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Abercrombie & Fitch Saves American Eagle From Making a Big Mistake
You can hear American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) investors give a huge sigh of relief after Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) called off talks about selling itself. Because the ailing teen retailer
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
Highlights From Skechers’ Q2 2017 Earnings Report
Shares of shoe maker Skechers (NYSE: SKX) have been rallying this year as the company rebounds from a sales slump in 2015 and 2016. With expectations running high, the company delivered on its sales
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
Down 70% Since 2015, Can Buckle Inc Win Back Investors With Special Dividends?
U.S. apparel chain Buckle (NYSE: BKE) has seen declining revenue and profits as its mall-based stores struggle with shifting consumer preferences. Yet the company is still profitable and offers a
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
General Motors' New Chevy Bolt Ads Take Aim at Tesla
General Motors (NYSE: GM) just lifted the curtain on its new marketing campaign for the electric Chevrolet Bolt EV -- and viewed from a certain perspective, it's hilarious (in a good way).What's the
Will a Ken Makeover Boost Mattel's Sales?
Industry leading toy company Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) recently announced that Ken, the longtime on-again/off-again boyfriend of its flagship Barbie, would be getting a much-needed makeover in a move
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
5 Things Tesla Still Hasn’t Revealed About the Model 3
For a car that is widely expected to take the world by storm soon -- and that is now officially in production -- there's much about Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 that remains a mystery.Typically
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
Hawaii's Push to 100% Renewable Energy Presents Opportunity for Solar Energy
Hawaii has long been the U.S. leader in solar energy deployment, despite the fact that the state's renewable energy efforts rarely get national attention. Solar energy, in particular, makes sense in
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
Sirius XM Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Thursday
It's time to see if satellite radio is holding up better than the auto industry. Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) reports quarterly results on Thursday, and recent momentum suggests it's going to be
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 SolarCity Has Become a Shell of Its Former Self Since Tesla Buyout
When Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) bought SolarCity last fall, some observers, including myself, called it a bailout of the residential solar installer. SolarCity's business was in trouble and Tesla bought it
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