Author: Katie Little

Spending more on some things can save you money. Shopping smarter does not always mean spending less. Here are 10 ideas for 'thrifty buys.'    Read More

J.C. Penney’s stock will likely stay in a range of $25 to $30 in the near term, said one analyst, who warned investors against expecting any miraculous recovery in the company’s shares soon.   Read More

Although Home Depot’s revenue missed estimates as warm winter weather led customers to shift their purchases earlier, one analyst still prefers the company over its competitor Lowe’s.   Read More

On Monday, Warren Buffett said he would add to two of his long-term holdings, but did not share the companies’ names. In response, one author listed five companies that investors could purchase to benefit from the Oracle of Omaha’s own investing prowess.   Read More

Cinco de Mayo festivities may begin tomorrow, but super-premium tequila producers have plenty of reasons to celebrate year-round.    Read More

Whole Foods Market beat earnings and revenue expectations on Wednesday due in part to better buying, but investors should not expect similar margin increases in subsequent quarters, one analyst said.   Read More

Classic American comfort food is going high tech at one California restaurant chain. The company is one of many across the country that are betting the same product that has brought big profits for Apple will also boost their bottom lines.    Read More

As Groupon echoes its own daily-deal business model by trading more than 60 percent below its all-time high, one analyst dissected the company’s recent board shake-up and said it probably went public too early.   Read More

Amid a surge in online travel stocks during the past week, two analysts debate whether Priceline.com or Expedia is the better buy.    Read More

Although Zynga beat earnings and revenue estimates on Thursday, one analyst told CNBC that the company may be experiencing the effect of the slowing of Facebook’s social game market.    Read More