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Disney to Pay $177 Million, Not $6 Billion, in "Pink Slime" Lawsuit
Disney (NYSE: DIS) has managed to avoid getting slimed. The entertainment giant was potentially on the hook for a legal tab that approached $6 billion, but after a settlement with Beef Products....
Six Flags Takes on Disney and Universal
Southern California's leading roller coaster haven is ready to take on the big boys. Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) announced on Wednesday that Six Flags Magic Mountain, the chain's most popular amusement....
4 Hollywood Franchises That Suffered Major Setbacks in 2017
It's been a bit of a rough year at the movies, and while franchise entries like Wonder Woman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Despicable Me 3 proved to be big hits, 2017 has seen a surprising....
3 Top Stocks Wall Street Insiders Love
What do "Wall Street insiders" love? For starters, they like a lot of the same things other investors like: great growth stories, value-priced shares, and promising turnarounds. But there are some....
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 50 Years
The easiest, and often best, way to invest is to buy a company and hold it long term. And if you're holding a stock for the next 50 years, that's very, very long term. We asked three Motley Fool....
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Bet Against Sirius XM Stock
Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) hit 11-year highs earlier this month -- fortified after posting another blowout quarter in late July -- but it doesn't mean the naysayers have gone away. There....
3 Reasons Why Disney Stock's Next Stop Could Be $99.99
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is flirting with the double digits again. Shares of the media giant traded as low as $100.53 on Monday, its lowest level of the year. You would have to go to late last year....
The 10 Best-Selling Video Games in July
July is typically a slow month for the video game industry, but NPD Group's recently released sales tracking data show that software sales for the month were up 17% year over year. Read on to see....
Dunkin' Brands: Moving Beyond 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Place
In his 1989 book The Great Good Place, author Ray Oldenburg coined a term for the type of hangout that serves as an important social gathering point in our society: "the third place." As opposed....
Why I Love McDonald's Corp.
When it comes to McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) these days, the old "I'm lovin' it" jingle comes to mind. The stock is hitting new all-time highs this summer, and the shares are trouncing the market by....
Snap Stock: Video Thrilled the Internet Star
Media giants are flocking to Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP), hoping to reach the otherwise elusive audience of millennials that continue to flock to Snapchat. Time Warner's (NYSE: TWX) CNN became the....
Avoid These 2 Stocks When They IPO
"Better-burger" chains Fatburger and Bobby's Burger Palace are planning to go public soon, and both intend to use the little-known Regulation A+ method to do it. While it is a novel path to take,....
TripAdvisor's Turnaround Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Since reporting earnings on August 8, shares of TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) have been all over the place -- the stock fell big after hours, surged more than 5% a few days later, then dropped again....
3 Stocks That Could Help Retirees Reach Their Goals
It's hard enough achieving your retirement goals without having your stocks sandbag you along the way, which is why it's important to find stocks that can help you achieve what you set out to....
Planet Fitness Stock: Next Stop, $27?
Wall Street's getting pumped up when it comes to Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT). Shares of the discount gym operator hit an all-time high earlier this month after posting another blowout quarter, and....
3 New Must-Read Quotes From Walt Disney Co. Management
Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) third-quarter earnings report earlier this month made headlines when, alongside its quarterly results, the company announced plans for direct-to-consumer streaming....
Disney World's $79 Sale Might Not Work
Sluggish attendance trends continue to mar Disney's (NYSE: DIS) domestic theme parks for the second year in a row, and now that summer is winding down the media giant is hoping that its....
Walt Disney Co.'s New Streaming Services: Everything You Need to Know
In a surprise twist earlier this month, alongside its third-quarter earnings report Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced plans for new streaming services. The new services, which will be enabled by....
Why Disney Is the Best Buy in the Entertainment Sector
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) went through a long period of disarray. Its legendary movie studio struggled through the 70s and early 80s, only turning around when the so-called Disney Renaissance began....
Oversaturation Is the Story Now, But Premium Is the Future for Starbucks
In recent weeks a number of stories have appeared questioning whether Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has reached a saturation point in the United States.Those concerns come after BMO Capital Markets....
Oversatuation Is the Story Now, But Premium Is the Future for Starbucks
In recent weeks a number of stories have appeared questioning whether Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has reached a saturation point in the United States.Those concerns come after BMO Capital Markets....
2 Big Concerns Coming Out of Priceline's Q2 Earnings Report
Despite beating Wall Street expectations, online travel agency The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) stock fell over 7% after announcing Q2 numbers. Much of the blame has been pinned on a weaker than....
Which Chains Have Eclipse Deals and Promotions?
If looking for a spot to watch the eclipse makes you hungry, then a number of chains have special deals or promotions for the extremely rare total solar eclipse that will occur on August 21,....
Snap Stock Just Had Its Best Week Ever
Every dog stock has its day, and sometimes its week. Shares of Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) soared 19.4% last week, moving higher after a pair of bullish analyst moves and a report that its Snapchat....
Zoe's Kitchen Inc. to Slow Expansion
Zoe's Kitchen (NYSE: ZOES) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 17.Lower customer traffic continues to weigh on its sales and profits, prompting the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant chain to....