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Why DryShips, PetMed Express, and VF Corp. Jumped Today
Monday was a poor day for the stock market, as major benchmarks gave back early gains to finish lower. Investors had to deal with the shock of a negative prediction from Goldman Sachs analysts,....
Will Restructuring Plan Return Under Armour Inc to Long-term Growth?
Recently on Industry Focus, we welcomed a team of Fool.com contributors to the studio to talk about some of their favorite companies as part of our Pitch a Stock theme week.In this consumer and....
Can the Curry 4 Save Under Armour?
Things have gone from bad to worse for Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) this year.The stock is down 40% as key retail partners have gone bankrupt, the company ditched 2018 guidance calling for....
Electronic Arts Earnings Preview: What to Watch
Video game maker Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) reports its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Oct. 31, right after market close, so you'll have plenty of time to get ready to hand out candy....
What I'm Watching When Under Armour Reports Earnings
Investors aren't expecting year-over-year revenue growth from athletic apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) when it reports third-quarter earnings on Oct. 31, as the company has....
Why Execution Is the Single Biggest Priority for Under Armour
Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) has been on the ropes for some time now with growth slowing and a difficult retail environment in the U.S. Shares are down over 50% in the past year.Data by....
These Are the Best-Selling Video Games of 2017
Call the first third of the year the off-season for the video game industry. Publishers still put out new titles, but they save most of their biggest releases for the holiday season.The....
Housing Starts Are Down, but NVR's Results Continue to Improve
The past couple months have likely made homebuilders and their investors anxious. The damage and ensuing repairs from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria are likely going to have an impact on new....
Better Buy: Ubisoft Entertainment vs. Take-Two Interactive
Both Ubisoft (NASDAQOTH: UBSFF) and Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) have delivered mouthwatering gains for shareholders over the past five years. Just feast your eyes on this chart showing....
Does the Adidas Scandal Point to Larger Corruption in College Sports?
Adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY) has made a decided push to gain sneaker market share in North America against dominant competitor Nike (NYSE: NKE) and upstart sportswear challenger Under Armour. Yet the....
Better Buy: Take-Two Interactive vs. Ubisoft
The video game industry is red hot, and the leading companies in the space have been providing shareholders with fantastic returns in recent years. Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts continue....
Is Nike Inc. a Buy?
The sports apparel industry is just the latest retailing niche to be disrupted as consumers shift their spending to online specialists. That move stopped Under Armour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA)....
Video Game Companies Are Scoring Wins With Classic Games
Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) Rockstar Games publishing label recently announced it is releasing a remastered version of L.A. Noire -- a classic title from the previous console cycle --....
3 Things Nike Inc. Wants You to Know
Nike (NYSE: NKE) kicked off its 2018 fiscal year with its first-quarter earnings announcement in mid-September. As expected, the footwear and sports apparel titan's business trends weren't....
Is Hanesbrands Stock Stretched to the Limit?
Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI), the underwear company and owner of brands like Hanes, Playtex, and Champion, rallied during the summer months. Though the company is a producer of basic apparel, there is....
3 Stocks that Turned $10,000 into $82,000 or More in 5 Years
Although biotechnology stocks in general have a reputation for offering some of the best potential for high returns, they also come with substantial risk. In fact, investors can actually find big....
Stay Away! This Dividend Stock Is a Yield Trap
GameStop (NYSE: GME) serves a valuable retail niche, trades at only six times earnings, and offers a tantalizing 7.5% dividend yield. Sounds appealing, doesn't it?Unfortunately, in the words of....
Nike Trips and Falls to Near a 2-Year Low
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Aaron Bush of Supernova and Rule Breakers consider the....
Under Armour Says It's Set to End the Year Strong
Athletic apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has been under pressure lately. It ended its 26-quarter streak of revenue growth of more than 20% with disappointing results in the....
Let's Put Nike's Bad Quarter in Context
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Barker parse the latest numbers from athletic-gear and sneaker giant Nike, which have to be viewed....
3 Signs That the Switch Console Will Push Nintendo Stock Higher
Nintendo (NASDAQOTH: NTDOY) is on the comeback trail, and its outlook is more promising than at any point in the last five years. The company is finding success by branching into new business....
Does Under Armour Need Another Big Endorsement Deal?
NBA superstar and Nike (NYSE: NKE) pitchman Kevin Durant recently took shots at Under Armour (NYSE: UA)(NYSE: UAA) when he said "nobody wants to play in Under Armours." The comment hurts,....
What Investors Need to Know About Activision Blizzard's Advertising Opportunity
When Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) acquired King Digital Entertainment in early 2016, it brought under its umbrella one of the best mobile game makers in the world, boasting two of the....
Nike Looks to the NBA for Salvation
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) could use some air these days.Revenue at the Swoosh increased just 0.1% in its most recent quarter, its worst quarterly sales growth in almost seven years. Sales in North....
3 Growth Stocks for Farsighted Investors
Investing in solid growth stocks is a great way to maximize your chances of beating the broader market's returns. But finding those stocks is easier said than done. And in our unpredictable world,....