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Michaels Companies Stock Wins an Upgrade: 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
Why Las Vegas Sands Corp. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
With 60% of Las Vegas Sands' (NYSE: LVS) revenue coming from Macau, investors should be worried about whether the gambling enclave's results can be sustained. There are a lot of factors weighing
Better Buy: The Home Depot, Inc. vs. Target
The retail industry has been a great big puddle of uncertainty lately. E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. has numerous traditional retailers trembling in their boots. Still, many believe that the
Chipotle Has a Perception Problem, Not a Food Safety Problem
Just when it appeared Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) had begun winning back the customers it lost after a series of food safety problems at its restaurants, the company had to close a Virginia store last week
McDonald's Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
The world's largest burger chain is earning its Golden Arches these days. Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have moved higher every single month in 2017, rising 28% year to date. The stock hit a new
Chipotle Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
Momentum isn't being kind to Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) investors as we approach Tuesday afternoon's quarterly report. The stock hit a fresh four-year low last week, as a food-borne-illness
1 Important Metric Activision Blizzard Keeps Missing
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) stock is up a market smashing 70% year to date, as investors have been ecstatic with the company's recent business performance. Activision posted a great first
10 TV Shows That Cost Advertisers the Most Money in 2016
People watching TV as it airs is more valuable to advertisers. Image source: Getty Images.While the television industry has fractured and many networks shows no longer command the audiences that were
What Does Amazon Want With Costco's Kirkland Signature Private Label?
The "Kirkland Signature" private label brand is one of Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) great success stories -- and with $30 billion in sales, a key driver of the business.In this segment from Industry Focus:
3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them
Dividends are one of the nicest perks of owning stocks. Of course, not all publicly traded companies pay them. Further, not all companies that pay dividends are worthy long-term investments in the
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The stock market has marched almost unceasingly higher since bottoming out in 2009, driving the S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio well above its long-term average. Finding truly cheap stocks has
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Las Vegas Next Week
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) both report second quarter earnings next week, setting the stage for the industry's earnings season. And with a presence in both Las Vegas
Can Blue Apron Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 11% Drop?
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) has a new and formidable competitor, and that's been enough to turn an already broken IPO into one of this year's worst performers among market debutantes. Shares of the
Can Chipotle Stock Bounce Back From Last Week's 13% Drop?
When it rains, it pours for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shareholders, and the past few days have been a deluge. The burrito roller's stock took a 12.8% hit last week, following a double dose of
Bullish on Amazon.com? You'll Love These 3 Stocks
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) 40% rally over the past 12 months made it a Wall Street darling, as its marketplace crushed brick-and-mortar retailers and AWS (Amazon Web Services) dominated the cloud
3 Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
Today's investor is likely in a real quandary. On the one hand, the overall market is trading at valuations we haven't seen all that often. On the other, buying bargain basement high-yield stocks is
Ignore eBay Inc.: Here Are 2 Better Stocks
You might not have noticed, but shares of online auction pioneer eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) have sneakily trounced the Nasdaq Composite over the past three years.In fact, eBay stock has soared an impressive
Industry Focus Mailbag -- A Look at Buckle Inc and Kirkland Signature
On this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, host Vincent Shen welcomes senior Fool.com contributor Asit Sharma to the show to answer listener questions. Find out about the attractive dividend
Do Any Department-Store Chains Really Need 1,000 Stores Anymore?
The days of the local family-owned department store are long gone. Today, a few family controlled department-store chains remain (such as Dillard's and Boscov's), but the vast majority of the
Better Buy: Polaris Industries Inc. vs. Harley-Davidson
Millions of Americans love motorcycles, and it's only natural to think that the companies that make the products you love might make good investments. Many investors don't immediately think of Polaris
Comcast Won't Catch Up to Disney World Now
These are exciting times in the theme-park industry, and things are red hot in Central Florida, where six of the world's 10 most visited theme parks reside. Disney's (NYSE: DIS) been the market
Did Japan's Casino Dreams Just Vanish?
Analysts are still debating the finer points of what Japan's nascent casino gambling market will look like, but the discussion may be a moot point. After the country's national elections earlier this
Why This Dividend Stock Could Be a Gold Mine for Income Investors
There are an estimated 80 million Amazon Prime members in the United States. I'm one. Chances are you or someone in your household are part of the tribe as well. And if you're anything like me, then
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
When it comes to buying stocks that you want to hold for a duration perhaps beyond your own lifetime, the best bet is to not overthink things, and buy companies with simple businesses and established
Why American Express' Earnings Dropped in the Second Quarter
If you only look at the bottom line of American Express' (NYSE: AXP) second-quarter performance, you'd be excused for thinking that the results were dreadful. But if you dig further into the reasons