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Are Cisco’s Earnings Strong Enough?
On the surface, Cisco’s earnings for its fiscal first-quarter seemed reasonably strong. But they raised several concerns. Read more
Apple’s New Payment Service Could Spell Doom for PayPal, Square
A peer-to-peer payment service is coming soon to an iPhone near you. Read more
How Warren Buffett Bought ESPN
ESPN is the crown jewel of The Walt Disney Co. Yet it may surprise you to learn that Warren Buffett was once the largest ESPN shareholder. Read more
Is Procter & Gamble’s Turnaround Plan Working?
Procter & Gamble shares have declined 16% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500 index by about 18 percentage points. Read more
Disney Earnings Keep Kickin’ It
Disney earnings were solid again this past quarter, even though investors still seem to be concerned about the ESPN division. Read more
Is a McDonald’s REIT on the Menu?
Despite signs that a turnaround is underway, activist investors like Larry Robbins of Glenview Capital Management are pushing for a McDonald’s REIT spinoff. Read more
Apple Earnings Crush Expectations, Investors Shrug
There may be a bruise or two on the Cupertino, Calif. tech giant, but overall, the fiscal fourth-quarter Apple earnings results are simply outstanding. Read more
Apple Stock Looks Poised for Another Pullback
Apple will report earnings after the close on Tuesday, with analysts expecting the company to earn $1.88 per share on revenue of $51.11 billion. Read more
First Taste of a McDonald’s Turnaround
Third-quarter earnings showed improvement and signs of hope for a McDonald’s turnaround. Read more