Diageo plc (ADR) (DEO)

TMFBigVice (90.83) Submitted: 7/24/08 1:18 PM : Start Price: $71.28 DEO Score: 10.71

Diageo (NYSE: DEO)

Todd Wenning

Alcohol isn't as despised by the general population like tobacco is, but that's largely a matter of timing (see Prohibition). Take a swig of ol' grandpappy's cough syrup in public today and you'll get a completely di...

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raytoei (89.50) Submitted: 6/14/06 10:59 AM : Start Price: $62.20 DEO Score: 19.25

One sentence: Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Cuervo, J&B, Baileys and Captain Morgan. This ADR is sometimes neglected by US-centric investors and represents a buying opportunity. This is a great BRIC (emerging countries) play.

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theskyiscrape (< 20) Submitted: 3/16/07 7:09 PM : Start Price: $71.92 DEO Score: 15.07

I have recently acquired shares in this company, after a long wait for a downturn that never seemed to be coming. To me, this seems like a great stock to own regardless of the economic conditions, locally or globally. People almost universally like t...

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ArtBKK (76.21) Submitted: 8/27/06 5:37 PM : Start Price: $67.35 DEO Score: 16.07

I live in Thailand and some of their products are huge here. InThailand most people buy the a bottle on liquor not shots or individual drinks. The bar scene is very different. I also buy their products at bars. Specifically Johnny Walker, Red lab...

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SensibleGirl (79.41) Submitted: 11/29/06 4:37 PM : Start Price: $72.17 DEO Score: 15.66

A Motley recommendation, Diageo (DEO) is a participant in the branded beverage alcohol industry and operates on an international scale. The company calls itself the "...world's leading premium drinks business...." Since the Fools dubbed it the "Best...

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Outatime85 (< 20) Submitted: 9/11/06 9:51 PM : Start Price: $66.77 DEO Score: 17.26

World's leading distiller and distributor of wine and spirits. Diageo's broad portfolio includes many of the most popular brands around the globe, including: Crown Royal, Guinness Stout, Johnny Walker, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan, and Tanqueray.

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TMFPhila (98.81) Submitted: 11/24/06 12:53 PM : Start Price: $65.69 DEO Score: 19.77

The Best International Stock for 2007: Diageo

By Todd Wenning (TMF Phiila)
November 24, 2006

Earlier this month, I argued that American investors are overlooking some great international companies and thus missing out on some great growth opportuni...

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ennuihead (73.13) Submitted: 6/27/08 10:04 AM : Start Price: $72.06 DEO Score: 10.06

Yeah, people might want to drink more in this economy, but what I love about DEO is its strong brands. Scotch still accounts for a lion share of their profits, but I see a lot of potential in beer and spirits, particularly with vodka and Guinness. I'...

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mcraig1309 (48.48) Submitted: 8/20/06 10:46 AM : Start Price: $68.01 DEO Score: 15.46

Diageo is the owner of Smirnoff vodka, Guinness beer, Tanqueray gin and J&B scotch, among others. As a practicing alcoholic I know these products well.

Diageo has a growing presence in China. As the Chinese move from their traditional agricultural t...

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JSlonginv (64.46) Submitted: 10/10/06 12:45 PM : Start Price: $66.27 DEO Score: 20.18

Has great name recognition with its brands including Captain Morgan, Tangueray, and Johnie Walker among others. Pays a very nice dividend over 4% and with a P/E (ttm) under 20 I beleive it offers a good value. It is also a European company so it of...

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