Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Despite a tame inflation read, tariff concerns still weigh on investors as the Trump administration's tariff plans will now be litigated in Federal court
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) and the rest of the traditional fast food stocks fared in Q1.
Coca-Cola stock is outperforming Pepsi stock and the sector, but while momentum is on the side of Coke, Pepsi may be a more refreshing choice for investors
From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. But the side dish is that they’re quite difficult to operate because high inventory and labor costs generally lead to thin margins at the store level.
This leaves little room for error if demand dries up, and it seems like the market has some reservations as the industry has tumbled by 13% over the past six months. This performance was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 1.9% decline.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
