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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

Feb 22, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Is Lumber Liquidators Peaking After Strong Earnings?

Lumber Liquidators surprised on both its top line and bottom line. However, is now an opportune time to sell its shares and buy Home Depot or Lowe's, or can the company still ride higher?

Feb 22, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Is Rite Aid Overvalued After Its McKesson Deal?

Rite Aid reported undeniably good news to shareholders when it released the news that its deal with McKesson would be extended. However, did the market behave too positively, pushing the company into overvalued territory?

Feb 19, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Is Groupon Best of Breed Heading Into Earnings?

Groupon is due to report fourth-quarter results Thursday. Heading into earnings, is Groupon an excellent prospect, or do eBay, Amazon, or LinkedIn provide better opportunities?

Feb 19, 2014 by Daniel Jones

GNC Looks Like a Nice Prospect Now, but Vitamin Shoppe Is Better

After reporting lackluster earnings for its fourth quarter, shareholders are probably wondering if GNC is all it's cracked up to be. Right now, though, the company looks strong but not quite as strong as Vitamin Shoppe.

Feb 17, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Can Orbitz Really Turn This Plane Around?

Orbitz had a strong quarter and looks like a turnaround opportunity at first glance. But can the company keep this up, or should investors consider Priceline or Expedia instead?

Feb 17, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Is J.C. Penney at Death's Door?

After George Soros exited J.C. Penney, it is perfectly rational for investors to wonder about the company's potential demise. But is the retailer's situation all that bad, or is the party just getting started?

Feb 17, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Reporting Earnings, Is CVS More Attractive?

CVS reported revenue that exceeded analyst expectations but fell slightly short on earnings per share. Despite this performance, is the company an amazing buy, or are there better opportunities out there?

Feb 15, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Missing Earnings, Mondelez Looks Anything but Sweet!

Mondelez missed on its earnings forecast, but this shouldn't surprise anyone. The company's fundamentals have been poor over the past few years and investors might be better off with a company like Hershey.

Feb 13, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Heading Into Earnings, Smucker Looks Sweet!

Looking at Smucker before it reports earnings makes an investment in the company look rather appealing. However, is the business all that it's made out to be or is there some better opportunity at competitors Mondelez International and ConAgra Foods, Inc.?

Feb 13, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Is J.C. Penney a Screaming Buy?

Every company has a price where it becomes attractive. Despite the problems facing J.C. Penney, the company might be very attractive after declining 4% on Monday.

Feb 13, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Skyrocketing, Is Barnes & Noble Ready For A Death Spiral?

Barnes & Noble surged after news broke that it was letting go of its NOOK segment's employees. Is this train of thought rational or is the company ready to go under?

Feb 13, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After a Hard Landing, Is Tempur Sealy a Strong Buy?

Tempur Sealy reported reasonable results during its most recent quarter, but the company's situation doesn't look too great. Despite this, is the company a great prospect for shareholders, or are there better alternatives out there?

Feb 12, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Is Orbitz a Terrible Investment Heading into Earnings?

Heading into earnings, shares of Orbitz has fallen dramatically. However, is this a great opportunity to jump into the fray or is Orbitz destined for mediocrity?

Feb 11, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Rocking Earnings Is Expedia Overvalued?

Expedia's earnings this past quarter were dynamite! After rising so far, does the company still have room to run, or should investors look at Orbitz or Priceline.com for real value?

Feb 11, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Smashing Earnings, Is Dunkin' Scorching Hot?

Dunkin' smashed earnings estimates for the fourth quarter of 2013 and it has shown some tremendous growth during these past few years. Despite this, is the company a hot play or will Starbucks or Green Mountain provide investors with better opportunities?

Feb 11, 2014 by Daniel Jones

McDonald's January Sales Aren't As Good as They Seem!

McDonald's reported its comparable-store sales on Monday. At first glance, the metrics look alright, but upon further consideration the picture looks downright gloomy!

Feb 8, 2014 by Daniel Jones

GNC: A Case of Mr. Market vs. Analysts

Heading into earnings, GNC looks like a strong investment prospect. But, in the face of investor pessimism, is the company really as attractive as it looks?

Feb 8, 2014 by Daniel Jones

Will Skechers Make Investors Proud On Wednesday?

Heading into earnings, shareholders of Skechers have every right to ask how the company might perform. Historically, the business has been terrible but 2013 has been an amazing year for it so far, but will this trend continue?

Feb 8, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Walgreen's Saw Strong January Growth, Will CVS Surprise Investors?

In January, both Walgreen's and Rite Aid experienced some attractive top line growth. Is this a precursor for strong fourth-quarter results for CVS or will the company flop?

Feb 8, 2014 by Daniel Jones

After Mixed Earnings, Is Yum! Still Tasting Good?

Yum! Brands reported revenue that fell short of expectations but earnings that surpassed analyst estimates for the quarter. Now, with the business becoming more profitable, is it an attractive opportunity?

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