May 23, 2019 by Mac GreerWhy Target Is Hitting, and Nordstrom Is MissingOne of the best tools for winning in retail in 2019 is a good omnichannel strategy. But nothing can save you if you’re selling fashion that isn’t to customers’ tastes.
May 23, 2019 by Chris HillBrick-and-Mortar Retail Suffers: The 2019 Story2018 wasn’t so bad for traditional retail, but the numbers show that this year is an entirely different story.
May 21, 2019 by Chris HillA Tale of 2 Acquisitions, With High Drama in MergerlandA key name gave his blessing to the T-Mobile/Sprint deal, while CBS announced a bid to scoop up a premium cable network.
May 18, 2019 by Chris HillWalmart Chips Away Another DayThe brick-and-mortar giant refuses to cave to the pressures of Amazon and proves it can roll with the punches.
May 16, 2019 by Mac GreerHow Disney and Walmart Are Both Playing Catch-UpThe media giant is amping up its ability to fight Netflix, while the retailer is striking back at Amazon.
May 13, 2019 by Mac GreerA Good Day to Be RokuRoku strengthens the case that it’s more than just hardware, and the stock market loves it.
May 13, 2019 by Chris HillLyft Is Down on a Torrential Waterfall of LossesThe first earnings report was impressive, and not in the way Lyft wants you to focus on.
May 9, 2019 by Chris HillAnother Company Goes Beyond MeatTyson Foods enters the meatless space, raising questions about a fledgling new industry’s investment potential.
May 9, 2019 by Chris HillBuffetty Highlights From the Annual MeetingBerkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting shed some light, although not too much, on Kraft Heinz and Tesla’s insurance ambitions.
May 5, 2019 by Mac GreerWhat's Behind Eventbrite's 30% DropA miss on earnings and weak guidance are short-term news, but Eventbrite’s long-term picture is a little more complicated.
May 3, 2019 by Motley Fool StaffIs Facebook Serious When It Says “The Future Is Private"?That was the big message at Facebook's F8 developer conference, and management is optimistic about how it will play out for the business model.
May 3, 2019 by Motley Fool StaffHere’s Why Investors Rang Up Shopify Shares This WeekWith revenue up 50% in the first quarter, the e-commerce platform provider is cruising ahead.
May 3, 2019 by Motley Fool StaffHow Apple Just Got Waved Back Into Club TrillionDespite uninspiring iPhone sales, Wall Street is enthused by the stock again.
May 3, 2019 by Chris Hill4 Stocks, 4 Innovation StoriesApple and Facebook are pivoting, Shopify is helping brick-and-mortar businesses pivot, and you’ll want to hear about the unusual way Yum China is growing KFC sales.
May 3, 2019 by Motley Fool StaffWhy the Market Liked McDonald’s So Much Better Than Texas RoadhouseRising comps taste great, but you really want to order them with a side of rising profits.
May 3, 2019 by Chris Hill and Bill BarkerGood News! General Electric Burned Less Cash in Q1Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the troubled industrial conglomerate?
May 3, 2019 by Motley Fool StaffSlowing Ad Revenue Growth Whacked Alphabet’s Share Price -- and It Should HaveSales are still rising, but the curve has investors worried.
May 3, 2019 by Motley Fool StaffWhat’s the Deal With Restaurant Brands International?When the best news from its quarter is that Burger King’s comps were up 2%, the fast food chain operator may have some work to do.
May 3, 2019 by Chris HillWhy Alphabet and Texas Roadhouse Fell Tuesday Despite Rising SalesTop-line growth is good, as are higher comps. But the investors need to see the big picture.