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Better Buy: McDonald's Corp. vs. Starbucks
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) are the two most dominant businesses in the restaurant industry. Together, they account for more than 40% of the foot traffic to quick-service
Here's Why The Best Is Yet to Come for The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) had a strong first half 2017 despite negative headwind in its ESPN business.The company reported $3.05 in earnings per share (EPS) for the six-month period, up from $3.04 a
Disney Earnings Preview: Tough Comparables on the Docket for Tuesday
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is slated to report its third-quarter results for fiscal 2017 after the market closes on Tuesday, August 8.The entertainment giant is facing a high comparables bar, so
Disney Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
There's plenty at stake as Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) gears up to post fresh financials on Tuesday. Between the struggles at ESPN weighing on its flagship media networks business and new rides boosting
McDonald's Is Testing Chicken Fingers Again
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has struggled to create a chicken finger that equals the popularity of its beloved McNuggets. That's not for lack of trying, as its Chicken Select Tenders were a permanent menu
5 Signs Disney World May Be in Trouble This Summer
This was supposed to be a big summer for Central Florida's theme parks. Disney (NYSE: DIS) opened Pandora-The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the resort's most ambitious theme-park
Will Your Piercing or Tattoo Prevent You From Getting Your Dream Job?
There's a commercial for a popular razor in which a man waiting for a job interview notices that all the pictures in the waiting room of the company's executives were of bald men with shaved heads.The
3 Dividend Stocks That Smart Investors Should Own in Bear Markets
For some investors, owning stocks is the last thing in the world they'd want to do in a bear market. But for those who like steady income and who have long-term perspectives, some dividend stocks are
3 Reasons McDonald's Is a Better Growth Stock Than Starbucks Today
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) both announced earnings results last week. Though the coffee titan set a new quarterly profit record and gained market share, its business was
3 Stocks With Disney-Like Return Potential
Few large caps have performed as well as Disney (NYSE: DIS) over the past decade. The House of Mouse has appreciated more than 220% over that time frame, which blows past the 68% return of the S&P 500
How Chipotle's Leadership Disappointed on Its Earnings Call
In this this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker digest Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE: CMG) report -- which was fine -- and its conference call, which had Hill
The Wild Reason McDonald’s Shares Hit a New High Last Week
In this MarketFoolery video segment, host Chris Hill and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann dissect the ridiculously good comps in last week's quarterly report for the world's second-largest
5 Big Numbers From McDonald's Inc.'s Sizzling Quarter
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) shares shot to a new high this week, following the fast-food titan's strong second-quarter earnings report. That spike sent the stock up over 30% in 2017 to make it one of the
A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Restaurant Stocks?
According to benchmarking data from MillerPulse, restaurant same-store sales increased 0.5% in June. Although the bump is small, it's not trivial as June marked the 2nd consecutive month of increasing
Is Management Really to Blame for Chipotle Mexican Grill's Woes?
Over the past decade, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) was hit by numerous food safety incidents that spooked its customers and investors. In 2008, outbreaks of hepatitis A and norovirus affected
Can Delivery and Mobile Ordering Save McDonald's?
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has started the year strong after announcing better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results, driven by inexpensive cold beverages and pricier Signature Crafted sandwiches.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Took Atmos and Vision to the Bank in Q3
Tuesday night, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) presented its third-quarter results. Every business segment except the PC licensing division saw solid year-over-year growth, and Dolby's stock
Why McDonald's Corporation Stock Popped Today
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) stock gained 4.8% on Tuesday after the fast food juggernaut announced better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results.Quarterly revenue declined 3.4% year over year
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
Although buying and holding stocks is a proven method of producing life-changing returns on capital, the reality of the matter is that not all equities are great long-term investing vehicles. Many
Disney World's Top Rival Sets Its Sights on 2019
Change is coming to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) biggest rival in Central Florida. Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando revealed on Monday that it will be adding a new family-friendly ride to its
Hasbro Posts Strong Earnings, but the Market Sends Shares Tumbling 9.4%
Toymaker Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) reported strong second-quarter 2017 results before the market opened on Monday. Revenue grew 10.6% and adjusted earnings per share increased 26.8% from the year-ago
3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy
It's not hard to see the appeal of stocks that already offer big dividend yields, but investing in companies that are primed to significantly grow their payouts over time can be even more rewarding.
McDonald's Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
The world's largest burger chain is earning its Golden Arches these days. Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have moved higher every single month in 2017, rising 28% year to date. The stock hit a new
10 TV Shows That Cost Advertisers the Most Money in 2016
People watching TV as it airs is more valuable to advertisers. Image source: Getty Images.While the television industry has fractured and many networks shows no longer command the audiences that were
3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them
Dividends are one of the nicest perks of owning stocks. Of course, not all publicly traded companies pay them. Further, not all companies that pay dividends are worthy long-term investments in the