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Stocks are Off to Their Best Start Since 1998; Is it Time to Buy Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX)?

By , Money Morning -

Even with the recent dip, stocks are off to their best start since 1998.

The Dow ended the first quarter at 13,212, up 8%. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index added 12% and the Nasdaq finished with a whopping nearly 19% gain.

And, if history is any guide, April should continue to bode well for stocks.

According to data from Schaffer's Investment Research, the S&P 500 has risen every April for the past five years.

In all, the index has returned an average of 4.5% for the same period, making April the best month for the market by far.

So, with all signals pointing at go, where should investors look for a jolt?

Perhaps they could take a sniff at what's brewing over at Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX).

Juiced About Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX)

The Seattle-based coffee giant recently launched its first Evolution Fresh juice bar.

Located in the tony town of Bellevue, WA, not far from the company's storied headquarters, the opening has been highly anticipated, not much unlike coffee junkies waiting for their caffeine fix.

For Starbucks fans and investors, Evolution Fresh marks something of a departure.

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Surging Coffee Prices Trigger Consumer Pain, Investor Gain

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

Starbucks Corp. (Nasdaq: SBUX) has announced that it will charge more for many of its drinks to compensate for surging coffee prices, which have climbed to their highest level in 13.

The famous coffee chain announced Wednesday it would make "targeted price adjustments on certain beverages in certain markets," according to a press release on its Web site.

Starbucks said it tried to hold off on the change, but the continuing climb of green Arabica coffee bean prices - along with the costs of sugar and cocoa - forced the company to offset rising expenses.

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During the Hottest Summer in Years, it's Time to Start Pursuing Cold Weather Profits

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

Take our word for it: Even though much of the nation has experienced record high temperatures this month, it'll be plenty chilly before you know it - and if you want some hot profits to warm you up come January, you'd be smart to think "winter" in August.

No, we haven't been sneaking refreshments from a St. Bernard's K9 cask: The reality is that a lot of companies that specialize in cold-weather products are stuck in the summer doldrums right now, meaning their share prices are in the cellar.

But, when rising winter demand ramps up their sales and profits, those stock prices will likely march higher, right along with your monthly heating bills.

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Hot Stocks: A Quick Turnaround and Global Expansion Plans Giving Starbucks Stock a Jolt

By , Managing Editor, Money Morning -

A massive Asian expansion and a heated debate over gun rights are just a few of the things going on at Starbucks Corp. (Nasdaq: SBUX) these days. But despite the tension that's percolating in the world's largest purveyor of designer coffees, Starbucks is in the midst of an impressive turnaround.

Years of rapidly adding new stores forced the company into a stark retrenchment when the economy soured. One thousand of the trendy coffee shops were closed and many more employees let go. Starbucks stock plunged more than 80% from its 2007 peak of about $40 a share to under $8 a share in November 2008.

But the company's restructuring - which shaved roughly $600 million in costs - and an improved economy have provided a refreshing jolt. Starbucks in January reported its first quarter of same-store sales growth since the end of 2008. And its share price has bounced back to a respectable $24.84 a share as of yesterday's (Wednesday) close.

The days of reckless overexpansion and troubling closures are have come to an end, insists Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz.

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A "Latte" of Changes in Store for Starbucks

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By Mike Caggeso Associate Editor Howard Schultz, founder and chairman of Starbucks Corp. (SBUX), could use a good, stiff drink. Starbucks has been announcing major shakeups that affect nearly every element of operations this year as it copes with sliding sales, greater competition, and soaring coffee bean prices. Since Jan. 1, Starbucks has: Ousted CEO […]

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A "Latte" of Changes in Store for Starbucks

By , Money Morning -

By Mike CaggesoAssociate Editor Howard Shultz, founder and chairman of Starbucks Corp. (SBUX), could use a good, stiff drink. Starbucks has been announcing major shakeups that affect nearly every element of operations this year as it copes with sliding sales, greater competition, and soaring coffee bean prices. Since Jan. 1, Starbucks has: Ousted CEO Jim […]

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