Andrés Cardenal

These three companies appear to meet Buffett's exacting standards in spades.

The Fresh Market missed earnings forecasts by $0.01, but sales came in above expectations. Management is prioritizing sales over margins, so things seem to be working according to plan.

Williams-Sonoma's latest report was remarkably strong across the board. Let's look at the numbers and the main implications for investors.

PetSmart delivered broadly good news for the third quarter of 2014. Guidance for the coming year was particularly encouraging, indicating that the pet-focused retailer may be on its way to a full turnaround.

Wall Street is shortsightedly focused on Amazon's falling profit margins, but the company continues consolidating a rock-solid position in promising growth industries like online retail and cloud computing. The best Amazon Black Friday bargain could be Amazon stock itself.

Disney's dividend yield is not too impressive, but investing is a dynamic game, and you need to focus on the movie as opposed to the picture. The way things are going, Disney is on track to become a top dividend stock in the coming years.

Shares of TJX were falling Tuesday, as investors reacted to the company's latest earnings report. Buying opportunity or time to panic?

Currency headwinds may hurt Priceline in the short term, but the long-term growth story is still intact. The recent pullback in Priceline stock looks like a buying opportunity for investors.

Leading to the PayPal spinoff, investors may want to pay special attention to what`s happening at eBay beyond the headline numbers. Let´s look at the main takeaways from the company's latest earnings conference call.

Warren Buffett is spending $4.7 billion in Duracell via a smart move saving huge sums of money in taxes for Berkshire Hathaway. Let's take a look at the main takeaways for investors.

Looking to invest like Warren Buffett? Buying the stocks in his portfolio and holding them for the very long term sounds like a simple and effective way to do it.

A few important quotes from Apple's latest conference call, including a fairly Foolish comment from CEO Tim Cook

Cost-cutting and strong sales momentum entering the crucial fourth quarter were the main positives in Soother's latest earnings report.

Short-term weakness seems to be providing a big buying opportunity for long-term investors in Macau casinos. With these in mind, let's look at Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, and Melco Crown to find out which one is the best bet.

Top growth stocks can deliver explosive returns over time, especially when purchased at opportunistic prices. Amazon, Michael Kors, and Netflix are interesting candidates for investors looking to purchase powerful growth stocks on a short-term pullback.

Buying the wrong stocks can be an expensive mistake, but missing profitable opportunities can be even worse.

The Chefs' Warehouse reported solid top line performance during the third quarter, but falling profit margins are a major drag on overall performance.

Solid dividend stocks don´t only provide consistent returns, they also allow you to sleep smoothly at night knowing your capital is well protected. Apple, PepsiCo, and Colgate-Palmolive are three rock-solid dividend powerhouse stocks to consider.

CVS's third quarter report confirms that the company is in pretty good shape.

In the face of challenging economic conditions in Latin America, MercadoLibre delivered a blowout earnings report for the third quarter. This speaks wonders about the company and its fundamental strengths.