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Activision Blizzard's "Overwatch" Gives Gamers Everything They Love
In a year where the first-person shooter genre saw several big releases, Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) Overwatch stood out, receiving over 100 "Game of the Year" awards for 2016.Overwatch does
These 3 Companies Earned $99 Million From Unused Gift Cards Last Year
Companies like to sell gift cards, but they love it when those gift cards aren't used.Together, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS) collected
Select Comfort Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Monday
The air is getting choppy for the top dog in air-chambered mattresses. Select Comfort (NASDAQ: SCSS) reports fresh quarterly results shortly after Monday's close, and there's a lot riding on the
3 Value Stocks for Audacious Investors
The stock market as measured by the S&P 500 Index currently trades at about 26 times earnings, one of the highest multiples since the early 2000s. Investors who want to dip their toes into value bets
Amazon Wants to Set Up Your Smart Home
People are willing to pay a lot for in-home tech support. Last year, Best Buy's (NYSE: BBY) services segment, which includes the Geek Squad, generated over $2 billion in revenue for the company
Is Now the Time to Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock?
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) stock is down almost 15% since management updated its guidance last month for the second quarter of 2017. It was close to the same guidance management gave in late
Why Domino's Pizza Inc. Stock Has Jumped 31% So Far This Year
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has been one of the best-performing stocks since the recession and that streak has continued into 2017. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock
Forget Costco Wholesale Corp: Here Are 3 Better Dividend Stocks
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has one of the more attractive business models in the retail industry. Its subscription setup powers unbeatably low prices that keep customer traffic flowing. And because most of
3 Stocks That Feel Like Priceline in 1999
Priceline (NASDAQ: PCLN) has been one of the best stocks on the market since 1999, but it's also defined a new category in travel. Before 2000, booking a hotel room or airfare online was uncommon and
Why A10 Networks, CyberArk Software, and RH Slumped Today
Friday was another strong day on Wall Street, with key benchmarks pushing further into all-time high territory. The Dow finished higher by 85 points, setting a record for the second day in a row, and
Why Shares of The New York Times Company Are Up 33% So Far This Year
Shares of The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) have climbed 33% this year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, riding a broad-based comeback in the newspaper industry.Demand for
Disney World's Big Announcements: a Betting Guide
Disney (NYSE: DIS) is hosting its D23 fan expo this weekend, and theme park buffs already know that the big presentation will take place on Saturday afternoon when Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman
3 History-Making Stocks
Most companies just aim to compete, profit, and win -- a very few totally change the game. Social media giant Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has altered how nearly 2 billion people spend their idle time
Better Buy: Starbucks vs. Ulta Beauty Inc.
By delivering a consistently positive shopping experience for their customers, both Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) have managed to continue growing despite a recent slowdown
Can Queso Dip Save Chipotle?
As a general rule, when a large restaurant chain makes changes to its menu, there's little discernible impact on the bottom line. But importantly, there are exceptions to this rule.It's for this
Tesla, Inc. Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Just days after Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) plans to begin Model 3 deliveries, investors will get a peek into the electric-car maker's business. Tesla has put its second-quarter earnings release on the
Better Buy: eBay Inc vs. Overstock.com, Inc.
I live on a busy street right outside of Milwaukee. If you look out the window at mid-day, you'd be shocked at just how many packages are being delivered -- daily! -- by Amazon.com. While the company
Why Whole Foods Market, Inc. Stock Has Gained 36% This Year
After years of disappointing results, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM) shares finally rebounded this year, first on interest from activist investors, and then later, when the company agreed to
Can Expedia Ever Catch Up to Priceline Group?
Although there are numerous and varied online travel agencies, two sit atop the industry like a pair of giants -- Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN). Of this duopoly, Expedia is
Toys May Not Be All Fun and Games for J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) deserves credit for aggressively moving into open niches. The company scored when it decided to re-enter the appliance market and it has made inroads in home services, which it
3 Stocks With Tesla-Like Return Potential
Tesla shares have climbed more than 1,200% since the company's 2010 initial public offering and more than 900% over the last five years thanks to investor confidence in its ability to revolutionize
Blue Apron Stock Can't Fall Forever
Blue Apron's (NYSE: APRN) turn in the spotlight hasn't been as glamorous as it had hoped.First, the nation's leading meal-kit provider was forced to slash its price offering price from $15 to $17 a
NVIDIA's Driverless Car Tech Lead Just Got Wider
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been working for years to bring its semi-autonomous vehicle technology to the roads, and the company just showed that it continues to be a leader in the space with the debut
5 Mall-Based Retailers with the Absolute Worst Customer Loyalty
Source: Getty.Many mall-based retailers have been crushed over the past few years as mall traffic dried up and consumers bought more products online. Companies like Aeropostale, American Apparel
Ford in Europe: SUVs Boom While Car Sales Swoon
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its sales in Europe fell about 1% in June, as a big jump in SUV demand wasn't enough to fully offset declines in sales of small and midsize cars.Ford sold about