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Susquehanna Rated Nike as ‘Positive’
In fiscal 1Q17, Nike (NKE) repurchased 19 million shares for ~$1.1 billion.

Estée Lauder’s Growth Initiative: Leading Beauty Forward
With increasing competition from L’Oréal, Shiseido, and Coty, Estée Lauder continues to expand its position in Western Europe and emerging markets.

Why Did Nike Rise on August 11?
Nike has a market cap of $96.5 billion. It rose by 0.62% and closed at $57.21 per share on August 18. Nike reported fiscal 4Q16 revenues of $8.2 billion.

How Did Nike Perform in 1Q17?
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $92.9 billion. It rose 1.7% to close at $55.34 per share on September 27, 2016.

Nike Announces the Launch of New Products
Nike (NKE) fell 1.7% to close at $50.46 per share during the fifth week of November 2016.

Why Nike’s Top and Bottom Lines Rose in Fiscal 2016
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $89.4 billion. It rose 2.3% to close at $53.09 per share on June 28.

Understanding Nike’s Performance in Fiscal 2Q17
Nike rose 1.9% to close at $51.79 per share on December 20, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -0.98%, 1.7%, and -16.2%.

Coca-Cola Is Open to Inorganic Growth in Still Beverages
Coca-Cola has a dominant presence in the sparkling beverages market, but it’s the still beverage space that has huge growth prospects.

Why Did Nike Stock Fall on September 26?
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $91.3 billion. It fell 1.4% to close at $54.40 per share on September 26.

JCPenney Partners with Nike
Nike (NKE) reported fiscal 2Q17 revenues of $8.2 billion, which represents a YoY rise of 6.4%, compared to revenues of $7.7 billion in fiscal 2Q16.

CLSA Rated Nike as ‘Underperform’
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $86.7 billion. It fell 0.64% to close at $52.93 per share on January 19, 2017.

What’s the Latest News on Nike?
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $87.3 billion. It fell 0.71% to close at $53.27 per share on January 18, 2017.

Cowen Downgrades Nike to ‘Neutral’
Nike (NKE) reported fiscal 1Q17 revenues of $9.1 billion, a rise of 8.3% from $8.4 billion reported in fiscal 1Q16.

Nike Declares Dividend of $0.18 Per Share
Nike rose 1.8% to close at $51.59 per share on November 17. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 2.4%, -0.41%, and -16.8%, respectively.

Wedbush Rated Nike as ‘Neutral’
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $81.3 billion. It rose 0.20% to close at $49.72 per share on November 2, 2016.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Downgrades Nike to ‘Underperform’
Nike fell by 3.5% to close at $50.18 per share on October 31. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -3.3%, -4.7%, and -19.1%, respectively.

Moody’s Rated Nike’s Unsecured Note as ‘A1’
Price movement Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $86.0 billion. It rose 0.37% to close at $51.22 per share on October 18, 2016. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and year-to-date (or YTD) price movements were -1.2%, -6.8%, and -17.4%, respectively, on the same day. NKE is trading 3.4% below its 20-day moving average, 7.6% below […]

Nike’s Earnings Report Shows Plenty Still Buying Its Goods
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $87.7 billion. It fell 0.78% to close at $52.03 per share on October 13, 2016.

Guggenheim Has Rated Nike a ‘Buy’
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $88.3 billion. It rose 0.94% to close at $52.65 per share on September 30, 2016.

Brean Capital Downgrades Nike to ‘Hold’
Nike fell 3.8% to close at $53.25 per share on September 28. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -3.8%, -8.9%, and -14.1%.

Nike Announces the Launch Date of Self-Lacing Shoes
Nike (NKE) fell 0.05% to close at $55.15 per share during the third week of September 2016.

How Baird Views Nike ahead of Its Fiscal 1Q17 Results
Nike (NKE) reported fiscal 4Q16 revenues of $8.2 billion, a rise of 5.1% from the $7.8 billion reported in fiscal 4Q15.

Piper Jaffray Downgrades Nike to ‘Neutral’
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $95.1 billion. It fell by 2.7% to close at $56.17 per share on September 8, 2016.

B. Riley Downgrades Nike to ‘Neutral’
Nike fell by 0.41% to close at $59.0 per share on August 26, 2016. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.17%, 6.4%, and -5.1%, respectively.

Why Did Nike Update Its Nike+ Run Club App?
In fiscal 2016, Nike reported revenue of $32.4 billion—a rise of 5.9% year-over-year. The company’s gross profit margin rose by 0.43% in fiscal 2016.

It’s Getting Worse: Coca-Cola’s Soda Volumes Fall in 2Q16
Coca-Cola is focused on capturing growth opportunities in still beverages. Consumers are moving away from soda drinks and opting for healthier options.

Nike Appoints Steve Lesnard as Vice President of Global Running
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $98.3 billion. It fell by 0.22% to close at $57.74 per share on July 18, 2016.

Can PepsiCo’s Productivity Initiatives Expand Its 2Q16 Margins?
PepsiCo’s (PEP) gross margin improved by an impressive 160 basis points to 56.6% in 1Q16, driven by its revenue management strategies and productivity initiatives.

Jefferies and Stifel Reduced Nike’s Target Price
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $92.9 billion. Its stock rose by 3.8% to close at $55.13 per share on June 29, 2016.

Why Argus Downgraded Tesla Motors to ‘Hold’
Tesla Motors (TSLA) has a market cap of $29.4 billion. It rose 1.6% to close at $201.79 per share on June 28.

Craig Zanon Will Serve as Vice President of Nike Global Basketball
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $90.9 billion. It fell by 1.4% to close at $54.12 per share on June 14, 2016.

Why Did Nike Sue Boris Berian?
Nike fell by 1.4% to close at $53.55 per share on June 7. The stock’s weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were -2.7%, -8.1%, and -13.9%, respectively.

Nike Made Management Changes to Drive Innovation
Nike (NKE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 5, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2016.

New Beverage Options: All in the Name of Health and Wellness
Food and nonalcoholic beverage companies have been focusing on new products that cater to consumers’ health and wellness needs.

Why Ready-to-Drink Tea Offers Compelling Growth Prospects
The growing demand for ready-to-drink tea and coffee reflects the need for on-the-go, healthier beverage options.

Why Sterne Agee Downgraded PepsiCo to ‘Neutral’
PepsiCo (PEP) has a market cap of $142.2 billion. PEP fell by 2.3% to close at $98.36 per share on February 26, 2016.

PepsiCo: Currency Fluctuations Cast a Shadow over 4Q15 Earnings
PepsiCo (PEP) reported a 5.4% fall in its 4Q15 adjusted earnings. Currency headwinds continued to impact the company’s bottom line.

Why Coca-Cola Will Accelerate North America Refranchising
On February 9, Coca-Cola (KO) announced its 4Q15 results and also made an announcement about its plans to accelerate its refranchising initiative in North America.

iPad Pro Expected to Help Apple Gain Market Share
Apple expects enterprises to favor the iPad Pro since more than 25,000 professionals can access financial data with its Bloomberg professional app.

The Emergence of Bottled Water as a Vital Beverage Category
The per capita consumption of bottled water in the US increased to 34 gallons in 2014 from 16.7 gallons in 2000.