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Intrexon (XON) Stock is Spiking Following Quarterly Results
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Why you might be eating insects, algae and fungus soon instead of meat

By Richard Collings
May 15, 2016 10:00 AM EDT
3 Consumer Goods Stocks That Offer High Dividends and Are Poised to Grow
OPINION
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General Mills' price is right, but Kraft may have too much debt to buy it

By Richard Collings
May 11, 2016 3:48 PM EDT
Here's Why WhiteWave's Stock Is Rocketing Higher on Tuesday
OPINION
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Here's why WhiteWave's (WWAV) stock is rocketing higher on Tuesday

By Richard Collings
May 10, 2016 12:50 PM EDT
Gap's Stock Tumbles in After-hours Trading
OPINION
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Gap's stock tumbles in after-hours trading

By Richard Collings
May 9, 2016 7:28 PM EDT
Build-A-Bear Announces a Strategic Review
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Build-A-Bear (BBW) announces a strategic review

By Richard Collings
May 3, 2016 1:09 PM EDT
GNC Stock Spikes on Potential KKR Interest
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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GNC weighs selling itself -- who should buy it?

By Richard Collings
May 2, 2016 1:13 PM EDT
Corvex, Starboard Poised to Profit if Kraft Heinz Buys Colgate-Palmolive
OPINION
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Colgate’s (CL) strong volume growth lifts shares on Thursday

By Richard Collings
Apr 28, 2016 2:34 PM EDT
Here's When You Should Buy Procter & Gamble
OPINION
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P&G beats Wall Street estimates but trouble still looms

By Richard Collings
Apr 26, 2016 3:15 PM EDT
Chipotle Earnings -- Can You Stomach Chipotle Stock Now?
OPINION
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Chipotle is close to being a buy, but not quite at these levels

By Richard Collings
Apr 25, 2016 3:27 PM EDT
Cramer: Why I Sold Panera (and Where I'll Buy It Back)
OPINION
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Panera's stock has had a 'monster move' so should you still buy it?

By Richard Collings
Apr 25, 2016 1:16 PM EDT
Mattel (MAT) Stock Climbs in After-Hours Trading on Q3 Revenue Beat
OPINION
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Mattel lets go of Disney's princesses but retains appeal

By Richard Collings
Apr 23, 2016 10:30 AM EDT
Skechers Stock Sliding on Second Quarter Guidance
OPINION
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Skechers brings the booty back, reports record quarterly results

By Richard Collings
Apr 22, 2016 2:14 PM EDT
Hershey's Outlook Not So Sweet as Shopper Preferences Shift
OPINION
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Hershey needs acquisitions to feed growth

By Richard Collings
Apr 20, 2016 3:24 PM EDT
Jim Cramer: You Don't Want to Be in Retail Stocks
OPINION
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Gap may be poised for comeback, just as Old Navy unravels

By Richard Collings
Apr 15, 2016 2:58 PM EDT
Further Shakeups Send Under Armour's Stock Falling
OPINION
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Is Wall Street overreacting to Under Armour's woes?

By Richard Collings
Apr 11, 2016 3:27 PM EDT
Golden Gate Likely to Take Ownership as PacSun Files for Bankruptcy
VIDEO
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Golden Gate Likely to Take Ownership as PacSun Files for Bankruptcy

By Richard Collings
Apr 7, 2016 3:14 PM EDT
J.C. Penney's Awful Year Comes at the Hands of Brutal Discounting
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Retailers Went Cold During Crucial Holiday Buying Season

By Richard Collings
Apr 4, 2016 7:36 PM EDT
Sainsbury Bags Argos' Parent Home Retail Group for $1.7 Billion
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Sainsbury Bags Argos' Parent Home Retail Group for $1.7 Billion

By Richard Collings
Apr 1, 2016 2:46 PM EDT
Meet the Meat Bar: The Next Big Food Trend You've Never Heard of
OPINION
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Meet the meat bar: the next big food trend you've never heard of

By Richard Collings
Mar 28, 2016 11:23 AM EDT
Credit Suisse Ups Cost Cuts to $4.4 Billion, Abandons Businesses
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Credit Suisse Ups Cost Cuts to $4.4 Billion, Abandons Businesses

By Richard Collings
Mar 23, 2016 3:04 PM EDT
PepsiCo's Next Acquisition? WhiteWave or Fage
OPINION
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PepsiCo's next acquisition? WhiteWave or Fage

By Richard Collings
Mar 19, 2016 12:20 PM EDT
Aeropostale's Stock Unravels on Poor Fourth Quarter Results
VIDEO
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Aeropostale's Stock Unravels on Poor Fourth Quarter Results

By Richard Collings
Mar 18, 2016 4:08 PM EDT
Burberry Stock Held in Check as Takeover Rumors Dispelled
VIDEO
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Burberry Stock Held in Check as Takeover Rumors Dispelled

By Richard Collings
Mar 9, 2016 3:33 PM EST
Steady, Reliable V.F. Corp. Is a Great Income Stock to Buy Now
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Tough time for VF, PVH and Iconix to sell underperforming brands

By Richard Collings
Mar 8, 2016 2:54 PM EST
AMC Agrees to Buy Carmike Cinemas for a Blockbuster $1.1 Billion
VIDEO
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AMC Agrees to Buy Carmike Cinemas for a Blockbuster $1.1 Billion

