Blue chips-Melanie

Overall, based on current events and statistical data, I will invest in Exxon Mobile (XOM). On March 17th the opening price of the stock was $83.68 and is currently priced at 1:12 pm at $84.05. Within the past six months, the stock has been on a rising trend. The stock was at 52 week low of $66.55 and has a 52 week high of $89.78. Now the oil stock is approaching the high and according to financials sources it might even surpass it. Another reason why I choose to buy the stock is because according to financial analyst of the Motley Fool, Tyler Crowe, Exxon Mobile is "not a stock people need to babysit. It is conservatively managed, diversified, and one of the best-run oil majors." (Crowe). The corporation has "91.1 billion reserves of oil barrels, produces 4.1 barrels of oil equivalent a day" and plans to restart a refinery in Torrance. Thus, showing the the stock active plans to grow and expand.

Crowe, Tyler. "Three oil and gas stocks you don't have to babysit." The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/05/07/3-oil-gas-stocks-you-dont-have-to-babysit.aspx. 6 May 2016.

Yahoo Finance. "Exxon Mobile." Yahoo finance. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=XOM. 17 March 2016

Fast Food - Emma

Yum! Stock

The current price of a Yum! stock is $80.57, it’s up 2.12% today. In the last three months it has had a low of $65.24 and a high of $81.50. In the last year, the 52 week range was $64.58 - $95.90. Yum! is still getting back up on its feet from it’s two food quality issues in its Chinese businesses, and that’s troubling because as it states on finance.yahoo.com “The region accounts for 53% of total revenue and 39% of operating profits. The restaurateur has about 6,900 restaurants in the country, about 5,000 of which are KFCs.” However, Yum! is thinking about “spinning off” (Yahoo Finance) its divisions that run KFC and Pizza Hut in China.  But it is also planning on starting up Taco Bell in the country. Also not all of the ties will be severed with the spin off. It doesn’t seem very volatile, so perhaps it might be an alright investment, but I think I would want to see how the spin off deal works out first, then maybe I would invest, however right now, I won’t be buying it.

“Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)” Yahoo Fianance. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=YUM. 2 May 2016.

Stock Picks - Group Blog

Overall, based on financial data and current events, the Facebook stock, FB, is a good investment. The opening price for April 21, 2016, is $112.55, at 1:35 the price of the stock was $113.80. The 52-week range was $72.00-$117.59 The lowest in the last 6 months was $94.16 and it was on January 21, 2016. Thus, in the past 6 months the stock is on the rise reaching close to the 52week high. Another reason why Facebook is a good buy is according to financial analyst Daniel Sparks, a contributor to financial magazine Motley, he is expect another big first quarter for Facebook (sparks 1). In addition, "the total revenue has soared a 116% from the quarter a year ago."

H&M (D.B.)

H&M is a famous clothing company that has branches worldwide. The current stock price for H&M is around $273.00. The recent closing price was $267.70 and the recent opening price was $269.60. H&M’s stocks are very fluctuant; February 8th was when the company had it’s all-time low stick share, within the span of three months, which was around $261.00. Even more recently, the company stock price was $266.20 on March 24th. There isn’t a steady rate of growth or decay when it comes to the company’s stock prices, even now, when it’s well-established.

Domino's Pizza (D.B.)

The current stock price for Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) $131.10. The company’s stocks rose approximately 13% within the span of one day; from a closing price of $117.61 February 24th to an opening price of $132.90 on February 25th.

In current news, Domino’s has just invented a new way to deliver pizzas to their customers; a delivery robot, which was created to replace delivery drivers. The DRU (Domino Robotic Unit), can autonomously follow a map, navigate sidewalks, and avoid obstacles while keeping a pizza hot with a built-in heater. Although this is a good innovation, for the company at least, it has the possible effect of increasing the unemployment rate.

Blue Chips - Emma

Boeing BA-

-12.50% YTD

Boeing can now sell planes to Iran.

It is currently $126.30 per stock and has gone down about 0.53% since opening this morning. The Boeing stock went down over 12% since last year, while it appears to be going up again I am still not sure that I would buy it. There is a new deal with Iran that allows Boeing to sell planes to Iran, however, that being said, it doesn’t appear that Iran wants to buy from Boeing, Iran has recently made a deal with Airbus for $27 million (NPR). That being said, though, that doesn’t mean, as mentioned in an article by NPR, that Iran won’t play the two companies off of each other in order to get the best price. However, all of this being said, I would not buy this stock at this very moment, but perhaps later I would, as things with Iran become more clear. Right now, however, I will not be buying the Boeing stock.

Northam, Jane. “Boeing Can Sell Planes To Iran, But Does Iran Want Them?’’ “http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/02/07/465701118/boeing-can-sell-planes-to-iran-but-does-iran-want-them. 7 February 2016. 4 April 2016.

