Family Dollar's Messiah

This article was originally published by Seeking Alpha on June 9, 2014 
 
By Sarfaraz A. Khan 

 

Carl Icahn has just become the biggest shareholder of Family Dollar. Icahn’s arrival can start another round of takeover speculations. Family Dollar has lagged behind its rivals and needs a major overhaul.
 

Carl Icahn, of Icahn Enterprises, has just become the biggest shareholder of Family Dollar by purchasing a 9.39% stake in the company. The struggling dollar-store chain operator has been eyeing a turnaround following years of underperformance.

Family Dollar Keeps Falling Short

This article was originally published by TheStreet on May 13, 2014

By Sarfaraz A. Khan. Research Asst. Gohar Yousuf

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Family Dollar (FDO_) has been struggling -- and it looks like it's about to get worse.

The company's revenue and income could fall in the coming years due to the closure of more than 300 stores, a drop in the pace of new store openings, and price cuts. Its competitors, on the other hand, aren't slowing down. As a result, Family Dollar could see its market share shrink.

What Do the Earnings of Discount Stores Reveal?

From The Motley Fool.
By Sarfaraz A. Khan
Research Assistant: G. Yousuf

The discount retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) looks more attractive after it reported solid results as the company has effectively maneuvered itself through challenging business conditions.  On the other hand, earlier this month, its rival Dollar General (NYSE: DG) released its first quarter earnings that met the market’s expectations. But the company lowered its guidance causing a considerable drop in its shares. Unfavorable weather, intense competition, increasing sales of consumables and lower margin goods is having a negative effect on its profitability.