By Richard Collings
Mar 4, 2016 1:57 PM EST
Sports Authority Lease Auction Seen Drawing Wide Range of Buyers
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Sports Authority Lease Auction Seen Drawing Wide Range of Buyers

By Richard Collings
Mar 4, 2016 8:26 AM EST
These 10 S&P 500 Companies Have the Best Performing Stocks in 2016
OPINION
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Here's why TJX should buy Macy's

By Richard Collings
Mar 2, 2016 11:33 AM EST
Will Mattress Firm (MFRM) Post Strong Q2 Results on Friday?
OPINION
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What's activist PE firm Berkshire doing with its stake in MFRM? Not what you think

By Richard Collings
Mar 1, 2016 7:44 AM EST
Facebook, Google and 14 More S&P 500 Companies That Could Initiate a Dividend Soon
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Monster Beverage Buys Longtime Flavor Supplier for $690 Million

By Richard Collings
Feb 25, 2016 9:40 AM EST
Retail Group Chico's May Be a Target for Activist Investors
VIDEO
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Retail Group Chico's May Be a Target for Activist Investors

By Richard Collings
Feb 22, 2016 3:02 PM EST
5 Things You Must Know Before the Market Opens Friday
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Activitists Add to Shopping Lists Thanks to Market's Selloff

By Richard Collings
Feb 22, 2016 9:01 AM EST
7 Items That Will Get Way More Expensive in 2017
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Supermarket chain Ingles could be a target for Kroger, PE, activists

By Richard Collings
Feb 19, 2016 9:10 AM EST
Asahi to Buy Beer Brands Peroni and Grolsch With $2.9B Offer
VIDEO
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Asahi to Buy Beer Brands Peroni and Grolsch With $2.9B Offer

By Richard Collings
Feb 10, 2016 2:20 PM EST
Why Nordstrom Stock Is Stuck in the Discount Bin
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Why Nordstrom is an enticing bargain for activist investors

By Richard Collings
Feb 3, 2016 8:47 AM EST
Alere's Stock Spikes Following News of Its Impending Buy by Abbott
VIDEO
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Alere's Stock Spikes Following News of Its Impending Buy by Abbott

By Richard Collings
Feb 1, 2016 3:38 PM EST
Dick's Sporting Goods Will No Longer Sell Assault Rifles
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Dick's seen winning race as Sports Authority stumbles

By Richard Collings
Jan 22, 2016 8:52 AM EST
Smith & Wesson to Diversify Beyond Guns With Acquisitions
VIDEO
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Smith & Wesson to Diversify Beyond Guns With Acquisitions

By Richard Collings
Jan 21, 2016 4:34 PM EST
5 Stocks Bullish on Hillary Clinton With Strong Technical Charts Now
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Smith & Wesson hunts for acquisitions

By Richard Collings
Jan 21, 2016 9:28 AM EST
10 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Warm weather puts damper on retailers' holiday sales

By Richard Collings
Jan 11, 2016 9:22 AM EST
Tailored Brands (TLRD) Stock Closed Up Ahead of Q4 Results
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Men's Wearhouse-Jos. A. Bank battle leaves lasting scars

By Richard Collings
Jan 8, 2016 9:48 AM EST
Activist Investor Threatens Proxy War Against Hudson's Bay
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Hudson's Bay to buy e-commerce site Gilt Groupe for $250 million

By Richard Collings
Jan 7, 2016 1:57 PM EST
Jim Cramer -- Stocks to Buy and Avoid Ahead of 'Brexit' Vote
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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General Mills, craving organic meat snacks, buys Epic Provisions

By Richard Collings
Jan 7, 2016 8:36 AM EST
General Mills Expands Pantry With Buy of Meat Snacks Maker Epic
VIDEO
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General Mills Expands Pantry With Buy of Meat Snacks Maker Epic

By Richard Collings
Jan 6, 2016 2:49 PM EST
Fitness Equipment Maker Nautilus Buys Octane Fitness for $115 Million
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Fitness Equipment Maker Nautilus Buys Octane Fitness for $115 Million

By Richard Collings
Jan 5, 2016 9:58 AM EST
5 NFL Sponsors Sidelined By Super Bowl Competitors
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Carb addict PepsiCo needs protein in its diet

By Richard Collings
Dec 24, 2015 9:03 AM EST
Struggling NetApp's Stock Is Down on News It Is Buying SolidFire
VIDEO
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Struggling NetApp's Stock Is Down on News It Is Buying SolidFire

By Richard Collings
Dec 22, 2015 2:04 PM EST
Celebrity Retailer Kitson Liquidates as Vendors Weigh Options
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Celebrity Retailer Kitson Liquidates as Vendors Weigh Options

By Richard Collings
Dec 18, 2015 2:24 PM EST
Newell Rubbermaid, Jarden to Merge in $17B Deal
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Newell Rubbermaid, Jarden to Merge in $17B Deal

By Richard Collings
Dec 14, 2015 4:03 PM EST
Acacia CEO: Demand Is Still Red-Hot for Our Products
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
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10 Tech-Savvy Apparel Retailers to Buy This Holiday Season

By Richard Collings
Dec 12, 2015 10:45 AM EST
Bidders Begin to Circle Convenience Store Operator CST Brands
VIDEO
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Bidders Begin to Circle Convenience Store Operator CST Brands

By Richard Collings
Dec 10, 2015 2:54 PM EST