“The Boeing Company (BA)” http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=BA. 4 April 2016.

Comment: 25/25 This blog provides all the necessary requirements. Emma does a great job showing that stock is not a great buy at the moment due to decrease in price over the last year and the lack of interest Iran had with the Boeing corporation. However, based on current data, I think our group should have bought Boeing because according to Yahoo Finance, Boeing is currently up at $128.50 and is outcompeting Airbus in this quarter. -Melanie Sabatino

Adidas - Nancy

Nancy

I have decided to buy shares of the Adidas AG (ADS.DE) stock. The stock is currently up 2.15 % ($104.60) from its previous close ($102.90).  Adidas is a German shoe, clothing, and apparel company that owns Reebok, Taylor Made, and Rockport. Adidas is the largest sportswear company in Europe and the second largest sportswear company in the world. Adidas creates apparel for several different sports including soccer, basketball, running, tennis, golf, and hockey. The Adidas stock has increased throughout the last few months. In the last three month, the stock has risen from $87 to about $105. In the last year, the stock has risen from $74 to $105. According to Fool, the Adidas stock will continue to rise and is projected to increase 12% by the end of the year. The stock will increase due to Adidas’ recent “collaborations with Kanye West on the Yeezy line of shoes and with Pharrell Williams on a redesign of the classic Superstar shoe” (Bowman). By sponsoring some of the best hip hop stars, Adidas will grow in popularity and expand its company to the fans of these stars. 



Bowman, Jeremy. "Better Buy: Under Armour Inc. vs. Adidas -- The Motley Fool." The Motley Fool. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Apr. 2016.

Sports, Clothing, Fashion, Footwear- Chelsea Filippi

             I have decided to buy the Nike stock because the stock is currently above the price it recently closed at, which is 62.13, and it is continuing to climb. The stock recently opened at 61.80 and closed at 61.49. Three months ago, the stocked closed at an average of 62.06 and in a year, the stock seems to stay the same. Nike's digital business also seems to be doing very well and plans to accelerate throughout the remainder of 2016 (finance.yahoo.com) Also, according to amigobulls.com, Nike has formed a partnership with Flex, which can help expand margins for Nike, which is very good for the stock.

• Mushaike, Nicholas, "Nike Stock: Two Tailwinds Which Will Boost Nike Stock", http://amigobulls.com/articles/flex-deal-and-new-product-launches-to-drive-nike-stock-going-forward, 28 Mar 2016

• Soni, Phalguni, "Nike's E-Commerce Business Could See More Acceleration Ahead", http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nike-e-commerce-business-could-230611875.html, 29 Mar 2016

Fast food Wendys Stock- Chelsea

    I have decided not to buy the Wendy's Stock because it's current price is at 10.83, which is the price the stock has recently closed at. The stock has opened at 10.90, which shows that the stock is decreasing constantly. Three months ago, the stock has closed at 10.82 and has remained the same throughout the year. Although Wendy's 4 for 4 option on their menu is a great new addition to the franchise, there is also an issue. Now that this has been added, many people will come to buy items on the 4 for 4 menu, and would not want to buy anything pricier (fool.com). This type of deal can not only increase foot traffic from deal-seekers, it can also lower checks for existing customers. (fool.com)

• Kline, Daniel, "Are McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King Falling into a Discount Trap?", fool.com, http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/28/are-mcdonalds-wendys-and-burger-king-falling-into.aspx, 28 Jan 2016

Fashion - Emma

Michael Kors
The current price of a stock for Michael Kors is $56.63. The open price was $56.45.  In the last 52 weeks the range has been $34.83-$56.63, and in the last 3 months the overall trend has been going up, it started out 3 months ago around $40 and is currently hovering around $60. The stock overall has been doing pretty well, as stated on Motely Fool: "Michael Kors has achieved spectacular success over the last several years, rapidly expanding its store base around the world and materially outperforming both Coach and Kate Spade in terms of revenue growth." Due to its success recently and the company expanding its store, I will purchase this stock.

Cardenal, Andrés. "Michael Kors Stock Up 60%: Time to Take Profits, or More Gains Ahead?" //www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/03/29/michael-kors-stock-up-60-time-to-take-profits-or-m.aspx. 29 March 2016. 30 March 2016.

"Michael Kors Holdings Limited (KORS)" http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=KORS. 30 March 2016.

