News on Nike Inc.

Dow gains for 8th straight day; Palm sinks late

2010-03-18T15:15:42Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow industrials rose for an eighth consecutive session on Thursday, lifted by a rise in Boeing's stock, while a mixed group of economic figures kept the broader S&P 500 in check.</p><p>The Dow's gains came even though mor...

Nike 3Q profit rises, helped by improved sales

2010-03-18T08:15:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Strong sales in emerging markets boost Nike's 3rd-quarter profit from a year earlier</div><div><p>Nike Inc. said stronger sales helped boost its third-quarter profit and its shares soared in after-hours trading Wednesday.</p><p>Nike, the world's largest athletic shoe and clothing company, reported after the market closed that it earned $496 million, or $1.01 per share, for the quarter. That's...

Nike beats Street view, shares sprint higher

2010-03-17T16:45:12Z

<div><p>SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nike Inc <NKE.N> posted a return to sales and profit growth on Wednesday and forecast higher expected orders around the world after a year of declines, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.</p><p>The largest global sports gear ma...

Nike beats earnings handily, and futures orders bode well...(NKE)

2010-03-17T20:00:07Z

Shares of ~~University of Oregon sugar-daddy~~ athletic giant Nike (NKE) are up 3% in late trading, after a fantastic  q4 2009 earnings report.  Earnings of $1.01 per share came in well above the 89cents expected.  Particularly nice was that ...

Woods' return to golf a boon to sponsors

2010-03-16T13:46:33Z

<div id="subtitle">Tiger Woods' return to golf at Masters could be long-awaited boon to loyal sponsors</div><div><p>Tiger Woods' return to the golf course is a long-awaited boon to sponsors that stood by him and marketers who stand to get big exposure from the big Masters audience.</p><p>Woods dropped out of the golf world last fall after revelations of his infidelities made him a mainstay of lurid headline...

Of Shoes and Evening Dresses

2010-03-16T13:05:00Z

Have you ever heard about the comment: why do women need too many pairs of shoes? Well, the truth is, women are in love with shoes and come hell or high water, they will certainly buy loads of shoes throughout their lifetime. After all, shoes should be matched with outfits, and different occasions call for different styles. Evening dresses, for instance, should need those immaculate Jimmy Choo's, and not the comfortable Nike is sticking by golfer Tiger Woods and looking forward to the day when the troubled star returns to the game, one of the company's top executives said.</p><p>Woods saw sponsors such as consulting firm Accenture and telecoms giant AT&T drop him after allegations of extramar...

Nike Introduces 2010 National Team Kits

2010-02-25T14:47:57Z

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Alexandre Pato of Brazil poses during the Nike unveils the new Brazil home and away kit, plus 8 away kits for the other Nike-Sponsored federations appearing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa at ...

Executive: Nike already benefiting from World Cup

2010-02-25T14:00:46Z

<div id="subtitle">Executive says Nike already benefiting from World Cup as economies emerge from recession</div><div><p>A Nike Inc. executive said Thursday that the U.S. sports outfitter is cautiously optimistic about overall trading prospects for the year, with sales of its soccer gear already up dramatically ahead of this year's World Cup.</p><p>Bra...

Goldman Sachs says Nike growth likely

2010-02-25T13:45:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Goldman Sachs sees earnings growth ahead for Nike</div><div><p>Goldman Sachs & Co. on Thursday issued a "Buy" rating on Nike, saying it expects the company will soon deliver stronger earnings per share growth.</p><p>The clothing and athletic shoe company, based in Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo six million euros per year until 2014 under a new sponsorship deal it has reached with the Portuguese winger, sports daily Marca reported Thursday.</p><p>The 25-year-old earned 4.5 million euros (6.0 million US dollars) under his previ...

Tiger the Pitchman far from out of the woods

2010-02-22T08:10:05Z

&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Apology just the first step in a long road to rebuild the value of Tiger Inc.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tiger Woods' extraordinary apology Friday is the first step toward healing the image of Tiger the man. But Tiger the pitchman still has a long way to go to recover the corporate good will he has squandered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&am...

Troubled Tiger still tops Forbes brand list

2010-02-22T10:34:30Z

<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - Despite Tiger Woods' problems surrounding his adultery scandal and lost corporate sponsors, the world's No. 1 golfer remains the top athlete brand as ranked by Forbes.</p><p>The business magazine estimated in its second annual "Fab 40" list that Wood...

Tiger back for Masters? InTrade players bet on it

2010-02-22T12:34:43Z

<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - Financial traders are betting there is a better than even chance that golfer Tiger Woods, embroiled in an adultery scandal, will play in a PGA Tour event before the end of April, according to online market InTrade.&l...

Kobe-LeBron Nike ad features gun language

2010-02-22T13:31:01Z

<div id="subtitle">Kobe-LeBron Nike ad features Bryant blurb: 'I don't leave anything in the chamber'</div><div><p>An advertisement featuring the NBA's two biggest superstars includes a gun reference, the same week two players were suspended for carrying firearms to the locker room.</p&gt...

Personal Branding - Your Slick New Brand Image Might be Killing Your Business

2010-02-22T16:21:38Z

There is an abundant of over designed, tricked out websites out there that do not match the person. Your new fancy, shmancy hub you just bought might not be representing the real you. You are now saying, "WHAT? I just paid big bucks for this thing - it better be right!" Now, don't get me wrong a well designed hub can do wonders for conversions and attracting the right people. IF it represents you well. You can stand out like a leader with a professionally designed hub, you can have people say...

Ugg Classic Bailey Button Has Twin Faced Sheepskin Uppers With Suede Heel Guards For Added Structure & 100% Waterproof

2010-02-22T19:18:51Z

The UGG Bailey Button is a majestic shoe engineering science that is being employed by Nike in their air trademarked shoes. This air technology admits the last Comfortableness. The Nike air engineering was truly brought in to the forefront when it was supported by Michael Jordan.<br><br>This technology is straightaway being applied in various of the shoe st...

Classy Cole Haan Nike Air Clarisa Ballet Ginger

2010-02-22T20:03:07Z

The Cole Haan Nike air is a major shoe engineering science that is being used by Nike in their air marked shoes. This air engineering provides the supreme Consolation. The Nike air engineering science was truly added to the vanguard when it was indorsed by Michael Jordan.<br><br>T...

Get Cole Haan Juno Features Burnished Calfskin Leather With Elastic Gore and NIKE AIR Technology For Supreme Cushioning

2010-02-22T22:38:49Z

The Cole Haan Nike air is a major shoe engineering science that is being applied by Nike in their air branded shoes. This air engineering science offers the ultimate Consolation. The Nike air engineering science was in truth taken to the forefront when it was supported by Michael Jordan.<br>&am...