General Mills, Inc. (GIS)

Genkibro (56.19) Submitted: 9/23/06 2:45 PM : Start Price: $53.44 GIS Score: 9.74

With reinvested dividends, slightly ahead of the S&P. "Safe" - grandma's stock. And I love grandma. People gotta eat, steadily rising dividends for 107 years, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Cheerios...who needs banks?

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NetscribeConsGds (86.84) Submitted: 1/16/07 1:56 AM : Start Price: $54.95 GIS Score: 14.96

General Mills is one of the largest producers of packaged consumer foods and derives 70% of its revenue from U.S. retail division, while International division and Bakeries and food services generate 15% each. The company’s product portfolio includes...

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TMFRollTide (< 20) Submitted: 9/07/06 7:51 PM : Start Price: $52.10 GIS Score: 11.06

I recently ventured down the path of organic food in an effort to bring healthier foods into my daughter's life. I found some of the best stuff made by a company called Cascadian Farms, which is owned by General Mills. My daughter loves all of the ...

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joannehats (< 20) Submitted: 1/12/07 11:27 AM : Start Price: $55.29 GIS Score: 13.86

General Mills can provide the world with easy to prepare food and complete meals in a bright inviting box.
Their consumers age range from babies to the elderly. Their youngest customers keep growing up as the population esplodes. Familes don't have...

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shirleyb123 (89.15) Submitted: 9/28/06 5:45 AM : Start Price: $54.41 GIS Score: 9.34

Produce a variety of quality products & have had few "misses"

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AeroFool (99.43) Submitted: 7/04/07 1:59 AM : Start Price: $57.31 GIS Score: 15.06

Food price inflation will emerge around the world based on China and India adding protein to their diet. The giant new middle classes will create sustained demand. Supply will simply not keep up with demand over the long term. Agricultural stocks s...

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Mftlaw (< 20) Submitted: 7/03/07 11:02 AM : Start Price: $57.24 GIS Score: 16.30

GIS is a steady performer with solid earning growth. The S&P have grown considerably in recent years with no substantial retrenching. It seems more likely that a fallback is upcoming before the next major advance can occur, especially in view of the ...

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KamranatUCLA (84.36) Submitted: 3/27/08 2:59 AM : Start Price: $58.64 GIS Score: 1.61

i like their nature valley trail mix that they sell in costco

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blink182fan (< 20) Submitted: 2/29/08 2:05 PM : Start Price: $55.74 GIS Score: 6.91

Food stocks are a safe bet in recessions. They are spread well over the food industry from breakfast foods like cherrios to the many products under the betty crocker name. Large amount of different brands and products, definitely a good bet for growt...

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VIGuy1 (< 20) Submitted: 3/24/08 9:49 AM : Start Price: $59.00 GIS Score: 0.70

Grain prices! That is the bottom line for General Millls. Look for General Mills to continue to see sales and profits increase all year. I do not want to wish for anythng bad for the farmers btu if there are any rains/floods this spring as crops are ...

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