Dan Moskowitz

Casual dining is on its way out, making investments in DineEquity, Denny's and Brinker International risky.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire didn’t meet lofty expectations in its opening weekend, but the long-term picture for the movie, the franchise, and the Lions Gate Entertainment looks bright. Find out if it can outshine competing studios at Walt Disney and Viacom.

Investing in companies that are in-trend is often going to be profitable. Natural and organic foods are the epitome of in-trend at the moment, and Hain Celestial, Whole Foods, and Annie's are positioned to capitalize.

Sysco, United Natural Foods, and The Chef's Warehouse offer potential, but in much different ways.

If you like wild roller coasters, spooky haunted houses, and daring waterslides with ultra-steep drops, then these might be the types of investments for you.

J.C. Penney is exciting investors at the moment, but J.C. Penney’s recent ascent relates more to hope than proven results. How does this compare to industry rivals, Macy's and Gap?

And do these retailers make for great long-term investments?

McDonald’s has long been the winner in this battle, but Burger King is making noise.

Here's how the motorcycle mogul matches up to its toughest competition.

Texas Roadhouse, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, and The Cheesecake Factory have all been performing well. However, one of these companies is likely to offer more long-term potential than its peers.

This isn’t easy to do given current consumer trends, but it’s not impossible. Let's take a look at Brinker International, Darden Restaurants, and DineEquity.

J.M. Smucker isn’t the most popular name right now, but that should be seen as an opportunity even in light of peers, ConAgra Foods and Mondelez International.

Does Ashton Kutcher make a valid argument against Wal-Mart, or is he missing something? How does the company stack up against rivals, Costco and PriceSmart? The answers lie somewhere in-between.

Unlike the products these companies sell, investing isn’t a game. You need to make sure you have the right information prior to making important stock decisions. Which toy company makes the best investment? We put them to the test.

TJX has been on a tear, but one of its peers is at least as impressive.

Flowers Foods has been on an acquisition rampage. Is it likely to pay off?

Teen retailers have been performing poorly recently, but there might be a silver lining.

Hunger Games: Catching Fire opened Thursday to massive crowds and anxious anticipation for a thrill just as wild as its predecessor. Though there's much more beneath the surface for Lions Gate Entertainment, and investors would be wise to look deeper into the company despite fierce competition from Time Warner and Viacom.

We all know what the empire refers to in this case, but a rival empire might present an even better investment opportunity.

Meat Products Companies Offering Optimism, Innovation, and Diversification All three of the companies mentioned in this article offer potential, but two are safer investments than the other, and one is especially impressive.