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How Worried Should We Be about China?
From the fastest-growing emerging market to casting a shadow over global growth, the Chinese economic story has indeed come a long way.
Coty–Procter & Gamble Deal: Changing the Beauty Biz Pecking Order
The combined Coty–P&G color cosmetics portfolio, would see the new Coty become the number three company in color cosmetics, with $2.5 billion in pro forma global sales.
Key Drivers Impacting Under Armour’s Future Financial Performance
The impact of adverse forex movements on UA’s financial performance may be mitigated somewhat by the stronger retail environment in Europe.
Looking at the Portfolio of the T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund
Consumer discretionary is the most-invested sector by the PRESX, followed by financials. These two sectors combine to form 31% of the portfolio.
Analyzing DISAX’s Year-to-Date Portfolio Changes
The Dreyfus International Stock Fund (DISAX) invests at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of non-US issuers.
Beauty Companies Are Pursuing Digital Initiatives
Beauty companies continue to expand into a multi-pronged digital strategy that encompasses e-commerce, m-commerce, as well as digital and social media.
Will Beauty Companies’ Acquisition Activities Help in 2Q16?
The beauty and personal care sectors have seen a high level of merger and acquisition (or M&A) activity in the last two years.
How Has 2016 Treated HLMNX So Far?
The HLMNX’s standard deviation, or the volatility of returns, in the one-year period until February 29 was 15.2%.
Oil and Gas Industry Pushed FEZ Up
The oil and gas industry provided the highest positive return of 0.8% on December 22, 2015. Oil prices rose yesterday. They paused the downtrend.
Estée Lauder Expands Business through Brand Acquisitions
Estée Lauder’s management aims to generate at least 1% of its total sales growth through acquisitions over the next three years.
Porter’s Five Forces Model: Estée Lauder’s Competitive Analysis
Highly competitive in the beauty and cosmetics market, Estée Lauder’s revenue reached $11 billion in fiscal year 2014. However, the cosmetics company faces stiff competition from L’Oréal, Coty, and Avon (AVP).
How Much of a Headwind Will US Dollar Present Coach in 3Q15?
Foreign exchange is likely to be a significant headwind for Coach’s (COH) results in its third quarter. The company derives ~35% of its revenue from overseas markets.
Design And Brand Positioning: Recent Changes At Coach
At Coach (COH), products are conceptualized by its New York-based design team. The team also directs the design of all Coach products.
Coach’s Pricing Strategies And Target Market
Coach’s pricing is lower than other luxury brands. This appeals to HENRYs, or high-earners, not rich yet, among other markets.
