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Why Netflix Investors Have Nothing to Worry About
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) delighted investors with better-than-expected subscriber growth in the second quarter. The streaming-video service continues to attract new subscribers both domestically and....
3 Stocks That Are Up 125% or More in 2017
Your company would have to do something seriously wrong to not do well in this market. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are up about 10% so far this year, so they should....
How Shake Shack Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) traces its roots to a single hot dog cart that operated in New York City's Madison Square Park in 2001. Today, the company owns more than 60 burger joints across the U.S.....
Food Safety Is the Story Now, but Convenience Is the Future for Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has spent more than a year battling back from the damage the 2015 E. coli scandal did to its brand.Even though the company has taken strong steps to protect its....
The Best 3 Dividend Aristocrats Over the Last 10 Years
Stocks that have paid dividends over long periods of time are often well-managed companies that run a good business and take a measure of care with their money. Even better are those that have....
Disney World's Least-Visited Park Needs a New Name
There's a massive makeover taking place at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Florida resort, which is clear to visitors of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Large chunks of the park are walled off as construction....
Hollywood and Silicon Valley Go to War for Talent
Name calling, hair pulling, and all-out brawling -- that's not just what you'll see on Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series G.L.O.W (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) but what investors should....
2 Stocks That Turned $7,000 Into $700,000
It isn't easy to make piles of money on the stock exchange, but it isn't impossible, either. There are a great many examples of companies that either flew under the market's radar or plunged into....
Looking Back at Our Missteps on Wal-Mart and Amazon
Mistakes will be a part of everyone's experience with investing. To embrace this idea, the Industry Focus team is looking back at some of the instances when they really missed the mark.In....
4 Things Disney World Is Doing to Prop Up Attendance
There's a little more elbow room at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) massive Florida resort. Attendance declined at Disney World in three of the four calendar quarters in 2016, and this year is also shaping....
McDonald's Expands Into Delivery With Promising Results
While the idea of eating soggy McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) fries may seem unappetizing, consumers have spoken, and they seem to disagree. The company has been rolling out delivery to thousands of....
Disney to Pay $177 Million, Not $6 Billion, in "Pink Slime" Lawsuit
Disney (NYSE: DIS) has managed to avoid getting slimed. The entertainment giant was potentially on the hook for a legal tab that approached $6 billion, but after a settlement with Beef Products....
Six Flags Takes on Disney and Universal
Southern California's leading roller coaster haven is ready to take on the big boys. Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) announced on Wednesday that Six Flags Magic Mountain, the chain's most popular amusement....
4 Hollywood Franchises That Suffered Major Setbacks in 2017
It's been a bit of a rough year at the movies, and while franchise entries like Wonder Woman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Despicable Me 3 proved to be big hits, 2017 has seen a surprising....
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 50 Years
The easiest, and often best, way to invest is to buy a company and hold it long term. And if you're holding a stock for the next 50 years, that's very, very long term. We asked three Motley Fool....
Lowe's Companies Reduces Earnings Outlook
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) investors had modest expectations heading into this week's earnings report, given that the retailer has consistently trailed Home Depot (NYSE: HD) on key growth and....
3 Reasons Why Disney Stock's Next Stop Could Be $99.99
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is flirting with the double digits again. Shares of the media giant traded as low as $100.53 on Monday, its lowest level of the year. You would have to go to late last year....
5 Must-See Quotes From Home Depot Inc.'s Earnings Call
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) recently announced second-quarter earnings results that were marked by accelerating sales growth and double-digit profit gains during the key spring selling season.Here are a....
Why I Love McDonald's Corp.
When it comes to McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) these days, the old "I'm lovin' it" jingle comes to mind. The stock is hitting new all-time highs this summer, and the shares are trouncing the market by....
3 Stocks That Could Help Retirees Reach Their Goals
It's hard enough achieving your retirement goals without having your stocks sandbag you along the way, which is why it's important to find stocks that can help you achieve what you set out to....
3 New Must-Read Quotes From Walt Disney Co. Management
Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) third-quarter earnings report earlier this month made headlines when, alongside its quarterly results, the company announced plans for direct-to-consumer streaming....
Disney World's $79 Sale Might Not Work
Sluggish attendance trends continue to mar Disney's (NYSE: DIS) domestic theme parks for the second year in a row, and now that summer is winding down the media giant is hoping that its....
Walt Disney Co.'s New Streaming Services: Everything You Need to Know
In a surprise twist earlier this month, alongside its third-quarter earnings report Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced plans for new streaming services. The new services, which will be enabled by....
Why Disney Is the Best Buy in the Entertainment Sector
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) went through a long period of disarray. Its legendary movie studio struggled through the 70s and early 80s, only turning around when the so-called Disney Renaissance began....
HomeGoods Continues to Excel for Off-Price Giant TJX
Off-price retail giant TJX (NYSE: TJX) still gets the bulk of its revenue and profit from the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls chains, which primarily sell apparel, shoes, and accessories. However, in....