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Build-a-Bear climbs after 1st-quarter results beat estimates
Friday April 25, 2:18 pm ET
Build-a-Bear stock rises after 1st-quarter results beat analyst expectations
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Build-a-Bear Workshop Inc., which sells customer-personalized stuffed animals, rose Friday after the company reported first-quarter results above analyst expectations.
In afternoon trading Friday, the stock added $1.13, or 12.6 percent, to $10.13. The stock has traded between $7.89 and $31.19 during the past 52 weeks.
On Thursday, the company said quarterly profit fell 21 percent to $6.4 million, or 32 cents per share. The results include a charge of a penny per share associated with reviewing strategic alternatives. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected a profit of 27 cents per share.
Revenue rose 6 percent to $123.8 million from $116.8 million. Analysts expected revenue of $121 million.
Build-a-Bear said U.S. results were hurt by a weak consumer environment but European results improved.
Same-store sales, or sales in stores open at least one year, fell 10.5 percent, including a 13.1 percent decline in North America and a 14.5 percent rise in Europe. It is the first time the company reported same-store sales in Europe.
Build-a-Bear said it will slow new store growth in 2008 and will open 25 new company-owned stores -- 20 in North America and five in Europe -- compared with 39 last year.
On Friday, Stifel Nicolaus & Co. analyst David Schick wrote in a client note that results were helped by expense control in a difficult retail environment.
"A slower growing, Internet-focused Build-a-Bear could get meaningful multiple expansion over time; however, there is not enough evidence of this emerging in the near term," he wrote. He kept his "Buy" rating and $17 price target on the stock.
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Stocks for Young Kids
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW) features a colorful certificate with bear logo and buttons.
Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) is for kids who like their soup, and features a Campbell Soup can.
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) features several Disney characters in color.
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. (DWA) features the top of Shrek’s head in color.
Gymboree Corp. (GYMB) features the company title.
Hasbro Inc. (HAS) features Uncle Pennybags from the Monopoly game.
Hershey Co. (HSY) features Mr. Hershey.
Jack in the Box Inc. (JBX) features an early store, Jack, and a hamburger and French fries in color.
Mattel Inc. (MAT) features kids playing with Hot Wheels, Barbie, and other toys in color.
McDonald's Corp. (MCD) features a hamburger, fires, and two workers.
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. (TR) features a woman between two globes.
Topps Co. Inc. (TOPP) features the company logo.
Wendy's International Inc. (WEN) features the company logo, and two globes.
William Wrigley Jr. Co. (WWY) features what appears to be a South American native in headdress.
Stocks for Teenagers
Apple Inc. (AAPL) features a black apple logo.
Coca-Cola Co. (KO) features a reclining woman.
eBay Inc. (EBAY) features a colorful logo.
Marvel Entertainment Inc. (MVL) features a woman holding a harp.
Oakley Inc. (OO) features a woman with wings.
Pepsico, Inc. (PEP) features a woman holding a globe.
Six Flags, Inc. (SIX) features the Statue of Liberty.
Sony Corp. (SNE) features a woman surrounded by electrons.
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) features the big W logo.
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Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) is for kids interested in outer space and features a view of the solar system in color.
Quiksilver Inc. (ZQK) is for kids interested in surfing or snowboarding and features a surfer and snowboarder.
Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. (LVB) is for or kids who like playing the piano and features the company logo, and woman with a harp.
lol it'll get better in time. just be sure your wins out weigh your losses.
but then again, my kid's investment accounts are a lot greener than mine so maybe I should have them pick my stocks.
Still learning this flipping thing. So when I start to get it, I will be better.
Hi Wayne! It's always good to see you. Thanks for stopping by.
Hope you're doing well.
Hello Tina, how are you. Just stopped by to sey hello.
Wallstreet Journal Magazine's "SmartMoney"
Little People,
Big Spending
What recession? Kids are still pursuading thier parents to spend on them. That should benefit these three stocks:
Jaks Pacific (Jakk)
Gymboree (GYMB)
Cedar Fair (FUN)
(FUN pays 8.7% dividend)
Yes, siggy is down, but not enough space allowed in the signature box to include all that I wanted
Tina, thanks for your help. I will pass this forward if someone needs to know.
