Oprah Winfrey

Two years ago, Oprah Winfrey joined Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) 40-some pounds heavier and $258,353,457 lighter — according to “before” and “after” photos and the SEC. Winfrey enrolled in the program in August 2015 and, within two months, joined the...

We’ve known for a long time that brands partnering with celebrities can often lead to an increase in product sales. One of the best examples of this has occurred over the past two years, as Oprah Winfrey shed pounds in exchange for millions of dollars of gains in Weight Watchers’ stock...

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) shares are up another 4.6 percent on Monday after jumping 25 percent to new three-year highs on Friday following a blowout earnings report. One of the happiest Weight Watchers investors is spokesperson and Weight Watchers board member Oprah Winfrey,...

The Shakespearean quote "Frailty, thy name is woman" may not resonate well in today's world. Defying odds and stereotypes, women have risen to the occasion, making a mark in whichever field they are engaging in. Wall Street is no exception, where women have forayed, found success and flourished....

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) may not have vested its star shareholder with enough clout to sway decisions at the company — something easily deduced by looking at the arrangement Oprah Winfrey has with company regarding the stake she picked up way back in 2015. Oprah's...

President Donald Trump proved that a business-savvy private citizen can rally tens of millions of Americans into supporting his bid to the White House. The next four years could see another business-savvy private citizen make a bid for the White House -- Oprah Winfrey. Speaking as a guest on...

The Trump administration appears to be standing on a sticky wicket, as controversies, one after another, rock it. On Wednesday, Trump's nominee for the post of the Labor Secretary Andrew Puzder threw in his towel for reasons more than one. The new nominee for the post is Alexander Acosta, who...

Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) were plummeting 9.2 percent on Thursday as the 2017 New Year’s resolution season gets into full swing. The selloff may be mostly profit-taking after a huge positive move in the stock in recent weeks. Weight Watchers shares took off...

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) shares are having one of the strongest single-day moves in recent memory, up about 20 percent on volume that's about nine times heavier than the volume during a normal trading session. While a number of factors have impacted the stock...

There's nothing better from a public relations standpoint than whipping the public into a frenzy over a new product or service. Several companies made a big splash this year with big announcements, events and launches. Here's a look at how the stocks performed after the initial hype...

News that celebrity shareholder and board member Oprah Winfrey has lost more than 40 pounds on the Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) plan has the stock soaring 15 percent Thursday. Winfrey promotes the plan in a brand new commercial for Weight Watchers in which she confirms her...

Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) gained more than 9 percent ahead of Thursday's market open. The reason for the surge is attributed to a report that major shareholder and board member Oprah Winfrey succeeded in losing over 40 pounds by following the company's...

On Thursday, Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) announced its latest venture, and it seems like Oprah Winfrey’s stake in the company is having some influence. Clients will get some “swag” with a membership plan. Apple Watches For You And You And You! At A Price......

If Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW)'s strategy moving forward is simply finding a new CEO and banking on the popularity of its "front woman" Oprah Winfrey, then the company may be in trouble. According to Bloomberg Gadfly's Shelly Banjo, Weight Watchers' search for a CEO to replace...

When observing the torrid price action in Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW), investors need to examine the issue from a longer-term perspective. The stock's all-time-high was made in May 2011 at $86.97, seven months after the company overhauled its point system (PointPlus),...