Monthly Archives: September 2022

Declining Profits Challenge the CarMax Value Proposition

CarMax stock is dropping sharply after reporting a steep drop in profits.  Consumers are voting with their wallets, which is consistent with the current monetary policy.  If the worst is baked in, KMX stock is starting to look properly valued  The used car dealership CarMax (NYSE:KMX) disappointed investors with a lemon of an earnings report.…

How Does Keurig Dr Pepper Compare To Larger Rivals Coke & Pepsi?

Keurig Dr. Pepper raised its dividend in September The stock has returned more, year-to-date, than larger rivals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Keurig Dr. Pepper is part of the S&P 500, and its recent price action is essentially tracking its index With the market continuing to hit the skids, despite Wednesday’s bounce higher, dividend-paying stocks like Keurig…

Let Paychex Stock Work Hard For You 

The latest revenue numbers are optimistic for a variety of reasons. Analysts are holding onto the stock, despite some evidence, and see it going higher. There’s a lot less chance of a significant correction than there was going into the report. Labor market stocks like Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX), Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP), and even…

Thor Industries Hammers Out A Bottom

Lightning has struck so many times for Thor Industries (NYSE: THO) it’s hard to count how many but it has happened once again. The company is still riding a wave of demand sparked by the pandemic and outperforming in all metrics. The only bad news is the evidence of peak RV sales is overwhelming and…

4 Ways to Lead in the Best and Worst of Times to Drive Your Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It feels like we’re moving from one global crisis to the next with almost no reprieve, and I’ve found myself having more and more conversations with so many of my peers about the differences in leading through the peaks and valleys of this current cycle. Whether the…

Are Smucker & Hostess Buys As Consumers Focus On Food Purchases?

Processed-foods maker JM Smucker is holding up better than the broader market, as consumers shift their purchasing to groceries rather than discretionary items The chart action looks encouraging, as it may bode well for investors to snap up shares at a lower valuation Industry peer Hostess is also outpacing the market, with institutional investors buying…

Humana Proves Vertically Integrated Healthcare Works

Humana collects 90% of its revenues from federal and state government health programs Humana’s generates big profits serving the riskiest and poorest populations (Seniors and Medicaid) The Company raised its full-year 2022 guidance and full-year 2025 guidance indicating a 14% CAG Health insurance and wellness provider Humana (NYSE: HUM) stock has been outperforming the benchmark…

Want to Elevate Your Business Ecosystem? Embrace APIs and Open Systems.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As technology purchasers and users, so much of how we use business applications relies on the flow of data from open systems. Whether it’s syncing payroll, identifying new business opportunities or pushing out platform alerts, open systems are key to successful business operations. Business leaders need to…

This No-Kill Animal Rescue Is Mobilizing in Florida to Help Animals in Need After Hurricane Ian

As the path of Hurricane Ian‘s destruction becomes more clear, videos are surfacing of pets and other animals who have been displaced and unable to fend for themselves. Big Dog Ranch Rescue Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida, the largest no-kill dog rescue in the United States, has begun mobilizing in an effort to help…

What Bruce Lee Can Teach Leaders About the Benefits of Conflict and Challenging Ideas

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Can company leaders claim employees are their greatest asset without providing ongoing forums for open idea exchange? Bruce Lee, a brilliant philosopher and martial artist, warned us that untested ideas guarantee unrealized potential. He created Jeet Kune Do — not as a new style, but as a…