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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

Dec 23, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Barnes & Noble vs. Books-A-Million

A look at how Barnes & Noble stacks up against Books-A-Million.

Dec 22, 2013 by Daniel Jones

4 Things You Didn't Know About General Motors' Dominance

The automaker's history is more intriguing than you'd think, and has made it into the top-selling U.S. car brand.

Dec 22, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Is Now the Time to Bail on Martha Stewart?

A look at Martha Stewart after its share price jump and how its earnings and the fallout of its relationships with J.C. Penney and Macy's may signal that now might be a good time to sell.

Dec 21, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Darden Throws Red Lobster Back

A look at Darden's spinoff of Red Lobster and what it means for you.

Dec 21, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Can Whole Foods Really Grow to 1,200 Stores?

A look at Whole Foods's ambitious plan to grow from the 347 locations they have in the U.S. today to the 1,200 they hope to have in the future and how it stacks up against Wal-Mart and Costco.

Dec 21, 2013 by Daniel Jones

FedEx Severely Disappointed But Is It Still Attractive?

A look at FedEx's earnings report and how it stacks up against United Parcel Service.

Dec 21, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Does It Make Sense for Home Depot or Lowe's to Buy Lumber Liquidators?

A look at the appeal of a deal in which Home Depot or Lowe's buys Lumber Liquidators.

Dec 19, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Red Lobster Looks Like A Mess After Darden's Earnings Miss

A look at Darden's earnings, how Red Lobster impacted its results, and how the company stacks up against Yum! Brands and Ruby Tuesday.

Dec 18, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Are Rite Aid and Walgreen Amazing Investments Going Into Earnings?

A look at Rite Aid and Walgreen going into earnings and how they compare to CVS Caremark.

Dec 17, 2013 by Daniel Jones

A Look at Why Hilton Is Remarkably Unremarkable

A glance at how Hilton stacks up to Marriott and Starwood after its IPO.

Dec 17, 2013 by Daniel Jones

How Does FedEx Look Going Into Earnings?

A look at FedEx before earnings and how it stacks up against United Parcel.

Dec 16, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Twitter's Been Flying Sky-High, But Is It About to Crash?

A look at Twitter's phenomenal growth and how the company stacks up against Facebook and LinkedIn.

Dec 16, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Is Wet Seal Beginning to Look Like J.C. Penney Did Before Its Turnaround Began?

A look at Wet Seal's earnings results and how it looks compared to J.C. Penney before and during the company's turnaround.

Dec 16, 2013 by Daniel Jones

American Eagle Got Smashed! How Does It Stack Up to Aeropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch?

A look at American Eagle after reporting earnings and a discussion of how it stacks up against Aeropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Dec 14, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Talk About a Mixed Day for Auto Parts Suppliers!

A look at the movements and reasons behind the movements for Autozone, Advance Auto, and Pep Boys on Tuesday.

Dec 14, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Smith & Wesson Blew Away Earnings! What's Next?

A look at Smith & Wesson's earnings release and how it stacks up against Sturm, Ruger & Company, TASER International, and Olin.

Dec 14, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Dollar General Smashed Earnings But Are There Better Investments Out There?

With competition heating up from discounters in every corner of retail during this critical holiday season, let's take a timely look at Dollar General's great earnings and how the company has fared against Family Dollar and Dollar Tree.

Dec 13, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Rumors of Starbucks’ Decline Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

A look at the fear that Starbucks is now longer an attractive company with data collected from Dunkin' Brands Group, Investment Technology Group, and J.M. Smucker.

Dec 13, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Guess? Beat on Earnings but Are There Better Opportunities Out There?

A look at Guess?'s earnings release, and how its recent performance measures up against Gap and Polo Ralph Lauren.

Dec 13, 2013 by Daniel Jones

Mattress Firm Rocked Earnings! Is It Still a Buy?

A look at Mattress Firm and how it measures up against Tempur Sealy and Select Comfort.

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