Industry: Consumer Discretionary

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Here’s the Brick-and-Mortar Chain that Amazon Should Buy

The deal makes sense on a variety of levels and it's actually surprising it hasn't already happened.

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Ghost Kitchens Might Help Malls, Restaurants

In theory, these digital-only brands make existing eateries more efficient.

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Big Rewards Lead to Big Gains in Fast-Food Industry

The race to enroll members in reward programs by fast-food restaurants is on, as loyalty members typically spend almost twice as much as non-members.

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The Pandemic Has Shown That Disney’s Theme Parks Should Make…

COVID-19-related restrictions and changes actually created some positives.

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Cable Is Dead, Long Live Cable?

Americans have gotten what they want and they don't like it.

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Be Prepared to Go Deeper than Traditional Sales Metrics in…

The pandemic has made this traditionally-used number much less meaningful.

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Dan’s Top Stock Idea for June 2021

7investing Lead Advisor Dan Kline’s Top Stock for June 2021 may be one of the word’s best-known brands but it still has huge room for growth.

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How Do Americans Feel About Airlines and Hotels?

The pandemic has created a unique set of conditions for companies in the travel space.

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Trupanion’s Expansion Plans are Purring Along

In its newly-released 60 month plan, Trupanion outlines an aggressive growth strategy. That's great news for shareholders.

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Why I’m (Mostly) Not Worried About Rising Prices

Americans are paying more for everything from cars to food and even appliances.

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What Will Apple’s Big Privacy Change Mean for Facebook?

Apple has made a big change to its privacy rules and Facebook isn't happy.

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Pinterest Posts Big Revenue Gains; Subscriber Growth Slows

Pinterest saw it revenue grow but its customer count "only" climbed by 30% and some consider that a bad sign.

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Would Dr. Box Approve of My Tesla Model?

Is Tesla stock a Buy?

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Keeping an Eye on China (But Not for the Reasons…

Dan Kline explains his patient, personal view of investing in companies with exposure to China.

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Consumers Want Sustainability. Can Companies Deliver It?

A new study shows that consumers want sustainability and that they would support financial services products that help them achieve that.

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Why Investors Should Be Celebrating Netflix’s Q1 Results

Netflix saw its new subscriber count slow in the first quarter.

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Disney vs. Comcast: Why Being Best-in-Class Matters

Universal Studios may have great rides but its operational weakness has been exposed by the pandemic.

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Why You Should Be Wary of (Most) Recovery Plays

As the pandemic ends, be wary of putting your money into so-called recovery plays.

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In the Streaming Wars Content Matters

The Super Bowl made it really apparent that CBS has a very difficult path with its new Paramount+ streaming service.

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Austin’s Top Stock for October

7investing advisor Austin Lieberman’s Top Stock for October is leading the way to disrupt the next global industry that’s moving from in-person events into people’s homes.

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Austin’s May Outlook: “The Next Coke”

In our May update, our advisors recommend two consumer-facing companies who could have strong enough staying power to become "the next Coca Cola".

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Matt’s May Outlook: “The Next Coke”

In our May update, our advisors recommend two consumer-facing companies who could have strong enough staying power to become "the next Coca Cola".

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Steve’s May Outlook: “The Next Coke”

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Simon’s May Outlook: “The Next Coke”

In our May update, our advisors recommend two consumer-facing companies who could have strong enough staying power to become "the next Coca Cola".