Sep 17, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillySirius XM Defies Short Sellers to Thrive in World of Online StreamingShares of the leading satellite radio company bottomed out at $0.05 per share in 2009 and have roared back even as online streaming services grow in popularity.
Sep 9, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyKeurig Green Mountain Inc and Skullcandy Inc -- Should You Invest in These Beaten Down Stocks?Both companies are in the midst of major strategic transitions.
Sep 2, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyNetflix Inc. Strategy Changing Course as It Gives Up Major Hollywood TitlesNetflix is slimming down its library, while Dollar Tree is bulking up.
Aug 26, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyStock Market Rollercoaster -- Understanding This Week’s VolatilityRise and fall: how markets have fared after the drastic sell-off.
Aug 13, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Dylan LewisKraft Heinz Stays Cagey With Its First Quarterly Earnings ReleaseThe first earnings announcement for the combined entity shares the bare minimum with investors. Should you be worried?
Aug 10, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyAT&T-DirecTV Deal Creates an Industry Powerhouse, But Successful Integration Is CriticalThe FCC cleared the way for AT&T to complete its acquisition of DirecTV last month, creating the largest pay-TV provider in the country.
Jul 29, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillySecond Major Success in the Sharing Economy -- Airbnb Wins a $25 Billion ValuationFollowing closely in Uber’s footsteps, Airbnb recently raised $1.5 billion in its latest round of fundraising to become one of the biggest start-ups on the planet.
Jul 22, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyPayPal Officially Splits From eBay -- Which Standalone Company Is Right for Your Portfolio?Following its spin-off from eBay, PayPal offers impressive growth at a premium, but eBay shares are beaten down and poised for a rebound if turnaround efforts prove successful.
Jul 15, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillySan Diego Comic-Con 2015: What Does It Mean for Investors?Can major movie franchises showcased during Comic-Con benefit your portfolio? We are nerding out on this special edition of Industry Focus.
Jul 8, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyWhole Foods Market Inc. Thinks Smaller to Drive Future GrowthWhole Foods sees a huge opportunity in small format stores, while Barnes & Noble hopes new leadership will be able to save a sinking ship.
Jul 1, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyThe Food Industry Gets Messy With Recent M&A ActivityThese are tough times for food companies trying to fuel growth through acquisitions. The Motley Fool dives into the details.
Jun 17, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Dylan LewisDo Shifting Trends Spell Doom for This All-American Apparel Brand?With news that Gap will close 175 of its North American stores, the Motley Fool discusses the future outlook for the company, its competitors, and the apparel industry at large.
Jun 12, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillySuperstar Athletes, Household Brands, and Rabid Fans -- The Billion Dollar Business of EndorsementsSports promotions are big business, and having the right athlete wear your logo can have significant implications for even some of the world’s biggest brands.
Jun 5, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyHow to Level Up Your Portfolio With These Gaming StocksVideo games are a multibillion-dollar business, and mobile growth is pushing the industry to new heights. Is gaming right for your portfolio?
May 27, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyDéjà Vu? Time Warner Cable Inc Finds a New Suitor in Charter Communications, Inc.Just one month after the previous deal broke under regulatory pressure, Time Warner rebounds with an even richer offer from Charter Communications.
May 21, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyWhere Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo, Inc. Are Going for GrowthTwo Motley Fool analysts discuss the energy drink market and how beverage companies are positioning themselves to cash in on this growing segment.
May 13, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyInvesting in the Online Travel Industry: Does Your Portfolio Need a Getaway?Motley Fool analysts Vincent Shen and Sean O’Reilly dive into the online travel industry and discuss recent developments within the space.
May 6, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyWhere Have All the Cable Cord Cutters Gone?Motley Fool analysts Sean O’Reilly and Vincent Shen dive into the data behind the supposed “death of cable”, where things aren’t all what they seem.
Apr 29, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyA Motley Fool Obituary: Comcast-Time Warner, We Hardly Knew YeThe Comcast / Time Warner Cable merger is dead -- find out what killed it, and what comes next.
Apr 22, 2015 by Vincent Shen and Sean O'ReillyHow to Invest in the Toy Industry (You're Buying Them for Your Kids Anyway)Industry Focus will make you feel like a kid again with this look at Hasbro, Mattel, and the world of toys.