D.
awww that's so sweet! thank you
and I see ya got the siggy thing down, very nice!
I will keep my eyelids open and refer this site to my children.
Hope you don't mind that I reference it in my signature.
D.
Thank you Dr dalcindo!
I'm glad you like it. I made this site based on my own children and the stuff we found together.
Any information you have on this subject, you're more than welcome to post it here :)
Tina,
Excellent site. I'm impressed.
Although I work as a physician, i have provided lectures on ways to "get rich" using the money people already have, and how to get out of debt by paying things off exponentially with the money one already uses.
I like this site very much. If you need help for DD and what not, I would be very glad to help.
David
thanks tina ;)
Hi captain,
I liked the Motley Fool's "Investment guide for Teens"
and this is a good website for teens as well:
http://www.teenanalyst.com/
hey thanks tina! I have another question for ya...Im tring to remember the website for kids that teaches finances for young teens. my 13 year old is getting interested in money..lol
hi ca sweetheart!
well so far, MCD has done really well for my oldest since she first bought in the 20's
I think EAT is pretty well priced at this point.
Actually, I'm talking to her right now (I owe her for her last straight A report card) and she wants me to buy her American Eagle stocks (AEO).
I like kids ;)
in fact I need a kid friendly stock for my 8 year old with divys got any?;)
GRIN...chart...
this is wild but definitely one to watch...check out the news!
Financial Milestones for Kids
What children should know about money at different ages from preschool to college.
By Janet Bodnar
February 13, 2008
I was recently interviewed by a reporter who wanted to know when children should get various money privileges and responsibilities -- such as starting an allowance, opening a bank savings account and budgeting for expenses.
That got me thinking that readers of this column would appreciate such a list, too. I've expanded it to include a timeline of financial milestones for kids, from preschool to college.
Preschool. Start with the big picture, by showing children that money can be exchanged for other things. Let them put coins in a vending machine or use their birthday money to buy something at the dollar store. They can play with fun savings banks, learn the difference between a penny, a nickel and a dime, or collect state quarters. Keep it simple, and don't expect too much.
Ages 6-7. Set up an allowance. Kids are learning about money in school and becoming more sophisticated. They understand that four quarters equal $1, and they have some sense of how much $1 will (or won't) buy. Making choices about how they spend their own money is a great hands-on learning tool. Think of it as stealth budgeting.
Ages 8-9. Open a bank savings account. Of course, you can start saving for your kids when they're much younger, but they have to be a bit more mature to appreciate how a bank works. It takes them a while to understand (and accept) that if they deposit, say, a $10 bill, they'll get their money back -- but not the same $10 bill.
Ages 11-12. Expand the allowance to include additional responsibilities, such as paying for mall excursions with their friends and buying gifts. This is also a good time to introduce kids to the basics of investing -- namely, owning shares of stock means being part owner of a company whose products they use or whose stores they shop in.
Ages 14-15. Encourage kids to get a job, at least over the summer. Teens this age are permitted to work in offices, amusement parks, movie theaters, restaurants, supermarkets and other retail stores. Arrange for them to have an ATM card, so they can deposit and withdraw their earnings from their own savings account.
Ages 16-17. Put teens in charge of a clothing allowance. If they don't already have a part-time or summer job, now's the time to get one. Now's also the time to open a checking account and get a debit card, so they can learn how to manage their money before they head off to college (co-sign the account if the bank requires it because they're not yet 18).
Age 21. Young adults are ready to apply for a credit card, after they've had experience managing their money at college or on their own.
DIS has really come up nicely ca!
nice chart!
DIS
TUESDAY, Feb. 5
BURBANK, Calif. -- Walt Disney Co. releases first-quarter financial results.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080201/the_week_ahead.html?.v=1
Audiences Want More 'Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080203/clsu003.html?.v=30
thanks!
I'll add it to the ibox
I think it's great more and more sites are being developed with emphasis on kids!
Morning Everyone,
Stumbled across this last night and Tina thought it'd be something to post here for the kids (all mine have fur). Enjoy, and hope it's useful!
http://www.minyanville.com/education/mvkids.htm
I was going to say, "that's so adorable Lizzy!"
and then I read it! lol
too funny!
NOT!
lol
and here's another one.....
