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Why Airline Shares Are Soaring Today
Airline stocks surged higher on Friday following positive comments from American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) concerning traffic trends and cash bleed. The sector has been volatile of late, moving
Did Florida Theme Parks Open Too Soon?
All but one of Florida's theme park resorts are now open, nearly three months after the industry shut down in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) became the
Why General Motors Stock Is Up Today
Shares of General Motors (NYSE: GM) were rising on Friday morning amid a broad-based market rally, following an upgrade from Goldman Sachs.
As of 10:45 a.m. EDT today, GM's shares were up about
Here’s Why Seritage Growth Properties and Other Retail REIT Stocks Are Soaring
After the worst day for the market since March, stocks are rebounding sharply on Friday. Some of the most beaten-down stocks are among the best performers, and retail real estate stocks are one
How the Music Industry Has Changed
In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Emily Flippen and Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall discuss the music publishing industry, and particularly a recent IPO that largely went
Here's Why Bitauto Holdings Stock Is Trading Higher Today
Shares of Bitauto Holdings (NYSE: BITA) are trading higher on Friday, and it's not just because the rest of the market is higher as well. Rather, the company reported results for the first quarter
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than Pepsi Does
PepsiCo's (NASDAQ: PEP) success is backed by a catalog of strong snack and beverage brands and a distribution infrastructure that's among the best in the food and beverage industry. The stock boasts
3 Dividend Stocks You Can Safely Hold
In a volatile market, investors often flock to the relative predictability of dividend stocks. Although these stocks aren't immune to the market's fluctuations, the payout can act as a stabilizing
Hertz Stock Soars 50%: This Is a Nightmare
Shares of Hertz (NYSE: HTZ), a vehicle rental company in the middle of bankruptcy, is soaring over 50% higher today. Hertz, which has filed for bankruptcy and has shares that will likely go to zero
Snap Doesn't Report Diversity Data, and Its CEO Prefers It That Way
Most companies provide annual diversity reports these days, but Snapchat parent Snap (NYSE: SNAP) does not. In an all-hands meeting on Tuesday, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel reportedly said that the company
Here's How Much Apple Could Save by Using Its Own Chips in Macs
Rumors have swirled for many years that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was developing ARM-based chips that could power Macs and displace Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) processors. The Mac maker is finally ready to
Is Kellogg Stock a Buy?
Kellogg (NYSE: K) is at an inflection point. Cereals are less popular with consumers these days, as are many of its other snacks. In simple terms, the company sells too much junk food.
Last year, it
Churchill Downs Is Reopening Most of Its Casinos
While Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) is best known for the horse racing at its eponymous racetrack, including the world-famous Kentucky Derby, the company also operates 10 casinos
71% of Americans Expect COVID-19 to Impact Their Retirement Plans
COVID-19 has impacted just about every aspect of American life, and that extends all the way into retirement planning. In fact, 71% of U.S. adults expect the pandemic to impact their senior years
Could Walmart Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) value-focused retailing model has produced many investor fortunes since the Walton family took it public in 1970. Today the chain is the biggest player in a massive global
Here's What Sony's PlayStation 5 Looks Like
Consumer electronics veteran Sony (NYSE: SNE) held an unveiling event for the PlayStation 5 video game console on Thursday. Here's a brief overview of the next-generation gaming system.
These 3 Value Stocks Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
While the market has recovered impressively from its late-March low, it's not too late to step into stocks if you missed out. Investors should take such a step very carefully, of course, as the
After Brief Pause, Dick's Sporting Goods' Dividend Is Back
Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) is returning to normal, according to a press release from the company. And "normal" includes paying a quarterly dividend. The company had temporarily suspended
3 Advantages Behind The Roku Channel's Success
One of the biggest pieces of Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) platform business is The Roku Channel. The service aggregates content from other ad-supported media companies alongside some content it licenses on
Down 90% in 5 Years, This Chinese Tech Stock Is in Serious Trouble
Cheetah Mobile (NYSE: CMCM), a Chinese maker of mobile apps and games, lost 90% of its value over the past five years as its revenue and earnings plummeted. Its recent first-quarter report also
Is Vroom About to Race 775% Higher?
If you had asked investors last week whether Vroom (NASDAQ: VRM) would be able to replicate Carvana's (NYSE: CVNA) meteoric 775% stock price increase over the past three years in a similar time
Dave & Buster’s Reports Loss as Comparable Store Sales Drop 59%
Restaurant and arcade gaming chain Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) just reported a rough fiscal first quarter, ending May 3, 2020, a period that included the depth of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in
Workers Think They Need $500,000 to Retire. Are They Right?
The scary thing about retirement is not knowing how much it will cost you. And while you can do your best to research senior living expenses, including healthcare, ultimately, there are multiple
3 Stocks to Invest In for Future Innovation
The year 2020 has already been momentous, and it's not even half over. It's the start of a new decade, sure, but it will be remembered most notably as the year COVID-19 ended the longest period of
3 Reasons to Take a Bite Out of Dine Brands Global
Our nation's current coronavirus pandemic hit the restaurant industry hard. Economic shutdowns forced businesses to shutter their doors, and most were not equipped to entirely make up for lost sales