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Better Buy: Shake Shack Inc. vs. McDonald's
If you were told two years ago to choose whether McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) or Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) would be hitting new all-time highs two summers later, you probably wouldn't bet on the Golden....
Mall Operator Sues to Prevent Starbucks From Closing Teavana Shops
When a chain goes out of business, it's usually because it has run out of money. When that happens, bankruptcy is filed and various creditors -- everyone from vendors to staff to landlords --....
3 Things Chipotle Management Wants You to Know
The fast-casual burrito-maker Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) is having a tough road back to recovery. A recent norovirus event has set Chipotle's "days without a public safety event" back to zero and leaves....
1 Chart That Shows the Challenge Facing Ford's New CEO
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has a new CEO, Jim Hackett -- and soon, we'll hear about the changes he'll be making to the Blue Oval's business plan.When he took the job back in May, Hackett....
3 Stocks That Could Be Life-Changers
Most investors dream of "life-changing" stocks -- investments that deliver such huge returns over the years that they really do change the way we live.Many of us know someone who had the....
4 Big Things General Motors Wants Investors to Know
Executives at General Motors (NYSE: GM) have been hammering a theme in presentations to investors over the last couple of years: GM, they have been saying, is a "compelling investment....
2 Cable Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit
While the overall pay-television industry has to worry about cord-cutting, the two top cable companies have figured out how to ride out that storm.It's not that Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Charter....
5 Key Numbers From Best Buy's Blockbuster Earnings Report
While many retailers are struggling to attract shoppers to their stores, consumer electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) seems to have cracked the code. Best Buy blew past analyst estimates for....
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
When markets get overheated, as they seemingly are now, it's only natural for investors to begin thinking about stocks that not only can survive a downturn -- or worse, a crash -- but may even be....
2 Reasons eBay Inc. Stock Could Fall
Since its IPO in 1998, eBay's (NASDAQ: EBAY) shares have soared by more than 4,000%. The company quickly became one of the largest winners during the Internet boom, survived the bust, and went on....
3 Reasons Why Queso May Save the Day at Chipotle
Your fresh but not-so-healthy meal at Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is apparently about to get more decadent. The out-of-favor burrito chain has been testing queso -- the gooey cheese that's....
Why Best Buy Stock Slumped Today
Shares of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) tumbled on Tuesday despite an overwhelmingly positive second-quarter report. The company beat analyst estimates on all fronts, raised....
Pizza Delivered by Robots? Ford and Domino's Are on It -- for Real
Tech visionaries tell us that in the future, our pizzas will be delivered by robots. But how will that work exactly? Believe it or not, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ)....
Disney World Is Ready to Hype Up Toy Story Land
There isn't a lot of buzz for the next big thing coming to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Florida resort, but that may change on Wednesday. Disney's been sending out wind-up Slinky Dog toys to travel....
Why McDonald's Corp. Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has been an up-and-down proposition for shareholders for the past few years.The company was surpassed for a time by fast-casual restaurants that offered higher-end food, at....
4 Signs Ulta Beauty's High-Growth Days Are Over
Shares of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) stumbled 9% on Aug. 25 after the beauty retailer released its second quarter earnings report. That decline was surprising, since Ulta beat analyst expectations....
Costco Is Stronger Than You Think
Seemingly every time Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) makes a move in the grocery space, Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock falls.That happened again recently, when the online retailer announced that its deal....
3 Cheap Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
In an expensive market, buying cheap stocks often means investing in companies that are going through some serious issues. But the best time to buy a stock is often when no one else wants anything....
How Expedia Makes Most of Its Money
The first step on many journeys these days is a visit to an Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) website. Operating in a de facto duopoly with Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), Expedia's many sites covering....
Time to Buy Costco Wholesale Stock as Investors Panic About the Amazon-Whole Foods Deal
Last week, federal regulators and Whole Foods shareholders both approved Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) acquisition of the natural foods giant. With those hurdles out of the way, Amazon quickly....
Why Netflix Investors Have Nothing to Worry About
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) delighted investors with better-than-expected subscriber growth in the second quarter. The streaming-video service continues to attract new subscribers both domestically and....
8 Reasons to Buy Alibaba Group and Never Sell
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) is a legend in the making. The company combines start-up-like business growth with a mature financial platform, and founder and executive....
3 Ways Home Depot Inc. Trounced Lowe's in the Second Quarter
It's not easy living under the shadow of a more efficient retailing giant. Just ask Lowe's (NYSE: LOW).The home-improvement industry's second-biggest company recently posted a strong uptick in its....
Amazon and Whole Foods Seize a Prime Opportunity
Today Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) closed its much-heralded purchase of Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), and it's entered the grocery market with guns blazing. Effective immediately, Whole....
A Foolish Take: How Productive Are U.S. Department Stores?
The past decade was brutal for American department stores, which were besieged by superstores, off-price retailers, fast-fashion retailers, and e-commerce giants.Investors usually measure a....