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Can AMC, IMAX, and National CineMedia Keep Going After Last Week's Pop?
Some of this year's hardest hit stocks came through with big gains last week. Shares of National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI), AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), and IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) soared 33%, 27%, and....
Everybody Hates Chipotle's Queso
What if Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) threw a queso party and nobody came? Last week was supposed to be a big deal for the former fast-casual darling. It rolled out queso nationwide on....
Why Comcast Is the Best Buy in the Cable Industry
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) shares dropped earlier this month after a top executive said the company expected significant subscriber losses when it reports its third-quarter numbers.Matthew Strauss,....
10 Professional Athletes Bringing Home the Biggest Endorsement Checks
Image Source: Nike.Sports are big business today, and athletes are at the center of it. Not only are stars making millions on the court, but the top players take home even more in endorsements and....
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....
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....
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....
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:....
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....
Disney World's Top Rival Tries to Scare Its Way to the Top
Halloween is a special time of year for Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights 27 kicks off tonight, greeting as many as tens of thousands of guests on select event....
Will Offering Less Save These Bar and Grill Chains?
Americans have been less willing to eat good in the neighborhood or to pepper in some fun. Both Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RT) and Brinker International's (NYSE: EAT) Chili's have struggled to lure....
Despegar.com IPO: What Investors Need to Know
As a whole, the world is traveling more these days. That helps explain the growth and popularity of America's top two online travel agency (OTA) stocks, Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Priceline Group....
Dave & Buster's Outlook Misses the Mark, but the Stock Is a Buy
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) recently disappointed investors with its guidance for the months ahead. That was in spite of a strong second quarter that beat expectations and a....
Why Zoe's Kitchen Stock Rallied 13.8% in August
Shares of Zoe's Kitchen (NYSE: ZOES) popped nearly 14% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant chain's stock received a....
Cold Coffee Battle Heats Up for Starbucks, Dunkin', and McDonald's
In New England, where Dunkin' Brands' (NASDAQ: DNKN) Dunkin' Donuts began, people drink iced coffee all year round. It's not uncommon to see someone remove a winter glove or mitten in order to....
Why Habit Restaurants Stock Plunged 21% in August
Shares of Habit Restaurants (NASDAQ: HABT) plummeted 21% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the fast-casual burger chain delivered disappointing....
Why Regal Entertainment Group Stock Fell 22% in August
Shares of Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) fell 22.3% in August 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The plunge started when rival movie theater chain AMC (NYSE:....
Why Insiders Continue To Buy Fiesta Restaurant Group
Brian Friedman, a board member of Fiesta Restaurant Group (NasdaqGS: FRGI), bought 290,000 shares of the company worth a total of $4.7 million on Monday, September 11th. Friedman, through Leucadia....
Has Comcast Stock Gotten Too Cheap? 2 Analysts Think So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Is Wynn Resorts Ltd. a Buy?
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) is often overshadowed by its bigger rival Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), but Wynn's near-70% rally this year actually crushed Sands' 20% gain. Let's examine Wynn's....
Disney World and Universal Orlando Try to Get Past Hurricane Irma
It wasn't exactly business as usual this morning for Central Florida's leading theme parks. Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Universal Orlando parent Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) opened their theme parks for the....
These 3 Stocks Have Lifted Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in 2017
Dividend ETFs can be extremely lucrative for income investors, and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) has provided its investors with exposure to a host of dividend stocks with....
3 Stocks With McDonald's-Like Return Potential
Investors trying to find those portfolio-transforming stocks tend to look for the ones that are going to generate incredible returns in relatively short amounts of time. Not many think that....