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That Wasn't the Q2 That El Pollo Loco, Chuy's, or Texas Roadhouse Shareholders Ordered
In this segment from Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Total Income's Ron Gross peruse the menu of problems at two restaurant chains of the Mex and Tex
TripAdvisor Deals With Competitive Pressures
TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) has sought to stake its claim to the lucrative online travel business, moving beyond its initial focus on travel reviews to offer the same sorts of booking services that its
Why Starbucks Is Doubling Down in China
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) got pummeled last month after issuing a disappointing earnings report. The company missed revenue estimates and lowered its guidance for the second time this
Priceline Keeps Growing, but Guidance Again Disappoints
Some companies develop a pattern in how they communicate their financial results to investors. Online travel specialist Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) takes a predictable tack toward reporting its
Cable One Reports Strong Growth Thanks to NewWave Acquisition
Cable company Cable One (NYSE: CABO) reported its second-quarter results before the market opened on Aug. 8. The acquisition of NewWave Communications provided a boost to the top and bottom lines, and
What to Expect When Twenty-First Century Fox Reports Earnings
Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX)(NASDAQ: FOXA) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the market close on Aug. 9. Here's a look at Wall Street's expectations for the quarter and fiscal
Here's How Yum! Brands Plans to Fix Pizza Hut
While Domino's (NYSE: DPZ) has put up 25 straight quarters of domestic same-store sales growth, including a 9.5% increase in its most-recent quarter, Pizza Hut has struggled. The Yum! Brands (NYSE:
Why Domino's Pizza Inc. Stock Slipped 12% Last Month
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has been one of the best-performing stocks of recent years, but that doesn't mean every month is a winner. Last month, the pizza-delivery chain got tripped up after
3 Stocks With Costco Wholesale-Like Return Potential
Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have proven to be a solid investment, gaining 150% over the past decade, more than double the return of the S&P 500. The company's prices are essentially
Marriott Looks to Strategic Innovation for Future Gains
Companies are always looking for ways to grow, and Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) hasn't hesitated to make key strategic moves when the time was right. After acquiring Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starbucks Isn't Growing Like It Once Did
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) recently posted a growth uptick for its fiscal third quarter as its expansion pace improved to 4% from 3%. The coffee titan also boosted market share and managed key operating
Can Yelp Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 21% Pop?
Like a rumbling belly that gets fed every three months, shares of Yelp (NYSE: YELP) get moving during earnings season. The provider of crowd-sourced reviews for local venues soared 21.3% last week
Netflix, Inc. Just Made Its First-Ever Acquisition
Stop the presses! Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) just made a small acquisition.Its buyout of comic book publisher Millarworld, announced before Monday's opening bell, is notable for a couple of reasons.Let me
Netflix Steals a Page Out of Disney's Playbook
Plot twist: Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is going shopping. The world's leading premium streaming service is buying Millarworld, the comic book and graphic novel publisher behind Kick-Ass, Reborn, and
Here's Why Halcon Resources Corporation's Stock Rocketed Nearly 35% in July
Halcon Resources' (NYSE: HK) stock was scorching hot in July, jumping 34.4% by the end of the month.One of the drivers of Halcon's huge gain last month was oil, which rebounded more than 9%. It was
TripAdvisor Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Vacation travel specialist TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) is set to announce second-quarter earnings results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9. The stock is limping into this week's report
Disney Earnings: What to Watch This Week
Disney (NYSE: DIS) will announce its fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The entertainment giant's stock has sat out the market rally this year thanks to worries about stalling sales and
Why a Name Change Won't Help Dunkin' Donuts
The recent history of companies trying to shorten their name for branding reasons has not been overly successful.In 2009, Yum! Brands' (NYSE: YUM) Pizza Hut briefly tried to market itself as "The
What's Bringing Customers Back to McDonald's? And What's Up with Chipotle?
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann reflect on the
Boston Beer Is Back From the Brink; Starbucks Tanks on Tea
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann look into a couple
Who Wins in Discovery Communications' Buyout of Scripps Interactive?
In this MarketFoolery segment, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, and Stock Advisor Canada's Taylor Muckerman discuss the impact of this joining of two cable-focused media
Better Buy: McDonald's Corp. vs. Starbucks
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) are the two most dominant businesses in the restaurant industry. Together, they account for more than 40% of the foot traffic to quick-service
Discovery and Scripps Is a Force to Be Reckoned With
It's no secret the television industry is facing extreme pressure from cord cutting. Nearly every major television network has lost subscribers over the last five years, and they're bound to lose more
AMC Entertainment Previewed a Horror Film of a Quarter
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker discuss the somewhat conflicting data about the U.S. movie industry. AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) hasn't
Here's Why The Best Is Yet to Come for The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) had a strong first half 2017 despite negative headwind in its ESPN business.The company reported $3.05 in earnings per share (EPS) for the six-month period, up from $3.04 a