Fashion Melanie

Overall based on graphical data and current events, I will buy the stock Under Armour (UA). As of March 30th, 12:19 in the afternoon, Under Armour is priced at $85.33. The stock is currently up $1.82 from the previous closing price of $83.51. Within the past six months, on January 19th, 2016 the stock dropped to a relatively low price of $67.11 and was near the 52 week low of $63.23. However, the reason I choose to buy this stock is because since that month, the stock has been on a gradual rising trend and is still far from the 52 week high of $105.89, leaving room for the stock to further grow. Furthermore, according to Elaine Low, writer of Investor's Business Dailey, Under Armour is a good buy because it is outcompeting rivals such as Adidas and Nike in China. "In FBR’s Chinese consumer preference survey, 64% of those polled had heard of Under Armour, up from 58% the previous year, and of those respondents, 82% were likelier to buy Under Armour branded products this year"(Low). Another reason why I choose to buy Under Armour is because the total revenue (in China) of the corporations is expected to reach $7.5 billion by 2018, which is a significant increase from $30 million in 2014 (Low).

Low, Elaine. "Under Armour Well Positioned to Nab Nike and Adidas in China." Investor's Business Daily. Investor's Business Daily. Web. 30 March 2016. http://www.investors.com/news/under-armour-well-positioned-to-nab-nike-adidas-share-in-china/?ven=YahooCP&src=AURLLED&ven=yahoo

Yahoo Finance. "Under Armour, Inc." Yahoo. Web. 30 March 2016. http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=UA+Interactive#{"allowChartStacking":true}

Fast food - Nancy

Nancy

I have decided to buy a share of the McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) stock. The price of the stock is currently at $123.77 and has increased 0.4% today, compared to its previous close ($123.29).  McDonald’s stock also pays a high dividend (2.89%). In the last month, the stock has increased from $118 to almost $124. In the last year, the stock has increased from $97 to almost $124. This stock has been gradually increasing due to the addition of new options on the menu. McDonalds has also made items very affordable. For example, McDonald’s coffee costs only $1 but other coffee providers charge $4-$6 for just one cup of coffee. McDonald’s also has a new all day breakfast menu and is consistently adding new items on this menu. The McDonald’s Corporation stock is also projected to grow in the near future because of their installation of a mobile ordering system. This allows customers to order any type of food and pick it up at the fast food restaurant, making ordering and dining more efficient for customers. According to McDonald’s chief digital officer Atif Rafiq the company “will soon pilot mobile ordering in several large overseas markets” and “that mobile ordering, combined with a first-ever loyalty program, will be two new sales drivers in 2017 (potentially huge sales drivers).” The expansion of McDonalds to oversea markets will make the company more popular and eventually lead to more McDonalds consumers.

Sozzi, Brian. "What's Happening at McDonald's Is Much Deeper Than All-Day Breakfast." Real Money. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

Coffee - Nancy

Nancy 

              I have decided to buy shares of the Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) stock. This stock is currently worth $59.70 and is up 0.25 %. It also pays a large dividend (1.34 %). The next earnings date for Starbucks is April 21st and if the company produces good earnings, I expect the stock to rise up to approximately $64, which will be its highest price ever. Starbucks has made a lot of progress in the last few months. In February and March, the stock’s price has risen approximately 3 percent. Starbuck’s results from the last few years are even more impressive. In the last five years, the stock has risen approximately 300 percent (from $18.45 to $59.70). In the past year, the stock has risen from $48.73 to $59.70 (approximately 20 percent). The SBUX is an up streak stock and is the best coffee seller on the market. Starbucks has been doing much better than its competitors (Dunkin' Donuts, McDonalds, Krispy Kreme), primarily due to the opening of many Starbucks stores all over the world. Starbucks operates in many regions in our world including the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Starbucks has opened many new stores in these areas. According to The Motley Fool, the Americas is “the company’s biggest region by store count, revenues, and operating income, leading to a sale increase of 9% this year”. Asia has also become Starbuck’s fastest growing region due to the opening of 281 new stores and due to its “2,000 locations in China, which is its second largest market outside the U.S., and expects to grow that number to 3,400 by 2019”. Starbucks is also greatly investing in Africa by opening up 79 new stores in the area. The expansion of Starbucks all over the world will lead to an increase in the company’s popularity and an increase in the company’s profits. Starbuck’s current, short term, and long term data, alongside the company’s expansion in different parts of the world, are the reasons why I have decided to buy shares of the company’s stock. 


Sullivan, James. "New Stores and Margins: Starbucks Corp. Is Poised to Succeed -- The Motley Fool." The Motley Fool. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.

