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Rick SheaNovember 2, 2007
Are All Food Companies Hostage to Commodity Prices in 2008 ?
Analysis of: Kellogg's 3Q profit up,warns on 2008 | biz.yahoo.com
Author: Rick Shea, President, Shea Marketing Consulting Inc.
Wheat prices are up 100% in 12 month's. Dairy prices continue to climb, increasing the costs of most food manufacturers.Is this a temporary phenomenon or is food inflation here to stay ?  Both Kellogg's and Kraft have provided disappointing guidance in the last few weeks blaming wheat and dairy...
October 25, 2007
Blue Nile, Downgraded by CitiCorp
Analysis of: CITIGROUP CUTS BLUE NILE TO SELL FROM HOLD | www.kfoxtv.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article, and the client request, involves the share prices of Blue Nile, which were recently downgraded by Citicorp. Blue Nile is a high-quality jeweler selling gold and diamond jewelry. I am writing this analysis, requested by the client, about Blue Nile as a company, and about the related topic...
October 25, 2007
Blue Nile Correcting, To Become Opportunity Again
Analysis of: Blue Nile Looks Like Investors' Best Friend | www.forbes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article, and the client request, involves the share prices of Blue Nile. Blue Nile is a high-quality jeweler selling gold and diamond jewelry. I like this company. It is undergoing a recent correction, and will eventually become an opportunity once again. I am writing this analysis as requested...
Rick SheaOctober 24, 2007
Can food companies survive the large increases in commodity costs ?
Analysis of: Kellogg's downgraded by Citigroup | www.marketwatch.com
Author: Rick Shea, President, Shea Marketing Consulting Inc.
Commodity cost increases (wheat,corn,oil,sugar) are causing havoc with food and CPG companies bottom lines.The significant upward pressures of wheat (+100% latest 12 months) specifically impact all cereal,baking, pasta and many other food companies profits. The key questions surrounding these increases...
October 24, 2007
Wal-Mart Offering Banking Services Slowly, Timing is Essential
Analysis of: At Wal-Mart, a Back Door Into Banking | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Wal-Mart withdrew its application to open as a bank, which was under consideration by the government when the application was pulled. Wal-Mart will enter the the banking industry, but slowly, and will only offer limited banking facilities at this time. It is a matter of timing, and Wal-Mart is timing...
October 12, 2007
Wal-Mart Growth in Service Sectors, Positive Adjustment to New Economy
Analysis of: Wal-Mart's New Growth Opportunities | www.businessweek.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Wal-Mart is offering reduced cost essential services such as discount banking, low-cost medical clinics, and broadband to customers in its stores. This is a brilliant adjustment to the new economic realities of increased overseas production costs, declining value of the US dollar, and an increasing...
Rick SheaOctober 11, 2007
Will Wonder Bread Survive?
Analysis of: Interstate Bakeries Says Unions Only Looking Out For Their Own Interests | www.topix.com
Author: Rick Shea, President, Shea Marketing Consulting Inc.
Interstate Bakeries and its unions are locked in a negotiating stalemate  over employee jobs and compensation.Specifically, IBC's management is looking for job cuts and lower costs from the unions to make the company more cost competitive.The unions obviously are seeking to minimize impact on its...
October 11, 2007
Consumer Debt Increases, Credit Tightens, Sales Decline
Analysis of: U.S. Retail Sales Rise at Slowest Pace in Five Months | www.bloomberg.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
American consumer credit debt has increased. Banks are tightening credit as they continue to suffer from the meltdown in credit, housing, and financial markets.  
September 26, 2007
Government Misinformation Doesn't Wash
Analysis of: CPI's Lie on Household Inflation Doesn't Wash | www.bloomberg.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The government is misleading Americans as to the Household Inflation CPI. Government has a vested interest in this misinformation. The effects are just beginning to be seen in both price and sales of goods.
September 24, 2007
Growth in Demand for Diamonds in India and China to Continue
Analysis of: China, India's Boom Leads Sparkling Diamond Industry | www.diamonds.net
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Growth in the demand for diamond luxury products is increasing at a very strong rate in both China and India. Growth is also up in the USA. This rate of growth will continue as long as growth in the economies of India and China continue, and as long as the demand for precious metals and diamonds co...

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