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3 Reasons Why Queso May Save the Day at Chipotle
Your fresh but not-so-healthy meal at Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is apparently about to get more decadent. The out-of-favor burrito chain has been testing queso -- the gooey cheese that's....
Disney World Is Ready to Hype Up Toy Story Land
There isn't a lot of buzz for the next big thing coming to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Florida resort, but that may change on Wednesday. Disney's been sending out wind-up Slinky Dog toys to travel....
Why McDonald's Corp. Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has been an up-and-down proposition for shareholders for the past few years.The company was surpassed for a time by fast-casual restaurants that offered higher-end food, at....
How Expedia Makes Most of Its Money
The first step on many journeys these days is a visit to an Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) website. Operating in a de facto duopoly with Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), Expedia's many sites covering....
Why Netflix Investors Have Nothing to Worry About
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) delighted investors with better-than-expected subscriber growth in the second quarter. The streaming-video service continues to attract new subscribers both domestically and....
How Steve Wynn Wrestled Back Control of Wynn Resorts
When MGM Resorts acquired Mirage from Steve Wynn in 2000 during a hostile takeover, he lost control of the Las Vegas gaming giant he had spent over a decade building. It wouldn't be long after....
3 Bogus Reasons for Why the Multiplex Is Dying
It was a dreadful weekend for exhibitors. The top 12 movies grossed $49.8 million in domestic ticket sales, the first time that multiplex operators haven't topped $50 million since the fall of....
3 Stocks That Could Make or Break Bill Ackman's Portfolio
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is one of the most closely followed activist investors in the world, known for his hands-on investment style. Ackman has made some investments in recent years, such....
3 Trends Working Against Chipotle Mexican Grill
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) hit four-year lows last week, and it's easy to wonder if the worst is behind the out-of-favor burrito roller. The stock has plunged nearly 60% since....
How Shake Shack Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) traces its roots to a single hot dog cart that operated in New York City's Madison Square Park in 2001. Today, the company owns more than 60 burger joints across the U.S.....
Why I Won’t Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill -- Even At These Prices
I have little doubt that ten years from now Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) will still be around, serving up burritos to the masses. And with the stock now trading at its lowest level in nearly 50 months,....
Food Safety Is the Story Now, but Convenience Is the Future for Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has spent more than a year battling back from the damage the 2015 E. coli scandal did to its brand.Even though the company has taken strong steps to protect its....
The Best 3 Dividend Aristocrats Over the Last 10 Years
Stocks that have paid dividends over long periods of time are often well-managed companies that run a good business and take a measure of care with their money. Even better are those that have....
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Minting Money
The best predictor of a big dividend increase is robust earnings growth.With that in mind, let's take a look at a few dividend payers -- Nucor (NYSE: NUE), Carnival (NYSE: CCL), and Waste....
Disney World's Least-Visited Park Needs a New Name
There's a massive makeover taking place at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Florida resort, which is clear to visitors of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Large chunks of the park are walled off as construction....
Yes, the $9.95-a-Month Movie-a-Day MoviePass Works
When MoviePass first made it public that it intended to offer members access to one movie a day at over 90% of theaters in the United States for just $9.95 a month, the announcement was met with a....
Hollywood and Silicon Valley Go to War for Talent
Name calling, hair pulling, and all-out brawling -- that's not just what you'll see on Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series G.L.O.W (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) but what investors should....
3 Takeaways From TripAdvisor Inc.'s Second-Quarter Report
TripAdvisor's (NASDAQ: TRIP) latest earnings report was highlighted by an uptick in growth as the online travel booking specialist attracted more shoppers to its platform -- particularly those....
2 Stocks That Turned $7,000 Into $700,000
It isn't easy to make piles of money on the stock exchange, but it isn't impossible, either. There are a great many examples of companies that either flew under the market's radar or plunged into....
Looking Back at Our Missteps on Wal-Mart and Amazon
Mistakes will be a part of everyone's experience with investing. To embrace this idea, the Industry Focus team is looking back at some of the instances when they really missed the mark.In....
4 Things Disney World Is Doing to Prop Up Attendance
There's a little more elbow room at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) massive Florida resort. Attendance declined at Disney World in three of the four calendar quarters in 2016, and this year is also shaping....
McDonald's Expands Into Delivery With Promising Results
While the idea of eating soggy McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) fries may seem unappetizing, consumers have spoken, and they seem to disagree. The company has been rolling out delivery to thousands of....
13 Unique Starbucks Menu Items From Around the World
Starbucks tries to be creative in all its markets. Image source: Starbucks.While much of the world enjoys Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) favorites that appear on menus in the United States, the chain....
Why Sunrun Inc.'s Shares Popped 12% Today
Shares of residential solar installer Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: RUN) jumped as much as 12.1% in trading Thursday, after the company announced a new marketing agreement with Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA). The....
Did Chipotle Stock Just Bottom Out Below $300?
It's been a rough two years for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) investors, but at least one Wall Street pro is no longer feeling bearish about the stock. Will Slabaugh at Stephens is upgrading....