8/13/2008

Kroger foods has had substantial gains over the past 3 years despite a downtrodden market.

Karen Finerman suggests a pairs trade - long Kroger (KR) and short Whole Foods (WFMI).

Supermarket chains seem to be a relatively safe haven in a high inflationary time

Cramer: Three Food Stocks With Upside Surprise: Jim Cramer cites why certain food-related stocks are bucking the downward trend.


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Everyone's Got to Eat...... This grocery has a great base and is right in the middle of the market.

From a recent Mad Money show:

"I'm concerned about the supermarkets. The margins are getting squeezed. I cannot endorse that group."

China Fish Supplier a Full-Scale Ag Play
Norbert Sporns, CEO of HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, says his company is growing by supplying farm-raised fish to American retailers like Wal-Mart, Kroger and McDonald's.

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From a recent Mad Money show:

"Both Safeway (SWY) and Kroger are breaking out. I say pull the trigger here; the pin action there is great."

Goldman Sachs said it is upgrading Kroger (KR) to Buy from Neutral based on fundamentals and recent relative underperformance vs. other consumer discretionary and staples subsectors. Note catalysts including monthly PPI/CPI data, benefits from fiscal stimulous package, and solid operating margins. Price target at $31.

to balance portfolio

Profits slow to 10% on higher labor costs. Potential strike looming.

Poor pick

Stock has fallen 6 of 9 Decembers for a Loss of - 1.56%