Articles by Anne Burdakin MF

  • Posted on 6/26/20

    Is TJX Companies Stock a Buy?

    The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in the retail sector as store closures were mandated and consumer purchasing shifted online. Already struggling mall stores found they . . .

  • Posted on 5/28/20

    Is Newell Brands Stock a Buy?

    Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL), the maker of a wide range of consumer products, has been struggling to regain its footing after the 2016 acquisition of Jarden, a . . .

  • Posted on 5/1/20

    Is Hershey Stock a Buy?

    Scientists tell us that chocolate consumption encourages our brains to release feel-good endorphins, like when you're falling in love. While I'm stuck at home during the . . .

  • Posted on 4/20/20

    Better Buy: TJX Companies vs. Stitch Fix

    The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) and Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX) both sell clothing, but they occupy different spaces in the retail industry. The COVID-19 health crisis has hit . . .

  • Posted on 4/9/20

    Why Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Shares Rose 10% in March?

    What happenedWhile the bottom was falling out for a lot of stocks in March, shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) actually went up 10%, according to data . . .

  • Posted on 3/23/20

    Johnson and Johnson: A Safe Haven in Recession

    In general, a recession occurs when the economy declines because people are buying fewer goods and services. With temporary business closures all over the world, recession . . .

  • Posted on 2/5/20

    What Buying Barstool Sports Means for Penn National Gaming

    Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN), the regional casino company, bought a 36% stake in closely held Barstool Sports for $163 million on Jan. 29 -- $135 million . . .

  • Posted on 10/31/19

    Newell Brands' Transformation Plan Is Delivering

    Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL), parent of many well-known consumer brands such as Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Graco, Coleman, and others, is executing on its turnaround plan. If management can . . .

  • Posted on 10/31/19

    Newell Brands' Transformation Plan Is Delivering

    Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL), parent of many well-known consumer brands such as Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Graco, Coleman, and others, is executing on its turnaround plan. If management can . . .

  • Posted on 9/26/19

    Tiffany's U.S. Sales Strategy Looks Lackluster

    Iconic worldwide jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) has long cultivated the mystique of exclusivity, which appealed to previous generations of U.S. consumers. But those shoppers . . .