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Chipotle Hasn't Fixed Its Biggest Problem
When Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reported its financial results for the third quarter, investors had hoped that the company would finally get past slump that began nearly two years....
Time to Get Greedy With General Electric Stock
Warren Buffett famously said, "Be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy."That advice may not always to lead to wise investments, but it underscores a core truth of....
Texas Roadhouse Overcomes Obstacles to Grow
The restaurant industry has had a difficult time for the past couple of years as it has faced increased competition and concerns about oversaturation. Adding insult to injury, many restaurant....
Wynn Palace Mega-Resort Is Paying Off for Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts' (NASDAQ: WYNN) growth phase continued in the third quarter, driven by improving performance at Wynn Palace in Macau. The $4.4 billion property is finally starting to pay off the way....
3 Retiree Stocks You'll Want to Buy Now
Sometimes, bad things happen to good companies. Sometimes, bad things even happen to great companies -- and when that happens, investors need to pounce. This week, we asked three of our favorite....
What I'll Be Watching When Chuy's Holdings Reports Earnings
After three consecutive quarters of negative comparable-restaurant sales growth, Chuy's Holdings (NASDAQ: CHUY) investors will be looking for indications of a turnaround when the company reports....
Starbucks Earnings: 3 Trends to Watch
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) will announce results for its fiscal fourth quarter after the market closes on Thursday, Nov. 2. Here are the key trends investors will be looking for in the....
Starbucks, McDonald's Put the Squeeze on Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Brands' (NASDAQ: DNKN) Dunkin' Donuts faces high-end competition from Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and lower-end, price-driven pressure from McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). That puts the company in an....
3 Brand-Name Companies That Could Benefit in a Big Way If Marijuana Keeps Expanding
Few industries have investors seeing green like the legal marijuana industry at the moment. According to "Marijuana Business Factbook 2017," a report released by Marijuana Business Daily earlier....
Penn National Gaming's Slow and Steady Growth Plans Are Paying Off
The regional gambling market continues its slow and steady growth, pushing results for Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) higher along the way. Each of the company's regional operating....
Can The New York Times Parlay Its Digital Success Into Long-term Growth?
It's no secret that coverage of the Trump administration has been a boon to shareholders of The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT).On this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, our team looks....
Hurricanes Affect Dunkin' Brands' Group Comps, Store Openings
Dunkin' Brands Group (NASDAQ: DNKN) reported third-quarter results on Oct. 26. The owner of the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains was forced to close restaurants in Texas, Florida, and....
4 Highlights From Yum China's 2017 Investor Day
It's been one year since Yum China (NYSE: YUMC) was spun off from parent Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), and the exclusive licensee of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in mainland China is up over 50% since....
The Real Reason You Should Still -- Despite the Drop -- Stay Away from Chipotle Stock
I was a shareholder of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) for a long time. Who wouldn't love backing a company with a mission to provide "food with integrity?"Anyone who walked into a location knew the company....
How to Buy Walt Disney Stock, and Why You Should Want to
When one thinks of typical childhood rites of passage, watching Cinderella or Bambi with your family, and a vacation to Disney World come to mind for many Americans. But did you know there's much....
How Buffalo Wild Wings Took Off Again
In this segment from the Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and SuperNova cheer on the impressive earnings report from Buffalo Wild Wings....
Amazon Attacks GrubHub and Etsy Again
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) constant expansion of its e-commerce ecosystem into adjacent markets often wreaks havoc on smaller players. We already saw this earlier this year when its acquisition of....
Climate Change Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Portfolio
The topic of climate change has become extremely politicized, despite the data clearly pointing to rising air and water temperatures and increased severe storm activity. As investors, something....
Buffalo Wild Wings' Boneless Chicken Tuesday Bails Out Q3 2017
Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) are up double digits as of this writing on third quarter results that exceeded low analyst expectations. It's a positive sign for the beleaguered....
Is the Closing of a "Star Wars" Game Studio a Warning Sign for Electronic Arts Investors?
Right in time for the Halloween season, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has delivered news that has given some shareholders a fright. The publisher announced on Oct. 17 that it would be closing....
Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 26, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
McDonald's Rebound Gains Steam
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has found a way to turn fast food into even faster profits. The burger chain announced third-quarter earnings this week that included a 55% earnings spike as its growth....
Hurricanes Dampen BJ's Restaurants' Third Quarter
The bar keeps getting lower for BJ's Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) as the casual-dining chain came into today's third-quarter earnings report with five-straight quarters of declining comparable....
Up 70% in the Past Year, Does The New York Times Still Have Room to Run?
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) made its debut on Wall Street just a few months ago, but the stock is already down 50% from its original offer price.In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods,....
9 Metrics From McDonald's Corporation's Solid Third Quarter
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has been serving up some tasty numbers for investors in recent quarters, driving the stock sharply higher. Shares were up more than 30% year to date before the company....