Dec 7, 2017 by Mac GreerWhy Amazon and Google Are Duking It OutTwo of the biggest companies in the world are trading blows on their platforms, but one has at least a little more of an edge.
Nov 29, 2017 by Chris HillWhat This Week's Mega-Merger in Magazines MeansMeredith is buying Time Inc., but can consolidation change the trajectory of the print publishing segment?
Nov 30, 2017 by Chris HillArby's Gets Into Wings; SodaStream Gets Into WinesBuffalo Wild Wings is going private, though with a different buyer than previously expected. And the at-home carbonation specialist is launching something unexpected of its own.
Dec 1, 2017 by Motley Fool StaffChipotle Up Big on CEO DepartureThe restaurant chain's founder, Steve Ells, is stepping down from the top job; Goldman Sachs foresees market trouble; and more.
Dec 2, 2017 by Chris HillRetail's Holiday Season Is Happy So FarWith the first few big shopping days in the books, we can say America is in a reasonable buying mood.
Mar 23, 2018 by Chris HillFacebook's Stormy Saga ContinuesHere's our take on Facebook's user privacy scandal and what we think will happen down the road. We also talk Tesla and Nordstrom.
Mar 23, 2018 by Mac GreerWhere Will Facebook Go From Here?The social media network finally responds to the privacy data breach concerns, and Zuckerberg’s comments raise a few questions about the company’s future.
Mar 20, 2018 by Chris HillWhy Facebook's Data Debacle Could Be Worse Than It SeemsThe unauthorized access to 50 million users' data is a PR nightmare for the social media company, but it could hold Facebook back later in ways most watchers aren't considering.
Dec 15, 2016 by Chris Hill and Bill BarkerHow Bad Are Things for Chipotle? Just Listen to ManagementFounder Steve Ells spoke at an investor conference earlier this month and admitted that his company had taken its eye off the ball with customer service.
Feb 24, 2018 by Mac GreerIs the Honeymoon Over for Roku?After doubling since its IPO late last year, Roku is down big on this quarter’s earnings, and its plans from here on out aren’t inspiring much confidence.
Feb 24, 2018 by Chris HillSometimes, Retailers' Earnings Don't Get the Stock Moves You'd ExpectOn the surface, you’d expect better from the shares of Walmart and Home Depot after their Q4 reports.
Dec 19, 2016 by Chris Hill and David KretzmannIt's All Fun and Games for Dave and Buster's EntertainmentThe cast has the latest updates on wearables, music streaming, and a winning model for restaurants.
Feb 28, 2018 by Chris HillDine Brands Global Is Cooking Up Some GainsThe erstwhile DineEquity has been on a tear for the last few months, and its CEO’s attitude might be a key reason.
Feb 28, 2018 by Chris HillWarren Buffett's Unquestionable Wisdom, and FedEx's Questionable DecisionThe Fools talk about the best takeaways from the 2018 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, and what holding on to its NRA partnership might mean for Federal Express.
Apr 5, 2018 by Mac GreerTrump's Fights With China and Amazon.com Heat UpIs there a real trade war looming, or a backlash against the e-commerce leader?
Apr 7, 2018 by Chris HillSmucker's $1.9 Billion BuyJ.M. Smucker is bringing Ainsworth Pet Nutrition under its wing, expanding its fastest-growing segment in a big way.
Apr 10, 2018 by Chris HillThe Private-Label EvolutionPrivate-label products have been quietly growing more popular, and Amazon has been discreetly carving out a slice of that pie.
Jan 24, 2018 by Chris HillJohnson & Johnson Down Small on Huge Loss -- What Gives?Why Johnson & Johnson shares fell only a few percentage points on a quarterly loss of almost $11 billion, and what it means for the company’s future.
Jan 23, 2018 by Chris HillListener Question: What If Amazon Invested in Blockchain?The market has been responding fast and hard to crypto developments -- but would that hold for a company as huge as Amazon?
Jan 29, 2018 by Mac GreerShowdown 2019: Disney vs. NetflixDisney is launching its streaming service in 2019, but Netflix doesn’t seem too worried. Here’s why that might be.