By Colette Bennett Restaurant Brand International makes another smart move to play to its customers’ interests. While most of us think of a meal as a way to satisfy our appetites, a select group of folks view them not as fuel but as a challenge. We’ve …
Cathie Wood Watch: Ark Buys Shares of Health Tech Company
By Dan Weil Ark Innovation has sunk 52% year to date, as Wood’s tech companies have slumped–and it’s down 71% from its 2021 peak. Renowned investor Cathie Wood, chief executive of Ark Investment Management, bought shares of a medical imaging equipment…
Disney World, Disneyland Invaded by Zombies
By Daniel Kline Hold on to your brains as two Disney theme parks welcome a unique new attraction. When somebody talks about zombies in Florida, it’s usually in a news story that involves someone ingesting a questionable substance and then trying to eat…
McDonald’s Menu Embraces Something Completely New
By Daniel Kline Taco Bell used to say “think outside the bun,” McDonald’s has taken a different approach. Yum! Brands (YUM) – Get Yum! Brands Inc. Report Taco Bell used to use the tagline “think outside the bun” to highlight how its Mexican menu differ…
Disney Pauses a Popular Show (but You May Be Happy About the Reason)
By Colette Bennett It’s a Disney change for sure, but one with good reason behind it. Fans of Disney (DIS) – Get The Walt Disney Company Report parks have had to adjust to a great deal of change there over the past few years. Like most other large busi…
Oil Prices Fall on Recession Fears. Where Could They Bottom?
By Bret Kenwell Oil prices are down more than 11% so far this week. The chart holds an important hint for investors. Oil prices have been under pressure this week as a series of headwinds knocked the commodity lower. Oil futures are down about 3% on We…
Fed Minutes Show Appetite For More Rate Hikes to Fight ‘Entrenched’ Inflation
By Martin Baccardax Updated at 2:17 pm EST The Federal Reserve was worried that inflation may become so intrenched in the U.S. economy that the public would question its resolve to fight it, minutes of its June policy meeting revealed Wednesday, while …
Amazon Adds a Huge Perk for Prime Members
By Veronika Bondarenko Amazon has been rolling out the Prime Day deals. Amazon (AMZN) – Get Amazon.com Inc. Report has been working pretty darn hard to get people to sign up for Prime over the last few years — while the paid membership has been around…
Bath & Body Works: A Wells Fargo Top Retail Stock Pick
By Dan Weil It’s been a tough 2022 for retail-related stocks, with the S&P; Retail Select Industry Index dropping 35% year to date. It’s been a tough 2022 for retail-related stocks, with the S&P Retail Select Industry Index dropping 35% year to date. A…
Costco Raises Two Key Food-Court Prices
By Daniel Kline The Costco warehouse club has been hesitant to pass on price increases to customers, but two popular menu items in its food court now cost more. Costco (COST) – Get Costco Wholesale Corporation Report exists to serve its members. The wa…