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Disney Earnings Preview: Tough Comparables on the Docket for Tuesday
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is slated to report its third-quarter results for fiscal 2017 after the market closes on Tuesday, August 8.The entertainment giant is facing a high comparables bar, so
AMC Entertainment's Biggest Shareholder Faces Scrutiny. Should Investors Worry?
Major shareholders can have a significant impact on a company's business and stock price, especially if one controls a majority of votes. In the case of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), that major
How Texas Roadhouse Is Thwarting the Weak Trends in Fast Casual
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income find a happy story in a troubled segment of the restaurant
Disney Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
There's plenty at stake as Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) gears up to post fresh financials on Tuesday. Between the struggles at ESPN weighing on its flagship media networks business and new rides boosting
The Best Dividend Stocks You've Never Heard Of
There are a lot of great companies on the stock market that don't get much attention from the media or Wall Street analysts. And a lot of them even pay hefty dividends. Below are a few companies that
Unfavorable Weather Dents Cedar Fair's Second-Quarter Results
Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 2.The amusement park master limited partnership saw it's early season attendance figures hampered by poor weather, but management remains
Why GrubHub Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) popped today after the company reported second-quarter earnings after the close Thursday and then announced that it had agreed to buy delivery app Eat24 from Yelp
Yelp, Inc. Posts a Surprise Profit, Strikes a Deal With Grubhub
It's not every day you see shares of any company skyrocket nearly 30%. But Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) did just that on Friday thanks to a stellar second-quarter report and a win-win deal with online food
Why Viacom, Inc. Shares Are Tumbling Today
Shares of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA) (NASDAQ: VIAB) are plunging today following the release of the media conglomerate's third-quarter report. The non-voting Class B stock dropped as far as 13.7% before
Why Yelp Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) were up 28% as of 11:25 a.m. EDT Friday after the local business review specialist announced strong second-quarter 2017 results and the sale of its Eat24 business to
Will Sirius XM Offer a Free Service?
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) these days, but it doesn't mean that it's above tweaking its model. The satellite radio provider offered up some
Why Chipotle's Earnings Beat Doesn't Matter
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shares initially spiked after the company's second quarter earnings call, as the company reported $2.32 in earnings per share, beating analysts' expectations by
AMC Networks Inc. Draws Strength From "Miscellaneous" Income Sources
TV content producer and distributor AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) reported second-quarter earnings early on Thursday morning. Strong domestic results outweighed weaker figures in the international
Chuy's Disappoints With Falling Comps, Earnings
The restaurant industry has gone through tough times, and Tex-Mex specialist Chuy's Holdings (NASDAQ: CHUY) hasn't been able to buck the adverse trend among casual-dining establishments. Chuy's was
Why AMC Networks Inc's Shares Jumped 20% in July
Shares of AMC Networks Inc (NASDAQ: AMCX) jumped 19.7% in July according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence after a new product offering and a bond sale were announced. Part of the
Why National CineMedia Inc. Stock Jumped 12% Today
Shares of National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) jumped higher on Thursday, trading more than 12% above Wednesday's closing prices at the close.The jump repaired some of the damage shares took during
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Earnings: Spiking Profits and a Rising Outlook
At its last quarterly check in, Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) announced surprisingly strong sales growth but left its full-year outlook unchanged. This week, the hotel chain again beat expectations. This
Why Habit Restaurants Inc. Stock Plunged Today
It was another rough quarter for fast-casual burger chain Habit Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: HABT), which fell sharply after reporting middling earnings last night.As of 12:09 p.m. EDT, shares were down
McDonald's Is Testing Chicken Fingers Again
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has struggled to create a chicken finger that equals the popularity of its beloved McNuggets. That's not for lack of trying, as its Chicken Select Tenders were a permanent menu
Kaplan Keeps Holding Graham Holdings Back
Among the various businesses within Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), most people know the Kaplan education division the best. Sometimes, though, the best-known business within a conglomerate isn't the
MGM Resorts’ East Coast Bets Are Paying Off
I'll be the first to admit that I've been wrong about MGM Resorts' (NYSE: MGM) strategy of expanding on the East Coast. The company bet billions of dollars on expanding and acquiring assets up and
WWE's Results Show Its Strategy Is Working
World Wrestling Entertainment, Incorporated's (NYSE: WWE) second-quarter earnings report shows a company that is executing a plan of multiple paths of content distribution. Fans can view the company's
Chipotle's Recovery Is in Trouble After Its Latest Report. Here's Why:
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) stock has clunked along since its earnings report last week. The stock continues to tread near four-year lows following a Norovirus outbreak in July and video
Highlights From Texas Roadhouse's Q2 2017 Results
Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) has done it again. The casual restaurant chain is doing a circle dance around what is an otherwise struggling casual-dining industry. While others may be lamenting
Why Papa John's Int'l Inc. Stock Surged Today
Shares of Papa John's Int'l Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) were jumping today after the pizza delivery chain reported second-quarter earnings and announced an aggressive share-buyback program.As of 3:16 p.m