Tina, your IBOX is awsome. I found some stuff, but you may not want to use it after all, but just take a look.....
Hi Captain!
That's awesome! I think it's great you're teaching her how to invest money at an early age and she sounds like such a smart young lady too!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Tina
howdy tina marie! check this out! my daughter asked me today how her stock was doing today (mvl) I told her it was up big..she paused and looked at me and said "I think we should sell it and get into oil."..lol just thought id share that.. by the way shes only 8 years old ;)
have a great holiday
CA
Company that bought out Sharebuilder "ING Direct" offering an incentive to open a kid's cusodial account:
http://content.sharebuilder.com/MgdCon/Jump/Consumer/giftstock/INGindex25.htm?cm_sp=SB_Marcomm_Jan-_-GOS-_-Whats_New_2
Open an account, we’ll toss in a $25 bonus
We're all searching for the perfect gift, especially for the children in our lives. Most times you have to settle -- for something that's just okay. Not this year.
Take advantage of our holiday bonus. You’ll start building a gift that will make a difference in a child’s life: a ShareBuilder custodial account.
How Custodial Accounts Work: EASY!
1. Open custodial account – if you have the child's SSN, it only takes 5 minutes
2. Deposit funds – from your paycheck or bank account, automatically if you like
3. Manage account & teach child – explain how investing works, using the account and ShareBuilder tools
Hand off control at adulthood – child has learned to invest on their own
You already know how easy ShareBuilder makes your investing. That makes it a great place for a custodial account, plus you know the child will have the tools to become a responsible investor. That's a much better gift than you'd find in a store.
As a special holiday incentive, we'll put a $25 bonus into the first custodial account you open this holiday season. Simply create an Automatic Investment Plan by 1/15/08 and use it to invest at least $25 for three consecutive months, then we'll add $25. Please use the promotion code STOCKGIFT07 during the account setup.
Now is a GREAT time to give stock starter kits for the holidays to your children and grandchildren!
Teach them to invest wisely!
November 19, 2007
Dear TINA,
ShareBuilder has some exciting news. As of November 15, ShareBuilder has been acquired by ING DIRECT, the nation's largest direct bank with over 5.5 million customers and $75 billion in U.S. assets (part of Netherlands-based ING, NYSE: ING). ING DIRECT shares our vision of helping Americans increase their savings.
ING DIRECT is widely recognized for offering some of the most popular and easy-to-use savings products. Joining the ING DIRECT family will benefit you by providing simple and innovative products and services that can help you meet your saving and investing goals including savings, checking and mortgages.
Rest assured there have been no changes made to your ShareBuilder account. You can continue to use the same account number, login and password, and can access your account anytime at sharebuilder.com. Over the next few weeks, you'll begin to see ShareBuilder adopt ING DIRECT's signature Orange color. Also, get ready to see some innovative new products, services and additional value as ShareBuilder becomes part of ING DIRECT.
We look forward to sharing more information with you over the coming months. If you have any questions, we invite you to contact us at 1-800-747-2537.
The ShareBuilder team is really excited by what this news means for you!
Best regards,
Dan Greenshields
President
ShareBuilder Securities Corporation
thank you recon
any suggestions are welcomed :)
Tina, follow you here outstanding board.-reconranger
welcome jim!
I'll check out those sites that you're referring to and add them to the box! Thanks!
Not too many folks really put too much thought into investing into "real" stocks for their kid's future.
Have a great day and any suggestions you have are always welcome :)
Thanks for the tip Tina Marie :)
I like the concept of the board :) Will have to consider a change to some Christmas gifts this year? As you already noticed, I am a big promoter of Upromise as a tool to help pay for my children's education (also signed up in www.babymint.com although they aren't as extensive as Upromise). I do think it would be beneficial as well to get them introduced to "investing." I have to confess, it hadn't occurred to teach anything other than the normal type savings-- you've given me pause for thought. Thank you :)
Thanks for the reply. EOM
I've searched the origin and it gets attributed mostly to Abe Lincoln. Thanks!
Vantillian, is this a quote from Mark Twain? It sounds like one of his clever sayings.
"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove any doubt."
-furthur
Hi capt! Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you like the board.
