Family Dollar Stores Inc
Latest Family Dollar Stores Inc News and Updates
Farallon Capital Increases Its Position in Dollar General
In 2014, Dollar General reported net sales of $18.9 billion, an increase of 8% compared to sales of $17.5 billion in 2013.
Eton Park Capital opens new positions in FDO, STZ, BID, EQIX, Sells NLSN, PCLN – 13F Flash
In this six-part series, we will go through some of the main positions Eton Park Capital traded this past quarter Eton Park Capital Management is a multi-strategy hedge fund founded in November 2004 by former Goldman Sachs partner Eric Mindich. The firm started new positions in Family Dollar Stores (FDO) , Constellation Brands (STZ), […]
Why Family Dollar’s profits tumbled 33% in the third quarter
Comparable store sales for the 13-week period decreased 1.8% as a result of fewer customer transactions—sales in the 3Q14 were strongest in the Consumables category, driven primarily by strong growth in refrigerated or frozen food and tobacco.
Walmart’s Key Challenges In Its Business Environment
The NLRB filed a complaint last January. It accused Walmart of violating labor laws. The NLRB claims that the retailer acted against workers who joined unions.
Highfields Capital Management’s positions in 3Q14
Highfields Capital Management LP is based in Boston. The fund was founded by Jonathon Jacobson in 1998. The fund’s US long portfolio declined slightly to $12.8 billion in the third quarter.
Why did Paulson & Co. sell its Family Dollar Stores stake?
Paulson reduced its position in Family Dollar Stores (FDO) last quarter. The position now accounts for 1.84% of Paulson’s $20 billion 1Q 2014 portfolio, down from 3.12% in 4Q 2013.
Eton Park Capital opens new positions in FDO, STZ, BID, EQIX, Sells NLSN, PCLN – 13F Flash
In this six-part series, we will go through some of the main positions Eton Park Capital traded this past quarter Eton Park Capital Management is a multi-strategy hedge fund founded in November 2004 by former Goldman Sachs partner Eric Mindich. The firm started new positions in Family Dollar Stores (FDO) , Constellation Brands (STZ), Sotheby’s (BID), […]
The Wal-Mart Impact on Food Price Deflation
What starts as a competitive strategy for Wal-Mart may also affect the general level of grocery price inflation in the United States.
Maverick Capital Sells Position in Cognizant Technology Solutions
In February 2015, Cognizant Technology Solutions announced its 4Q14 results and reported revenues of $2.74 billion, up 16.4% from $2.36 billion in 4Q13.
Elliott Management increases position in Family Dollar Stores
Family Dollar Stores (FDO) operates a chain of more than 8,100 stores in 46 states. It sells all of its products for less than $10.
Why Walmart’s Stock Is Less Volatile
Walmart (WMT) has a history of increasing dividends. Its stock is classified as a dividend aristocrat. At 2.4%, Walmart’s dividend yield is healthy.
Why Carl Icahn threatened a proxy fight at Gannett
Last month, activist investor Carl Icahn put pressure on Gannett Company (GCI). He threatened a proxy fight unless the fund’s concerns were resolved.
Carl Icahn discloses activist stake in Manitowoc
Activist investor Carl Icahn owns a 7.77% stake in Manitowoc and will push it to break into two companies.
Highfields Capital opens new position in Michaels Companies Inc.
Highfields Capital initiated a new position in MIK in the third quarter. The position accounts for 1.38% of the fund’s 3Q14 portfolio. Michaels is the largest arts and crafts specialty retailer in North America.
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree merger transaction details
At closing, Family Dollar shareholders will own no less than 12.7% and no more than 15.1% of the outstanding common stock of Dollar Tree.
