Dan Moskowitz

Wal-Mart is often seen as a mature company, but it still has growth opportunities outside of the United States giving growth stories Amazon.com and Yahoo a run for their money.

Consumers are buying more energy drinks than ever offsetting risks for Monster Beverage and keeping PepsiCo, Inc. and Coca-Cola on the defensive.

If consumers fall in love with a brand on a massive scale -- in this case based on a survey of 1.2 million people -- then future growth for that brand is highly likely. This is imperative information for any investor.

Nike’s Jordan Brand is about to make some noise with Flight 23. This noise was needed to help quell the rising threat of Under Armour in regard to brand recognition among today’s young consumers.

Sears recently announced its Points for Progress, but will it lead to top-line growth in Sears' quest to better compete with Wal-Mart Stores and Macy's Inc.?

A grocery store that’s succeeding in attracting technologically equipped mothers is ahead of industry trends. Is it Kroger, Safeway, or Whole Foods?

Costco has enjoyed stock appreciation of 76% over a three-year time frame. Future stock appreciation is likely. But what makes Costco successful? You need to know what you’re investing in before choosing this retailer over competitors Wal-Mart Stores and Target Corp.

Was it Lions Gate Entertainment, Disney, Universal Studios, Sony/Columbia, or Warner Bros.? Click to find out -- big-potential movies being released and investment perspective included.

Macy’s isn’t a department store anymore; it’s an omnichannel store and this has big implications for competitors The J.C. Penney Company and Sears Holdings.

To understand the film industry, you must first understand that successful franchises bring in the most dough. Shadow Recruit might be the fifth movie in the Jack Ryan series, proving that Viacom can compete with Disney and Comcast's Universal Pictures.

There is a lot of talk lately about Wal-Mart Stores lately, but what are the facts and do they actually underpay their employees compared to competitors Costco Wholesale and Target Corp.?

Amazon continues to grow rapidly on the top line, stealing the retailing spotlight from both Wal-Mart Stores and Target Corp, but is Amazon's valuation a little too high for investors to handle?

This might sound outlandish given Amazon’s online strength, but there are several reasons you shouldn't completely rule out this possibility.

Twitter isn’t just the talk of Wall Street at the moment; it can also provide valuable information to investors about other companies and potential investments.

Target is facing mass scrutiny right now, causing investors and potential investors to run for the hills. Do you want to invest with the masses… or with the savvy?

It has been a comedy of errors for this once-loved discount retailer. The latest news is yet another negative. However, if you look closely, there are hints that Target might still be a long-term winner.

Some companies that experience a misstep quickly recover. Surprisingly, Target hasn’t managed to do so. The good news is that this chain of events leads to investment opportunities somewhere.

How do consumers feel about Black Friday and Cyber Monday? What type of retailers were mentioned most on social media sites on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? These might be important clues for future sales performances.

Social Media exposure is imperative to a company’s long-term success. If a company fails to deliver in this area, it will lose market share and suffer a slow death.

Predicting holiday sales is difficult, but some key reports from reliable sources provide important hints. In turn these hints illuminate one major winner amongst retailers.