Isn't it amazing how interested they get knowing they own a stock in a company that they like?
I think it's awesome your little one wanted to contribute half her bday money! She must be one smart little girl :)
how amazing! What a great idea for a board. I started my kids a few years ago doing the same thing thru sharebuilders, for every dollar they put into their stock I match and its worked very well. My daughter turned 8 today and she gave me half her birthday money for her stock (mvl) her plan is to buy her own car when she is 16 and shes well on her way.
Thank you Van! Glad you like it :)
This is a FANTASTIC board! Thanks for makin' it! boardmark added.
phweeeeeeeew that was a relief!
Ever wonder what to get a kid that has everything? How about a unique gift that teaches them about money? Ever consider stocks for kids?
Buying stocks for kids can be very educational. Introducing the concept of money at a young age can be very beneficial and teaching kids by involvement and participation is a very effective method of establishing an understanding of how money and business works.
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First Stocks for Kids
There are lots of other great stocks in which young ones might invest. Take a trip to the supermarket, for example, and you'll run across many of their favorite foods, many made by solid companies. Lucky Charms fans might invest in General Mills (NYSE: GIS) -- which also owns the Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Häagen-Dazs, and Old El Paso brands, among many others.
When it comes to fashion trends, your young ones are likely much savvier than you are, and have some major edges in evaluating companies as possible investments. Help them understand the many advantages they have as young investors -- such as the power of time and insights into the youth market
Disney (NYSE: DIS)
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD)
Hershey's (NYSE: HSY)
PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP)
General Mills (NYSE: GIS)
Limited Too (NYSE: TWB)
Nike (NYSE: NKE)
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF)
The Gap (NYSE: GPS)
Kids for Entertainment (KDE)
ICONIXBRAND (ICON)
Dominos (DPZ)
One of the best ways to purchase stock in small amounts is through ShareBuilder www.sharebuilder.com. The commission is as low as $4 per trade, and there's no investment or account minimum, or inactivity fee.
In addition, ShareBuilder lets you buy fractional shares. If you invested, say, $200 for each child in a stock trading at $16 a share, each of them would own 12 1/4 shares (less the $4 commission).
Another great way to purchase stock in a company for as little as $25 is to be enrolled in a company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, commonly called a DRIP. DRIPs are plans offered by companies for the reinvestment of cash dividends by purchasing additional shares or fractional shares, on the dividend payment date. Many DRIPs also allow the investment of additional cash from the shareholder, known as an Optional Cash Payment or Optional Cash Purchase (OCP). The DRIP is usually administered by the company without charges or with just nominal fees to the participants, and many allow additional purchases of as little as $10 to $25. For most DRIPs, you must already be a shareholder of the company to enroll. This means that you must own a minimum of one share, but some require that you own more shares.
One of the easiest ways to obtain the first share of a company's stock, so that you may participate in its DRIP, is by going directly to the company. Companies that offer their stock for sale to the investing public are sometimes referred to as No-Load Stocks. These stocks, in many cases, can be purchased without using a broker or paying brokerage commissions.
Here are some companies that make it fun for kids to have shares:
* William Wrigley Jr. Co. sends stockholders a 100-stick box of gum each December.
* Kellogg sends a packet of coupons for such goodies at Pop-Tarts and Froot Loops.
* Disney offers the Magic Kingdom Club with discounts on resorts and theme parks.
* 3M, for a small charge, offers holiday gifts boxes of tape, Post-Its and other products.
Oneshare.com http://www.oneshare.com/Category.aspx?page=kids
First Share http://www.firstshare.com/
Wally's Stock Tracker http://www.prongo.com/stock/index.pl (very fun tool for kids to learn about stocks)
Moneypaper's Investing for kids http://www.directinvesting.com/stockinvestingforkids.cfm
Kids and money http://www.msmoney.com/mm/women/kidsmoney/index.htm
Teen Analyst: http://www.teenanalyst.com
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy:http://www.360financialliteracy.org/Life+Stages/Childhood/Articles/Investing+ABC+Teaching+your+kids+....
EZ2 investment tips: http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15352357
Thinkquest: http://library.thinkquest.org/3096/
Investment Guide for Teens:
http://www.younginvestor.com/
http://www.prongo.com/stock/index.pl
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