Is 'Globesity' the Next Big Thing in Investing?
Obesity. Climate change. Our ever-increasing energy needs. These are just some of the megatrends analysts see coming down the global pike, trends that investors can draft behind and make money from.
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How to Invest in Obamacare: Find Asset Growth in Weight Loss
If the Affordable Care Act performs as advertised, tens of millions of Americans will benefit directly. But there will be other beneficiaries, too -- and some will make good investments. For example: Weight Watchers.
Face-Off: Health and Diet Stocks [VIDEO]
As we approach the cyclically sweet period between New Year's resolutions and swimsuit season, investors may think there are profitable opportunities in companies focused on diet and exercise. But you may be wise not to gorge on the stocks.
Nutrisystem's Ads Aren't to Blame For Its Flabby Sales
As tempting as it may be to blame Nutrisystem's flagging profits on its cheesy ad campaign featuring former football greats, investors should look elsewhere.
McDonald's Weight Watchers Meals Use Mysterious Math
In New Zealand, McDonald's and Weight Watchers have teamed up to sell three co-branded meals. That's not as strange as it sounds -- Weight Watchers dieters measure food intake on a point scale. What's strange is how the numbers may or may not have been calculated.
