Feb 11, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewFox Will Follow Disney and Universal Into the World of Theme ParksFilm company theme parks have been a hit in the U.S. and continue to be around the world. Now Twenty-First Century Fox wants in on the fun.
Feb 9, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewDisney's Diversification: Why This Stock Is a Long-Term WinnerStrong diversification across five different sectors, as well as strong growth and value in most of those five, makes this company a long-term value with less risk.
Feb 7, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewThe Dangers of Debt: Evaluating Capital StructureOne lesson that could have been learned from the market problems of 2008 was that too much debt can be dangerous. Over the recent market rises, many firms have started back down the familiar path of being highly leveraged by taking on debt to finance more growth. This can be dangerous, and as an investor you should know how to evaluate this.
Feb 6, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewWhy I Sold Corrections Corporation of AmericaA shrinking market, and poor inmate management, lead me to sell this high-dividend stock.
Feb 5, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewCinemark vs. RegalMovie production companies have had a great year, and appear to have another good one coming. Theaters are a good way to ride the coattails of this success. Of the two largest theater owners in the U.S., which is the better investment?
Feb 1, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewCarnival vs. Royal CaribbeanBetween the two largest cruise operators in the world, which company will take investors on a better ride?
Jan 29, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewCruising in AsiaThe cruise industry has seen great growth over the last few decades, with an average yearly growth of 7.9% since 1980. The next major growth period will come from, you guessed it, Asia.
Jan 25, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewA Fool's Response to a Seaworld BullRecently, some analysts have started to express their bullish opinions on Seaworld shares after the shares have been beaten down over the last six months. Even with the recent jump, here are some very good reasons to be bearish.
Jan 24, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewA Media Company for Income InvestorsFor those investors who like stable, high yielding stocks, here is a media services stock that looks good for 2014.
Jan 22, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewFaster Transportation, More Revenue for MacauA new high speed rail in Macau, and a new bridge linking Macau to Hong Kong and Shenzhen, could mean more visitors and more revenue to Macau casinos. This only adds more to the bullish outlook for these gaming companies.
Jan 21, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewRiding the Wave With Carnival Cruise LinesCarnival Cruise Lines is the industry leader among cruise vacation companies. In a market of over 20 million cruisers per year and growing, that makes for a promising investment.
Jan 17, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewSeaworld Is Still DrowningWith the increasingly talked about documentary Blackfish becoming available on Netflix, and now seven different music performers backing out of their spring concert deals, Seaworld shares have taken a beating. The real pain for investors is coming from the company’s uneven balance sheet.
Jan 15, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewGiant Interactive: Game Over for Investors?As the recent high-growth Chinese online gaming company Giant Interactive continues talks of a buyout that will take the company private, should investors play in other Chinese online gaming stocks?
Jan 14, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewPlay in the Philippines in 2014With the success of Macau and Singapore as models, and the expected continuing growth of the casino industry in Asia over the next decade, casinos in the Philippines may be the next best bet.
Jan 10, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewEA's Losing Battle After Game Gets Banned in ChinaE.A.’s new first person shooter game, Battlefield 4, has been banned in China by the Ministry of Culture. These are risks taken with a game themed on world war between the U.S. and China. Too bad, EA, with continuous earnings losses, could have used the help.
Jan 8, 2014 by Bradley Seth McNewBetting on More Than Macau in 2014Investors have anted up on casinos in Macau, China, the gambling mecca of the world. Now, as gaming companies expand to other Southeast Asian locations, there are even more reasons for investors to increase their bets.
Dec 23, 2013 by Bradley Seth McNewHow China's Richest Man Plans to Take on HollywoodShould U.S. entertainment companies be nervous that China's richest man and the country's most successful real estate investment company, are now taking to the red carpet?