain energy and overall health. Coming in November, the product will be available for purchase at Thermos.com, as well as select retailers, including Amazon and Target.
FIT: 40.54 (+2.97), WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Lose More Weight in Less Time with Diet Doc's Scientifically Designed and Medically Supervised Diet Plans that Incorporate the Positive Influences of the Weight Watchers Diet
GlobeNewswire - Wed Oct 21, 3:03AM CDT
With America's modern diet, rich in refined, processed foods, is there really any wonder why millions of people nationwide are battling obesity? The good news is that more people are beginning to recognize the health benefits of breaking bad eating behaviors and are seeking out information to help them learn how to incorporate healthier foods into their diet. Many of these people have turned to Diet Doc and an overwhelming 97% have lost 20 or more pounds in just one month.
WTW: 15.38 (-0.37)
Harley-Davidson and Rambus are big market movers
AP - Tue Oct 20, 3:24PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Stocks Slide as Health Care Selloff Dings Nasdaq
at The Street - Tue Oct 20, 1:37PM CDT
Stocks are lower by mid-afternoon Tuesday, pulled down by weakness in the tech and health care sectors.
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