Michael Finarelli

Will the Wendy's Company see another uptick in sales no that it's pretzel bun burgers are back?

Why did the domestic-merchandise chain initiate a buyback program?

In the spirit of World Cup competition, we’re holding our own tournament in search of the Better Stock Today.

In the spirit of World Cup competition, we’re holding our own tournament in search of the Better Stock Today.

Priceline is poised to continue to lead the online travel reservation market for these two reasons.

In this episode of Where the Money Is, Motley Fool consumer goods analysts Mark Reeth and Michael Finarelli play the "Would you rather ..." game and choose between two stocks, then explain their choices.

Looking to find great dividend stocks you can ride to riches over the years? Las Vegas Sands and International Gaming Technology are two potential candidates. Here's a deeper look at how you need to examine these businesses, and a clear winner for your portfolio.

Looking to find great dividend stocks you can ride to riches over the years? Procter & Gamble and ConAgra are two potential candidates. Here's a deeper look at how you need to examine these businesses, and a clear winner for your portfolio.

With a company as diversified as Walt Disney it's easy to get caught up in all of their beloved consumer facing brands. But one very important part of the business stands apart as a massive cash flow generator for investors.

We've collected the most popular companies among Fool.com readers and put them head-to-head in a good old-fashioned challenge we're calling The Motley Fool Better-Buy Tournament.

We've collected the most popular companies among Fool.com readers and put them head to head in a good old-fashioned challenge we're calling The Motley Fool Better Buy Tournament.

We've collected the most popular companies among Fool.com readers and put them head-to-head in a good old-fashioned challenge we're calling The Motley Fool Better Buy Tournament.

We've collected the most popular companies among Fool.com readers and put them head-to-head in a good old-fashioned challenge we're calling The Motley Fool Better Buy Tournament.

We've collected the most popular companies among Fool.com readers and put them head-to-head in a good old-fashioned challenge we're calling The Motley Fool Better Buy Tournament.

Why a $20 price increase for Amazon's Prime service doesn't break the bank -- and leaves investors smiling.

Looking for dividends to build out your income portfolio? Altria could be a phenomenal choice.

Warren Buffett's recently reported move out of DISH Network may have some investors pondering the Oracle's view on the future of satellite television. Make no mistake, Berkshire Hathaway still holds a stake in rival DIRECTV; however, the shock waves from the surprise wedding proposal between Comcast and Time Warner Cable still has many investors reeling. Does the Oracle see trouble looming on the horizon?

Fresh off a mixed earnings report that noted significant advances in digital content across several popular franchises, Electronic Arts has continued its upward march over the past year. Does EA have what it takes to outperform industry rivals, or will Activision Blizzard freeze its red-hot ascent?

With Anheuser-Busch recently buying back its stake in Oriental Brewing for three times its selling price, investors need to ask themselves whether this was a good move by management or an effort to appease Wall Street with the appeal for faster growth?

While Michael Kors is all the rage when it comes to the investment community, investors should not overlook the current opportunity that exists in Coach. With shares trading seemingly on the cheap, Coach is poised to take advantage of red hot growth in China. Keep your eyes on this iconic fashion designer for outsized future returns that may be in the bag!