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In Pursuit of Growth, Nike Is Playing Offense to Win Over Consumers
Today's consumers have high expectations, and companies like Nike (NYSE: NKE) are looking for ways to better serve and attract them.As part of those efforts, Nike has unveiled its "consumer direct....
McDonald's Corporation Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have been on a tear recently, rising about 39% in the past 12 months and 24% in the past six. After such a bullish run, investors have high expectations going into....
MGM Resorts Wants to Double Down on East Coast Gaming Market
MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) is betting big on East Coast gaming with a recent buyout of the half of Borgata it didn't own in Atlantic City, a resort near Washington D.C., and another under....
Amazon and Kohl's Just Got Even Closer
Earlier this month, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) investors were encouraged by the department store chain's intriguing new partnership to sell smart-home products made by Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). But the....
Watch Out, Kroger Co, Amazon.com, Inc. And Whole Foods Are Coming
The clamor about the Amazon and Whole Foods tie-up has quieted down now that the transaction has closed, but the story continues as analysts look at how the two will complement each other. It may....
Is Nestle Taking Aim at Starbucks' Territory?
It's hard to imagine any company being a real threat to a chain as dominant as Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), but the restaurant industry is a fickle space. In this segment from the Motley Fool Money....
Lots More Help Wanted: Target Will Add 100,000 Seasonal Workers
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Supernova and Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff....
Should You Buy Baozun at its All-Time High?
Shares of Baozun (NASDAQ: BZUN) have rallied about 30% this month as investors apparently realized that the company's post-earnings sell-off in late August was unjustified. Baozun is often called....
Analyst Picks: 3 Gaming Stocks to Buy
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Don't Worry About the Critics or the Television Academy -- Netflix Originals Are Still Great
Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale won big at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, bringing home four trophies including one for outstanding drama series. It marks the first time an internet-based television....
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The S&P 500 is within spitting distance of its all-time high, but that doesn't mean every stock is overpriced. In fact, we asked a team of investors to highlight a stock that they think is....
Morgan Stanley Thinks Whole Foods Customers Will Double by 2020
The early numbers are out on Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) takeover of Whole Foods, and they are certainly promising.Amazon sold $500,000 worth of Whole Foods items on its website in the first....
Under the Covers of Nike's High-Growth Direct-to-Consumer Business
Sneaker and sport apparel manufacturer, Nike (NYSE: NKE), grew its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel eight times faster than its wholesale business last year. While this channel only generated $9.1....
Best Buy Sees More Growth Ahead
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is no longer in turnaround mode. The company's successful transformation over the past five years has righted the ship, and now CEO Hubert Joly....
This "Secret" Amazon Technology Could Be Worth $15 Billion to Shareholders
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is notorious for keeping his best ideas out of the public eye.The leader of America's largest e-commerce company rarely does public-facing interviews, and it's....
The 2 Best Dividend Stocks in Beverages
What's more important to you as an investor: current yield or dividend growth?No matter your answer, the beverage industry can help you find what you're looking for. Read on to learn more about....
Esports Is Becoming Big Business for Game Makers
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) is nearing completion of a dedicated esports venue in the Los Angeles area that will host the first season of the Overwatch League. The venue is the former....
Why Best Buy Co. Inc. Stock Plunged Today
Shares of Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY) were down 8% as of 1:15 p.m. EDT Tuesday, after the electronics retailer detailed long-term financial targets that were mixed relative to the market's....
CarMax Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Investors are gaining confidence in CarMax's (NYSE: KMX) business heading into its second-quarter earnings results set to post on Friday, Sept. 22. The used car retailer's operating trends looked....
AutoZone Inc.'s Growth Returns
This week, AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) posted earnings results for its fiscal fourth quarter that included an uptick in sales growth after three straight quarters of deceleration. The expansion pace, and....
Chipotle Kills Chorizo for All the Wrong Reasons
The push for chorizo as a protein savior for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has come to shove. The burrito roller confirmed to CNBC On Monday that it's getting rid of the savory pork and....
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Priceline
The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) has been a massive winner for long-term investors. Through its ownership of top travel brands such as Kayak.com, Booking.com, RentalCars.com, and more, Priceline....
Microsoft Corporation Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Earnings season will kick into high gear next month. With major market indices hitting new highs recently, expectations are high. The pressure is particularly significant for Microsoft (NASDAQ:....
Is Melco Resorts a Buy?
Melco Resorts (NASDAQ: MLCO) is the only major U.S.-traded gaming company that's a pure play on Asia's massive gaming market. The company started in Macau and now has a resort in the Philippines....
Home Depot's Successful $1.6 Billion Gamble to Drive Growth
While retail stocks have been hammered on Wall Street lately, one of the few exceptions to the rule is Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD). Since the beginning of the year, the giant home improvement....