Daniel Jones
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Dan is a Select Freelance writer for The Motley Fool. He focuses primarily on the Consumer Goods sector but also likes to dive in on interesting topics involving energy, industrials, and macroeconomics!
Recent Articles by Daniel Jones
Jul 16, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Has Potbelly Gone Rotten?
After Potbelly reported lackluster preliminary results for the second quarter of its 2014 fiscal year on July 9, shares got hammered! Is this a sign that now's the best time to throw the company out of your portfolio in favor of Noodles & Company, or can the restaurant chain refresh itself?
Jul 16, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Here's Why a Mega-Merger Between Time Warner and Twenty-First Century Fox is Unlikely
Despite seeing its shares soar on Jul. 16, it's unlikely that Time Warner will be acquired by Twenty-First Century Fox. On top of its bid being too low, a deal between the two would leave a highly-leveraged company that could prove to cost shareholders more than it's worth.
Jul 16, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Family Dollar Perplexes Its Shareholders
After Family Dollar reported radically mixed revenue and earnings results for the quarter, its shares remained virtually unchanged. Does Mr. Market's confusion imply a good buying opportunity for investors, or would Dollar General make for a far better prospect?
Jul 15, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Is Yum! Brands' Revenue and Earnings About to Explode?
Despite the fact that Yum! has been seeing trouble lately, analysts expect a huge move in the company's revenue and earnings when the business releases its quarterly results July 16. Is now a great time to invest in Yum! Brands, or would McDonald's or Chipotle be better long-term plays?
Jul 14, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Is This Bed Bath & Beyond's $2 Billion Mistake?
After news broke that Bed Bath & Beyond would be buying back $2 billion worth of its shares, Mr. Market barely moved the company's shares. Despite this, is it likely that the company is making a huge mistake, or has Macy's shown that big buybacks can be done while still maintaining high-flying growth?
Jul 14, 2014
by Daniel Jones
3 Risks That Could Derail Rite Aid's Turnaround
Despite its shares soaring and losses turning into gains, Rite Aid isn't in the clear yet. Whether its competition from Walgreen and CVS Caremark, supplier concerns from McKesson Corporation, or internal issues, the company has plenty that could go wrong!
Jul 13, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Move Over Mickey! Disney's Bread and Butter Might Not Be What You Think
Although the image of princesses or theme parks may come to the mind of investors thinking about how The Walt Disney Company makes its money, the truth of the matter is that the company brings in a lot of its sales the exact same way Comcast or CBS Corporation do!
Jul 9, 2014
by Daniel Jones
After Getting a Beatdown, Can The Container Store Be Salvaged?
After the market closed on July 8, shares of The Container Store dropped more than 14% on lackluster revenue and earnings results and a dour outlook. Can the company recover from this, or should the Foolish investor consider Michaels or Lumber Liquidators instead?
Jul 9, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Where Does Family Dollar Stand Going Into Earnings?
Heading into earnings, the future of Family Dollar seems bleak. With Carl Icahn pushing for a sale of the business to a rival like Dollar General amid poor expectations for the quarter, will Family Dollar be hit hard, or can the business prove Icahn... and analysts... wrong?
Jul 8, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Are Casinos About to Be Hit Hard by a Downturn?
In light of data that says Macau's casino industry is shrinking, the fact is, the region may still have plenty of room to run. The only question for those who believe this is which company, between Melco Crown, Las Vegas Sands, and Wynn Resorts, will have the best chance of capitalizing on a booming gambling industry?
Jul 6, 2014
by Daniel Jones
What to Expect When The Container Store Reports
Heading into earnings, investors are right to wonder about how well The Container Store will fare. With shares trading near a 52-week low, it's possible the company's stock could be sent skyrocketing, but for the long run, is Michael's a better play for the Foolish investor?
Jul 2, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Lowe's Needs a Reality Check
In spite of Lowe's large market power, the company seems to be falling further and further behind Home Depot. Moving forward though, there are two actions management can take to correct for its past mistakes that could send sales, profits, and, possibly, its shares soaring!
Jun 26, 2014
by Daniel Jones
J.C. Penney Gets a Lifeline
J.C. Penney announced that it had obtained a new credit facility on June 23 and then its shares dived. Is the company's news really so bad that it might turn investors onto Macy's or Dillard's instead, or is there nothing but upside moving forward?
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