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What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Equity markets were spooked Friday morning following news that former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but major benchmarks ultimately recovered to....
Kohl's and Macy's Enjoy a Strong Start to the Holiday Season
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) has been posting mediocre comp sales growth in recent quarters, while Macy's (NYSE: M) hasn't reported growing comps in nearly three years. Shares of both companies have plunged....
Tiffany & Co. Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Ulta Beauty Affirms Its Outlook as Industry Growth Slows
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) overcame weak traffic trends in the retailing industry -- and a pullback in its core makeup category -- to post solid third-quarter sales growth this week. The company....
Why Costco Stock Rose 15% in November
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock rose 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the rally significantly outpaced the 2.8% gain in the broader market.^SPX....
Does a Hasbro-Mattel Merger Really Raise Antitrust Concerns?
Toymaker Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) rejected the merger offer reportedly made by rival Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) because it attempted to lowball the value of the company and failed to take into consideration....
Amazon Reveals the No. 1 Selling Product of the Holiday Weekend
The holiday season is only just getting started, and it's already been a banner one for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The shopping season normally kicks off in earnest with the sales that commence on the....
A New CEO Is Exactly What Chipotle Needs
Steve Ells, the founder and CEO of fast-casual chain Chipotle (NYSE: CMG), plans to step down once the company completes its search for a new CEO. Ells will become executive chairman, leaving the....
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 30, 2017, 5:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Ford’s Latest "Mobility" Push: Lincolns by Subscription
Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) Lincoln luxury brand will begin offering month-to-month vehicle subscriptions in a pilot program next year, executives said this week. It's the latest move by Ford....
Better Buy: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Microsoft
With market caps of $650 billion and $570 billion, respectively, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) possess a level of size and scale that only a handful of companies in the....
Could This Be Walt Disney’s Next CEO?
The two big concerns looming over Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) stock this year have included a) cord-cutting fears (especially for ESPN), and b) succession concerns.Regarding succession, current CEO....
Amazon Web Services Battles Oracle With New Database Products
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is introducing a slew of new features for Amazon Web Services at its annual AWS re:Invent conference, which runs through Friday. The company is far and away the largest....
2 Tech Companies That Crushed It on Black Friday Weekend
As 2017's Black Friday and Cyber Monday fade into the past, investors can look back at how some companies performed during the important shopping weekend. While businesses' quarterly earnings....
Better Buy: Under Armour, Inc. vs. Fitbit
There's no denying that Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) and Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) investors have seen better days. Both stocks are trading well below their all-time highs, though the timing of....
Why Chipotle CEO Ells Had to Go
It's hard to question Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) founder Steve Ells' status as a visionary. Nonetheless, the market was glad to see him go when he announced his departure....
PVH Corp. (PVH) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
How to Buy Starbucks Stock, and Why You Should Want To
Former Fidelity Fund manager Peter Lynch once advised investors to "buy what you know." Certainly, many people know Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX). It's one of the first stops on the daily commute,....
What to Expect From The Walt Disney Company in 2018
There's never a dull moment when it comes to Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS). On Wednesday the media giant was making waves after boosting its dividend rate and releasing a buzz-worthy trailer for next....
Department Stores Pick Up Momentum Thanks to Black Friday
Early numbers are in for the Black Friday weekend with strong growth over last year. That momentum has even extended to brick-and-mortar retailers, which saw only small traffic declines during the....
Is Las Vegas Sands Corp. a Buy?
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) is the biggest casino operator in the world, and holds a dominant position in the world's biggest gaming market -- Macau. But its shares haven't done more than....
What Is AirBnB's Valuation Right Now?
AirBnB has quickly become a household name, no pun intended.The peer-to-peer home-sharing platform was founded in Silicon Valley in 2008 as airbedandbreakfast.com. It was initially scoffed at by....
Is Management Really to Blame for Chipotle's Woes?
Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) continues to suffer from fallout from its 2015 E. coli scandal. While sales have somewhat rebounded -- or at least have been moving in the right direction -- the chain's stock....
Why Ford Is Dumping Lincoln's Confusing Nameplates
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) unveiled a revamped version of the Lincoln MKX crossover SUV on Wednesday -- and in a surprise, the SUV's name is one of the things that Ford has changed: Starting....
7 Ways to Get More Out of Your Costco Membership
Costco charges an annual membership fee. Image source: Costco.Costco (NASDAQ: COST) makes its money -- at least most of it -- whether its members shop at its warehouses or not. The retailer earns....