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 12, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Are Google's Travel Plans Too Ambitious?
After news broke that Google seems to be making more headway into the online travel business, shares of companies like Priceline.com and Expedia soared. Is this good news for power players like these, or is Google about to dominate another industry?
Apr 12, 2014
by Daniel Jones
The Gap Might Be Better Than You Think!
On Apr. 10, The Gap reported that its comparable-store sales came in lower than investors had hoped for and this sent its shares down 2%. With the business trading near its 52-week lows, should investors consider jumping in or is American Eagle Outfitter or Abercrombie & Fitch a better prospect?
Apr 11, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Was It a Huge Mistake for Sears to Get Rid of Lands' End?
Following its divestiture of Lands' End, the picture at Sears looks slightly different from before. Does this present the Foolish investor with an amazing opportunity, or is there simply too much risk now that a profitable asset is out of Sears' control?
Apr 9, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Drugstore Wars: Is Walgreen or Rite Aid the Better Stock?
After both Walgreen and Rite Aid reported their results for the month of March, shares of the second and third largest drugstore chains moved higher. Is now a great time to buy or should investors flee these companies while they can?
Apr 8, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Can Rite Aid Defy the Odds?
Heading into earnings, shareholders are probably hoping for a strong performance from the drugstore chain, but analysts are expecting mediocre results. Can Rite Aid defy the odds and soar this year, or should investors look toward CVS and Walgreen for outsized returns?
Apr 4, 2014
by Daniel Jones
After Soaring, Can Restoration Hardware Reach New Heights?
After Restoration Hardware reported mixed quarterly results, its rosy forecast sent shares rocketing higher. Does this mean the company is a buy, or should investors consider Lumber Liquidators or The Container Store instead?
Apr 3, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Will King Digital Entertainment PLC Get Crushed?
After a disappointing IPO, shares of King Digital have begun recovering nicely, which brings into question if the company will go the way of Zynga and Electronic Arts into mediocrity or if it has the potential thrive like Activision Blizzard.
Apr 3, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Should You Be as Bullish on Urban Outfitters As Company Executives?
After news broke that Urban Outfitters decided to buy back more than $162 million worth of shares during the first quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, investors became very optimistic. But is it possible that management is trying divert your attention away from something even more important?
Apr 2, 2014
by Daniel Jones
These 3 Casino Stocks Have Explosive Potential
After news broke that Macau's gambling industry grew rapidly over the past quarter, shares of companies like Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, and Melco Crown shot up. Is now still the perfect time to jump in for amazing gains?
Apr 1, 2014
by Daniel Jones
Is Facebook Inc. Killing Itself?
In light of some major M&A activity lately, investors have been far from enthusiastic about Facebook moving forward. This has been evidenced by its falling share price in recent weeks. Given this concern, could Facebook grant investors with an attractive opportunity or is the company slowly killing itself?
Apr 1, 2014
by Daniel Jones
McCafe: McDonald's Saving Grace or Desperate Cry for Help?
In an effort to boost brand awareness and sales, McDonald's announced it would begin offering free McCafe drinks to customers starting March 31 and ending April 13. Is this a brilliant marketing initiative or nothing more than a sign of trouble?
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