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3 Top Stocks for the Second Half of 2017
The S&P 500 has posted a respectable 10% gain so far in 2017. Many stocks have failed to keep up with that overall market growth, and a few are lagging for all the wrong reasons. That's how you
Why Scientific Games Corp. Stock Soared on Monday
Shares of casino and lottery gaming company Scientific Games (NASDAQ: SGMS) jumped as much as 24.5% on Monday after it reported its second-quarter financial results. The stock was up 24.2% at the time
A Foolish Take: Chipotle Stock Is Taking a Beating
Every company wants to be on top -- to be admired by analysts and commentators, and feared by competitors.But like the narrative arc in a Shakespearean drama, companies that reach the apex of success
Why Las Vegas Sands Corp. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
With 60% of Las Vegas Sands' (NYSE: LVS) revenue coming from Macau, investors should be worried about whether the gambling enclave's results can be sustained. There are a lot of factors weighing
Chipotle Has a Perception Problem, Not a Food Safety Problem
Just when it appeared Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) had begun winning back the customers it lost after a series of food safety problems at its restaurants, the company had to close a Virginia store last week
McDonald's Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
The world's largest burger chain is earning its Golden Arches these days. Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have moved higher every single month in 2017, rising 28% year to date. The stock hit a new
Chipotle Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
Momentum isn't being kind to Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) investors as we approach Tuesday afternoon's quarterly report. The stock hit a fresh four-year low last week, as a food-borne-illness
4 Things to Watch for When Pandora Reports Earnings
Pandora Media's (NYSE: P) second-quarter earnings report is due out after the market closes on July 31. This quarter's report and conference call should be of interest to investors as it is the first
10 TV Shows That Cost Advertisers the Most Money in 2016
People watching TV as it airs is more valuable to advertisers. Image source: Getty Images.While the television industry has fractured and many networks shows no longer command the audiences that were
3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them
Dividends are one of the nicest perks of owning stocks. Of course, not all publicly traded companies pay them. Further, not all companies that pay dividends are worthy long-term investments in the
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The stock market has marched almost unceasingly higher since bottoming out in 2009, driving the S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio well above its long-term average. Finding truly cheap stocks has
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Las Vegas Next Week
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) both report second quarter earnings next week, setting the stage for the industry's earnings season. And with a presence in both Las Vegas
Can Chipotle Stock Bounce Back From Last Week's 13% Drop?
When it rains, it pours for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shareholders, and the past few days have been a deluge. The burrito roller's stock took a 12.8% hit last week, following a double dose of
Sirius XM Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Thursday
It's time to see if satellite radio is holding up better than the auto industry. Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) reports quarterly results on Thursday, and recent momentum suggests it's going to be
Comcast Won't Catch Up to Disney World Now
These are exciting times in the theme-park industry, and things are red hot in Central Florida, where six of the world's 10 most visited theme parks reside. Disney's (NYSE: DIS) been the market
Did Japan's Casino Dreams Just Vanish?
Analysts are still debating the finer points of what Japan's nascent casino gambling market will look like, but the discussion may be a moot point. After the country's national elections earlier this
Chipotle's Troubling Pattern of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
There was a time when Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) was the most enticing restaurant stock in the market, but no more. After yet another norovirus outbreak at one of its locations, and a video of
Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Mattel
"Into each life some rain must fall."-- Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis quote is true of life, and equally true for investors. At some point, even the best of companies face challenges that put the
Omnicom Group Inc. Stays on Track
Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) announced slightly better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, as the impacts of recent agency dispositions and the foreign exchange headwinds were partially
McDonald's Corp Earnings: What to Watch
Investors are optimistic about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings report, set to publish before the market opens on Tuesday, July 25. The stock has risen more than 20% so far this year to make the fast
Wynn Resorts Ltd.: The Bear Case From a Bull
I've been a big fan of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) for a long time, mainly because Steve Wynn always manages to build resorts that outperform their neighbors. And in recent years, the stock fell to a
Better Buy: McDonald’s Corporation vs. Burger King (RBI)
If this battle were just about which burger joint is more well-known worldwide, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) would be a runaway winner. The company's Golden Arches are one of the most recognizable logos on
Cal-Maine Foods Scrambled by Low Egg Prices
Investors are walking on eggshells ahead of Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) earnings report next week. It's expected to give an indication of just how low the egg industry has fallen. With its stock at
Rogers Communications Inc.'s Wireless Division Continues to Shine
Rogers Communications' (NYSE: RCI) wireless division continued to do the bulk of the heavy lifting by once again supplying most of the company's top- and bottom-line growth. That helped offset mixed
The Biggest Risk Facing 21st Century Fox, Inc.
The way people consume entertainment has changed and it's going to continue to change.Cord cutting, or ditching a traditional cable subscription in favor of using streaming services, has been a slowly