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Is Shake Shack Cannibalizing Itself?
Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) shares sank 5.5% last week after the company reported another same-store sales decline. The better-burger chain said comparable sales slipped 1.8%, the second straight
U-Haul Parent Amerco's Revenue Increases, but Earnings Decline
Amerco (NASDAQ: UHAL) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2018 earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. The parent company of the do-it-yourself moving leader and growing self-storage player
What Is APR and Why Should You Care?
Annual percentage rate, or APR, is the annual cost of borrowing money, including interest charges and fees. APR can be fixed, as is the case with most mortgages and auto loans, or you can have a
4 Things to Do Before Applying for a Job
While it's tempting to apply for any job you see that would be better than the one you have or get you off the ranks of the unemployed, there are steps you need to take before applying.If you act
What Happens to General Motors' Profits When the Economy Tanks?
What happens to companies like General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) when the economy goes south?Given that the U.S. new-car sales cycle is probably past its peak, it's a question
12 Tax Write-Offs That Are Easy to Overlook
Image source: Getty Images.No one wants to pay more in taxes than they have to, but the U.S. tax code is so complex that it's near-impossible to be sure you've taken advantage of every tax break you
Darling Ingredients Mixes Up a Decent Quarter
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) announced mixed second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting a resilient business despite global macro-economic headwinds. Shares of
The Trade Desk Stock Climbs Again After Quarterly Results
Exceeding its own guidance has become a hallmark of The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) in its brief tenure as a public company, and the programmatic advertiser once again was moving higher in Thursday's
Will BMW's Electric-Car Plan Fall Short of Matching Tesla?
German luxury-car maker BMW AG (NASDAQOTH: BAMXF) has given us a preview of how it plans to respond to the disruptive threat posed by Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- and it's a unique strategy that could pay
Dillard's, Inc.'s Dreadful Second Quarter Shows the Importance of Inventory Management
It wasn't surprising that Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) performed poorly in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. After all, department store sales have been falling in recent years. Furthermore, Dillard's
NVIDIA Corporation Stomped Second-Quarter Guidance Targets
Graphics chip designer NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported earnings on Thursday night, covering the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. Data center products showed screaming sales growth while automotive
Why Disney Is Breaking Up With Netflix
The big entertainment business news of this week was Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) divorce from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). To recap, the House of Mouse said it will begin removing most of its content from
Highlights From ON Semiconductor's Q2 2017 Report
On Aug. 7, ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) reported guidance-beating second-quarter 2017 results. The stock jumped in response and is up about 22% so far this year. What's got investors optimistic?ON
Why Intel and Mobileye Are Building 100 Self-Driving Cars
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) said this week that it has completed its tender offer for shares of Mobileye (NYSE: MBLY), the Israeli maker of advanced driver-assist systems that is seen as a leader in the
Market-Share Gains Drive Planet Fitness, Inc. Earnings Higher
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 9. The fitness-center franchise is enjoying strong growth by catering to first-time and casual gym users.Image source: Planet
Keep Your Eyes on the VIX
There are a number of things that would have caught a savvy investor's eye on Thursday. The Dow was off nearly 1%. The S&P 500 was down almost 1.5%. And the Nasdaq lost more than 2.1%.But while these
Chuy's Pulls Back on New Restaurants as Comps Continue to Lag
Despite recent struggles with falling customer traffic, heading into Chuy's Holdings' (NASDAQ: CHUY) second-quarter earnings report, the Tex-Mex chain was still guiding for positive full-year 2017
Here's Why NVIDIA Corporation Stock Dropped After Earnings
On Aug. 10, graphics specialist NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported solid earnings results. Revenue was $2.23 billion, representing a 56% year-over-year surge. Operating and net income handily outpaced
Is Management Really to Blame for United State Steel Corp.’s Woes?
In recent years United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) has been focused on surviving a deep industry downturn, not investing for the future. Now that the industry is turning around United States Steel is
Apple Inc. iPhone 8 Could Be Delayed After All
Generally reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with KGI Securities recently said that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), contrary to previous reports, plans to launch all three of its upcoming iPhone models in September.
New Report Suggests iPhone 8 May Be Delayed After All
Talk about mixed messages. The Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rumor mill has been in full swing ahead of the highly anticipated unveiling of the forthcoming iPhone 8, which should take place in September
Take-Two Has the Earnings Gift that Keeps On Giving
The video game industry has been on fire this year, and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) has been riding that wave higher. Even after announcing that its highly anticipated Red Dead
RV Strength Keeps Lifting Camping World Holdings
One of the most surprising trends lately has been the resurgence in interest in recreational vehicles. Younger travelers are seeing the value proposition of building in transportation and
Will Student Debt Keep You From Buying a Home?
Many adults dream of becoming homeowners one day, but some buyers may have to wait even longer to get their names on a mortgage -- if they can manage to do so at all. According to the Federal Reserve
3 Value Stocks for Wise Investors
The S&P 500's bull run continues to rage on, making it harder and harder for value investors to find good stocks to buy. Thankfully, there are always bargains to be found if you are willing to turn