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Fall Comes Early at Disney World
It may still be hot as blazes outside, but Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ready to leave summer behind at the world's most visited theme-park resort. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off next....
3 High-Yield Stocks Smart Investors Can't Get Enough Of
Interest rates are on the rise, but in historical terms, they are still near record lows. That's forcing investors to look to the stock market as a place to generate yield. However, plenty of....
Why Theater Chains Are Tanking
The box office was down only 4.3% from last year, but major movie-theater chains, like AMC (NYSE: AMC) and Cinemark (NYSE: CNK), are down huge double-digit percentages.In this clip from Industry....
A Slow Summer Blockbuster Season Is Hurting the Movie Industry (but Not Too Much)
Headlines across the media are forecasting the doom of the movie industry, but it's way too soon to write a eulogy just yet. In this clip from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, host Vincent Shen and....
Why Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Zoe's Kitchen Inc. (NYSE: ZOES) dropped as much as 12.6% on Friday despite better-than-expected second-quarter results from the fast-casual restaurant chain.More specifically, Zoe's....
Why Nike, Deere, and Matson Slumped Today
Friday was a tumultuous end to a tough week, as many investors focused on the ongoing political shakeup at the White House. Chief strategist Stephen Bannon left his role with the Trump....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) fell as much as 5.7% in Friday's early trading, and stood down 4.6% as of 3:00 p.m. EDT after Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) announced significantly weaker-than-expected....
Why Foot Locker Inc. Stock Plummeted 26% Today
Shares of Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE: FL) were down 26.3% as of 2:30 p.m. EDT Friday after the footwear retailer announced disappointing second-quarter 2017 results. More specifically, for its fiscal....
Why Snap Stock Is Jumping Today
It's been a busy week for Snap (NYSE: SNAP). Following a lock-up expiration on Monday, which included a modest amount of insider selling, and an analyst upgrade, shares have largely stabilized in....
Why Hibbett Sports, Inc. Stock Fell on Friday
After Hibbett Sports (NASDAQ: HIBB) reported its second-quarter results for fiscal 2018, shares took a dive on Friday, falling as much as 18.3%. The stock is down about 6.7% at the time of this....
Why Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPWH) were surging today after the retailer of hunting and fishing gear topped low expectations in its second-quarter report. As of 10:52....
Why Shares of Ross Stores Jumped Today
Shares of Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) surged on Friday after the retailer reported better-than-expected second-quarter results. As of 11:30 a.m. EDT, the stock was up 9%.Ross Stores reported....
DISH Goes to War With Local ABC Affiliate, Arms Customers With Digital Antennas
Financial disputes between broadcast or cable networks and pay-television providers have often resulted in channels going dark in local markets. Cable and satellite companies pay each channel a fee in
1 Way Driverless Cars Could Slowly Destroy Dealership Groups
The evolution of autonomous vehicles will cause major upheavals across the economy over the next few decades, and, despite the incredible level of uncertainty around how it will play out, few argue
3 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
Stocks that pay you just for owning them can be great long-term contributors to any portfolio. Whether you're looking to diversify your holdings or buy stocks now that don't need babysitting, dividend
Highlights From Iconix Brand's Q2 2017 Report
Iconix Brand Group (NASDAQ: ICON) recently released disappointing numbers for the second quarter of 2017. Shares fell as a result, and investors are left waiting once again for signs that the business
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
One sound investing strategy is to buy shares of troubled companies that are trading on the cheap with the goal of selling them at a later date when their fortunes have turned around. However, the key
10 Fast-Food Restaurants With the Highest Customer Satisfaction
Image source: Getty Images.Customer satisfaction is critical to any restaurant's long-term success. Diners who are thrilled with their experiences tend to become repeat visitors, while also
Another Stellar Earnings Report Takes Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to All-Time Highs
On an otherwise gloomy market day, shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) rose as much as 5.3% in Thursday's market action. The China-based provider of e-commerce services and support tools reported
Ford Motor Company Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
For a while, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was a popular stock among Foolish investors. Now-retired CEO Alan Mulally had restructured the storied automaker without government help, putting it on a path
How Wynn Resorts Ltd. Makes Most of Its Money
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN) is one of the smallest gaming companies on the market in terms of the number of resorts it owns. There's the flagship in Las Vegas, Wynn Macau on the Macau Peninsula
4 Reasons Why I Love Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Shares of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) have slipped about 7% after hitting a multi-year high of $66 in mid-June. That decline was caused by a crackdown on corruption and money laundering in its top
3 Growth Stocks for the Long Term
Companies that can grow over a long period of time can also make for incredibly profitable investments. But finding such growth stocks may be harder than it seems. We asked three Motley Fool investors
How Under Armour, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
A collapsing share price has sent Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) stock to its lowest level since 2009. That slump could make the sports apparel specialist an attractive long-term buy -- assuming
Why NetApp, Briggs & Stratton, and Vipshop Holdings Slumped Today
Thursday was a bad day for stocks, as a combination of terrorist attacks in Barcelona and a troubled political situation domestically put a damper on market sentiment. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq