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
Apr 27, 2014
by Daniel Jones
After Crashing, is Pandora Media Inc a Screaming Buy?
In spite of delivering crushing revenue and in-line earnings, shares of Pandora fell 16% on Apr. 25. Is this a sign that the business is now cheap enough to grab a piece of or should investors consider Sirius instead?
Apr 27, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Is Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Topping Out?
After reporting revenue that exceeded expectations and earnings that fell in line with estimates, shares of Sirius barely responded. Is this a sign that the business is finally starting to peak and that Pandora could become investor's new favorite radio stock?
Apr 26, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Will Home Depot's Ecommerce Strategy Be the Key to Its Survival or Demise?
After news broke that Home Depot would be focusing more on its ecommerce platform in lieu of additional store openings, the possibility of higher revenue for the retailer, as well as FedEx and UPS, arose. Is this Home Depot's path to the future or will Amazon crush the home improvement king?
Apr 25, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Netflix and Comcast are at War!
In Netflix's recent earnings release, there was a little-seen statement by the company that has all but started a war between it and telecommunications giant Comcast. Will this have disastrous consequences for investors or is each company's long-term outlook still rosy?
Apr 25, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Are McDonald's Troubles Just Getting Started?
Despite Mr. Market's timid response to McDonald's poor performance in this past quarter, is it possible that increased competition from Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread Company is beginning to cause trouble for the world's largest fast food chain?
Apr 24, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Rumors of FuelBand's Death have been Greatly Exaggerated
Despite a flurry of articles on Nike's decision to axe FuelBand, news that is reminiscent of Barnes & Noble's NOOK issues, evidence suggests that the media has given more credence to the rumors than what is justified.
Apr 22, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Is the Sky the Limit for Netflix?
After the company reported a better-than-expected earnings report, shares of Netflix surged 7% in post-market trading. While this is great news for the company and its shareholders, does the business have what it takes to catch up to Time Warner? Or will it forever play second fiddle?
Apr 16, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Drone Wars: The Companies You Need to Watch
The past few days have been filled with big news about giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon making progress in their efforts to raise their sales with tiny drones. Could this lead to tremendous profits for a Foolish investor or are these companies overly ambitious?
Apr 14, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Family Dollar Hit on Earnings
Hit hard by lackluster revenue and profits, shares of Family Dollar declined 3% on Apr. 10. Now that the company trades at a discount to its previous value, should investors jump in or would an investment in Dollar General, Dollar Tree, or Five Below be better?
Apr 12, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Is Now the Time to Bet on Discounted Casinos?
Since being hit hard on April 7, shares of some casino operators like Melco Crown, MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, and Wynn Resorts appear to offer some hot prospects. Which of these investments should the Foolish investor consider jumping into and which are mediocre plays?
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