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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
Netflix Just Made a Huge Next Step in Becoming Disney
If you're looking to become a multi-media powerhouse, why not emulate one of the most storied companies in the world, one whose vast vault of intellectual property is matched only by its ability to
3 Stocks Retirees Should Buy on a Market Pullback
Legendary investor Warren Buffett likes to buy great businesses at fair prices. Sometimes, that means keeping an eye on a fantastic company until its shares are available at a reasonable price.We
3 Terrible Reasons to Sell Netflix Inc. Stock
With the stock up sharply this year, many investors appear to be hunting for reasons to sell their Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares and book profits. The latest reflexive dip came after Disney (NYSE:
Buying Your Own Professional Sports Franchise (at Least a Few Shares of One)
Plenty of fans might dream of owning a piece of their favorite sports teams -- and in a few cases, you can. But unlike most other business spaces, the opportunities for retain investors to get
Under Armour, Inc: The Bear Case From a Bull
In the decade after its IPO on Nov. 18, 2005, Under Amour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) stock was an investor's dream, rising as much as 15 times in value during that time. In the years since, though, it's
Why Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Gained 18% Last Month
Shares of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) jumped again last month, gaining on a strong earnings report for its franchisor and on anticipation of its own second-quarter earnings report.Image
Why Starbucks Is Doubling Down in China
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) got pummeled last month after issuing a disappointing earnings report. The company missed revenue estimates and lowered its guidance for the second time this
3 Stocks With Costco Wholesale-Like Return Potential
Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have proven to be a solid investment, gaining 150% over the past decade, more than double the return of the S&P 500. The company's prices are essentially
Netflix, Inc. Just Made Its First-Ever Acquisition
Stop the presses! Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) just made a small acquisition.Its buyout of comic book publisher Millarworld, announced before Monday's opening bell, is notable for a couple of reasons.Let me
Netflix Steals a Page Out of Disney's Playbook
Plot twist: Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is going shopping. The world's leading premium streaming service is buying Millarworld, the comic book and graphic novel publisher behind Kick-Ass, Reborn, and
Disney Earnings: What to Watch This Week
Disney (NYSE: DIS) will announce its fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The entertainment giant's stock has sat out the market rally this year thanks to worries about stalling sales and
What's Bringing Customers Back to McDonald's? And What's Up with Chipotle?
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann reflect on the
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