Chipotle Melanie

Overall, based on statistics and current events, I will buy shares of Chipotle (CMG). Today the Chipotle stock is up $5.50 dollars from the opening price of $472.96 and closed yesterday at $471.76.  The stock as of 12:21 pm on March 23rd is priced at $478.46. Within the past year the 52 week high and low drastically varies from $758.61 to $399.14. Thus indicating how volatile and unstable the stock has been in the last 12 months. However, the varies in the high and low of the stock are due to events in January concerning the E-Coli issue in chipotle. Now the stock has been on an overall rising trend from January 4th, 2016 and with the stock priced relatively low, it is a good time to buy shares. Also according to Michael Brush, writer for Market Watch, “At the low point this year, in the third week of January, comparable-store sales were down 40%. By the first week of March, that sales decline slowed to 21.5% (Brush)”. Also due to the recent health issues, Chipotle is offering free offers such as guacamole or buy one get one free to entice customers to pay for their service. This appeals to consumers want for coupons and low prices which could increases sales and the amount of customers. The stock is also a good buy right now because it has the potential to “more than double its size from 2000 restaurants to 5000 restaurants (Brush).”

Brush, Michael. “The case for buying the Chipotle Stock” Market Watch. Market Watch. Web. 23rd March 2016.  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-even-more-attractive-than-chipotles-free-guacamole-and-chips-2016-03-23?siteid=yhoof2

Yahoo finance. "chipotle corporation." yahoo. Web. 23rd March 2016.http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CMG&ql=1

Starbucks Melanie

Overall, based on the information, I will not invest in Starbucks. Currently, Starbucks, a renowned coffee corporation is up on March 17th from its opening price. This morning the stock opened at $59.47 and as of 1:42pm, the stock is priced at $59.67. Even though the price of the stock is currently up, the stock hit a relatively low price of $54 within the last month and a half. Ever since that drop, the stock has been on an overall rising trend and is reaching the 52 week high of $64.00. Despite this, according the The Street, a well established business magazine, writer Kate Mckerrow claims that McDonald, a competitor of Starbucks, is a clearly better buy since the corporation had a 5.7% growth for introducing all-day breakfast. (Mckerrow)” This indicates the in terms of coffee and breakfast foods, McDonald's is a serious competitor of Starbucks and since the the success of McDonalds breakfast menu is growing, I think Starbucks is not the best investment right now. Also since the price of the stock is much closer to the 52 week than to the 52 week low, I would stay away from buying the stock until the price drops down several dollars.

Mckerrow, kate. “Which is a better buy? Starbucks or McDonald?” The Street. The Street. Web. 15 March 2016. http://www.thestreet.com/story/13497793/1/mcdonald-s-vs-starbucks-which-stock-should-you-buy-now.html

Yahoo Finance. "Starbucks Corporation." Yahoo. Web. 15 March 2016. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=SBUX

Coffee - Emma

Would I Buy GMCR Stock?

By Emma 

K-Cups

The K-Cup stock hasn’t done too well since about mid November 2014, it fell pretty hard after it peaked on November 10, 2014 when the stock price was $154.27. It fell all the way down to $43.51 almost exactly one year later, on November 9, 2015. It has risen to about 91.67 today (March 17, 2016). It seems to be a pretty volatile stock, and the company - even though at one point they were pairing up with Coca-Cola to make a product to “have a drink for every occasion”, they still haven’t come up with biodegradable or recyclable pods/cups for their devices, thus causing a big problem for the environment. I would not buy this stock, I might reconsider if the stock was less volatile and if they were more eco-friendly.

“Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (GMCR)” http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GMCR

“Hamblin,James. “A Brewing Problem” http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/03/the-abominable-k-cup-coffee-pod-environment-problem/386501/” the Atlantic. 2 March 2015. 2 May 2016.

Coffee - Chelsea Filippi

   I would not buy the Krispy Kreme stock for many reasons. First, the opening offer was 15.38 after a 52 week high price of 21.00. Although the price is currently above the 52 week low at 12.90, it does not show major profit or growth in the company. In the future, I am not sure how well this stock will perform. According to fool.com, the company didn't meet its sale projections, which led to a higher-than normal level of returns. This means that the demand of donuts from Krispy Kreme have decreased over the past year. The long term growth of this stock plans to increase, however. According to zacks.com, the long term growth rate is currently at 25% and the growth estimate for this year calls for earnings-per-share growth of 21.4%.

Sources:

• Kline, Daniel, "Starbucks and Panera Had a Great 2015, While Krispy Kreme Struggled," http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/12/starbucks-and-panera-had-a-great-2015-while-krispy.aspx, 2016 Jan 12
• Zachs Equity Research, "Is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD) a Great Growth Stock?," http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/178247/is-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-kkd-a-great-growth-stock, 2015 June 15

McDonald's (Mc Cafe)- D.B.

McDonald's coffee

Buying AAPL Interactive Stock- Chelsea, Melanie, Nancy

   We believe that buying the AAPL stock is a good idea for many reasons. First, the Iphone 7 is expected to be released in September and according to fortune.com, announcements towards the end of the month will be made on any updates about the phone. Also, even though the stock is lower than usual at the moment, we predict due to current events that the stock will rise and continue to grow.