Brian Hill
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Recent Articles by Brian Hill
Mar 27, 2014
by Brian Hill
3 Entertainment Companies Keeping Investors Happy With Higher Earnings
The rebounding U.S. economy has encouraged Americans to step up their spending on entertainment, which means good times for companies such as Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Six Flags Entertainment, and Cinemark Holdings.
Mar 12, 2014
by Brian Hill
Who's Serving Up the Best Operating Performance -- Darden, Brinker, or Bravo Brio?
Despite the steadily improving economy, consumers are proving to be finicky eaters. They're rewarding some restaurant chains with greater customer traffic while patronizing others less frequently than before -- as shown by the varying results for Darden Restaurants, Brinker International, and Bravo Brio Restaurant.
Mar 10, 2014
by Brian Hill
How Thor Industries Motors Ahead of the Competition
The recreational vehicle industry is enjoying a cyclical uptrend due to the improvement in the general economy and rising consumer sentiment, with major industry participants such as Thor Industries reporting outstanding earnings.
Feb 12, 2014
by Brian Hill
Has Callaway Golf Finally Found the Fairway?
With golf participation rates growing slowly in the United States, golf-equipment manufacturers such as Callaway Golf are tapping into international markets and striving to improve operational efficiency in order to build sales and profits.
Feb 8, 2014
by Brian Hill
Can Home Improvement Retailers Help You Construct a Sturdier Portfolio?
The rebound in home prices and increase in home sales have created a favorable environment for home improvement retailers such as Lumber Liquidators, Home Depot, and Lowe's Companies -- which should continue in 2014 and beyond.
Jan 30, 2014
by Brian Hill
Can Apparel and Footwear Manufacturers Keep Your Portfolio Fashionable?
With sales growth in the U.S. being modest at best, apparel and footwear manufacturers such as Columbia Sportswear, Deckers Outdoor, and Wolverine World Wide are looking to the international markets for brand building.
Jan 14, 2014
by Brian Hill
Are These Better Times for Discount or for Upscale Retailers?
As economic uncertainty, particularly sluggish employment growth, continues to be a concern to retailers, those serving very different customer segments such as Dollar Tree, Target, and Tiffany are experiencing very different results.
Jan 12, 2014
by Brian Hill
Are Investors Better Served by Smaller Restaurant Chains or Industry Giants?
As the economy continues to rebound, restaurant chains large and small, including Potbelly, Chuy's Holdings and Burger King Worldwide, are stepping up their development activity in the U.S. and internationally.
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