Peloton is a company that has been criticized heavily for its solvency issues.With a debt/equity ratio of 9.3, those criticisms have certainly been merited.However, its real problem is that it launched a product that only made sense in the context of COVID-19 lockdowns.The pandemic resulted in gyms shutting down, leading many people to buy home…
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It’s disrupting a huge industry, and it just hit a new all-time low.Picking market-beating stocks in a volatile economic environment is no easy feat, especially as some economists are calling for a deep recession next year. In an uncertain environment, though, it’s always smart to look for stocks with sustainable competitive advantages, attractive valuations, and…
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Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) ticked up almost 1% at least partly after a report that’s positive on the latest “Call of Duty” release. M Science sees “Call of Duty” capturing share and creating headwinds for Electronic Arts’ (EA) Apex Legends and others.
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The home-sharing stock could soar next year.Airbnb (ABNB 3.30%) has transformed the travel industry. Just a decade ago, the home-sharing platform was a little-known fringe concept, but today the idea of renting a stranger’s home has gone mainstream. For many travelers, staying at an Airbnb has replaced hotels, and millions of people supplement their income…
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co (ANF.N) said on Tuesday it was “cautiously optimistic” about the holiday season and forecast a smaller-than-expected drop in current-quarter sales after resilient demand led to a surprise quarterly profit. The Ohio-based apparel retailer’s shares that have lost nearly half of their value this year were up about 19% after the company…
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Prices have been climbing on restaurant menu boards for much of the year to offset spikes in food and labor costs, but that doesn’t mean diners are used to the strain on their wallets. As a result, major restaurant chains are walking a tightrope — charge enough to protect the bottom line without alienating customers…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH.N) said its wealthy travelers would help the U.S. liner ride out an economic downturn after better-than-expected quarterly results lifted its shares 7%. The Miami, Florida-based cruise operator said despite mounting concerns over a recession in the United States, it has not seen any pullback from its customer base of…
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Boot Barn says it propelled sales forward thanks to store expansion — even as digital channels face headwinds. On Wednesday, the western and work-wear apparel retailer announced it opened 10 stores during the second quarter of its 2023 fiscal year — including expansion into New Jersey and Delaware — bringing its total number of locations to 321. The…
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Before Steven Spielberg reached blockbuster success with Jaws, he made Duel, about a driver terrorized by a massive tanker truck. The story didn’t end well for the homicidal Peterbilt rig that the director used in the film, but investors should find a happier ending with the truck’s maker, Paccar. These days, Paccar (ticker: PCAR), which…
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