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Best Buy Shows There Is Life After Amazon Disrupts You
In the past few months, numerous major retailers have seen their share prices undermined by concerns about competition from e-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN).Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:
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
3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
Every income investor dreams about owning a portfolio of "one-decision" stocks, which are businesses that are so strong that they can be purchased with a set-it-and-forget-it mindset. Of course
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.
Better Buy: The Home Depot, Inc. vs. Target
The retail industry has been a great big puddle of uncertainty lately. E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. has numerous traditional retailers trembling in their boots. Still, many believe that the
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
Comcast Won't Catch Up to Disney World Now
These are exciting times in the theme-park industry, and things are red hot in Central Florida, where six of the world's 10 most visited theme parks reside. Disney's (NYSE: DIS) been the market
Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Mattel
"Into each life some rain must fall."-- Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis quote is true of life, and equally true for investors. At some point, even the best of companies face challenges that put the
McDonald's Corp Earnings: What to Watch
Investors are optimistic about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings report, set to publish before the market opens on Tuesday, July 25. The stock has risen more than 20% so far this year to make the fast
Better Buy: McDonald’s Corporation vs. Burger King (RBI)
If this battle were just about which burger joint is more well-known worldwide, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) would be a runaway winner. The company's Golden Arches are one of the most recognizable logos on
Why Nike, Inc. Stock Is Up 16% So Far This Year
In a volatile year for the sneaker giant, shares of Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) have climbed 16% through July 20, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock has gained recently thanks
Cal-Maine Foods Scrambled by Low Egg Prices
Investors are walking on eggshells ahead of Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) earnings report next week. It's expected to give an indication of just how low the egg industry has fallen. With its stock at
Why Sears Soared Today and Best Buy, Lowe's, and Home Depot Fell
Shares of Sears Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) were surging today after the retailer made a deal with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to sell Alexa-enabled appliances including the Kenmore brand on Amazon. As
The Biggest Risk Facing 21st Century Fox, Inc.
The way people consume entertainment has changed and it's going to continue to change.Cord cutting, or ditching a traditional cable subscription in favor of using streaming services, has been a slowly
1 Big Downside to Disney World's Massive Makeover
There's a lot of exciting stuff coming to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) largest theme-park resort in the next few years. Now would be a time to cue up some vintage Tom Petty, because the waiting is the hardest
How Netflix Accounts for All of Its Content Spending
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) just reported one of its best quarters yet, adding 1.1 million subscribers in the United States and another 4.1 million internationally. Management pointed to its successful