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Asit Sharma

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Asit Sharma, CPA, is a Senior Investment Analyst and Lead Advisor at The Motley Fool. Prior to his current position, Asit was a contributing writer and editor for Fool.com, CFO of a middle-market manufacturer, and a finance consultant. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and a M.A. in English Literature from New York University.

Recent Articles by Asit Sharma

Sep 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why The Habit Restaurants, Inc. Stock Fell 16% in August

The "better burger" company hopes to see better months than August for the rest of the year.

Sep 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Intuit Inc. Stock Fell 19% in August

Lowered expectations and uncertainty around divestitures undermined the business and tax-software giant's typically stable stock.

Sep 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. Stock Fell 17% in August

The natural foods grocer's quarterly earnings and full-year outlook share some of the blame for its August swoon.

Sep 9, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why The Fresh Market Inc.'s Stock Fell 29% in August

Disappointment over negative comparable sales and slashed earnings estimates caused shareholders to flee the premium foods grocer in August. Does a recent management change foreshadow better times ahead?

Sep 9, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Bojangles Inc. Stock Fell 17% in August

The southern fried chicken and biscuits chain weathered a dismal month, but a reasonable valuation to peers may point to more stability ahead.

Sep 1, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Will China Crimp Starbucks Corporation's Growth Plans?

The volatility in Chinese markets which is roiling world stock exchanges is just one sign of possible headwinds for Starbucks Corporation in its most favored growth market.

Sep 1, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Alaska Air Group, Inc.: 6 Strategic Themes for the Near Future

The domestic carrier employs carefully considered strategic initiatives to fend off competition and remain in expansion mode.

Aug 31, 2015 by Asit Sharma

What Is Smart Beta?

Unlocking the mystery behind smart beta, an increasingly popular investment strategy.

Aug 27, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Has Anyone Seen Burger King and Tim Horton's Missing Cash?

Burger King's merger with Tim Hortons last year created a formidable global quick-service restaurant operator. But is cash disappearing down a rabbit hole?

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Aug 25, 2015 by Asit Sharma

5 Things Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Management Wants You to Know

A discussion of 5 important points which management of the fast casual, Mexican-themed chain made during last month's earnings call with analysts.

Aug 20, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Intuit Divests Quicken, and Doubles Down on Its Online Ecosystem

The software provider announces the sale of three small, but well-regarded, product lines, and signals its intent to focus on its core tax and accounting businesses in Thursday's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report.

Aug 19, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Intuit's Fourth-Quarter 2015 Earnings: Key Numbers to Watch

The tax and accounting software giant reports on the close of its fiscal year on Thursday. We review significant numbers for investors to keep an eye on when earnings are released.

Aug 17, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Euronet Worldwide Fine-Tunes Its Growth Strategy

Still riding the momentum from a significant 2014 partnership with Wal-Mart, the global payment processor turned to acquisitions in the second quarter of 2015, as it continues to push for higher revenue growth.

Aug 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Etsy Inc. Stock Rose 48% in July

Reversing a months-long swoon, the online craft marketplace's stock enjoyed a powerful buying surge. Now what?

Aug 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why SUPERVALU Inc. Stock Rose 14% in July

Shares of the grocery wholesale and retail stock were actually headed for a monthly loss until a late-breaking announcement helped it change course.

Aug 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Monster Beverage Corporation Stock Rose 15% in July

The energy drink specialist rose steadily through the month, still benefiting from the halo of its distribution deal with Coke.

Aug 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Qlik Technologies Inc. Stock Rose 16% in July

Pre-and-post-earnings run-ups helped lift the visual analytics company during the month.

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Aug 10, 2015 by Asit Sharma

The Single Worst Practice of Fast Casual Restaurants

This single practice hinders the fortunes of a promising restaurant sector.

Aug 9, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Stock Rose 10% in July

The manufacturer and distributor of soft drinks and bottled waters and juices benefited from investor demand before its mid-year results were released late in the month.

Aug 9, 2015 by Asit Sharma

Why Zynga, Inc. Stock Fell 13% in July

Long-standing revenue concerns and investor nervousness over upcoming earnings hit the mobile gaming company in midsummer.

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