Dan Moskowitz

The best investors ignore the herd and use foresight as opposed to hindsight. This is your opportunity to do the same with Wal-Mart and Target.

Dunkin’ Brands and Starbucks have a lot in common, but it's their differences that should help determine which is the better investment option for you.

The online travel industry is so competitive that companies must relentlessly innovate in order to stay ahead, which could lead to an investment opportunity. Is Orbitz one of those companies?

Wal-Mart and Costco have different ways of doing business, but is one method better than the other? Investors need to know.

J.C. Penney recently reported substantial year-over-year improvements in the first quarter, but savvy investors know to delve a little deeper.

When underlying performance is good and stock performance is bad, it’s time to take a serious look at that company.

McDonald’s has delivered for investors through the years. Is this trend sustainable in the current quick-service restaurant environment?

Tiffany has held center stage in the jewelry market for decades, but is one of its peers about to steal the spotlight?

That ice cream shop with 31 flavors might not be as unique as it used to be, but it should be a growth driver for Dunkin’ Brands going forward.

It has been proven that customer experiences impact sales. This is potentially good news for two of the three companies listed in the headline and possibly bad news for the other.

Chick-fil-A might be the most impressive quick-service restaurant in the chicken category, but you can’t invest in it. Another chicken-focused quick-service restaurant has performed like Chick-fil-A, and you can invest in it.

Look at trends for average revenue per store and store counts and you will find a formula that should lead to future success.

Starbucks is known for making highly strategic decisions that tend to drive the top line from different directions. Is this likely to be another example, or is this a misstep?

Wal-Mart might be losing customers to Amazon, but it is fighting hard to find ways to fuel growth and cut costs.

Consumer Reports just conducted a study on grocery stores, which revealed some interesting and important consumer opinions. These consumer opinions could wreak havoc on Wal-Mart over the long haul. Other companies stand to benefit.

Stop paying attention to all those headlines stating that Walgreen will close 76 underperforming locations. While this is true, it’s not the whole story.

Wal-Mart's company culture might be improving, but it's still poor overall. Target's company culture is average and might be weakening. Costco, on the other hand, continues to deliver a top-tier company culture, which leads to strong fiscal results.

McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s have all implemented their own initiatives focused on free, but one of these companies holds a significant advantage over the other two.

Customer loyalty leads to repeat business. This then drives the top line and leads to the likelihood of shareholder returns.

Dunkin’ Donuts is all the rage in South Korea, but Starbucks has already dug itself in for the likely future surge for coffee demand in China.