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The Biggest Disappointment in Under Armour's Results
Sportswear apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has been struggling with the difficult retail environment in the U.S., but it seems like things have gone from bad to worse. The....
Here’s a Rundown of Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals
E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has become one of the premier online destinations for holiday sales. And not content to restrict its best deals to Black Friday alone, the....
Heads Up: General Motors Is About to Do Something Big With Self-Driving Cars
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that it will host a webcast for investors on Nov. 30 in which the company will "share our vision for an autonomous future." Having watched GM for years, I think this....
3 Amazon-Proof Stocks to Buy Now
In the past five years, the disruptive impact of Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) growth has moved well beyond bookstores and consumer electronics chains. Even categories like apparel and groceries....
Electronic Arts' "Star Wars" Game Draws Criticism From Gamers
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has seen its stock price soar 150% over the last three years as in-game spending has grown, but the company might have gone too far with this strategy with the newly....
How General Motors Will Beat Tesla on Electric Vehicles: Profits
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is developing an all-new platform for battery-electric vehicles that will lower costs enough to make them solidly profitable, CEO Mary Barra told Wall Street analysts in....
What Investors Need to Know About High-Yield Stocks
If you're like most people, you could use more income. With U.S. salary and wage growth continuing to barely outpace inflation, it's prudent to look for ways to augment your paychecks.One sensible....
You Might Already Own the Best Self-Driving Car Stock
The development of self-driving cars is fully underway, with major chip providers and car manufacturers jockeying for position. Some of the major technology companies that are in the middle of the....
D.R. Horton Delivers Another Round of Higher Profits in Q4
2017 has been a great time to be a homebuilder, and even better for the nation's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI). The company delivered another quarter of improving results that puts....
These 3 Stocks Grew 30% in 2017, and They Aren't Slowing Down
Value investors may cringe, but believe it or not, there are a number of stocks that have skyrocketed in 2017 and still have room to grow. One of the first stocks that comes to mind is artificial....
Lowe's Leaves Its 2017 Outlook Unchanged
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) this week announced earnings results that included a sharp sales jump as hurricane recovery efforts lifted demand for home improvement products. Yet the retailer couldn't keep....
Here's How Starbucks Corporation Performed in Fiscal 2017
Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) fiscal 2017 is officially in the rearview mirror. While the world's largest coffee retailer managed to post year-over-year growth in comparable sales, revenue, and....
Is Disney's Latest Move Greedy or Brilliant?
There's rumbling in the belly of Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) original theme park. Disneyland stopped selling its Southern California Passport on Monday, a $469 annual pass for locals that offers....
Up 75% in 2017 -- Why Activision Stock Is Still a Buy
Even in a surging stock market, Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) stands out with its striking rally this year. Shares are up more than 75%, trouncing the broader market's 14% rise so far in....
Harley-Davidson Has a New Royal Pain to Worry About
It's bad enough Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is in the midst of a two-year slide in U.S. motorcycle sales, but it may have a new headache to contend with. India-based motorcycle maker Royal Enfield....
Is an Amazon Prime Membership Worth It for Black Friday Alone?
If you still haven't joined Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime, you're in a shrinking minority of Americans. Amazon doesn't release Prime subscriber figures, but according to Consumer Intelligence....
7 Stores That Could Be Coming to Your Town
With all the headlines declaring that the "retail apocalypse" is upon us, it's easy to assume that every chain has started shrinking. In reality, while many well-known retailers are suffering,....
Why a Mattel-Hasbro Tie Up Makes Sense
Last week, reports emerged that leading U.S. toymaker Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) has offered to purchase its close rival Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT). While Mattel plays hard to get, the cast analyzes the....
5 More Reasons You Should Break Up With an Investment
Back in September, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp reviewed five things that might rightfully lead an investor to dump a stock, even when there's not necessarily anything wrong with the....
Electronic Arts Dives Deeper Into Esports With FIFA
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) recently announced a partnership with Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to launch an esports tournament series for the company's popular FIFA....
Walt Disney Co.'s Fiscal 2017: What Investors Should Know
As Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ESPN subscribers continued to tumble and Disney faced off against tough comparisons for its studio entertainment segment, the company's fiscal 2017 was challenging,....
Did Foot Locker Just Sound the "All Clear" Signal on Nike Stock?
A touch of optimism can produce dramatic price swings in an out-of-favor stock. Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) shareholders experienced that happy dynamic last week when shares soared by over 20%....
Collaboration and Profit at Weitz Investment Management
Wallace "Wally" Weitz is the founder and co-chief investment officer of employee-owned Weitz Investment Management, which has more than $4 billion in assets under management and is based in Omaha,....
Amazon Has Already Had a Big Impact on Whole Foods
Whole Foods released its annual report last week. It will likely be the last glimpse we get at Whole Foods' financials now that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has bought the grocery chain.Amazon disclosed....
Activision Blizzard Shows Investors the Power of Franchises
Video game maker Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) really took things to a new level in its recent third quarter results. Revenue and earnings each significantly beat guidance, leading the....