Starbucks Verismo and Green Mountain Keurig One-cup home Coffee Brewers

Starbucks and Green Mountain

The two coffee giants became rivals this year when the Seattle-based café operator launched the Keurig-rivaling Verismo, a one-cup home coffee brewer. Starbucks also announced a $620 million cash acquisition of Teavana as it looks to grab a bigger hold of the tea market.

Shares of Starbucks closed up 16.5% this year, while Green Mountain’s closed down nearly 8%.
Keurig maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR