Holiday Shopping, Oprah's Wish List Fuels Starbucks' Stock

Starbucks loves it when you head out for holiday shopping. Last year, the java retailer picked up a top line boost.
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Starbucks just loves it when you head out for holiday shopping -- last year, the nationwide java retailer picked up a top line boost as consumers also needed a jolt to get through all that buying for their loved ones. Today's Chart of the Day gets a boost not just from that, but also from its' Teavana's inclusion on the prized Oprah Gift List. Plus, Piper Jaffray is boosting its rating on Starbucks shares, which comes after a month of solidgains for the coffee maker. And, our Brian Sozzi at TheStreet is revved up for Starbucks, hoping for a potential partnership with a big startup.