 Posted: Fri 7:08, 23 Aug 2013 Post subject: abercrombie and fitch A portfolio of Iconic Brands |
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really don't Miss:Spurs NationElection results32nd annual Tejano ConjuntoTrends: bushy browsCityscape: La Tuna Ice HouseComics GamesOpinion HomeColumnistsCommentaryEditorialsLetters to the EditorAutomotiveEagle FordColumnistsNational/InternationalReal EstateSalary WizardPress releasesTop Work PlacesSponsored ContentRecent StoriesRestaurant SearchRestaurant News and ReviewsRecipesThey abound. whether it is McDonald's Golden Arches,abercrombie and fitch, nike's Swoosh, Starbucks' the level of caffeine, Target's BullsEye, Altria's marlboro Man, Or Playboy's bunny,We recognize iconic brands in an instant,/p> We immediately recognize iconic brands because iconic brands have risen above their product and service categories and have get involved with our culture. to paraphrase, Iconic brands have developed a status that transcends the functional benefits of their products,/p> We have a difficult bond with iconic brands. They take advantage of our desires and our fears. They get our pain and our needs. they create tension and then allow us to relieve anxiety. They nike air max impart us with emotional benefits that make us feel good about ourselves,/p> stage Iconic Brands Did I Select,/p> I thought i would look more closely at 5 brands: fruit, CokeCola, motorcycle, nike, And preferred,/p> What is not to like about Apple give its current cost? With shares hovering near their 52week lows, It looks like a nice time keep in mind purchasing Apple. Apple has $137 million in cash, Which translates to approximately $144 per share. So if you factor that into the equation, You are simply just really paying around $300 per each share of Apple. also, Some bullish analysts believe that Apple is poised to continue to grow its revenue and profits,/p> on the contrary, Some analysts are concered about Apple's gross margins, being able to sustain its earnings per share, And its supply chain difficulties. Naysayers are also question whether or not Apple will be able to continue to innovate and deliver new products or whether it will cede its leadership position. They question whether or not Apple will deliver anything other than line extensions in the near future and whether or not future product iterations will generate enough excitement to significantly improve profitability,/p> At this point in time, I feel that Apple is oversold and a competitive entry point exists. Although I don't expect anything more than a modest amount of growth and I don't see a blockbuster new product on the horizon, At under $440 a share Apple looks stylish, especially to those investors like me who missed Apple's run from $80 a share in 2009 to over $700 a share,abercrombie zürich,/p> a standard that Warren Buffett loves is Coke. He believes that this company has a moat not because nike free product but for its brand. based on Warren Buffett, "If you gave me $100 billion and said take away the soft drink leadership in the world from Coke, I'd take it back to you and say it can't be done, On the positive side, Coca Cola has a legendary brand, Category command, A strong net income and balance sheet, And experience of emerging markets. On the gloomy, Growth is decreasing in key markets, Margins are deteriorating, And Coca Cola is exposed to currency and commodity price risk that could have a material impact on its productivity. On balance due, Coke is a solid safety stock that should continue to deliver solid returns over the future. coke has, as an example, Raised dividends in each of the past 49 years. you would, about the other hand, Consider waiting for a slightly more inviting entry point given that Coke is currently trading at more than 19 times earnings,/p> HarleyDavidson has a loyal brand environment which it sustains through clubs, occurrences, And a art gallery. Licensing of you can actually brand and logo, instance, Accounts for a modest yet meaningful percentage of the business's net revenue. on one hand, HarleyDavidson is trading at a forward P/E ratio close to 13, not too long raised its dividend to 21 cents, And recently optimized its new creating platform at its York, PA flower, Which should lower manufacturers costs. motor bike market, HarleyDavidson has a dominant efficient position,/p> also, This company has a beta greater than 2, as a result, an average of, Its share price goes up by more than 2% when the market goes up by 1% and down by more than 2% when the market goes down by 1%. and also very sensitive to economic conditions, may perhaps limit discretionary income, This company also faces volatile input and making costs,/p> general, I love the company and the brand just not the recent share price. That is why instead of buying shares right now, I suggest first trying to get a better read on get the job done company's cost structure has dramatically improved and set up sales environment will continue to improve (transport data) And/or watching for a pullback,/p> a few months ago, nike performed a 2 for 1 stock split and raised its dividend. On the positive side, nike has a strong balance sheet and a decent amount of cash, nike's sales have temporarily benefited from its sponsorship of the Summer Olympics and European Soccer championship this year, And nike is consistently rated as common innovative companies. On the downside, nike faces weak spot in China, improved labor costs, And decreasing margins. in the lon run, on the, nikewill constantly deliver results,/p> Target is the second biggest discount retailer (WalMart is the actual biggest). But Target is the best available at providing a pleasant shopping experience. Target has on a clean store policy, It offers stylish products at cheap pricing and its stores are very inviting. A little over a month ago, I wrote a commentary, target: A Company which hits the Bull'sEye. That article explains what I love about Target's enterprize model, Namely Target's superior understanding of the customer, Its best in class logos, Its ability to use data to customize offerings and personalize the action, And its difference from other retailers such as WalMart and Costco. The major concern that I have with Target is that a large portion of Target's sales (around half) Are from electronics and furniture, that could make the company somewhat vulnerable in a poor economy. That isn't too much of a concern, though, Because Target's shares have over the years been less volatile than the S Overall, consistent with the title of the article that I previously wrote, I feel that Target hits the Bull'sEye and that at providing Target is selling at a P/E ratio ofless than 14 and below the average of the S Target gets my vote,/p> All of these types of are great companies. as well as having strong brands, All of these types of are also surprisingly very innovative. In the March 2013 issue of Fast providers, e. g,liquids, They wrote a blog, The World's 50 most innovative Companies where they ranked nike 1, object 10,abercrombie italia, And mac products 13. They just need a pullback in the 5 10% range to make them look more appealing,/p> 相关的主题文章: http://www.crewrepaired.fora.pl/commerce,5/abercrombie-wien-raleigh-native-matt-gellatly-favo,4432.html#12288 http://bbs.any-lotto.com/viewthread.php?tid=1278896&extra= |
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