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Calling a Bottom on Blue Apron Stock Is Dangerous
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) rained on Blue Apron's (NYSE: APRN) IPO last month, and now it's a deluge on its business model. TheStreet.com is reporting that Amazon filed a trademark application earlier
Activision Just Joined the Big Leagues
Video-game titan Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) made headlines this week, when it announced the sale of the first seven teams for its Overwatch League to a broad cross-section of big league
2 Reasons TrueCar, Inc. Is Still a Buy After Rising 150%
TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE) has gotten itself back on track after a nightmarish 2015, and it has since rewarded loyal shareholders brave enough to hang on during the two-year roller-coaster ride. And
Sirius XM Stock Closes In on 11-Year High
Shares of Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) are on the upswing these days. The satellite radio provider's stock has moved higher for four consecutive trading days, closing out last week within $0.05 of
Investors Are Betting Big Against Seritage Growth Properties -- Here's Why They're Not Wrong
It may be guilt by association, but investors are betting big that real estate investment trust (REIT) Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) is set to fall. It has one of the largest short positions
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and NCL Shouldn't Worry About Disney's New Ships
Disney (NYSE: DIS) made a lot of head-turning announcements at its D23 fan expo over the weekend. From unveiling upcoming movie trailers to introducing a deluge of new theme park attractions, Disney
5 Signs Blue Apron's High Growth Days Are Over
Meal-kit maker Blue Apron's (NYSE: APRN) public debut in late June was one of the most disappointing IPOs in recent history. The company went public at $10 per share, but it's already shed about a
Why Electronic Arts' Stock Soared 34% in 2017 So Far
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) stock gained 34% through the first half 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The rally sent shares to new record highs
Disney's D23 Gives Star Wars Fans a New Hope
Since buying Lucasfilm in 2012, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has not only restored the luster of the Star Wars franchise, but it has also grown the fan base.The company has released two well-received films
3 Value Stocks for Sharp Investors
Finding a value stock isn't always as easy as just screening for stocks with low price-to-earnings ratios -- although that's a good place to start. Sharp investors know that sometimes, there's more to
These 3 Stocks Have Lost Over 50% in 2017
Wall Street has been riding high on record performance for major market benchmarks, extending the eight-year-old bull market in 2017. Not every stock has participated in the overall rally, however
Why Five Below Inc. Stock Gained 22% in 2017 So Far
Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) stock gained 22% through the first half 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The retailer's shares even traded over $50 for just the third time
Some Days, the Business World Is Full of Surprises
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by Motley Fool Total Income's Ron Gross and Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger to discuss several notable items and what they mean for
Disney World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better
There was a lot of hype and conjecture heading into Disney's (NYSE: DIS) theme-parks presentation on Saturday afternoon during its D23 fan expo. The House of Mouse found a way to exceed expectations.
Why I Just Bought Rite Aid Stock
Shares of Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE: RAD) have been hammered since its merger with Walgreen Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) fell apart. The stock plummeted 26% on June 29 when the news broke, and has
How Much Money Would You Have If You'd Bought $10,000 of Amazon Stock In 1997?
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) in his garage in 1994 as an online bookstore, during the early days of online shopping. I remember ordering my first college textbooks on Amazon in 2000
3 Top Small-Cap Technology Stocks to Buy Now
Technology stocks have been some of the best performers this year, but despite the run-up in share prices, there are still good stocks to buy, particularly among smaller companies. For
Hollywood Isn't Going to Stop Hating on Netflix Anytime Soon
In what has become an annual event, a group of theater owners have banded together against streaming pioneer Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and are refusing to show one of the company's original
Time Inc. Considers a Corporate Rebrand
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker discuss the problems of old-media giant Time Inc. (NYSE: TIME), which apparently feels a new name might help it make
Mapping the Obstacles Ahead for Harley-Davidson
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker discuss the future of America's iconic motorcycle company -- and it doesn't look strong. As the recent analyst report
Starbucks' Move Addresses Growing Barista Discontent
Generally considered a good place to work that treats employees well, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has faced recent backlash from some of its baristas over staffing levels in stores. Though employee
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
There was quite a bit going on in the markets this week, with retail in the spotlight -- though not for a good reason. According to the government, sales at retailers nationwide dropped 0.2% in June
J.C. Penney's Latest Turnaround Bet: Toy Shops
Since CEO Marvin Ellison took the reins at J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) two years ago, he has pushed the company into new lines of business in an attempt to boost sales even as mall traffic continues to
Amazon Prime Day: Consumers Win, Investors Really Win
The day after Thanksgiving is often referred to as "Black Friday" in the US, based on the inaccurate notion that retail stores operate unprofitably all year, finally turning a profit due to the
It's Not a Great Time to Be a Great American Brand
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker parse some of the more interesting news items of the day from the business world: An analyst report let the air out