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Netflix Just Showed Why the Disney Divorce Doesn't Matter
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares sold off last week after Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) said it would launch its own streaming service in 2019 and pull its movies from Netflix. Disney, which owns....
Fall Comes Early at Disney World
It may still be hot as blazes outside, but Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ready to leave summer behind at the world's most visited theme-park resort. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off next....
A Slow Summer Blockbuster Season Is Hurting the Movie Industry (but Not Too Much)
Headlines across the media are forecasting the doom of the movie industry, but it's way too soon to write a eulogy just yet. In this clip from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, host Vincent Shen and....
Why Nike, Deere, and Matson Slumped Today
Friday was a tumultuous end to a tough week, as many investors focused on the ongoing political shakeup at the White House. Chief strategist Stephen Bannon left his role with the Trump....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) fell as much as 5.7% in Friday's early trading, and stood down 4.6% as of 3:00 p.m. EDT after Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) announced significantly weaker-than-expected....
How Under Armour, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
A collapsing share price has sent Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) stock to its lowest level since 2009. That slump could make the sports apparel specialist an attractive long-term buy -- assuming
Disruptor Alert: These 3 Companies Are Changing the Travel Industry
All work and no play isn't just a recipe for disaster if you're maintaining Stanley Kubrick's Overlook Hotel during the off-season. Everyone needs some time to disconnect, and there's no shortage of
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than McDonald's
When it comes to restaurant stocks, few companies have done more for their long-term investors than McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). In the last decade, shares of the Golden Arches have provided investors with
McDonald's Bulls Need a Reality Check
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has reinvigorated its business in the United States and globally. That has happened partially through menu innovation and partly through technology.The company, which reported a
The 1 Sign Showing Shake Shack Is in Real Trouble
It's deja vu all over again for Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK). For the second time in a row, the better burger chain is reporting lower same-store sales, and while management wants you to ignore the drop
After the "Dark Tower" Flop: Grading Sony's 2017 Box Office Performance So Far
Hollywood has had a disappointing summer at the box office, with domestic ticket sales down roughly 12% compared to the same stretch in 2016, and movie theaters certainly didn't get much help from
The 3 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar This Week
In this Motley Fool Money podcast segment, host Chris Hill asks Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross to tell us about the companies they have their
Disney World's Top Rival Has a New Trick Up Its Sleeve
Disney's (NYSE: DIS) biggest rival in Central Florida knows that it needs more than just a single new hit to take on the onslaught of new attractions coming to Disney World in the coming years
Customer Traffic Gains Power a 14% Spike in Home Depot Inc. Earnings
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) posted quarterly results this week that were highlighted by accelerating sales gains and a double-digit boost in profits. The retailer also raised its top-line and bottom-line
3 Reasons Starbucks Can Keep Growing in the U.S.
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares had their biggest one-day loss in two years last month after the coffee chain cut its earnings forecast for the second time this year. The stock gave up
Shonda Rhimes Signs Multi-year Deal With Netflix
Disney (NYSE: DIS) may have fired the first shot last week, but Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is fighting back. The Wall Street Journal and Variety are reporting that Netflix has entered an exclusive
A Foolish Take: The 2 Ways to Found a Company
When you think about America's most iconic companies, you can separate their founders into two categories.There are those who actually founded companies, like Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook and Jeff
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Starbucks in 1992
Few companies have experienced the kind of growth Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has over the past 25 years, and fewer still can proliferate so much to the point where it seems like the coffeeshop is on
3 Reasons Netflix Stock Isn't Losing Half Its Value
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) took a small step back last week, and Jack Hough of Barron's thinks this could be just the beginning. This weekend's Barron's cover story (subscription required) poses
4 Things I Learned From Lions Gate's Earnings Report
Ask investors a year ago if they thought Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF-A)(NYSE: LGF-B) could thrive financially without having the Hunger Games franchise act as a tailwind, and you'd probably
Disney World's Big Makeover Faces Growing Pains
Two longtime Disney World attractions closed forever on Sunday. The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Ellen's Energy Adventure at Epcot shut down at the end of the operating day
Can Netflix Afford to Lose Disney?
Just a few months after Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) exclusive streaming deal with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) began, it's coming to an end. Disney announced its plan to end its relationship with Netflix in
Will Dunkin Brands' Name Change Help or Hurt?
America might run on Dunkin', as the doughnut shop's ad campaign suggests, but just because Dunkin Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) generates most of its revenues from beverage sales doesn't mean it's a good
Under Armour Stock History: Everything Investors Need to Know
Kevin Plank founded the performance sports apparel company, Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA), on an idea that he had as a walk-on football player at the University of Maryland. The story goes that
3 Reasons Under Armour, Inc. Stock Could Rise
In a previous article, I laid out the bear case against Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA). Today, let's take a look at some ways the sports apparel company's stock can recover from the beating it's