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Why Shares of Horizon Global Corporation Surged 23% in August
Stock in Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) rose 23.4% last month, according to data from S&P Global Intelligence.The manufacturer of custom engineered towing, trailering, and cargo....
Is lululemon athletica Ready to Be a Growth Stock Again?
In the midst of a highly competitive market, lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) showed no signs of a slowdown in its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The yoga apparel specialist posted....
Why McDonald's Is a Retiree's Dream Stock
If you're at or near retirement, your portfolio is likely tilted toward traditional income sources like bonds and CDs. Sure, these investments yield significantly below what you can get from the....
How Costco Wholesale Hopes to Finish Its Year Strong
The retail industry has gone through a lot of difficulties recently, and even stalwarts such as Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have felt the impact. As a larger number of shoppers turn to....
After 6 Months With CEO Kevin Johnson, What Should Starbucks Investors Be Focused On?
Continuing our discussion of the state of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) about half a year after founder Howard Schultz relinquished the role of CEO to become Executive Chairman, we take a birds-eye....
Here's How Carvana Will Reward Shareholders in a Tough Auto Market
Everybody loves a new vehicle, but few enjoy the buying process. It's that dislike for how much of the industry does business -- in Carvana Co.'s (NYSE: CVNA) case, the used-vehicle market --....
Tesla Gigafactory: What Investors Need to Know
Twenty-three miles east of Reno, Nevada, sits one of the largest buildings in the world: Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Gigafactory. Elon Musk's electric-car maker built the enormous facility, which will....
Queso May Be Chipotle's Last, Best Chance for a Comeback
This Tuesday may have been D-Day for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), or better yet, Q-Day for queso. After much anticipation, the burrito roller is finally making the cheesy dip....
How Safe Is McDonald's Dividend?
The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically over the past half-century, and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has worked hard to remain relevant in an ever-changing industry environment. Competing....
Did Electric Vehicles Hit a Tipping Point Last Week?
Have electric cars finally hit a tipping point? Are they now inevitable? The last week has seen some very big electric-vehicle announcements from some very big auto-industry players, mostly around....
Nike Earnings Preview: What Investors Need to Watch
After the market closes on Sept. 26, Nike (NYSE: NKE) will report its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended at the end of May. For this earnings release, it will be important....
Why Experiential Shopping Is the Next Frontier in Retail
Continuing our discussion of Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) new "Nordstrom Local" concept store, we dive into other examples of experiential shopping, some of which may surprise you. Who knew that....
What Investors Need to Know About Under Armour's Global Retail Footprint
For Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA), the international and direct-to-consumer businesses make up key growth opportunities for the sports apparel company.And during a 2015 investor day....
MGM Resorts International Making All the Right Moves in 2017
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has made a lot of transformative moves in 2017. It opened MGM National Harbor near Washington D.C., started paying a dividend for the first time, and....
The Mini-Monster Inside Every Starbucks' Earnings Report
It's still early in Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) CEO transition. About six months after founder Howard Schultz stepped down from the leadership role to become Executive Chairman, our Industry Focus:....
This Prediction From Electronic Arts Should Terrify GameStop Investors
The threats facing GameStop (NYSE: GME) are well-documented at this point. The retailer relies on new and used video games for the majority of its sales and profits, but software sales are....
Ford's Long-Ago Bet on Russia Could Soon Pay Off
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that it's expanding production in Russia. The Blue Oval said that it's adding a shift at an assembly plant that it owns with Russian automaker Sollers in response....
These 3 Stocks Have Doubled Investors' Money
With a stock market still hitting new, record highs, stocks that double in value in a year's time may not seem like much of an achievement. Yet the S&P 500 is up only 15% this year and the Dow....
This Stock Offers Investors Unmistakable Value in a Sky-High Market
Despite a stellar rise in its stock price this year, shares of Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) still offer investors a good value. While other areas of the stock market are starting to look expensive,....
Is This Netflix Move in India Enough?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) hasn't met with much success in India so far as premium pricing, limited internet speeds, and high data costs have checked its growth. Additionally, the streaming giant made....
Ford's Problem in Europe: Not Enough Fiestas
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe fell 2.4% in August, as tight supplies of the all-new Fiesta once again offset good year-over-year gains for its smaller SUVs. Year to....
Amazon's 2nd Headquarters Presents a Quandary for Hopeful Cities
Metropolitan areas across the country are putting together their proposals to become the winning location of Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) second headquarters. The e-commerce giant announced earlier....
Why Carnival, Immunomedics, and Fitbit Slumped Today
Wall Street had another solid day on Friday, and major benchmarks climbed to record highs. Signs of stability for the U.S. led market participants to hope that growth would remain strong enough to....
Why Blue Apron Holdings, Tailored Brands, and Epizyme Jumped Today
Friday was a positive day for the stock market, as the Dow climbed to another record high and led the way to modest gains across the board for the major benchmarks. The White House increased....
Retail Gets Personal With Nordstrom Local
Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) announced a new concept store this week called "Nordstrom Local", which will take a different tack in enticing you to buy the company's apparel and accessories.In the....