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(OTCMKTS:ADRNY) ADRNY Ahold NV Goes Green

Jun 21, 2017

(OTCMKTS:ADRNY) Ahold NV Goes Green on Massive Volume

Shares of (OTCMKTS:ADRNY) Ahold NV traded green with massive volume brought on by possible Kroger speculation ( Amazon just purchased Whole Foods). ADRNY shares have been on a downward ride for almost a month but today that changed. With over 7,000,000 shares trading, and a close of $18.37

As traders talk of possible take over by Kroger (NYSE:KR) things look promising considering the Amazon purchase of Whole Foods. A large acquisition from Kroger could make stealthy traders very happy. Of course this is all speculation, but speculation may not be the only driving force. With share price at a one year low the bottom of ADRNY was bound to be found, Is this it?

Could this be the bottom of ADRNY? Could we see a share price of $22 or $23 again?

Company Profile 

Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups, a leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, and a company at the forefront of sustainable retailing. Our family of 21 great local brands serves more than 50 million shoppers each week in 11 countries. Each brand shares a passion for delivering great food, value and innovations, and for creating inclusive workplaces that provide rewarding professional opportunities. Our brands have also established meaningful, lasting commitments to strengthen local communities, source responsibly and help customers make healthier choices. Ahold Delhaize was formed in July 2016 from the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, retail innovators for almost 150 years. Our local brands employ more than 375,000 associates in 6,500 local grocery, small format and specialty stores.

Ahold owns US brands such as Food Lion, Stop & Shop New York, Hannaford, and Martin’s Food Markets among other large retail stores.

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Todays volume was nothing short of crazy for ADRNY with a few trades exceding 1.9million shares. Another day like today could be what ADRNY needs to change from red to green.  I will be watching this one close over the next few weeks.

We will continue to follow (OTCMKTS:ADRNY) Ahold NV with any updates.

 

 

 

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Blue Apron APRN vs Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Jun 20, 2017

Blue Apron (NYSE:APRN) offers customers a simple cook at home meal delivery service in a growing market where consumers demand home delivery options.

Founded in 2012, the New York based company has shown impressive growth through aggressive marketing and strategic partnerships with its vendors and consumers. Recently the company has show interest in the public markets and is currently poised to sell 30,000,000 shares around $15 – $17 per share.

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Investors are having mixed emotions after Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced a bid to purchase Whole Foods (NASDAQ:WFM) Friday. Investors are worried that Amazons take over of Whole Foods could send he majority of  food delivery service market share into the hands of the retail giant. With Amazons growing delivery service and delivery speeds along with the the brick and mortar Whole Foods locations a simpler & faster service is the obvious goal.  Having a wide and cost-efficient distribution network for fresh food.

Blue Apron’s market is also faced with strong competition from HelloFresh, Purple Carrot, Sun Basket, and Green Chef to name a few.

As Blue Apron argues that its business model is different than Amazon’s service “Prime Fresh”, investors may be hard to convince , we will see…

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Blue Apron’s offering is being led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Barclays. The company plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol APRN.

As of 6/20/17 Blue Apron plans to sell 30,000,000 shares around $15-$17 each

Blue Apron, which was founded five years ago by Matt Salzberg, Ilia Papas and Matt Wadiak, believes its rapid growth will be sufficient to entice investors, despite having never turned a profit.  Blue Apron has fulfillment centers in Richmond, California, Jersey City, New Jersey, and Arlington, Texas and has also worked to increased its automation.

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GAMCO Investors is Buying Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH) Shares

Apr 28, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH) reported that GAMCO Investors has picked up 23,219 of common stock as of 2017-04-28.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by GAMCO Investors to a total of 23,219 representing less than 1.12% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Biglari Holdings Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in various business activities, including media, property and casualty insurance, and restaurants The Company’s segments include Restaurant Operations, First Guard, Maxim, Other and Corporate. The Company’s restaurant operations’ activities are conducted through approximately two restaurant concepts operated by subsidiaries Steak n Shake Inc. (Steak n Shake) and Western Sizzlin Corporation (Western). Steak n Shake is engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of Steak n Shake restaurants. Western is engaged primarily in the franchising of restaurants. The Company’s insurance business consists of First Guard Insurance Company and its agency, 1st Guard Corporation. First Guard is a direct underwriter of commercial trucking insurance, selling physical damage and non-trucking liability insurance to truckers. Its media business consists of Maxim. Maxim’s business lies principally in media and licensing.

A glance at Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 887.87 Million based on 2.07 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $426.63 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-08-08, Biglari picked up 263 at a purchase price of $398.47. This brings their total holding to 654,237 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mustang unload 750 shares at a sale price of $309.90. This brings their total holding to 0.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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ALGODON WINES & LU COM (OTCMKTS:VINO) is Attracting Smart Money

Apr 26, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ALGODON WINES & LU COM USD0.01 (OTCMKTS:VINO) reported that Mathis Scott L has picked up 7,393,257 of common stock as of 2017-04-26.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mathis Scott L to a total of 7,393,257 representing less than 18% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Algodon Wines & Luxury Development Group, Inc. (Algodon Group) is a U.S. based public company that owns and develops luxury real estate assets in Argentina.  We are among the first real estate developers in Argentina to report on a U.S. stock market (OTCQB: VINO), and our non-leveraged assets provide one of the few public vehicles to participate in the anticipated growth in value of Argentina real estate. Algodon Group is the only publicly traded luxury development brand with unleveraged real estate, premium wines, and luxury lifestyle assets currently focused on Argentina.

A glance at ALGODON WINES & LU COM USD0.01 (OTCMKTS:VINO)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 47.23 Million based on 42.94 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $1.10 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2015-11-06, Mathis picked up 2,800 at a purchase price of $2.50. This brings their total holding to 98,399 as of the date of the filing.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on ALGODON WINES & LU COM USD0.01 (OTCMKTS:VINO) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Why NOHO Inc (OTCMKTS:DRNK) Shares Popped 14% Higher

Why NOHO Inc (OTCMKTS:DRNK) Shares Popped 14% Higher

Apr 25, 2017

NOHO Inc (OTCMKTS:DRNK) shares were up 14.29% on Monday to $0.00040 and unchanged in after-hours trading. Share prices have been trading in a 52-week range of $0.00 to $0.00. The company has a market cap of $2.87 million at 656.04 million shares outstanding.

NOHO Inc is a company that develops, markets, sells and distributes a beverage category product named NOHO – The Hangover Defense (NOHO). Its flagship product NOHO is a dietary supplement, which is taken before and after the consumption of alcohol that helps to prevent the symptoms associated with a hangover.

NOHO is formulated by a Doctor of Pharmacy and comes in a 2 ounce shot. It is recommended that the 2 ounce shot be taken before and after drinking any alcoholic beverages. NOHO has a flavor, which contains no caffeine or stimulants. It has also launched NOHO Gold, which is a premium lifestyle beverage that is developed and marketed as a healthy beverage. NOHO Gold is offered to and sold in premier nightclubs On Premise bar and club venues in the United States including the Fontainebleau Hotel, LIV nightclub, Story nightclub, Day Light, Light, The Opium Group properties, and others.

In a press release, NOHO Inc announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with its 95% majority convertible note holder for a moratorium on conversions, relating to notes issued after March 7, 2015. Apart from this, it will also maintain its ability to retire the outstanding notes in cash.

“We have come to terms with our majority note holder to freeze conversions, which puts NOHO in a very strong position moving forward with significant developments underway. This is a strong signal of our majority debt holders confidence in the long term vision we have for the Company. This agreement is also a big win for our shareholders, as we continue to make changes to reduce the outstanding shares and avoid dilution as a priority moving forward,” said NOHO Inc CEO David Mersky.

Under the terms of this agreement, NOHO Inc will be forming a financial services division wherein a percentage of top line revenues will be allocated toward funding the debt repurchase plan. Details have yet to be announced before May 31, 2017. Note that if the notes subject to the freeze are not repurchased by NOHO Inc, there will be a restriction of stock sales, subject to a lockdown and leakout agreement, which is currently being finalized.

Prior to this, NOHO Inc announced the signing of a national sales and distribution agreement with BNG Enterprises, Inc. in Arizona for the exclusive rights to sell the NOHO 2oz Shot in its nationwide retail stores as well as online sales through Amazon.

NOHO is proud to announce this deal with BNG Enterprises and is excited to begin moving product into retail stores across the country. In addition to its core strength in selling to retail smoke shops and vape stores, where NOHO is a natural fit, BNG also has established relationships with big box retailers, convenience stores and the supermarket space. This deal brings NOHO the ability to manufacture, warehouse and ship product through a well-established sales and distribution partner with a stellar reputation. This is just the beginning of what we envision to be a long-term relationship,” noted CEO Mersky.

DISCLAIMER: There is a substantial risk of loss with any speculative asset, especially small cap stocks. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not constitute recommendations to buy or sell a stock. Do your own research before committing capital.

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Guess Who Picked Up Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) Shares

Apr 24, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) reported that Hostess Cdm Co-invest, Llc. has picked up 32,604,988 of common stock as of 2017-04-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Hostess Cdm Co-invest, Llc. to a total of 32,604,988 representing less than 25.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Hostess is one of the largest packaged food companies focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods in the United States. The brand’s history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies® in 1930. Today, Hostess produces a variety of new and classic treats including Ding Dongs®, Ho Hos®, Donettes® and Fruit Pies, in addition to Twinkies® and CupCakes.

A glance at Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.59 Billion based on 99.29 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.25 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-12-02 Defeo picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $12.60. This brings their total holding to 7,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gores unload 1,000,000 shares at a sale price of $15.25. This brings their total holding to 17,633,929.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Picked Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) Shares

Apr 19, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ:NDLS) reported that Mill Road Capital Ii, L.p. has picked up 8,873,240 of common stock as of 2017-04-19.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mill Road Capital Ii, L.p. to a total of 8,873,240 representing a 22.5% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Noodles & Company develops and operates fast casual restaurants. The Company’s menu includes a range of cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. The Company has approximately 490 restaurants, including 420 Company-owned and 70 franchised locations, across 40 states, the District of Columbia and one Canadian province. The Company offers over 30 globally inspired Asian, Mediterranean and American dishes together on a single menu. The Company offers approximately 10 fresh vegetables and six proteins, including marinated steak, naturally raised pork, chicken, meatballs, shrimp and organic tofu. The Company offers Kids Meals, which includes sides, such as broccoli, carrots, fruit, applesauce and a portion of its housemade rice crispy treat. The Company’s restaurants’ locations include Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

A glance at Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 156.14 Million based on 26.35 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $5.65 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2015-12-31, Mears picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $9.98. This brings their total holding to 5,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mears unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $9.69. This brings their total holding to 0.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ:NDLS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Gores Sponsor Llc. is Buying Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) Shares

Apr 19, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) reported that Gores Sponsor Llc. has picked up 17,633,929 of common stock as of 2017-04-19.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Gores Sponsor Llc. to a total of 17,633,929 representing a 16.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Hostess is one of the largest packaged food companies focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods in the United States. The brand’s history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies® in 1930. Today, Hostess produces a variety of new and classic treats including Ding Dongs®, Ho Hos®, Donettes® and Fruit Pies, in addition to Twinkies® and CupCakes.

A glance at Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.57 Billion based on 99.21 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.25 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-12-02, Defeo picked up 5,000 at a purchase price of $12.60. This brings their total holding to 7,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gores unload 1,000,000 shares at a sale price of $15.25. This brings their total holding to 17,633,929.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Jacobs Holding Ag Picked Up Freshpet Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Shares

Apr 19, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Freshpet Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) reported that Jacobs Holding Ag has picked up 1,043,723 of common stock as of 2017-04-19.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Jacobs Holding Ag to a total of 1,043,723 representing a 3.1% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Freshpet, Inc. is a manufacturer of fresh, refrigerated pet food distributed across North America. The Company operates in the segment of manufacturing, marketing and distribution of pet food and pet treats for dogs and cats. The Company’s products consist of dog food, cat food, and dog and cat treats. Its recipes include real, fresh meat and varying combinations of vegetables, leafy greens and anti-oxidant rich fruits, without the use of preservatives, additives or artificial ingredients. All of its products are sold under the Freshpet brand name, with ingredients, packaging and labeling customized by class of retail. It also offers fresh treats across all classes of retail under the Dognation and Dog Joy labels. The Company’s products are available in various forms, including slice and serve rolls, bagged meals and tubs. All of the Company’s products are manufactured in the United States.

A glance at Freshpet Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 392.52 Million based on 33.98 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $11.55 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-03-14, Cyr picked up 17,850 at a purchase price of $11.07. This brings their total holding to 68,232 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hieger unload 7,269 shares at a sale price of $9.50. This brings their total holding to 6,336.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Freshpet Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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